Advice for Next FBI Chief: Minimize the 'Noise'
SMITH BRAIN TRUST – What's next for the FBI after the recent ouster of director James Comey? And who should be chosen to follow him? Lauren C. Anderson shared her thoughts recently with a public radio station in Minnesota. Anderson teaches leadership through her consultancy and via the Executive Development Programs at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business. She also has led FBI offices.
Podcast: Global Mindset at Under Armour
SMITH BRAIN TRUST — U.S. expatriate Erick Haskell spoke no Mandarin when he moved to China in 2005, and none of his employees spoke English. He knew little about the country and had little experience in retail.
What's Missing from the White House's Budget
SMITH BRAIN TRUST – When federal budgets are released from the White House Office of Management and Budget, there are typically a few holes here and there, some missing details, and perhaps some wishful thinking since the budget assumes that everything the president proposes will become enacted.
Why the Daily Deal Appears To Be Dying
SMITH BRAIN TRUST – Groupon was once the fastest-growing company in the history of the web. Its stock reached a $28 initial public offering high mark in 2011, but now trades at about $4 per share. And despite diversifying its business, introducing discounted stuff to buy via Groupon Goods, the company has seen its revenue steadily decline.
Three Questions for Ford's New Chief
SMITH BRAIN TRUST — The future arrived early for Ford’s new CEO, Jim Hackett, who replaced Mark Fields on Monday after the automobile giant lost patience with its former leader just three years into his tenure. David Kirsch, a management and entrepreneurship professor at the University of Maryland’s Robert H.
Is Kraft Heinz Eying Colgate-Palmolive?
SMITH BRAIN TRUST — Colgate-Palmolive CEO Ian Cook earlier this month signaled interest in selling the company for $100 a share, suggesting a strong possibility that a friendly deal for the company could be struck reasonably soon, says clinical professor of finance David Kass
Smith Doctoral Program Celebrates 50 Years
Doctoral students at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business faced many unknowns in 1966, but they helped launch a top 10 PhD program that has placed faculty members at more than 200 academic institutions worldwide. “It was a risk to come here,” Smith School professor emeritus Burt Leete said during a golden anniversary celebration with faculty, staff, students and alumni on May 12, 2017. “But the results have been positive.”
The WannaCry Legacy: How the Attack Will Shape Cybersecurity
SMITH BRAIN TRUST – The WannaCry ransomware that has affected more than 230,000 computers in 150 countries now has largely halted its crawl across the globe, but experts say the attack's real impact might be yet to come. They predict the assault could herald a turning point in cyber intrusions and in the way institutions handle cybersecurity.
Washington Post's Capital Business: 2017
May 19, 2017 Career Coach by Hui Liao: How to handle the new hotshot on your team May 5, 2017 Career Coach by Nicole Coomber: How to Know When Working From Home Works for You April 28, 2017
Charles Olson Receives CIBER Award for Teaching Innovation in Global Learning
The Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER) at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business is pleased to announce that Charles E. Olson, a professor in the logistics, business and public policy department, received the second annual CIBER Award for Teaching Innovation in Global Learning. The award recognizes a Smith faculty member who has demonstrated a commitment to teaching for a global mindset, meaning openness to and awareness of diversity across cultures and markets.