Professor's Perspective
“Straddling” in the Grocery Store Game
Whole Foods will not be opening additional 365 format stores, small-format 365 stores targeted at millennial shoppers. Why has this option floundered? […]
Professor Michael Roberto
Professor's Perspective
Draw to Remember Better
What’s the most effective memory trick? New studies now point to drawing as a mnemonic strategy, boosting memory performance. […]
Professor's Perspective
The Effect of Competition on Creativity
Can creative work be hindered or blossomed by a competitive working environment? A new study shows that there is a Goldilocks zone for ideal creative output. […]
Professor's Perspective
Gender Diversity Can Breed Success
A study found that venture capital firms tend to have homogeneous management teams, which seems to lead to lower success rates than teams with gender diversity. […]
Professor's Perspective
Is Rain To Blame for Low Sales?
Is rain to blame for low sales? Be wary of leaders who look to average external factors for slumping numbers and exhibit the “fundamental attribution error” […]
Professor's Perspective
Budweiser drops to #4 beer in USA
Consolidation has not helped the King of Beers regain its crown. Learn more with Professor Michael A Roberto on Wondrium Daily […]
Professor's Perspective
The Hawaii False Alert: Design Flaws in Public Alert System
The Hawaii False Alert: Is It Really Human Error? Professor Michael A. Roberto discusses the panic-inducing communication in Hawaii. Read more on Wondrium Daily […]
Business and Economics
How To Start A Business: The Lean Start-Up Approach
When should a new business follow a lean start-up approach? Learn about the pros and cons of this model and how it works in real world situations. […]
Business and Economics
Games That Businesses Play—3 Famous Examples of Failed Business Strategy
Sun Tzu reminded us of the importance of analyzing your enemy, understanding your competitor. This is crucial in business strategy, as well as in the military. Strong businesses put themselves in the shoes of their rivals, and they try to anticipate how those competitors will react. And they use that information to help them plot a more effective strategy. […]
Business and Economics
Maintaining a Healthy Company: How Businesses Sustain Competitive Advantage
Imagine that you are working in or leading a very successful company. Your investors are enjoying attractive returns. You’re producing strong earnings, and you have competitive advantage over your rivals. I have a harsh truth to share with you. You’re unlikely to be on top a decade from now. […]