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The Current Private Equity Secondary Market Environment
January 1, 2010, 12:00am PST
The secondary market for private equity limited partnership interests has increased significantly during the past ten years, shadowing the steady increase in funds being raised by private equity...
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Differences In Public V. Private Acquisitions & Management Retention
January 1, 2010, 12:00am PST
The punch lines of this academic literature - the value of retaining target management and the superior performance of private acquisitions - are perhaps not very surprising to practitioners...
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Private Equity In Africa - Lessons Learned
January 1, 2010, 12:00am PST
Africa represents a colossal investment opportunity. Containing 23 percent of the world's landmass and nearly one billion people, the continent has exceeded world average growth for the past eight...
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Forbes Gives 5 Keys For "Golden Era"
July 9, 2008, 12:00am PDT
"In terms of our global economy today, the headlines are rather grim," the author says to 252 business graduates from 35 nations who gathered at the Renaissance Glendale Hotel and Spa near campus....
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Doing Business In Russia, Part 1: Three Sides Of The Coin
October 27, 2009, 12:00am PDT
"Their starting-point is different, and their courses are not the same; yet each of them seems to be marked out by the will of Heaven to sway the destinies of half the globe." Alexis de...
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Doing Business In Russia, Part 8: Power Of Human Capital
December 6, 2009, 12:00am PST
"Their starting-point is different, and their courses are not the same; yet each of them seems to be marked out by the will of Heaven to sway the destinies of half the globe." Alexis de...
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Doing Business In Russia, Part 7: Deciphering The Culture
December 8, 2009, 12:00am PST
"Their starting-point is different, and their courses are not the same; yet each of them seems to be marked out by the will of Heaven to sway the destinies of half the globe." Alexis de...
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Doing Business In Russia, Part 6: Rule Of Thumbs
December 1, 2009, 12:00am PST
"Their starting-point is different, and their courses are not the same; yet each of them seems to be marked out by the will of Heaven to sway the destinies of half the globe." Alexis de...
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Global Entrepreneurship Drives Sushi Success In Canada
May 19, 2010, 12:00am PDT
A global mindset allows global leaders to connect the dots between markets and to recognize gaps that may exist in one region but not another. Global entrepreneurship is the ability to convert...
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Catering To Consumers Atop China's Pyramid
January 2, 2010, 12:00am PST
A global recession has not quenched China's appetite for fine men's clothing. Michael Cheung, a business development manager for upscale Italian clothier Ermenegildo Zegna, says the company is...
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Thunderbird, Fulbright And Entrepreneurship: A Powerful Combination
April 22, 2010, 12:00am PDT
A project to improve education in Mexico received the attention of scholars from all over the world March 26-29, 2010, when the U.S. State Department's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs...
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Microfinance In Developing Economies
June 25, 2010, 12:00am PDT
Around the world, there are tens of millions of enterprising poor living in structural and cultural inequality who face little hope of moving past a subsistence life-style. In 1977, and economics...
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Tips For The Reluctant Global Entrepreneur
July 8, 2008, 12:00am PDT
As even the smallest companies become more global in their operations, many family-owned businesses are seizing opportunities to expand overseas. But others are resisting and, in turn, missing...
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Holding Business Professionals Accountable For Leadership Malpractice
March 1, 2009, 12:00am PST
As the economic meltdown continues and major blue-chip companies fall into a tailspin, questioning business strategies and senior-level decision making has come into vogue once again. How could...
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Global Leaders Need More Than Global Knowledge
July 10, 2008, 12:00am PDT
At a first glance, leading a global business may not seem very different from leading a local or regional business. Whether global or not, the leader of a business corporation deals with the...
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It Pays To Be Civil
September 10, 2008, 12:00am PDT
At the extreme end of the continuum, employee misbehavior can culminate in workplace violence and even homicide. But such extreme behavior is rare. Incivility, on the other hand, is common. The...
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GPS Lessons For Business Intelligence
July 8, 2008, 12:00am PDT
Before GPS, people got around with things called "maps," and most adults have at least a story or two to tell about sitting in the back seat watching their parents argue over maps and directions....
