International Business Today

Professor Yip discusses strategy and innovation in Chinese firms, and the lessons that Western multinationals can learn from them. He notes that Chinese innovation is now the source of new knowledge, including superapps and retail process innovation, such as at TikTok and Alibaba. He also dissects and explains Chinese organizational innovation, which he describes as Digitally Enhanced Directed Autonomy.  About the guest: George S. Yip is an Emeritus Professor at Imperial College Business School, London, and Distinguished Visiting Professor at D'Amore McKim Business School, is a renowned expert in strategy, innovation and Chinese business practices, having previously taught at institutions such as Harvard, London Business School and CEIBS. He has written over a dozen books including “Total Global Strategy,” and “Pioneers, Hidden Champions, Change Makers and Underdogs: Lessons From China's Innovators”, and is recognized for his outstanding teaching and research. International Business Today is a podcast produced by the International Business & Strategy group at Northeastern University. Made for global business professionals—and any student who hopes to work for a multinational organization in the future, our hosts and their guests share what's proven through research and highlight what's really working in practice. The podcast, released in seasons of six or more episodes, is currently in Season Four and hosted by Ravi Sarathy. He and his guests share their experience and insights on entrepreneurships, international business in developing and developed nations, family businesses and supply chain values. Guests include Frederick Brodsky, Yip George, Sheila Puffer, William Newburry, Gustavo A. Barboza and Kimberly A. Eddleston. Reach out to us: ⁠⁠⁠IBTpodcast@northeastern.edu

If you enjoyed Fred’s experiences and insights, his book 📚 The Accidental Entrepreneur - How I stumbled into Success, is available on Amazon. All proceeds benefit the Brodsky Charitable Foundation Trust, Fort Lauderdale, FL., which supports causes such as education and animal welfare. Mr. Brodsky recounts his entrepreneurial journey, from his early career working in Europe, then an Army stint, followed by education at Northeastern and pivotal co-op (work internship) experiences, leading to top management executive roles, before starting up and establishing himself as a real estate entrepreneur. He discusses adversity, the centrality of relationships, and understanding numbers and analytics, in building a business, as well as the importance of having caring but demanding mentors.    About the guest: Brodsky, a successful top management executive and entrepreneur, is a D’Amore-McKim Business School (DMSB) graduate and has served Northeastern University as an Overseer, as a Trustee, and currently as Trustee Emeritus.  He founded International Investment Advisors, Inc., a real estate investment and development corporation serving global corporate and private clients. As an educational benefactor, he has endowed the Darla and Frederick Brodsky Trustee Professor in Global Business at DMSB. International Business Today is a podcast produced by the International Business & Strategy group at Northeastern University. Made for global business professionals—and any student who hopes to work for a multinational organization in the future, our hosts and their guests share what's proven through research and highlight what's really working in practice. The podcast, released in seasons of six or more episodes, is currently in Season Four and hosted by Ravi Sarathy. He and his guests share their experience and insights on entrepreneurships, international business in developing and developed nations, family businesses and supply chain values. Guests include Frederick Brodsky, Yip George, Sheila Puffer, William Newburry, Gustavo A. Barboza and Kimberly A. Eddleston. Reach out to us: ⁠⁠⁠IBTpodcast@northeastern.edu

Professor Pauwels discusses the ways in which digital marketing has introduced new avenues for reaching customers in the context of the important fundamentals of human behaviour and marketing. He describes how digital marketing trends vary across industries and countries. He also advises on how companies can better understand their target customers, set clear goals, and choose the right digital channels to connect with and engage their audience. About the guest: Koen Pauwels, Distinguished Professor of Marketing at D'Amore-McKim, co-directs the Digital, Analytics, Technology, and Automation (DATA) Initiative. He is the Senior Editor for the Journal of Marketing and the International Journal of Research in Marketing and is the President-Elect of the Academic Council of the American Marketing Association among other notable recognitions. International Business Today is a podcast produced by the International Business & Strategy group at Northeastern University. Made for global business professionals—and any student who hopes to work for a multinational organization in the future, our hosts and their guests share what's proven through research and highlight what's really working in practice. The podcast, released in seasons of six or more episodes, is currently in Season Three and hosted by Paula Caligiuri. She and her guests share their experience and insights on cultural differences, knowledge spillovers and technology advancement. Guests include Kevin Chuah, Richard Griffith, Joseph E. Aoun, Koen Pauwels and others. Reach out to us: ⁠⁠IBTpodcast@northeastern.edu

