Media Releases | Richard Ivey School of Business

Ivey Purchasing Managers Index: January 2012

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:00:00 GMT

The Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (seasonally adjusted) by the end of January 2012 stood at 64.1. The corresponding figure for January 2011 was 46.8 and for January 2010 was 57.4.

Ivey Idea Forum Presents Paul Jenkins

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:30:00 GMT

As countries all over the world suffer a crisis of confidence in the face of a deteriorating economic outlook and concerns about the health of sovereigns and banks, a new economic vision is needed to steer them on a path to recovery. Paul Jenkins, former Senior Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada, 2003-2010, will discuss the areas where new economic thinking is needed – such as the design and use of economic models, international policy co-operation and global governance – and what the challenges in these areas mean for our future leaders.

Ivey Idea Forum - Water and Agri-Food Innovation

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:30:00 GMT

Although Canada appears to have an abundance of water, very little is accessible and usable. Water efficiency and innovation is critical for ensuring food businesses can be both profitable and sustainable. Ivey's ING Direct Leadership Centre presents an Ivey Idea Forum on sustainability in water resource industry on January 17, 2012.

Richard Ivey School of Business and Farm Credit Canada Cultivate Educational Partnership

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:30:00 GMT

The Ivey Cultivate – Strategic Leadership Program presented by Farm Credit Canada is an intensive five-day executive development program created to equip leaders of agricultural boards with the skills and confidence to enhance the vision for their industry. The core program, launching in March 2012, is the first of its kind in Canada.

Rick George Named Ivey Business Leader of the Year

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:15:00 GMT

Rick George, Chief Executive Officer, Suncor Energy Inc., will receive the 2012 Ivey Business Leader Award and address Canada’s prominent business leaders at a gala dinner on October 17, 2012.

Ivey Purchasing Managers Index: December 2011

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:00:00 GMT

The Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (seasonally adjusted) by the end of December 2011 stood at 63.5. The corresponding figure for December 2010 was 58.9 and for December 2009 was 57.6.

Ivey Purchasing Managers Index: November 2011

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:00:00 GMT

The Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (seasonally adjusted) by the end of November 2011 stood at 59.9. The corresponding figure November 2010 was 60.0 and for November 2009 was 58.3.

Carol Stephenson, O.C. Named One of Canada’s Most Powerful Women for 2011

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:15:00 GMT

Richard Ivey School of Business is pleased to announce Dean Carol Stephenson, O.C. has been named a recipient of the prestigious 2011 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100TM Award in the Corporate Directors category.

Recommendations Call for Culture Transformation Within Canada’s Health Care System

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:15:00 GMT

New research presented today by the International Centre for Health Innovation at the Richard Ivey School of Business calls for a transformation of the culture of Canada’s health care system that would shift the balance of power from health providers to consumers.

Major Gift to Support the Lawrence National Centre for Policy and Management

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:30:00 GMT

The Richard Ivey School of Business is honored to announce a $2.8 million leadership gift to the Ivey Campaign for Leadership from the Estate of the Late Jack Lawrence, Ivey HBA ‘56. The gift will support the Lawrence National Centre for Policy and Management, which builds on Lawrence’s initial $3.7 million investment in Ivey a decade ago.

Pitch of a Lifetime for Selected Ivey Business Students

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:30:00 GMT

Every great business idea needs financial backing to succeed. Representatives from Ivey’s HBA and MBA Entrepreneurship Clubs will be placed on the hot seat in front of Kevin O’Leary, host of CBC’s hit television show Dragons’ Den, to present their unique business ideas.

Ivey Entrepreneurs Index Shows Entrepreneurs’ Willingness to Grow Their Workforce

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:30:00 GMT

The Ivey Entrepreneurs Index found 81% of those surveyed are planning to expand their workforce over the next 12 months, showing general optimism about their business. However, only 65% expect the Canadian economy to grow reflecting a sharp 24% decline from the last survey in April 2011.