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Winning The Battles That Matter Most During Recession
January 9, 2009, 12:00am PST
Business managers caught in a recession must choose selectively where they want to win. The author says cash-strapped organizations struggling to set priorities should start by considering at...
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Behind The Scenes With NFL, NBA And MLB Team Executives
May 2, 2010, 12:00am PDT
Chief financial officers from the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals and Phoenix Suns all work for organizations that don't want to make a profit, they told Thunderbird students Feb. 4 at the...
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Strategies For Success In Latin America
September 18, 2008, 12:00am PDT
Common themes and patterns tie Latin America together, but global managers who view the region as a single unit will stumble. Trade rules, customs and geography vary across the region, and...
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Global Mindset Secrets Of Superstar Expats
January 26, 2009, 12:00am PST
Companies often send executives overseas on the assumption that a successful domestic track record is a good predictor of success in the global arena. Unfortunately, such assumptions often lead to...
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Try Three-Pronged Approach To Service Recovery
September 3, 2008, 12:00am PDT
Companies pay a price for bad service. They lose customers, endorsements and revenue. Sometimes, they even lose good employees who leave when workplace tensions rise. But the proper approach to...
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Henkel Grows From German Roots
August 24, 2009, 12:00am PDT
Conversation comes easily April 30 as Henkel executives from three continents gather at a Phoenix restaurant for dinner. After a weeklong leadership development program at Thunderbird, the 23 men...
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How Wealth And Culture Shape Your Values
July 8, 2008, 12:00am PDT
Do managers in different countries share the same values regarding Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and can one predict how they incorporate those values into their decision making? Using...
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Is English Enough On Global Stage?
July 11, 2008, 12:00am PDT
Do proficiency in foreign languages and understanding of different cultures offer an edge in the global economy? Or is English enough for doing international business today? In a world in which...
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Africa On The Move: Ignore Continent At Your Own Risk
August 11, 2009, 12:00am PDT
For decades African countries have been off the radar screen of many non-African corporations with global operations. Companies in the energy, mining, and other extractive sectors needing access...
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Beyond The Go Daddy Girl: Customer-Driven Innovation In A Connected World
October 8, 2009, 12:00am PDT
GoDaddy.com scored a marketing windfall in 2005 when Fox Network decided midgame to pull the company's racy commercial from the Super Bowl. The controversy propelled the Internet services company...
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Entrepreneurs To The Rescue As Recession Swirls
July 8, 2009, 12:00am PDT
Governments around the world have spent trillions of dollars to save banks, automakers and insurance companies, but the author, calls that a mistake. Big corporations that benefit the most from...
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Earth Provides Model For Sustainable Profits
September 3, 2008, 12:00am PDT
In a world where the price of oil is fluctuating, government regulation of greenhouse gases is tightening and consumers are switching to more ecofriendly products, sustainable product development...
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Knowledge Network: Research And Opinions
July 29, 2008, 12:00am PDT
Intel the U.S. microchip manufacturer had a strong global brand but had dumped millions of dollars into Japan without making a dent in the crowded electronics market. Corporate executives in Santa...
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Uncovering Your Passions And Their Applicability
February 22, 2010, 12:00am PST
It is well known that passion is the single most significant source of success. Why then, do most people fall prey to the external environment and not pursue their passions? Life happens, stuff...
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Financial Crisis Forces Companies To Focus On Core Competencies
May 2, 2010, 12:00am PDT
Last year was painful for everybody, but the financial crisis was especially devastating for startup companies, a group of venture capital and technology leaders said Feb. 4 at the Thunderbird...
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Korean Connection: Custom MBA For LG Electronics
October 20, 2009, 12:00am PDT
Leaders from LG Electronics smile for the cameras Aug. 21, 2009, at the Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa, a resort next to the massive stadium where the Arizona Cardinals play football. Everyone...
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Overcoming The Crisis Will Take Strong, Ethical Leadership
January 8, 2009, 12:00am PST
Managers consumed with maximizing short-term profits - and with them, the value of their stock options - rather than creating real, sustainable value have destroyed billions of dollars in...
