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Having Faith in your Students

A few weeks ago my MBA students, all 183 of them, did something that many of my academic colleagues had told me would be impossible.

Delisting a double-edged sword for struggling firms [ZDNet]

Going private allows once-public tech companies greater freedom to pursue their strategic goals, but cuts down on funding options to sustain themselves.

A Closer Look at Creativity, and How to Teach It

As kids, with crayons and coloring books in hand, we probably didn’t think twice about coloring outside the lines. As we got older, we learned all about lines: standing in them, behind them, and that crossing them was risky and could get us into trouble.

Creative Problem Solving is One Video Clip Away

Need a spark to light your creative fire first thing in the morning? Do have that cup of coffee or tea to activate your senses, but don’t be so eager to peruse news sources that cover the woes of the world. You could be harming your ability to be a creative problem solver.

My Women’s Leadership Wish List for 2013 [Huffington Post]

Written by Cari Guittard, Principal, Global Engagement Partners; Professor of Global Management, Hult International Business School. Republished from the Huffington Post

Why Students Cheat, and What To Do About It

Research shows that schools with honor codes (especially those that are long-standing) report less incidents of cheating than those without them. But what if companies had honor codes? Would they reduce unethical behavior in the workplace?

And for his next trick … [FT Magazine]

Twitter may only use 140 characters but it’s valued at more than $9bn, and Biz Stone, its co-creator, is already moving on

10,000 Students Respond to Clinton’s $1m Food Crisis Challenge

New York, February 5, 2013 – The Hult Prize today announced that it has received over 10,000 applicants for its annual social start-up competition, which awards $1m in funding to the winning venture.

Hult Business: Bob Geldof encourages young entrepreneurs to “make a difference” [The Upcoming]

On Thursday 31st January, Hult International Business School hosted an exclusive talk given by social activist, entrepreneur and musician Sir Bob Geldof at the Mermaid Conference Centre, London Blackfriars.

A Cheating Scandal, A Learning Opportunity, and an Update

The professor’s final exam instructions for the class were clear: “Students may not discuss the exam with others.” But not all the undergraduate students complied.

The Swiftboating of Apple [Huffington Post]

By Jonathan Littman, founder of Snowball Narrative, co-author of the Ten Faces of Innovation, and Professor of Innovation, Leadership and Teambuilding at Hult International Business School. Republished from the Huffington Post, original article can be found here.

Guns, Debt, and Indecision: The State of America’s Brand Abroad [Huffington Post]

Written by Cari Guittard, Principal, Global Engagement Partners; Professor of Global Management, Hult International Business School. Republished from the Huffington Post, original article can be found here.

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