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Dream Stream: Impressive Lineup of Leaders, Researchers Headlines New Leeds Podcast

Feb. 7, 2022

Leeds Business Insights offers actionable takeaways on current topics like supply chains, digital transformation and DEI. What do a Disney Resorts executive, a Lionsgate president, a successful entrepreneur and a Barnes & Noble chairman have in common? If you guessed that they’re all alumni from the Leeds School of Business...

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A ‘Very Rare’ Kind of Leader: Matusik Honored with Excellence in Leadership Award

Feb. 4, 2022

When you look at all Sharon Matusik has accomplished in five years as dean of the Leeds School of Business, it’s no surprise she’s being recognized by the University of Colorado community with its prestigious Excellence in Leadership Award. And while her three signature priorities— End the Gap , Career...

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In Search for New Executive Director, Burridge Center Finds a Leader—and Mentor

Jan. 12, 2022

Sheila Duffy brings history from Wall Street, nonprofits to Leeds. 'The industry is breaking old models, so we need to make sure we're teaching our students to be creative,' says Sheila Duffy, the newly appointed executive director of the Burridge Center at Leeds. In selecting Sheila Duffy as its new...

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Home Run: Leeds MBAs Win Nationwide Competition Through an MLB-Inspired Project

Jan. 10, 2022

McGregor Square assessment a chance for career-changers to validate what excites them about real estate. From left, Ezra McPhail, Amber Hughes and Michael Mendoza at the Colvin competition in Maryland. In taking first place in a nationwide real estate case competition, three MBAs at the Leeds School of Business at...

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The Leeds Business Confidence Index (LBCI) Q1 2022

Jan. 6, 2022

Download The Leeds Business Confidence Index (LBCI) Q1 2022 Business confidence remained elevated ahead of Q1 2022, rising slightly from Q4 2021. All components of the index increased ahead of the first quarter. The index increased 1.9 points from Q4 2021 to Q1 2022, and grew another 1.4 points ahead...

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Mobilizing Women to Lead Tech

Dec. 10, 2021

A novel program emboldens business and engineering students to crack the hi-tech ceiling. Just 25% of tech jobs in the U.S. are held by women. Despite ongoing conversations about the need to increase the number of women in its ranks, the tech world continues to be a sector where gender...

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Supply Chains, Labor Pains Dominate Discussion at Business Outlook

Dec. 8, 2021

Experts offer bullish outlook for Colorado’s economy, but warn of significant, and continued, uncertainties ahead​. Christy Hynes, vice president of global metal supply chain at Ball, answers a question during the Business Economic Outlook Forum. 'We have solutions, but not quick fixes' to the supply-chain crisis, she said. If you...

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Thought Leaders Bring New Findings on Race and Marketing to Leeds Symposium

Dec. 8, 2021

Event honors Jerome Williams (PhD’86), a distinguished researcher and leader in business education. Jerome WIlliams' death meant the loss of an important voice in academia and the marketing field. Leeds honored his work by hosting a mini-conference on business blunders in a diverse marketplace. When Jerome Williams earned his PhD...

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Santa Claus is Coming to Town. Will He Be Empty Handed?

Dec. 2, 2021

The holidays are here, but supply-chain failures dating to the start of the pandemic are stressing both consumers and businesses during the biggest spending period of the year. In this article by CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø , Gurumurthi Ravishankar, a faculty member and supply chain expert at the Leeds School of Business,...

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Santa Claus is Coming to Town. Will He Be Empty Handed?

Nov. 30, 2021

The holidays are here, but supply-chain failures dating to the start of the pandemic are stressing both consumers and businesses during the biggest spending period of the year. In this article, Gurumurthi Ravishankar, a faculty member and supply chain expert at the Leeds School of Business, explains how supply chain...

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