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The Effective Project Leader's Mindset
March 4, 2010, 12:00am PST
Many people begin their careers in functional areas such as engineering, accounting, marketing, finance, or information technology and are often taken by surprise when they find their work life...
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Marketing Doesn't Happen In Campaigns
September 5, 2008, 12:00am PDT
Marketing doesn't happen in campaigns. Word of mouth doesn't happen in campaigns. The choice to implement a word-of-mouth strategy means a fundamental, long-term shift in the way one does...
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Study Shows Private Equity Bolsters U.S. Economy
July 11, 2008, 12:00am PDT
Much has been said and written about the activities and outcomes from private equity investment in the United States during the past two years. Now, as the U.S. economy slows at the hands of a...
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Meet The Masters Of Global Mindset
August 6, 2009, 12:00am PDT
New Thunderbird graduates joined the alumni network this spring, educated and motivated to influence the professional community with their global outlook. But one group in particular, Global MBA...
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Satellite Will Deliver Live TV To U.S. Cars
July 17, 2008, 12:00am PDT
Over the years, the author has seen plenty of change in the telecommunications industry. "Cell phones were still in their infant stage when I started," he says. He says consumers in the future...
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China Works To Close Experience Gap In International Finance
January 12, 2010, 12:00am PST
Rapid industrialization requires a steady supply of foreign commodities, and China has responded with investments in mines, factories and other projects all over the world. "China is using its...
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Is Corporate Culture A Part Of Marketing?
May 5, 2009, 12:00am PDT
The paper suggests corporate culture to be a critical component in creating an organization worth talking about. To begin with, the best definition, the author has heard for brand is that it is...
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Investment Advice From Commodities Guru: Learn Chinese
July 31, 2009, 12:00am PDT
The paper says the United States has become a nation of debtors while China and other Southeast Asian countries have emerged as the world's creditors. "The center of investment is shifting toward...
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Challenges For The Chinese Exec
July 10, 2008, 12:00am PDT
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reports that by 2025, China's GDP will make up 25 percent of total global GDP, with the US at 18 percent and Europe at 10 percent....
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Focus On 'Velocity' Helps Esterline Grow Lean, Mean
September 26, 2008, 12:00am PDT
The key to success, the author says, involves tapping into the minds of plant floor workers - the ones closest to the action - and empowering them to make decisions and streamline processes. "We...
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Marketing's Renaissance: Crisis Brings Era Of Reinvention
May 6, 2009, 12:00am PDT
The current economic crisis is creating a great period of reinvention. It could prove an exciting time for marketers who are prepared to seize the opportunity. As the dust begins to settle on the...
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The Cost Of Bad Behavior: How Incivility Is Damaging Your Business
July 8, 2009, 12:00am PDT
The corporate world has an incivility problem, and it's getting worse. One text during meetings, spread rumors about colleagues, fails to respond to e-mails, leave messes for the next person to...
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Shopping Mall Success Defies Critics In Peru
July 10, 2008, 12:00am PDT
The author says his group's market research showed that people in Lima wanted the mall to feel Peruvian rather than American. They wanted a place where they could attend concerts, play soccer and...
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Eight Traits Shared By Global Entrepreneurs
July 10, 2008, 12:00am PDT
The author says entrepreneurs universally embrace change and take action. Dallas-based entrepreneur Scott Walker, the namesake of Thunderbird's entrepreneurship center, showed this quality when he...
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Not So Fast: World Is Still Round
September 23, 2008, 12:00am PDT
The author declares that the world is flat. Powerful communications networks, integration of products and services and the growing mobility of ideas and human talent have opened the door to...
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China Prepares To Pounce On Opportunity In Year Of The Tiger
February 15, 2010, 12:00am PST
The 2008 financial crisis was a business game-changer for the world. In developed markets, especially in the United States, people are still trying to adapt to its aftermath. For many...
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Exploring Sector Barriers That Trip Up Crossover Leaders
September 22, 2008, 12:00am PDT
Successful business leaders often stumble when trying to cross over to the nonprofit sector to help solve pressing social problems. These executives wanted to come into the nonprofit sector or...
