An Introduction: a Guide to Corporate Finance
As I stand in front of my MBA students, I often hear the same misconception: that mastering a guide to corporate finance is a daunting task, reserved for number-crunching wizards. But the truth is, understanding corporate finance is not about…
A Guide on How to Negotiate a Contract Effectively
As I stand in front of my MBA students, I often hear the same misconception about how to negotiate a contract: that it’s all about being aggressive and getting the upper hand. But the truth is, effective contract negotiation is…
A Guide to Leadership Skills for the Modern Executive
As I reflect on my years of teaching and consulting, I’m reminded of a common myth that frustrates me: that a guide to leadership skills is only for those born with natural charisma. I’ve seen countless individuals who were not…
A Guide on How to Conduct Market Research for Your Business
As I reflect on my years of teaching MBA students how to conduct market research, I’m reminded of a common myth that frustrates me: that market research is a tedious, unnecessary step in the business planning process. The truth is,…
A Mba-level Guide to Business Strategy
Let’s get one thing straight – having a solid a guide to business strategy is the difference between thriving and just getting by. I’ve seen it time and time again in my years as a business professor: companies that take…
A Guide on How to Read Financial Statements Like an Analyst
As a business school professor, I’ve seen countless students struggle with how to read financial statements. The common myth is that deciphering financial reports requires a background in accounting, but I’m here to tell you that’s simply not true. With…
A Core Curriculum: a Guide to Project Management
As I reflect on my years of teaching MBA students, I’ve come to realize that the notion of project management being a dry, tedious topic is a common myth. In reality, mastering a guide to project management is the key…
A Professor’s Guide: How to Write a Business Plan
As I stand in front of my MBA students, I often hear the same frustrated question: “How do I even begin to write a business plan that will actually drive results?” The truth is, many of us have been misled…