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Knowledge at Wharton

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The Knowledge at Wharton Network Acast feed serves as a curated showcase highlighting the best content from our podcast collection. Each week, we feature one standout episode from each show in the Wharton Podcast Network, giving listeners a comprehensive sample of our diverse business and academic content. This rotating selection allows audiences to discover new shows within our network while experiencing the depth and variety of Wharton's thought leadership across different topics and formats. It's your monthly gateway to explore the full spectrum of insights available through the Wharton Podcast Network.

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Episodes

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.

Feb 08, 202210 min

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.

Feb 01, 202210 min

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.

Jan 24, 202232 min

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.

Jan 18, 20229 min

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.

Jan 18, 20221 hr 14 min

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.

Jan 18, 202215 min

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.

Jan 11, 202211 min

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.

Jan 10, 202212 min

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.

Jan 10, 202214 min

How to Accelerate the Pace of Social Change

Wharton’s Katherine Klein interviews Cheryl Dorsey president of social impact talent spotter and global nonprofit Echoing Green about the power and potential of social innovation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 21, 202129 min

For the Win: How Immigrant Employees Boost Performance

New research from Wharton’s Britta Glennon and Exequiel “Zeke” Hernandez shows how employing skilled immigrants can give organizations a competitive edge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 14, 202111 min

How Consumers and Retailers Can Reduce Returns

Returns are costly for retailers and even more expensive for the planet when unwanted products end up in landfills. Wharton’s Gad Allon explains how innovating the reverse supply chain coupled with changing consumer attitudes can help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 06, 202112 min

Should Employers Rethink What They’re Offering Workers?

Wharton’s Peter Cappelli explains what we’re getting wrong about the Great Resignation how the pandemic has rewired worker preferences and why it’s time for employers to reconsider how they do things. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 30, 202122 min

Doing Capitalism Differently -- One Backpack at a Time

Wharton’s Katherine Klein speaks with Davis Smith founder of sustainable outdoor gear brand Cotopaxi about his firm’s mission and how the business world can think differently about capitalism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 29, 202131 min

The Breakup of GE and J&J: The End of the Conglomerate?

Wharton’s Emilie Feldman explains why spinoffs make sense for faltering conglomerates General Electric and Johnson & Johnson and why she expects to see more large companies engage in divestitures and acquisitions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 16, 202119 min

Curbing Clutter: Why Do We Hold On to Things We Never Use?

Products often become clutter when consumers save them for special occasions that never arrive. Wharton’s Jonah Berger explains why marketers may want to avoid making items seem too special or exclusive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 16, 202112 min

Driverless Deliveries: How Close Are We?

Wharton’s John Paul MacDuffie analyzes Walmart’s recent milestone of operating driverless delivery trucks on a commercial route. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 15, 20218 min

Holiday Holdup: Can We Solve Our Supply Chain Problems?

The disruptions to the global supply chain hold lessons for both companies and consumers say Wharton professors Santiago Gallino and Barbara Kahn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 08, 202116 min

Into the Metaverse: Can Facebook Rebrand Itself?

Facebook’s name change to ”Meta” signals a lot more about the company than a simple rebrand. Wharton marketing professor Patti Williams breaks down the decision and its implications for the world’s largest social media network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 08, 20219 min

How to Harness the Power of Belonging

Wharton’s Katy Milkman interviews New York University professor Jay Van Bavel about his new book ‘The Power of Us ’ which explores how group affiliations shape our identity and can influence performance and cooperation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 08, 202139 min

This Checklist Can Make You a Better Leader

In the 10th anniversary edition of his book ‘The Leader’s Checklist ’ Wharton’s Michael Useem highlights 16 mission-critical principles to help leaders make good decisions in unpredictable and stressful environments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 02, 202114 min

How Social Class Affects the Career Ladder

Wharton’s Stephanie Creary talks to University of Virginia professor Sean Martin and Deloitte’s Thalia Smith about how social class and upward mobility shape careers especially for people of color. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 29, 202152 min

How a Nonprofit Is Helping Women Reach Economic Parity

Wharton’s Katherine Klein talks to Mary Ellen Iskenderian president and CEO of Women’s World Banking a nonprofit that is expanding financial inclusion for women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 26, 202130 min

Is the Great Resignation Giving Rise to the Entrepreneur?

The Great Resignation is coinciding with record applications for new businesses. Wharton management professor Jacqueline “Jax” Kirtley looks at what this means for the labor market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 25, 202115 min

Why U.S. Multinationals May Increase Profit-shifting

Tax reforms proposed as part of the budget reconciliation process would have important consequences for U.S. multinationals’ profit-shifting incentives and also their competitiveness according to an analysis by the Penn Wharton Budget Model. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 19, 20219 min

What Will It Take to Curb Insider Trading?

Wharton’s Daniel Taylor believes legislative changes are needed to get insider trading under control and reform Wall Street’s image. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 18, 202110 min

Facebook Whistleblower: Why It Takes a Village

Wharton management professor Samir Nurmohamed explains what compels whistleblowers like Facebook’s Frances Haugen to come forward in an organization. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 12, 202116 min
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