I was teaching a bit last week (an MBA Strategy course), and students have been sending in some questions. I normally like to post the Questions and my Answers so all students can see them, but don't have a good way to do that for this group of … [Continue reading]
Google and Handsets
Have been busy finishing the Roadside MBA book... Nearly done with the copyediting! Can't resist posting this, however. Google is selling Motorola Mobility. Or at least, the handset-making parts (and keeping some patents). And I'm not … [Continue reading]
Black Diamond Apparel
What a great learning opportunity Thursday, when Black Diamond CEO Peter Metcalf and CFO (and DESB alum) Aaron Kuehne stopped by the U! Thanks to Peter and Aaron for taking time to come share insight with our students. The focus of our … [Continue reading]
Specialized: Managing Human Resources in Distribution
What did I enjoy most about our visit to Specialized’s SLC distribution center? The rich discussion of human resource management issues. Specialized is a bicycle company, and, as MBA1 Steve Nordstrom’s post illustrates, you certainly … [Continue reading]
Credence Goods and Incentive Compensation
Credence goods and incentive compensation.... The two just don't mix. I recently blogged over on the Eccles Outdoor Industry Club site about how IDFL --- a local tester of down and feather products --- sells a what economists call a credence … [Continue reading]