Knowledge at Wharton

Knowledge at Wharton
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Feb 8, 2022 • 10min

Why the U.S. Needs Better COVID Data Collection

The lack of centralized data systems in the U.S. is hampering the country’s ability to beat back the COVID-19 pandemic according to Wharton’s Adi Wyner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 8, 2022 • 40min

We’re Good at Motivating Others but What About Ourselves?

Wharton’s Angela Duckworth talks to Ayelet Fishbach author of the new book ’Get It Done ’ which offers a framework for setting and attaining goals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 1, 2022 • 10min

How Hospitals Can Harness the Power of Digital Transformation

Hospitals can do more to deploy technology in their operational decision-making improving conditions for workers and outcomes for patients says Wharton’s Hummy Song. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 24, 2022 • 32min

The Challenge of Measuring Impact Performance

Wharton’s Katherine Klein interviews Maoz (Michael) Brown head of research for the Wharton Social Impact Initiative about a study revealing some of the problems with measurement in impact investing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 18, 2022 • 9min

Will 2022 Be a Banner Year for Real Estate?

Low interest rates and work-from-home trends bode well this year for home building and prices but much depends on how the Federal Reserve responds to rising inflation says Wharton’s Susan Wachter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 18, 2022 • 1h 14min

How Data Analytics Can Help Advance DEI

During a Leading Diversity@Wharton event Wharton’s Stephanie Creary spoke with experts about how increasing access to accurate data can help drive changes in DEI policies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 18, 2022 • 15min

How to Improve Your Time Management Skills

Daily planning can help employees feel in control and more engaged at work. But the best type of planning depends on their role and environment explains Wharton management professor Michael Parke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 11, 2022 • 11min

What’s Ahead for the U.S. Economy in 2022

Stock prices will keep climbing this year but slow their pace and interest rate increases are overdue says Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 10, 2022 • 12min

How Science Can Help You Keep Your Fitness Goal

Wharton’s Katy Milkman shares insights from a new megastudy on exercise that reveals the best ways to change behavior at scale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 10, 2022 • 14min

Falling Flat: Why Startups Need Hierarchical Structure

A new study from Wharton’s Saerom (Ronnie) Lee pushes back against the popular view that startups work best without a hierarchical management structure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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