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Class Takeaways — Managing Politically Complex Environments
Navigating political conflict in companies or even countries requires more than just understanding how power works — it involves developing strategies to build influence, mobilize resources, and effectively manage disagreement. In this video, Professor Saumitra Jha shares five principles for leveraging power, building cooperation, and navigating complex political landscapes. WATCH NOW
Is Your Job Hazardous to Your Health?
Join us for the second season of the If/Then podcast series and learn about research findings that can help us navigate complex issues we face in business, leadership, and society. This month, Professor Jeffrey Pfeffer, poses an interesting question: “Is the workplace killing people?” LISTEN HERE
HOW TO TURN OLD IDEAS INTO CREATIVE SOLUTIONS TO MODERN PROBLEMS
It’s a cliche that the most innovative ideas come in a flash of inspiration: Archimedes in his bathtub, Newton and the apple. But anyone whose job depends on coming up with new ideas knows that’s not entirely true, mostly because there’s no such thing as a totally novel or original idea. New ideas are often pieces of old ideas that have been adapted or combined in creative ways.
CUPID’S CODE: TWEAKING AN ALGORITHM CAN ALTER THE COURSE OF FINDING LOVE ONLINE
For couples in the U.S., meeting online is the most common first step toward coupledom. The internet officially edged out friends as the most effective matchmaker for straight Americans almost a decade ago — and for same-sex couples, several years before that. Research provides some clear feedback for digital matchmakers and shows that while algorithms may not be quite the same as the old-fashioned meet-cute, they still have a lot of influence over where Cupid’s arrow lands. READ MORE
Will Clark, MBA ’25
“When I got to the GSB, all I wanted to do was talk about sports. So people were like, ‘Why don’t you translate that passion into a career?’” READ MORE
Whether you’d like to move up in your chosen field or change paths completely, the education you receive at Stanford GSB will empower you with the knowledge, skills, and long-term vision that lead to innovation and growth.
Our students and alumni don’t all fit one mold, and we don’t expect candidates to either. We hope you’ll consider applying in an upcoming round and look forward to learning more about your story. The Round 3 deadline is 8 April 2025.
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