Ms. Focardi discusses the importance of intergenerational collaboration in the workplace and the challenges that organizations face in bridging generational gaps. She highlights the practical ways in which organizations can harness the best of generational differences to drive growth and execute strategy. About the guest: Rachele Focardi, is a leading expert on generational diversity and best-selling author of Reframing Generational Stereotypes published by McGraw Hill in December 2020. Rachele is a global thought-leader and public speaker on multigenerational workforce effectiveness, future of work, and employer branding. Over the last 18 years, she has advised hundreds of companies, government agencies, and NGOs. International Business Today is a podcast produced by the International Business & Strategy group at Northeastern University. Made for global business professionals—and any student who hopes to work for a multinational organization in the future, our hosts and their guests share what's proven through research and highlight what's really working in practice. The podcast, released in seasons of six or more episodes, is currently in Season Three and hosted by Paula Caligiuri. She and her guests share their experience and insights on cultural differences, knowledge spillovers and technology advancement. Guests include Kevin Chuah, Richard Griffith, Joseph E. Aoun, Koen Pauwels and others. Reach out to us: ⁠⁠IBTpodcast@northeastern.edu

President Aoun shares how universities and organizations can collectively students for a complex, technologically integrated, and global future. He describes the importance of “humanics” an approach that combines technical literacy, data literacy, and human literacy as key skills needed in an age of artificial intelligence. He highlights the imperative for universities and organizations to collaborate to train individuals on how to work with machines but also on the skills that machines cannot easily replicate. About the guest: Joseph E. Aoun, a distinguished academic leader and scholar, is currently serving as the President of Northeastern University. His leadership at Northeastern University, beginning in 2006, has been marked by transformative growth, including the expansion of the university's global network campuses. He is a well-respected voice in higher education, particularly known for his advocacy of “humanics” discussed in this episode. He has written extensively on the subject, including his book “Robot-Proof: Higher Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence” and he continues to influence the broader landscape of higher education. International Business Today is a podcast produced by the International Business & Strategy group at Northeastern University. Made for global business professionals—and any student who hopes to work for a multinational organization in the future, our hosts and their guests share what's proven through research and highlight what's really working in practice. The podcast, released in seasons of six or more episodes, is currently in Season Three and hosted by Paula Caligiuri. She and her guests share their experience and insights on cultural differences, knowledge spillovers and technology advancement. Guests include Kevin Chuah, Richard Griffith, Joseph E. Aoun, Koen Pauwels and others. Reach out to us: ⁠⁠IBTpodcast@northeastern.edu

Mr. Dalzell shares his 40-year journey as a global leader with Shell. He describes the importance of understanding local cultures and laws when working in different countries, illustrated through stories from his career journey. He gives outstanding guidance and advice for those who want to expand their own global career or ascend into a global leadership role. About the guest: Dalzell, before joining the faculty at the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina, spent 43 years in a variety of roles around the world with the Royal Dutch/Shell group of companies; including roles in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and North America. He has recently co-authored a book: Talent Without Borders – Global Talent Acquisition for Competitive Advantage. International Business Today is a podcast produced by the International Business & Strategy group at Northeastern University. Made for global business professionals—and any student who hopes to work for a multinational organization in the future, our hosts and their guests share what's proven through research and highlight what's really working in practice. The podcast, released in seasons of six or more episodes, is currently in Season Three and hosted by Paula Caligiuri. She and her guests share their experience and insights on cultural differences, knowledge spillovers and technology advancement. Guests include Kevin Chuah, Richard Griffith, Joseph E. Aoun, Koen Pauwels and others. Reach out to us: ⁠⁠IBTpodcast@northeastern.edu

