The ROI Podcast provides professionals from all industries with actionable insight from world-renowned faculty members at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business. Learn not only from award-winning faculty but business experts who are disrupting their respective industries. The ROI Podcast equips you and your organization with the knowledge to keep a competitive edge over the competition.
Episodes
Monday Jul 10, 2017
Monday Jul 10, 2017
Is employee retention a challenge in your company? Does it seem like your “younger” employees are leaving as quickly as you can hire them? In this episode of The ROI Podcast, Val Grubb, author and former vice president of strategic operations at NBC Universal, unveils the key to retaining employees, including Millennials and Gen Z.
Show Notes:
0:21 Shane Simmons and Luke Cooley introduce The ROI Podcast. 0:50 The topic of the podcast is managing the new workforce of millennials and gen z. 1:40 Author of Clash of the Generations, Managing the New Workplace Reality appears on the show. 1:50 In 2015, Millennials surpassed Gen X to become the largest generation in the American workforce. 2:08 By 2020, Millennials will be 50 percent of the American workforce. 3:02 Val says there’s been a misconception about the work ethic of millennials. 4:30 When managing the new generation, focus on results rather than where or how it gets done. 6:40 Millennials want something meaningful at the workplace. 8:23 Val gives an example of how she kept one of her employees motivated. 11:30 You can purchase Val Grubb’s latest book Clash of the Generations, Managing the New Workplace Reality on Amazon.
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Monday Jul 03, 2017
Monday Jul 03, 2017
Did you know increasing your employee’s satisfaction and productivity can be as simple as changing your workspace layout? Mary Beth Oakes, the CEO of Business Furniture in Indianapolis, is changing the way companies think about their workspace. Through research, Mary Beth and her team have found ways to organize a company’s workspace in a way in which employee satisfaction increased 60 percent.
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Monday Jun 26, 2017
Monday Jun 26, 2017
The tech industry is growing like crazy! But there's a problem: talent to fill the growing positions that are being born. Eighty-three percent of Chief Information Officers (CIOs) struggle to find talent, according to a recent Gartner survey. That's not a problem for EduSource, an Indianapolis tech company that grew 300% in 2016. Jason Beutler, President of EduSource, has created a pool of young talent that he can hire as an apprentice for a two year time period, train and then hire full-time once they graduate college. Listen to how he did it, and what you can learn from EduSource.
Show Notes: 0:07 Shane Simmons and Phil Powell welcome listeners to The ROI Podcast. 0:38 Shane thanks all of the listeners and subscribers of The ROI Podcast. 1:08 Shane and Phil discuss the massive growth happening within the tech industry. 1:35 Indianapolis is becoming a tech hub. 1:52 There are talent shortages due to the expansive growth in tech. 2:56 Welcome to EduSource. 4:00 Jason Beutler gives the backstory on EduSource. 4:40 Jason discusses his opinion on why companies outsource overseas. 5:20 Jason had an “aha” moment while doing some code review for code he had received from overseas. 6:35 The EduSource structure. 08:02 EduSource hires 12-15 students every year. 10:08 Jason shares some management for the listeners.
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Friday Jun 16, 2017
Friday Jun 16, 2017
In an age where millennials and generation z are set to flood the workforce, research has made it clear these generations are wired differently than their parents and grandparents. It’s important for a manager to consider investing in sustainable practices. Whether they invest in energy, human capital, or other avenues, reducing the possibility of a company’s exposure is always on a manager’s mind. Kelley School of Business Assistant Professor of Accounting Sam Tiras breaks down how a manager can implement Economic Value Added (EVA), and present it to his or her CFO.
Show Notes: 0:01 Shane Simmons and Phil Powell introduce listeners to The ROI Podcast. 0:30 Through some online research, Shane learned 65 percent of employees at Fortune 100 companies want to see their CEOs publicly support renewable energy. 0:55 Of those 65 percent of employees, 73 percent are millennials. 1:08 Phil says the millennial workforce is forcing a new perspective on business. 1:36 Shane introduces the episode's topic: sustainability. Assistant Professor of Accounting Sam Tiras explains the broad view people often have of accounting. Sam introduces the listeners to Economic Value Added (EVA). 3:48 Investments come in many forms: human capital, reputation capital, sustainability. 4:37 Investing more in EVA reduces your risk, which prevents your company from losing money. 5:11 Companies that are proactive when investing into sustainable practices outperform companies that just meet the minimal standards. 6:30 EVA says look at your benefits, and then evaluate your cost. 7:58 How to sell investing more capital in sustainable practices to your CFO. 8:58 CFOs want to help you make investments that are good for the company, that means managers need to think beyond the numbers given to them from the accountants. 9:24 This episode's takeaway for listeners. 10:26 How to subscribe to The ROI Podcast.
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Friday Jun 09, 2017
Friday Jun 09, 2017
A company's supply chain is vital to success. From the planning of raw inputs, to the shipping of the final product, the supply chain touches nearly every aspect of the business. Years ago, many companies operated using the traditional model of supply chain management: buy all the resources at the cheapest rate possible. In today’s business world, the supply chain model has shifted with more companies building long-term relationships with their suppliers and ensuring they are operating responsibly. Kelley Assistant Professor of Operations Management Amrou Awaysheh reveals his eye-opening research on this topic and gives managers tips on improving their company’s supply chain.
