Thought Leadership

How winning teams navigate conflict to stay on course
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How winning teams navigate conflict to stay on course

Award-winning research by Beta Mannix and colleagues details strategies successful teams used to manage conflict.

What's Driving the Dramatic Reduction in Public Firms?
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What’s Driving the Dramatic Reduction in Public Firms?

Research by Professor Roni Michaely and co-authors points to a rise in M&As and decline in IPOs.

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Cornell research uncovers keys to successful and lasting diversity training

Co-authored research by Jamie Perry found the most effective types of diversity training and programs use many different instructional methods.

The Nuances of “Buy the Rumor, Sell the News”
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The Nuances of “Buy the Rumor, Sell the News”

Who benefits and who’s harmed by short-term trades related to big news about stocks?

Online reviews only partially reveal what hotel customers think
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Online reviews only partially reveal what hotel customers think

Hotels can learn a lot about what their guests value the most from text reviews.

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Long-distance collaboration: Some keys to more productive teams

Recent Cornell research suggests that smaller groups accomplish more because fewer connections allow members to interact more frequently and intimately.

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Free for guests, but not for hotels: How to pick the right amenities for your property

A new study shows that companies must take a close look at the return on investment from each “free” product or service before deciding to offer it.

Hotel shopping: Beauty is in the eye of the mouse-holder
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Here’s what online hotel shoppers are looking for…and at

Stephani Robson’s research shows company-generated information can influence booking decisions as much as user-generated content, like reviews.

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New research reveals three customer service tips for using tabletop technology

What do restaurant patrons think of tabletop technology? According to one new study, customers are also embracing these technological changes.