Thought Leadership
The lifeblood of a business school is its faculty, and at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business our faculty members are inspiring, supportive and world-class. We are attuned to a marketplace that values innovation, entrepreneurialism, analytical thinking and hard work. Our teaching and research equips students with the wisdom of business scholarship rooted in the experiential lessons of the marketplace.
October 22, 2018
How Bezos Defies Tech's Biggest Myth
Industry giant Amazon started in a garage, like many of Silicon Valley's storied startups. But its founder, Jeff Bezos, did not drop out of college.
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How Bezos Defies Tech's Biggest Myth
October 19, 2018
In a Mid-Career Rut? Here’s How To Escape It
Work can become a bit mundane, even for people who truly love what they do. But there are new ways to escape the tedium, Maryland Smith experts explain.
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In a Mid-Career Rut? Here’s How To Escape It
October 18, 2018
Time for a Change in MBA Education?
MBA students gain essential tools that enable the kind of critical thinking required to solve problems and lead companies. But there is a downside to the curriculum, Maryland Smith's Rachelle Sampson writes.
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Time for a Change in MBA Education?
October 18, 2018
Better Communication For Remote Teams
Email, instant messaging and Slack have been called essential for optimal communication among virtual work teams. But do these technologies really deserve the credit they get?
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Better Communication For Remote Teams
October 18, 2018
Exploring A Shortcut To Leadership
In just a few minutes each morning, worn-out leaders can set themselves up for a successful and positive day. The trick involves a little self-reflection, which can go a long way.
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Exploring A Shortcut To Leadership
October 17, 2018
Is Cable's Model Poised for a Comeback?
The proliferation of video streaming services could lead to the resurgence of a model that has long appeared to be at death's door: The cable model.
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Is Cable's Model Poised for a Comeback?
October 11, 2018
Another Reason To Avoid Knockoffs
Luxury brands use legal threats, guilt campaigns to deter people from buying knockoffs. New research reveals a better tactic.
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Another Reason To Avoid Knockoffs
October 10, 2018
Steve Case on the 3rd Wave of Internet Innovation
Steve Case, co-founder and former CEO of AOL, says the third wave of internet innovation is now under way, but for the U.S. to continue to lead, it needs to think bigger.
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Steve Case on the 3rd Wave of Internet Innovation
October 9, 2018
Why Women-Led Hedge Funds Love Risk
It’s long been believed that if you want to rein in risk-taking, hiring women as top managers can help. But new research suggests that it can have the opposite result.
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Why Women-Led Hedge Funds Love Risk
October 9, 2018
The Modern Interview Thank You Note
You’ve applied for a new job and aced the interview. Congrats! But don’t forget to send a thank you note. Here's what it should say.
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The Modern Interview Thank You Note