Show Notes: 0:07 Shane Simmons and Phil Powell welcome listeners to The ROI Podcast. 0:26 Introducing the topic of corporate sustainability through a company’s supply chain. 0:37 Phil defines supply chain management. 0:50 The traditional way company’s looked at their supply chain: reducing cost. 1:08 The new way the research teaches us about supply chain. 1:22 Introduction to Amrou Awaysheh. 2:22 The supply chain “blackbox” 2:31 The impact technology and social media has had on supply chain. 3:15 Doesn’t the bad press only impact larger firms? 3:44 Three specific dimensions Amrou’s research looks at. 3:50 Supply chain transparency. 3:56 Dependency. 4:00 Distance. 5:04 Cultural differences. 6:03 How socially responsible practices impacts the bottom line. 6:17 Key performance indicators that improve. 6:42 Social responsibility and its impact on labor productivity. 8:22 How to get your supplier on board with sustainable practices. 10:03 Show wrap-up.
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Thursday Jun 01, 2017
Thursday Jun 01, 2017
When you invest your money into stocks or bonds, financial advisors often encourage diversifying. And with the Chinese Central Bank becoming more lenient with their policies, investors in the U.S. can diversify their portfolios even greater by investing in the Chinese Stock Market. Kelley School of Business Associate Professor of Finance Cathy Bonser-Neal explains these historic changes, and gives insight into what the future investments of U.S. investors may look like.
Show Notes: 0:06 Shane Simmons and Phil Powell welcome listeners to The ROI Podcast. 0:40 A glance at the world economy. 0:45 The U.S. economy is a quarter of global activity. 0:56 China's economy, in terms of purchasing power parody, surpassed the U.S. 1:18 The U.S. and European stock markets and how they compare to the Chinese Stock Market. 1:48 Introduction to Cathy Bonser Neal 2:33 The definition of volatility. 2:41 Why China wanted to stabilize its currency. 2:56 Two ways China has stabilized its economy. 3:34 Why the Chinese Central Bank wants to keep its currency stable. 5:30 There's pressure to depreciate China's currency. 6:03 What a more open Chinese market means for foreign investors. 8:15 Where you can listen to the ROI Podcast.
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Friday May 05, 2017
Friday May 05, 2017
Why do some startups fail and others succeed? Is it that some entrepreneurs lack a disruptive idea? Is it passion? Persistence? In episode #3 of The ROI Podcast, Kelley School professor Kim Saxton discusses the key to a startup's success, based on her recent research.
Show Notes: 0:07 Shane Simmons and Phil Powell welcome listeners to The ROI Podcast. 0:23 Shark Tank's influence on entrepreneurship. 0:57 Why don't more people become entrepreneurs? 1:08 Introduction to professor Kim Saxton. 1:29 Answering why some startups succeed and others fail. 2:35 The misconception of money. 2:48 The value of getting help. 3:12 Looking at passion for an entrepreneur. 3:49 The million-dollar idea. 4:35 The research findings. 5:15 If you ask for money you get advice (Pitbull song) 5:40 What we've learned about launching a business. 6:20 Shane and Phil wrap-up the episode. 6:59 Where to find The ROI Podcast. 7:18 Preview of the next episode: Changes in China and what it could mean for your investments.
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Friday Apr 28, 2017
Friday Apr 28, 2017
Were bullies just a high school phase? Not according to the latest research. In Episode #2, the main topic is how to deal with a bully in the workplace. Kelley School of Business professor Charlotte Westerhaus-Renfrow discusses the best way to handle a bully at work. She provides tips you can apply right away, and minimize the stress a bully may cause you. Show Notes: 0:50 The impact of a bully in the workplace. 1:00 Recent research findings. 1:18 Introduction to professor Charlotte Westerhaus-Renfrow. 1:56 How we are traditionally taught to handle bullies. 2:03 What Popeye taught us. 2:48 Focus on your mindset. 3:00 The most frequent targets of bullies. 3:33 The costs of a bully at work. 4:23 Tip #1: Call it out, but don't shout. 5:14 Tip #2: Rope-a-dope. 6:58 Striking back with kindness. 7:30 The final lesson. 8:57 Preview of next episode.
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Friday Apr 07, 2017
Friday Apr 07, 2017
In Episode #1, Shane Simmons and Phil Powell introduce the world to The ROI Podcast. This podcast was built to share business insights with the world from one of the top businesses schools in the United States. This episode's main topic: How to lead a team and get results. Kelley School of Business Indianapolis professor of management Christopher Porter discusses the fascinating results of his research. Show Notes: 0:27 brief overview of The ROI Podcast. 1:10 A list of great teams like the '96-'97 Chicago Bulls, '72 Miami Dolphins and the Apollo 11 Team. 1:25 What great teams have in common. 1:40 General definition of a team leader. 02:08 Two types of team leaders. 2:35 Definition of an outcomes-based leader. 2:54 Definition of a learning-based leader. 4:10 The study's focus. 4:36 Performance-goal team with learning-based leader results. 5:20 The importance of risk taking. 5:37 How to be the best leader you can be. 6:15 Why it's a mistake to assume teams look at achievements the same way. 7:05 Stream or download The ROI Podcast on iTunes, Podbean or hub.kelley.iupui.edu. 7:19 Our next episode.
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