It was not a typical day for me. For one, I woke up in my own bed for the fifth consecutive day in a row – the first time I have done this since last January. Second, I was thrilled to know that I had a morning meeting with my friend, colleague, and our Chief Simulation Officer, Eric Pressey, to finalize the design of an exciting new business simulation. Besides being the smartest person I know (I first met him in September of 1979 when we were both freshmen at the University of Pennsylvania), Eric is also an incredible foodie and we can spend hours talking about our favorite meals past, present, and future. And third, I was really excited to brainstorm with our summer interns on new ideas for the blogs we publish on a weekly basis.

One of the most interesting parts of global business travel is noticing the little things about different cities and cultures. Sometimes, those little things are really big things that are worth studying and understanding from a business acumen perspective.

What We Learn About Corporate Break-ups from Business Simulation Workshops (Part 2)

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Sometimes the data is so obvious that not a lot of explanation is necessary. If you are a business leader or a talent management professional and want to understand the most current issues and trends impacting performance, stop what you're doing right now and go read the most recent Harvard Business Review article about what high performers want at work. (Then come back and finish reading this blog for some additional insight on the topic!)

Can Under Armour's Product Leadership Strategy Recover afterthe Speed Skating Suit Disaster?

You are Under Armour. Your business strategy is Product Leadership. Your tagline is “To Make All Athletes Better.” You spend hundreds of millions of dollars in research and development to overtake the powerhouse brands: Nike, Adidas, and Reebok. You invest in marketing with celebrity endorsements and product placement to become a player in your market. You are selected to provide the ultimate world-class elite athletes – the US Olympic team – with the performance apparel they will wear as they compete for gold. A success on this stage could quickly skyrocket you to the top of the industry.