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Treasure Hunt

Treasure Hunt

Diversity of Action, October 1, 2022

When it comes to analytics, Polly Mitchell-Guthrie has a long track record. She is vice president of industry outreach and thought leadership at Kinaxis, a supply chain management and analytics software company.

The U.S. Is Losing Scientists to China. How to Stem the Flow.

The U.S. Is Losing Scientists to China. How to Stem the Flow.

Barron's, October 3, 2022

Scientists and engineers of Chinese descent are relinquishing their corporate positions or tenured positions at top-tier U.S. institutions such as Harvard, MIT, and Princeton at an unprecedented rate. To make matters worse, many of them are leaving for China to compete against the United States.  More than 1,400 Chinese scientists left the United States for China in 2021.

Success demands a willingness to fail

Success demands a willingness to fail

The Hill, October 2, 2022

Failure has become unacceptable, and that is a tragedy. Failure provides some of the greatest lessons that each of us will ever learn. How many of us in our youth exhibited judgment that we find distasteful today? Experience is a painful teacher, but the lessons learned are invaluable. 

Jacobson: Sports should leave politics at the door. | Opinion

Jacobson: Sports should leave politics at the door. | Opinion

The Detroit News, October 2, 2022

Politics always ranks high on the list of controversial topics. With the midterm elections just weeks away, the economy, gun policy and violent crime are the top three issues of concern to voters. In Canada, a National Post poll ahead of her 2021 federal election put the cost of living, health care costs and the post-pandemic economic recovery as the top three issues. These lists reflect the differences and similarities between the two countries. 

Sheldon Jacobson: ‘Shark Tank’ sinks with live audience

Sheldon Jacobson: ‘Shark Tank’ sinks with live audience

TribLive, October 2, 2022

“Shark Tank,” the popular prime-time ABC network business reality program, started its 14th season Sept. 23 with a new twist: It was broadcast with a live audience. The results of this change were highly vocal spectators much like what you would find at a professional wrestling event, with the Sharks often serving as the defacto gladiators.

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De-risking global supply chains: Looking beyond material flows

De-risking global supply chains: Looking beyond material flows

Hinrich Foundation, October 29, 2024

Global supply chains are undergoing an irrevocable shift. While material flows remain critical, they are only the most visible aspect of this transition. Beneath the surface, changes in information exchanges, financial reconfigurations, and human capital movements are posing far greater risks to the benefits of global trade. The US, China, and the rest the world must handle these changes with care and perspective.

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