Professor Lamin discusses the transfer of technology from foreign firms to domestic firms and the challenges associated with it. She also discusses the important concept of knowledge spillovers and shares how industry clusters and physical co-location remain important for knowledge sharing even in an increasingly virtual world. About the guest: Anna Lamin, associate professor within the International Business & Strategy Group at D'Amore-McKim School of Business, has gained recognition in the academic community for her extensive research on business groups, location choice and clusters, as well as organizational legitimacy. Anna's research primarily focuses on firms operating in emerging markets, with a particular emphasis on India. International Business Today is a podcast produced by the International Business & Strategy group at Northeastern University. Made for global business professionals—and any student who hopes to work for a multinational organization in the future, our hosts and their guests share what's proven through research and highlight what's really working in practice. The podcast, released in seasons of six or more episodes, is currently in Season Three and hosted by Paula Caligiuri. She and her guests share their experience and insights on cultural differences, knowledge spillovers and technology advancement. Guests include Kevin Chuah, Richard Griffith, Joseph E. Aoun, Koen Pauwels and others. Reach out to us: ⁠⁠IBTpodcast@northeastern.edu

Professor Griffith highlights the importance of recognizing and understanding cultural differences and the socialization agents that shape individuals' values. He also emphasizes the need for companies to integrate cross-cultural management and DEI initiatives to drive better outcomes. About the guest: Richard Griffith, Professor of Industrial Organizational Psychology and the Executive Director of The Institute for Cross Cultural Management at the Florida Institute of Technology, provides coaching and consulting in global leadership, cross-cultural management, and DEI. He has authored over 100 publications, co-edited multiple books, and has conducted funded research for the U.S. Department of Defense. International Business Today is a podcast produced by the International Business & Strategy group at Northeastern University. Made for global business professionals—and any student who hopes to work for a multinational organization in the future, our hosts and their guests share what's proven through research and highlight what's really working in practice. The podcast, released in seasons of six or more episodes, is currently in Season Three and hosted by Paula Caligiuri. She and her guests share their experience and insights on cultural differences, knowledge spillovers and technology advancement. Guests include Kevin Chuah, Richard Griffith, Joseph E. Aoun, Koen Pauwels and others. Reach out to us: ⁠⁠IBTpodcast@northeastern.edu

Professor Kevin Chuah discusses the evolving landscape of shareholder activism, which now extends beyond financial matters to address sustainability, environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns. He further shares the diverse range of shareholders involved in activism and provides examples of successful campaigns that have influenced corporate practices. About the guest: Kevin Chuah, PhD is an assistant professor at Northeastern University's D'Amore-McKim School of Business in the International Business & Strategy group. Kevin serves as a Research Fellow at the Wharton ESG Initiative. His primary focus in research revolves around corporate governance, corporate sustainability, and responsible investment. His focus is on the impact of shareholder activism on the strategic decisions of companies concerning ESG matters. International Business Today is a podcast produced by the International Business & Strategy group at Northeastern University. Made for global business professionals—and any student who hopes to work for a multinational organization in the future, our hosts and their guests share what's proven through research and highlight what's really working in practice. The podcast, released in seasons of six or more episodes, is currently in Season Three and hosted by Paula Caligiuri. She and her guests share their experience and insights on cultural differences, knowledge spillovers and technology advancement. Guests include Kevin Chuah, Richard Griffith, Joseph E. Aoun, Koen Pauwels and others. Reach out to us: ⁠IBTpodcast@northeastern.edu

Professor Ravi Ramamurti discusses reverse innovations, where multinational companies develop affordable innovations in India and China and leverage them globally. He also highlights the importance of the Center for Emerging Markets and how emerging economies are reshaping global dynamics. The podcast explores reverse innovation in healthcare and the challenges faced by Western multinationals in adapting to the shifting global economy.