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Mastering Negotiation In An Economic Downturn
March 4, 2009, 12:00am PST
Strategic negotiation skills and adaptation competences are tested more than ever during a decline in global economic activity. Strategic leverage in an uncertain climate requires a robust...
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Consider Motives Before Taking Risks
September 9, 2008, 12:00am PDT
Some executives stuck in a rut take risks to turn around a bad situation or to fulfill unmet aspirations. Other executives bolstered by a history of success take risks to accomplish something...
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Brand Building Tips For A Digital World
October 6, 2009, 12:00am PDT
Social media sites such as YouTube, Facebook and LinkedIn empower consumers and give marketers less margin for error, "Brand Digital" author Allen Adamson said Oct. 5 at Thunderbird. "The rules of...
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Give Managers With Global Mindset An Incentive To Stay
November 26, 2008, 12:00am PST
Scientific self-assessment measures an individual's global mindset and identifies areas that need improvement. A 360-degree version of the instrument, which combines self-assessment with peer...
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China Works To Close Experience Gap In International Finance
January 12, 2010, 12:00am PST
Rapid industrialization requires a steady supply of foreign commodities, and China has responded with investments in mines, factories and other projects all over the world. "China is using its...
Provided by Thunderbird School of Global Management
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White Papers
Satellite Will Deliver Live TV To U.S. Cars
July 17, 2008, 12:00am PDT
Over the years, the author has seen plenty of change in the telecommunications industry. "Cell phones were still in their infant stage when I started," he says. He says consumers in the future...
Provided by Thunderbird School of Global Management
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White Papers
Meet The Masters Of Global Mindset
August 6, 2009, 12:00am PDT
New Thunderbird graduates joined the alumni network this spring, educated and motivated to influence the professional community with their global outlook. But one group in particular, Global MBA...
Provided by Thunderbird School of Global Management
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White Papers
Study Shows Private Equity Bolsters U.S. Economy
July 11, 2008, 12:00am PDT
Much has been said and written about the activities and outcomes from private equity investment in the United States during the past two years. Now, as the U.S. economy slows at the hands of a...
Provided by Thunderbird School of Global Management
-
White Papers
Marketing Doesn't Happen In Campaigns
September 5, 2008, 12:00am PDT
Marketing doesn't happen in campaigns. Word of mouth doesn't happen in campaigns. The choice to implement a word-of-mouth strategy means a fundamental, long-term shift in the way one does...
Provided by Thunderbird School of Global Management
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White Papers
The Effective Project Leader's Mindset
March 4, 2010, 12:00am PST
Many people begin their careers in functional areas such as engineering, accounting, marketing, finance, or information technology and are often taken by surprise when they find their work life...
Provided by Thunderbird School of Global Management
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White Papers
Overcoming The Crisis Will Take Strong, Ethical Leadership
January 8, 2009, 12:00am PST
Managers consumed with maximizing short-term profits - and with them, the value of their stock options - rather than creating real, sustainable value have destroyed billions of dollars in...
Provided by Thunderbird School of Global Management
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White Papers
Korean Connection: Custom MBA For LG Electronics
October 20, 2009, 12:00am PDT
Leaders from LG Electronics smile for the cameras Aug. 21, 2009, at the Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa, a resort next to the massive stadium where the Arizona Cardinals play football. Everyone...
Provided by Thunderbird School of Global Management
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White Papers
Financial Crisis Forces Companies To Focus On Core Competencies
May 2, 2010, 12:00am PDT
Last year was painful for everybody, but the financial crisis was especially devastating for startup companies, a group of venture capital and technology leaders said Feb. 4 at the Thunderbird...
Provided by Thunderbird School of Global Management
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White Papers
Uncovering Your Passions And Their Applicability
February 22, 2010, 12:00am PST
It is well known that passion is the single most significant source of success. Why then, do most people fall prey to the external environment and not pursue their passions? Life happens, stuff...
Provided by Thunderbird School of Global Management
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White Papers
Knowledge Network: Research And Opinions
July 29, 2008, 12:00am PDT
Intel the U.S. microchip manufacturer had a strong global brand but had dumped millions of dollars into Japan without making a dent in the crowded electronics market. Corporate executives in Santa...
