Rotman Management

Published in January, May and September by the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, Rotman Management explores themes of interest to leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs. Each issue features thought-provoking insights and problem-solving tools from leading global researchers and management practitioners. The magazine reflects Rotman’s role as a catalyst for transformative thinking that creates value for business and society.

Rotman Management

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The Art of Impact

VALUE IN MOTION: A LEADER’S GUIDE • Leaders face an opportunity to tip the scales towards promising outcomes that will boost growth, safeguard the planet and make life better for future generations.

Big Ideas. Zero Jargon. 20 Minutes.

Thought Leader Interview: Karthik Ramanna

Tech Trends Every Leader Needs to Understand • By tracking trends consistently and understanding their implications, leaders can develop stronger foresight capabilities and make better decisions.

INSPIRING WISE DECISIONS: How to Address the Leader Silencing Effect • To make wise decisions, we need all the relevant data, facts and figures at our fingertips. But to accomplish that, we need to take steps to reduce the Leader Silencing Effect.

THE RESILIENT BUSINESS MODEL: Lessons From Deep Tech • Five lessons from deep tech companies can help leaders across industries make their own business models more resilient in today’s challenging environment.

The Future of Work: A Tale of Time and Trust • Two Rotman School Professors share their insights on key elements of the future of work. Together, they underscore the need for smarter systems and smarter leadership.

How to Get Along With Anyone: Learn to Identify People’s Triggers • When you become cognisant of common triggers for the people around you, it’s almost like having a crystal ball: You can see conflict coming — and take steps to prevent it.

THE UPSIDE OF REMOTE WORK FOR WOMEN: Less Discrimination • As organizations continue to corral employees back into the office, they should recognize that women pay a price to be there through increased exposure to gender discrimination.

Examples of Everyday Gender Discrimination

How To Be Bossy—In the Best Possible Way • Being ‘bossy’ gets a bad rap. In my experience as a Google executive, it simply means being an empathic, decisive leader who knows when to speak up and when to listen.

Fear of Missing Out: Deconstructing FOMO • In a world where social media has taken FOMO to new heights, understanding why and when it is most likely to occur are increasingly important for people’s well-being.

Developing Behaviourally-Informed Executives • The democratization of Behavioural Science represents the future of the field—a vision where all business leaders understand and apply behavioural insights to their work.

Moments of Impact: Why Strategic Conversations Matter More Than Ever • Increasingly, leaders are confronted by messy, multifaceted challenges that require collaboration to resolve. But traditional methods for tackling them just don’t deliver. Enter the strategic conversation.

The Business Model Bind • Business and government have largely been founded on a philosophy of value extraction. But designers in organizations have the capacity to pursue value creation, which can improve lives and help bring about a more sustainable world.

Complexity Demands Optionality

Feeling Stressed at Work? It Might be Your ‘Job Fit’

Q&A • The co-founder of Airbnb describes his approach to leadership and how to be ‘in the details’ without micromanaging.

Fresh thinking, backed by research

The Essence of Strategy

Q&A • A tech executive shares insights from her work adding...