With supermarket inflation affecting what we buy at grocery stores, how can you create affordable, exciting meals on a budget? Quinetta Roberson welcomes Adam Roy, Dr. Lewis J. & Mrs. Ruth E. Minor Chef And Professor Of Culinary Management in The  School of Hospitality Business at the Broad College, to the Broad Matters podcast. As an executive chef and frugal supermarket shopper, Adam provides tips and tricks that will help you embrace flexibility when creating meals at home - without...

Broad Matters welcomes Assistant Professor in the Department of Management at the Broad College of Business, Christy Zhou Koval, to talk about her research focusing on diversity and inclusion in the workplace, stereotyping and bias, and intergroup relations. Christy is informing policymakers through her studies ranging from exposing racial and gender discrimination to understanding the effects of language and dress code at work. Follow Christy Zhou Koval and her research on Google Scholar...

Guanglong Pang, Assistant Director of Education Abroad and Global Engagement at the Broad College of Business, highlights the many ways that the college is expanding the global mindset of Broad Spartans. While pushing the frontier of globally themed opportunities available for students, he also teaches students the greater impact these experiences will have on their life and career. To learn more about Broad Education Abroad and the programs available for students, visit...

Broad Matters discusses five myths about supply chain with Jason Miller, Eli Broad Endowed Professor in Supply Chain Management and Interim Chairperson of the Department of Supply Chain Management. As supply chain has become a household term post-pandemic, Jason discusses tarrifs, artificial intelligence and if your gifts will make it on time for the holiday season. Follow Jason Miller on LinkedIn for even more insights about supply chain. Download the “Five Myths About Supply Chain”...

The first episode of Broad Matters' seventh season kicks off by welcoming both a new co-host and also Beth Hammond, the Managing Director of the Center for Ethical and Socially Responsible Leadership at the Broad College. Since the center's launch in March of 2022, Beth has been leading the charge to ensure that Broad students become ethical business leaders. Download the “Applying An Ethical Framework To Business” Episode Transcript For more episodes of Broad Matters, subscribe to our...

The Broad Matters podcast talks with two Broad College staff members helping to involve diverse perspectives, promote inclusion and ensure equity across the college. Ken sits down with William Horton-Anderson, assistant director of the college's Full-Time MBA Program, and Scot Wright, DEI Program Manager for the Broad College, to discuss their unique roles that are making an impact for students, faculty and staff. Follow William Horton-Anderson and Scot Wright on LinkedIn, and visit the...

Quinetta Roberson, John A. Hannah Professor of Organizational Behavior in the Broad College's Department of Managment, returns to the Broad Matters podcast to discuss her research leadership within Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Looking at media reactions and new technology, Quinetta's work delves into the many ways that companies and business leaders can strengthen their approach to DEI. Follow Quinetta Roberson on Twitter and on LinkedIn. Download the “A Look At DEI in the workplace”...

Through truly memorable experiences, products and services, brands can create long-term relationships with their customers. Hang Nguyen, Associate Professor in the Department of Marketing at the Broad College of Business, joins Broad Matters to explain her research exploring the concept of brand love. Through brand love, customers can fall head over heels for a brand and form lasting, emotional bonds with their products, services, and experiences.  Download the “How To Achieve Brand Love”...

Starting off the new year, Broad Matters discusses the Financial Planning and Wealth Management programs at the Broad College of Business. Fredrick S. Addy Professor of Practice in the Department of Finance, Steve Schiestel, gives an overview of both the minor and master's programs teaching the financial advisors of the future.  Visit the Financial Planning and Wealth Management minor, Master's in Financial Planning and Wealth Management, and the MSU Wealth Management Association websites to...

Research at the Broad College is bringing excellence to the entrepreneurial mindset at Michigan State University. The Broad Matters podcast welcomes the new faculty director for the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Laurel Ofstein. Through her research focusing on social entrepreneurship and women entrepreneurs, Laurel is informing the future of entrepreneurship and enhancing the student entrepreneurial experience at MSU. Dive deeper into Laurel Ofstein's research around...

The Broad Matters podcast returns for our sixth season to talk about supply chain cybersecurity. Steven A. Melnyk, professor in the department of supply chain management in the Broad College of Business, talks with Ken and Amy about his recent research pointing at cybersecurity as a major challenge for supply chains. While digital transformation creates many benefits for companies and customers, cybersecurity is not just an IT issue, but a business and supply chain issue as well. Read more...

Eli Broad Professor of Management, Fredrick Morgeson, joins the podcast to talk about his research in the health care industry. His work is making a significant impact within an industry experiencing more than 100% turnover within some positions. After spending 15 years studying health care recruiting and hiring, his research is helping administrators hire and retain the best employees in order to ensure the best possible care for patients. Find out more about Fredrick Morgeson at his...