Provided by Thunderbird School of Global Management
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White Papers
Earth Provides Model For Sustainable Profits
September 3, 2008, 12:00am PDT
In a world where the price of oil is fluctuating, government regulation of greenhouse gases is tightening and consumers are switching to more ecofriendly products, sustainable product development...
Provided by Thunderbird School of Global Management
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White Papers
Entrepreneurs To The Rescue As Recession Swirls
July 8, 2009, 12:00am PDT
Governments around the world have spent trillions of dollars to save banks, automakers and insurance companies, but the author, calls that a mistake. Big corporations that benefit the most from...
Provided by Thunderbird School of Global Management
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White Papers
Beyond The Go Daddy Girl: Customer-Driven Innovation In A Connected World
October 8, 2009, 12:00am PDT
GoDaddy.com scored a marketing windfall in 2005 when Fox Network decided midgame to pull the company's racy commercial from the Super Bowl. The controversy propelled the Internet services company...
Provided by Thunderbird School of Global Management
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White Papers
Africa On The Move: Ignore Continent At Your Own Risk
August 11, 2009, 12:00am PDT
For decades African countries have been off the radar screen of many non-African corporations with global operations. Companies in the energy, mining, and other extractive sectors needing access...
Provided by Thunderbird School of Global Management
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White Papers
Is English Enough On Global Stage?
July 11, 2008, 12:00am PDT
Do proficiency in foreign languages and understanding of different cultures offer an edge in the global economy? Or is English enough for doing international business today? In a world in which...
Provided by Thunderbird School of Global Management
-
White Papers
How Wealth And Culture Shape Your Values
July 8, 2008, 12:00am PDT
Do managers in different countries share the same values regarding Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and can one predict how they incorporate those values into their decision making? Using...
Provided by Thunderbird School of Global Management
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White Papers
Henkel Grows From German Roots
August 24, 2009, 12:00am PDT
Conversation comes easily April 30 as Henkel executives from three continents gather at a Phoenix restaurant for dinner. After a weeklong leadership development program at Thunderbird, the 23 men...
Provided by Thunderbird School of Global Management
-
White Papers
Try Three-Pronged Approach To Service Recovery
September 3, 2008, 12:00am PDT
Companies pay a price for bad service. They lose customers, endorsements and revenue. Sometimes, they even lose good employees who leave when workplace tensions rise. But the proper approach to...
Provided by Thunderbird School of Global Management
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White Papers
Global Mindset Secrets Of Superstar Expats
January 26, 2009, 12:00am PST
Companies often send executives overseas on the assumption that a successful domestic track record is a good predictor of success in the global arena. Unfortunately, such assumptions often lead to...
Provided by Thunderbird School of Global Management
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White Papers
Strategies For Success In Latin America
September 18, 2008, 12:00am PDT
Common themes and patterns tie Latin America together, but global managers who view the region as a single unit will stumble. Trade rules, customs and geography vary across the region, and...
Provided by Thunderbird School of Global Management
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White Papers
Behind The Scenes With NFL, NBA And MLB Team Executives
May 2, 2010, 12:00am PDT
Chief financial officers from the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals and Phoenix Suns all work for organizations that don't want to make a profit, they told Thunderbird students Feb. 4 at the...
Provided by Thunderbird School of Global Management
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White Papers
Winning The Battles That Matter Most During Recession
January 9, 2009, 12:00am PST
Business managers caught in a recession must choose selectively where they want to win. The author says cash-strapped organizations struggling to set priorities should start by considering at...
Provided by Thunderbird School of Global Management
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White Papers
GPS Lessons For Business Intelligence
July 8, 2008, 12:00am PDT
Before GPS, people got around with things called "maps," and most adults have at least a story or two to tell about sitting in the back seat watching their parents argue over maps and directions....
Provided by Thunderbird School of Global Management
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White Papers
It Pays To Be Civil
September 10, 2008, 12:00am PDT
At the extreme end of the continuum, employee misbehavior can culminate in workplace violence and even homicide. But such extreme behavior is rare. Incivility, on the other hand, is common. The...
Provided by Thunderbird School of Global Management
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