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Warren Buffett Delivered a Masterclass in Succession Planning – and a Lesson in High Drama

Jason Schloetzer, an associate professor at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business, interviews with Business Insider about the succession planning for Warren.…

May 9, 2025

Student Experience

Datathon Challenges Georgetown Students to Harness the Power of Data to Advance Learning

At Georgetown McDonough's 2nd annual Datathon, students developed data-driven solutions to advance learning outcomes, competing for prizes and networking.…

April 16, 2025

In the News

Disney in Search of Perhaps its Greatest Sequel, a Successor to Bob Iger

Given the complex and unique nature of Disney, many expect the next leader of the company to come from within. “Internal candidates make sense when a company doesn’t need a…

March 20, 2025

In the News

Five Challenges Awaiting Amazon’s New CEO

Tensions can arise when a CEO moves to the board and still has a hand in the business, said Jason Schloetzer, a business professor at Georgetown University’s McDonough School…

February 24, 2025

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How to Fight for Your Job In a ‘Hunger Games’ Scenario Like at HSBC

If staffers perceive that their interviews are just for show, that could impact morale even among those who emerge with jobs intact, according to Jason Schloetzer, an associate…

November 27, 2024

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Amgen, Coke Set Aside Only Fraction of Billions They May Owe IRS

Even if a company establishes a reserve, it would probably have to raise funds externally anyway if it’s forced to pay a giant IRS bill, but at least the reserve would give…

November 27, 2024

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U.S. CEOs Fired More Quickly Over Low Stock Prices This Year, Report Says

Over the last seven years, financial performance and a company's stock price have become a stronger predictor of a chief executive's job security, according to a report by The…

November 4, 2024

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Retail, Consumer CEOs See Shorter Tenures as Boards Act More Quickly

Fixing a business or selling it often takes time and with impatient investors at the door, the fastest way to signal action is underway is by axing a top executive, said…

September 27, 2024

Research and Insights

Meet the New McDonough Faculty: Ross D. Cooper

We are pleased to welcome new faculty members to the Georgetown McDonough community this fall.  In our Meet the New McDonough Faculty Series, learn more about the interests,…

August 5, 2024

Student Experience

Inaugural Datathon Empowers Students to Solve Real-World Challenges Through Data Analysis

The inaugural Datathon at Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business empowered students with practical skills to address challenges through data and showcased the powerful…

June 14, 2024