Better Business Chronicles

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SC Johnson College

P&G CEO Jon Moeller ’86: ‘Constructive Disruption’ Creates Value

Speaking as the 2023 Durland Lecturer, Moeller said P&G boosted its organic sales after a sweeping organizational restructuring.

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SC Johnson College

Cornell Collaboration with VinUniversity Expands Land Grant Mission to Southeast Asia

To celebrate the Cornell-VinUniversity Project’s accomplishments, Cornell leaders and faculty are visiting VinUniversity’s Hanoi campus in early 2023.

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Dyson School

Entrepreneur Shawn Goldsmith Harnesses Ancient Military Strategy to Scale Businesses

10 Under 10 honoree and franchising expert Shawn Goldsmith applies ancient Roman military strategy and boxing strategy to scale startups.

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Dyson School

Dyson students tackle societal issues at competition

Students take on United Nations sustainable development goals at Dyson’s inaugural Grand Challenges Pitch Competition.

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Dyson School

Entrepreneur Steven Izen ’13 Creates Products that Help People Find Balance

Dyson Dean’s Distinguished Lecturer Steven Izen shared his startup journey and advice he learned with students during Dyson’s Better Business Week.

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SC Johnson College

Graduate Students in Real Estate Grow HBCU Case Competition and Launch a Summit

The Philip Payton Society for Minority Real Estate Professionals’ HBCU Real Estate Case Competition is the largest student-led competition of its kind.

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Johnson School

Breaking the Status Quo on Sustainability

Panelists discussed how companies are addressing climate change in a Business of Sustainability webinar that launched the spring Lifelong Learning Experience.

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Johnson School

Kielyn Jarvis Creates Mentorship Program for Dyson Students

As a Park Leadership Fellow, Kielyn Jarvis, MBA ’23, developed a mentorship program that will match MBA students with Dyson Diversity Scholars.

headshot of Kafilatu Tiamiyu.
Johnson School

Kafilatu Tiamiyu Helps Build Community of African Students at Johnson

Kafilatu Tiamiyu, MBA ’23, helped increase African international students at Johnson and organized a trek to Tanzania focused on the business of safaris.