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Deciphering Online Shopping Behaviors of Generations Y and Z

Deciphering Online Shopping Behaviors of Generations Y and Z Reviewers Dr. Scott Downey and Masie Keshavarz Article Determining behavioural differences of Y and Z generational cohorts in online shopping by Durgesh Kumar Agrawal Source International Journal of Retail...






Developing Strategy in Turbulent Times

Developing Strategy in Turbulent Times Dr. Michael Boehlje, Professor Emeritus The Upside of Turbulence: Seizing Opportunity in an Uncertain World written by Donald Sull Food and agribusiness firms are facing turbulent times – geopolitical uncertainty in terms of the...



Modern Chinese Management and Agribusiness

Modern Chinese Management and Agribusiness Reviewer Dr. Luciano Thomé e Castro, International Adjunct Professor Article How Chinese Companies are Reinventing Management by Mark J. Greeven, Katherine Xin and George S. Yip Magazine Harvard Business Review China is one...



How to Tighten Your Grasp During Industry Shifts

How to Tighten Your Grasp During Industry Shifts Author: Torrie Sheridan, Marketing Manager, Purdue University Center for Food and Agricultural Business There’s no doubt the ag and seed industries have experienced major changes over the last 5-10 years, with the last...



The Value of Understanding Customer Profitability

The Value of Understanding Customer Profitability Author: Dr. Mark Manfredo, professor in the Morrison School of Agribusiness at Arizona State University As our competitive landscape shifts, it demands ag retailers sharpen their business acumen and hone their...



What We Want in Our Leaders

What We Want in Our Leaders Authors: Dr. Pete Hammett, Guest Lecturer, Purdue University; Owner, Hammett Consulting Amanda Elmore, Purdue University Alumna; 2016 Olympic Gold Medalist; Motivational Speaker; Program Coordinator, Lonza The volume of information defining...



The Difference Between Mentoring & Coaching

Reviewer Dr. Pete Hammett, Visiting Professor Articles American Psychological Association: Monitor on Psychology, Your guide to mentoring – Everything you need to know to find and be a great mentor Center for Creative Leadership: Mentoring first-time managers – Proven...



Managing Cybersecurity Challenges

Reviewer Xavier Miranda, Graduate Research Assistant and Dr. Brady Brewer, Assistant Professor Article Calculated risk? A cybersecurity evaluation tool for SMEs by Michael Benz & Dave Chatterjee Journal Business Horizons July-August 2020. Vol 63, Issue 4, Pages...



Embracing Uncertainty While Leading Effectively

Adapting our leadership styles to both expected and unexpected disruptions happening around us is nothing new to the agri-food industry. However, 2020 has cast a great web of uncertainty across businesses, the industry and the world. How might leaders adapt to such...