First Phase of the New Richard Ivey School of Business Building Complete

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 20:00:00 GMT

Funding for this project is being provided by the Government of Canada's Knowledge Infrastructure Program and through the Ontario Government's 2009 Budget as part of efforts to help modernize facilities and boost long-term research and skills training capacity at provincial colleges and universities. Built with glass and stone, this 270,000 square foot, Gold LEED certified building will embody the Ivey spirit of thought, leadership and collaboration across global boundaries. (http://www.ivey.uwo.ca/newbuilding/)

Ivey Purchasing Managers Index: October 2011

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:00:00 GMT

The Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (seasonally adjusted) by the end of October 2011 stood at 54.4. The corresponding figure October 2010 was 55.4 and for October 2009 was 59.8.

Ivey Purchasing Managers Index: September 2011

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:00:00 GMT

The Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (seasonally adjusted) by the end of September 2011 stood at 55.7. The corresponding figure for September 2010 was 62.5 and for September 2009 was 54.5.

The One Who Wins, Not the One I Want: Assumptions That Drive Marketing Strategy

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:00:00 GMT

Ivey School of Business professor Neil Bendle examines marketing strategy in politics and business from the perspective of individual decision-making and the assumptions marketers make that can lead to surprising and counter-productive results in both business and political arenas.

A Nest Egg That Lasts: Solving the Annuity Puzzle

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:00:00 GMT

Recent studies by Professor Alessandro Previtero, an expert in behavioural finance and financial decision making at the Richard Ivey School of Business, shed some light on why fewer people are choosing to buy annuities. While financial models show annuities are good options for retirees, they are surprisingly not top sellers.

Ivey Purchasing Managers Index: August 2011

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:00:00 GMT

The Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (seasonally adjusted) by the end of August 2011 stood at 56.4. The corresponding figure for August 2010 was 64.9 and for August 2009 was 55.2.

Craig Kielburger, Master Innovator: The Best Business Lessons are Not-for-Profit

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 17:00:00 GMT

As a 12-year-old, Craig Kielburger decided to make a difference in the world. Prompted by news of the death of a Pakistani boy who was reportedly killed for speaking out against child slavery, he founded what has become one of the world’s most influential children’s organizations. On Tuesday, September 13, 2011, Kielburger will appear at the Ivey Idea Forum in Toronto to discuss how private sectors and not-for-profit organizations can collaborate to create increased profits and mutual value.

Craig Kielburger: Taking Ownership of Making a Difference

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:00:00 GMT

As a 12-year-old, Craig Kielburger decided to make a difference in the world. Prompted by news of the death of a Pakistani boy who was reportedly killed for speaking out against child slavery, he founded what has become one of the world’s most influential children’s organizations. On Tuesday, September 13, 2011, Kielburger will visit with Business Ivey School of Business students to share the lessons of courage and leadership he has learned throughout his incredible journey.

Ivey and ISB Honour Winners of India-Wide Case-Writing Competition

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:00:00 GMT

With three winning entries among a new crop of cases on Indian companies announced last weekend, the Richard Ivey School of Business celebrates its continued success as the world’s largest producer of Asian business cases. Ivey and Indian School of Business (ISB) honoured winners of the ISB-Ivey Case Competition 2011 on August 27 during the 23rd AIMS Convention 2011 in Bhubaneswar, India, with the top three champions taking home cash prizes of Rs 100,000 (CAD $2,127) and Rs 75,000 (CAD $1,595) (tie for second place). Faculty from IIM Bangalore took first place and second prize went to faculty from three institutions, Vishwa Vishwani Institute of Systems and Management, XLRI, Jamshedpur and K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management.

Manufacturers Face “Big Squeeze” in a Supply Chain

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMT

It is commonly believed that operations proficiency makes firms more efficient and, therefore, more appealing to customers and profitable. However, research from the Richard Ivey School of Business shows operational performance is not always the winning factor. In fact, suppliers’ flexibility and innovativeness can better help them manage customers.

