Broad Matters

Quinetta Roberson , John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor of Management, talks about diversity, equity and inclusion on the Broad Matters podcast. Her unique research within the DEI space brings a new perspective to Michigan State University. Quinetta's findings and recommendations help companies change their approach to DEI for the benefit of their employees. In Quinetta's words, "people are what make business happen."

To learn more about Quinetta Roberson, watch her TEDxTalks, The Science of Inclusion and The Other Side of Bias, and connect with her on LinkedIn.

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The Broad Matters podcast talks with Richard Saouma , Associate Dean for MBA, EMBA, and Professional Master's Programs at the Broad College of Business. His research dives into practices that companies can use to improve their shared knowledge base with employees. This research even applies to Broad's Full-Time MBA Program as students overcome the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic to bridge the digital gap with new techniques in Microsoft Teams. 

Find out more about Richard Saouma's research at the articles below:

• "Research: How Virtual Teams Can Better Share Knowledge", Harvard Business Review - Nov. 02, 2020
• "Use the Icebreaker Bot to Build a Strong Corporate Culture", Medium.com - Nov. 09, 2020

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The December installment of Broad Matters is all about trains. Ken talks with Nicholas Little, Director of Railway Education at the Broad College of Business, about the Center For Railway Research and Education (CRRE) as they work to help guide the changing rail industry. From green energy to the vital supply chain solutions locomotives provide for companies, trains continue to evolve to provide solutions to the new business problems of our times. 

Find out more about the Center For Railway Research and Education (CRRE) at raileducation.com. Also, you can connect with the Nicholas Little on LinkedIn!

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Broad Matters talks with two members of the International Business Center (CIBER) team, Director Ahmet Kirca and Associate Director Irem Kiyak.  For 30 years, the IBC has provided superior education, research and assistance to businesses, public policy makers, academics, and students on international business and trade. Ahmet and Irem reflect on three decades of excellence, as well as discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic will affect the IBC and also international business trade in the coming years.

Find out more about the International Business Center (IBC) at ibc.broad.msu.edu. Also, you can connect with the IBC on Twitter, @msu_ibc!

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The COVID-19 pandemic forced a monumental transition to remote teaching and learning for Michigan State University. Leading the charge was the Broad College's Director of Learning Technology and Development, Jeremy Van Hof. Broad Matters hosts Shana Redd and Ken Szymusiak talk with Jeremy about how this transition challenged him and his team, while also creating opportunities for university-wide collaboration and new innovations in learning.

Find out more about the Enhanced Digital Learning Collaborative at edli.msu.edu. Also, you can connect with JeremyVan Hof on LinkedIn and Twitter!

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This season, the Spartan Bizcast has a new name: Broad Matters. Join our returning co-hosts, Shana Redd and Ken Szymusiak, as Broad College of Business faculty and staff weigh in on relevant issues and discuss how their work makes an impact on a diverse range of topics that face the business world today- illuminating how and why, Broad matters.

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In this special episode of Broad Matters (formerly the Spartan BizCast), Shana and Ken explore interdisciplinary research as they welcome not one, but two guests to the podcast. Stanley Griffis, John H. McConnell Professor of Business Administration in the Department of Supply Chain Management at the Broad College of Business, and Meredith Gore, Associate Professor in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University, are collaborating on research to disrupt a massive supply chain: wildlife trafficking. This pair is striving to weaken the value stream of these illicit networks using social science tools and supply chain mapping. 

Find out more about Stanley and Meredith's NSF grant for their research on Global Wildlife Trafficking at these online resources:

• Conservation Criminology: Meredith L. Gore
• Spartan Alumni Magazine - Winter 2020
  • "Not For Sale" by Caroline Brooks, pg 7.

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Shana and Ken sit down with Programs Coordinator and Academic Advisor, Ann Crain. Ann talks about the Broad College's Multicultural Business Programs and the drive of MBP to create student success. Serving more than 650 students currently enrolled in business or pre-business majors, Multicultural Business Programs (MBP) provides continuing student support to help ensure graduation, with individualized academic advising, tutoring, career development and placement. 

Find out more about Multicultural Business Programs (MBP) and their available student organizations at: https://broad.msu.edu/undergraduate/opportunities/mbp/

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Broad Matters (formerly the Spartan BizCast) welcomes Eli Broad Professor of Management John Hollenbeck to talk about his 35 years of research in team performance. Ken and Shana talk in depth about the best compositions for teams, and the Broad College's facilities that are helping support his research. From MBA students to athletics to the military, John's studies drive the future of success for tomorrow's teams.

Find out more about John's work at MSU's Faculty Spotlight about his work: https://broad.msu.edu/profile/jrh/

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Shana and Ken are joined on of Broad Matters (formerly the Spartan BizCast) by recent MSU Finance grad from the Broad College of Business, Bailey Paxton. Bailey is the founder and CEO of Agilecare Solutions, and his app looks to make life easier for caregivers and family members with senior citizens still living at home. Bailey reflects on his time at MSU and the education path that prospective entrepreneurs can take to drive their business idea to fruition. Special thanks to the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation with the development of this episode.

Connect with Bailey Paxton on his LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bailey-p

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