Thought leadership

Thought leadership at Thunderbird School of Global Management is central to our mission of driving global change and fostering actionable education. Thunderbird’s global insights, featuring articles by faculty and alumni, provide thought-provoking perspectives and practical guidance designed to help leaders excel in today’s interconnected business landscape.

12/19/25

BGM vs. BBA: Which undergraduate degree fits your future?

By Roy Nelson, Senior Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs Students interested in business often compare the Bachelor of Global Management (BGM)...

Global Business

Faculty insight

12/01/25

From broadband to brick-and-mortar: Evolving retail strategies for the digital age

In my previous article, "How Broadband Is Reshaping the Retail Industry and What It Means for the Future," I highlighted the key findings of my...

Technology

Marketing

Faculty insight

11/13/25

What Will it Take: A card game for navigating the new carbon economy

The traditional carbon economy relies on extracting and combusting fossil fuels, which emits CO2 into the environment. CO2 is a greenhouse gas that...

Sustainability

Innovation

Faculty insight

Thought leadership

Global digital mindset inventory

Building on the success of the original Global Mindset Inventory (GMI)—a pioneering assessment used by over 70,000 leaders and organizations worldwide—the GDMI integrates a new focus on digital capital. This reimagined tool equips leaders to confidently navigate digital transformation, enhancing their effectiveness in a rapidly evolving global business environment.

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Thought leadership