Director of The School of Hospitality Business and John And Becky Duffey Professor Of Hospitality Business, Karthik Namasivayam, joins the Broad Matters podcast to review the changes in hospitality business we’ve seen since the start of the pandemic. As the industry has grown and changed to meet customer’s needs, Karthik’s research provides an outlook for the next evolution of hospitality business. Read more about Karthik’s impact in the world of hospitality business below: Techspitality –...

Director of Multicultural Business Programs, Ed Tillett, talks with Ken and Amy about the new approaches the program is taking to develop and support the future of business leaders in the Broad College.  Follow MBP's Wednesday Wisdoms and keep up to date on their outreach efforts by following them on Instagram @mbp_msu and check out their website for new projects coming through Multicultural Business Programs. For more episodes of Broad Matters, subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts,...

Kicking off 2022, Broad Matters hosts Ken Szymusiak and Amy Wisner turn the microphones on each other to talk about their areas of expertise at the Broad College. During their interview, Ken and Amy dive into innovations they've led around business communication and entrepreneurship while teaching at Michigan State University. Find out more about Amy's work on The Wisdom Project and Ken's leadership while managing The Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at broad.msu.edu. ...

Broad Matters welcomes Suman Basuroy, chairperson of the Department of Marketing and professor of marketing at the Broad College, to talk about his research examining cultural products, including the marketing of motion pictures, video games and fashion. In addition to his areas of expertise in marketing, Suman also previews the future of the Department of Marketing under his leadership.  For more episodes of Broad Matters, subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google...

Returning for our fifth season of Broad Matters, Ken is joined by new co-host Amy Wisner, business communications professor in the Department of Marketing at the Broad College of Business. Amy and Ken talk with Assistant Professor of Management, Shelby Gai, about her research around board design, and how companies can structure their board of directors to be able to thrive rather than just survive. Connect with Shelby Gai on LinkedIn and find out more about her research around board design...

Through strong industry partnerships, innovative collaborations, and a desire to aim higher and do more, Broad Spartans are advancing the future of supply chain. The third and final episode of our Supply Chain Management mini-series  explores the wide range of unconventional and innovative research by MSU supply chain faculty who are offering solutions for today’s biggest challenges.  Special thanks to Steven Melnyk, Simone Peinkofer, Vedat Verter, Stan Griffis, and Sriram Narayanan for...

Within the second installment of this Supply Chain Management mini-series, the Broad Matters podcast takes a deep dive into each pillar of supply chain management. These core disciplines come together to form robust networks in diverse industries that impact our daily lives. From end to end, supply chains rely on relationships, balance, flexibility, resiliency, technology, and data.  Special thanks to Tobias Schoenherr, Sri Talluri, Yemisi Bolumole, and Jason Miller for providing their...

MSU and the Broad College are well-known for supply chain management, boasting a reputation as the nation’s best. They have dominated the No. 1 title for undergraduate programs for 10 consecutive years and just hit 5 consecutive years for graduate programs this month. Broad Matters dives into the program's journey to becoming a programmatic and research frontrunner in part one of a three-part miniseries around the Supply Chain Management Program at the Broad College of Business. Find out...

Quinetta Roberson, John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor of Management, talks about diversity, equity and inclusion on the Broad Matters podcast. Her unique research within the DEI space brings a new perspective to Michigan State University. Quinetta's findings and recommendations help companies change their approach to DEI for the benefit of their employees. In Quinetta's words, "people are what make business happen." To learn more about Quinetta Roberson, watch her TEDxTalks, The Science...

The Broad Matters podcast talks with Richard Saouma, Associate Dean for MBA, EMBA, and Professional Master's Programs at the Broad College of Business. His research dives into practices that companies can use to improve their shared knowledge base with employees. This research even applies to Broad's Full-Time MBA Program as students overcome the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic to bridge the digital gap with new techniques in Microsoft Teams.  Find out more about Richard Saouma's...

The December installment of Broad Matters is all about trains. Ken talks with Nicholas Little, Director of Railway Education at the Broad College of Business, about the Center For Railway Research and Education (CRRE) as they work to help guide the changing rail industry. From green energy to the vital supply chain solutions locomotives provide for companies, trains continue to evolve to provide solutions to the new business problems of our times.  Find out more about the Center For...

Broad Matters talks with two members of the International Business Center (CIBER) team, Director Ahmet Kirca and Associate Director Irem Kiyak.  For 30 years, the IBC has provided superior education, research and assistance to businesses, public policy makers, academics, and students on international business and trade. Ahmet and Irem reflect on three decades of excellence, as well as discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic will affect the IBC and also international business trade in the coming...