There has been considerable buzz about design thinking, a new approach to managerial problem-solving. Fittingly, the Darden School of Business provides great executive educational resources, not the least of which is a webinar on design thinking presented by Jeanne Liedtka, Darden’s official voice on the subject. For your reading pleasure, I’d like to share…
Category: Business
How to Identify the Hottest New Trends
As an aspiring brand manager, I’m constantly striving to keep my finger on the pulse of the hottest new trends. Occasionally, I’ll even write about them on this blog. In this break-neck paced mobile world, it’s hard for a retired opera singer like me to keep up with all the trends. Often by…
My Sustainability Project for Summer 2014 and Beyond
I had been desperately searching for something meaningful to get involved with the summer before I began my MBA studies. I was thrilled when I heard about the Green Impact Campaign, a volunteer project to help small business owners increase awareness and implementation of sustainability. I received an email from Net Impact that explained what…
How to Become a Data Whiz in 4 Simple Steps
Creating graphs and charts as well as playing around with data visualization are two of the most valuable things you can do to prepare for MBA school. But if you aren’t used to dealing with data, how can you cozy up to creating charts and graphs with ease? Here are four simple steps to…
Red Lobster to Win Despite Declining Sales
Darden Restaurants just sold Red Lobster to the private equity firm Golden Gate Capital for $2.1 billion in cash. Is this good news or bad news for the sea food chain? Some might see this as a sign of failure. Darden Restaurants has lost faith in Red Lobster, or at least lost interest in maintaining…