Thought Leadership
The lifeblood of a business school is its faculty, and at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business our faculty members are inspiring, supportive and world-class. We are attuned to a marketplace that values innovation, entrepreneurialism, analytical thinking and hard work. Our teaching and research equips students with the wisdom of business scholarship rooted in the experiential lessons of the marketplace.
September 10, 2018
Answering HQ2's Call, With Or Without Amazon
“If we don’t get Amazon’s HQ2 in this area, people are going to wonder, ‘What happens next?’ I want to create a program that answers that question. And the answer is: We all get back to work and we build great companies,” he says. “We help build tech product companies.”
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Answering HQ2's Call, With Or Without Amazon
September 6, 2018
Six Alternatives to Digital Islands
Trade wars historically hinge on the flow of goods across borders. But Maryland Smith professor Anil K Gupta says the flow of data across borders may soon matter more.
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Six Alternatives to Digital Islands
September 6, 2018
Colin Kaepernick and Nike's Long Game
After the stock market dip and the protests on social media, the core sentiment behind Nike’s controversial new ad campaign will remain standing, a Maryland Smith professor says, likely taller than before.
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Colin Kaepernick and Nike's Long Game
September 5, 2018
Robinhood Effect: Why JPMorgan Is Offering Free Stock Trades
SMITH BRAIN TRUST – In a kind of Robinhood effect, JPMorgan Chase recently launched a new digital investing service with deeply discounted trading fees and free access to the bank’s stock research.
September 5, 2018
Do This To Sharpen Your Leadership Skills
Joining a nonprofit board can sharpen your leadership skills and supercharge your career. But before you take a seat around the table, ask these nine questions first.
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Do This To Sharpen Your Leadership Skills
August 29, 2018
To the Mattresses: A Disruption Is Turned on Its Head
Years after ecommerce startups began disrupting the brick-and-mortar mattress retail segment, the tables are finally turning.
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To the Mattresses: A Disruption Is Turned on Its Head
August 28, 2018
The Hidden Genius of GM’s Office Cellphone Ban
General Motors has banned its employees from using cellphones while walking around its facilities – even office buildings.
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The Hidden Genius of GM’s Office Cellphone Ban
August 28, 2018
Early Auto Racing And Firm Survival
What do the early days of auto racing near the turn of the 20th century have to do with determining firm survival? It all comes down to how society shapes market reputation.
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Early Auto Racing And Firm Survival
August 16, 2018
Back-to-School Marketing Games
Back-to-school shoppers want discounts. Manufacturers want high profit margins. The tension feeds a paradox of sorts at retail outlets where buyers and sellers meet: Stores increasingly emphasize pricey, innovative and fun products in a bargain-shopping season.
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Back-to-School Marketing Games
August 14, 2018
Pitching Novel Ideas to the Boss
Have an amazing idea that could have a big impact for your organization? Now it’s up to you to really sell it to your boss. Maryland Smith professors explain how to make that happen.
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Pitching Novel Ideas to the Boss