Thought Leadership

Finalists at the 2017 SC Johnson Case Competition
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Practice makes perfect: Bringing core marketing principles to life with the SC Johnson Case Competition

Our goal is to provide students with intensive, roll-your-sleeves-up experience in leadership, collaboration, decision-making, and strategic thinking.

Photo of Chris Barrett talking about food aid with D.C. policymakers
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Cornell Chronicle: Chris Barrett talks food aid to D.C. policymakers

“We sacrifice roughly 40,000 children’s lives annually because of antiquated food aid policies,” said Barrett before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

Research Recap: Possible unintended consequences of energy efficiency improvements
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Research Recap: Possible unintended consequences of energy efficiency improvements

Research co-authored by Cynthia Lin Lawell finds that improvements in energy efficiency may actually increase rather than decrease energy use.

Noteworthy: The New Food Economy features Harry Kaiser’s co-authored research on food labeling
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Noteworthy: The New Food Economy features Harry Kaiser’s co-authored research on food labeling

Food labeling affects what products consumers buy, for better or worse, according to research co-authored by Dyson School’s Harry Kaiser.

Featured image of a writer for 5 essential qualities of successful hotel general managers article
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5 essential skills of successful hotel general managers

Becoming a general manager in the hospitality industry is no easy feat. To get where you are today, you no doubt already possess a myriad of unique qualities that have allowed you to rise through the ranks and excel in a position that requires talent, dedication, and leadership ability.

Margin and Mission: The Economic Impacts of Farm to School
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Margin and mission: The economic impacts of farm to school

Is the farm to school movement economically feasible? Professor Todd Schmit previews an upcoming webinar that gives practitioners the resources to find out.

Research Recap: Mental health and retirement savings
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Research Recap: Mental health and retirement savings

Research co-authored by the Dyson School’s Vicki Bogan shows that suffering from anxiety and depression can diminish retirement savings.

Finding and fueling your purpose at Dyson; agricultural tour with administrators
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Finding and fueling your purpose at Dyson

Cornell is a place where anything is possible and nothing is off limits. I know this to be true. Our motto says it all: Our business is a better world.

Research Recap: Can shade-grown coffee prevent pest infestations and still be profitable?
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Research Recap: Can shade-grown coffee prevent pest infestations and still be profitable?

Research co-authored by Dyson’s Miguel Gómez determines the “shade-level” sweet spot Colombian farmers should use to maximize profits and ward off pests.