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After The Faster Payments Task Force, What Next?

“We need an ecosystem that allows anyone to pay anyone they want, anyway they want in an efficient, safe manner,” adds James Angel, associate professor at the McDonough…

December 4, 2017

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A Virginia Start-Up Embraces Cryptocurrency To Raise 00,000

“The problem is there’s some grandmother out there that’s going to lose 10,000 bucks,” said Jim Hunt, a technology investor who teaches an investment class at Georgetown…

December 2, 2017

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12 Phrases You Should Definitely Avoid When Giving Bad News

Even if you didn't make the decision behind the bad news, you need to act like the company is unified. Going against your boss could get you in trouble, says Robert Bies, PhD,…

December 1, 2017

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Admissions Director Q&A: Shelly Heinrich of Georgetown McDonough

We recently had the opportunity to speak with Shelly Heinrich, the interim associate dean of MBA admissions at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business. She has…

November 29, 2017

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Research Shows Jerks Get Ahead In Spite Of Their Jerkiness

An op-ed by Christine Porath, associate professor: “Does it really pay to be civil? Or do jerks get ahead? Some point to leaders that seem to succeed even though they behave…

November 29, 2017

News Story

Novelli Wins Social Impact Award

Bill Novelli, distinguished professor of the practice and founder of the Global Social Enterprise Initiative (GSEI) at Georgetown’s McDonough School of Business, has been…

November 28, 2017

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Trump Administration Pushes Apprenticeships As Millions Of Jobs Remain Open

“We would need to re envision what an apprenticeship is for it to be successful in the future,” said Brooks Holtom, a professor at Georgetown University’s McDonough School…

November 24, 2017

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Malls Tout Black Friday Deals, But Many Shoppers Will Go Online

Marlene Towns, a professor at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, said retailers have tried to stretch the magic of Black Friday sales too much, to the point…

November 24, 2017

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The Last Straw? Uber Loyalists Tested by String of Scandals

Marlene Towns, a professor at Georgetown University’s business school who studies brand values, said Uber is testing the boundaries of how many scandals people will endure.…

November 23, 2017

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We’re Thankful Melissa Is Here

An op-ed by Michael Czinkota, associate professor: “At Georgetown University, students from different backgrounds and departments help me with my work. Recently, Melissa…

November 22, 2017