Ivey Purchasing Managers Index: July 2011

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:00:00 GMT

The Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (seasonally adjusted) by the end of July 2011 stood at 46.8. The corresponding figure July 2010 was 55.9 and for July, 2009 was 53.6.

Revealing Research: Canada Missing Its Potential in Bioproducts

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:00:00 GMT

Canada has long been known to have the essential ingredients to create a profitable bioproduct industry – abundant biomass, a strong industrial sector and the scientific capabilities needed for research and development. Research by Richard Ivey School of Business scanning the landscape for bioproducts reveals that the exact opposite may be true. The report contends that the Canadian landscape is underdeveloped, lacking comprehensive planning and vulnerable to foreign takeover.

Getting To Know Your Food: Opacity in Our Food Supply Chains

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:00:00 GMT

Knowing what is in the food we eat is important. The recent E. coli outbreak in Germany demonstrates that this knowledge is a vital component of ensuring food safety for the public and profitability for businesses. However, a study from the Richard Ivey School of Business highlights how knowing what is in the foods we eat is increasingly difficult and argues that supply chain complexity and a lack of transparency in policy and products may be partially to blame.

Bad Brand Break-Ups: How To Know When Old Customers Will Seek Revenge

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:00:00 GMT

Marketers invest a great deal of time, money and energy into making people fall in love with their brands. However, similar to instances when a romantic relationship does not end well, in some extreme cases, old loves can become vindictive. Social media platforms now make it easier to do so publically. Researchers at the Richard Ivey School of Business investigating the psychological factors of consumerism have unveiled factors that predict which customers are most likely to seek negative recourse when the brand relationship ends.

Ivey Purchasing Managers Index: June 2011

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:00:00 GMT

The Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (seasonally adjusted) by the end of June 2011 stood at 59.9. The corresponding figure June 2010 was 50.7 and for June, 2009 was 50.

“Stretching the Frames” Generates More Value for Health Care

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:00:00 GMT

Countries all over the world, including Canada, are struggling with the dilemma to ensure quality health care for every citizen while trying to keep skyrocketing medical costs under control. A recent study by Richard Ivey School of Business professor Oana Branzei with Ivey PhD and post-doctoral fellow Marlene Janzen Le Ber examines innovative ways that health organizations can create value by bridging public and private good. The new research advocates using “value frames” modeling to guide the development of cross-sector health care partnerships.

The Honourable Michael Wilson to Present 2011 Thomas d’Aquino Lecture on Leadership

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:00:00 GMT

The Richard Ivey School of Business is pleased to announce that The Honourable Michael H. Wilson, P.C., C.C. will present the 2011 Thomas d’Aquino Lecture on Leadership.

Richard Ivey School of Business Case Studies now Available on the iBookstore

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:00:00 GMT

Ivey School of Business case studies are now available anywhere, anytime through Apple’s iBookstore. One of the world’s leading business case publishers, the Richard Ivey School of Business is the first publisher to make business case studies available on the iBookstore. Starting today over 500 cases from Ivey’s inventory are available to download for $3.99 each. The iBookstore is available through the free iBooks app for iPad, iPhone or iPod touch, or at www.itunes.com.

Water Innovation Report

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:00:00 GMT

Ivey’s Lawrence National Centre for Policy and Management, is launching a new report entitled, Water Innovation Forum Report: A Competitive and Innovative Agricultural Sector (2011). The report outlines actions for business, government and academia to consider in encouraging conservation, efficiency and economic competitiveness through innovative water technologies.

ReConnect Helps Women Rejoin the Workforce with Confidence

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:00:00 GMT

Balancing work and life is one of the most difficult struggles for female professionals. And it’s even tougher for women who have stepped out of the workforce to maintain their boundaries when they step back into their careers. The ReConnect program at the Richard Ivey School of Business was launched three years ago to help give women who have taken time off the confidence they need to improve their transition back into a full-time career.

Ivey Purchasing Managers Index: May 2011

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 14:00:00 GMT

The Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (seasonally adjusted) by the end of May 2011 stood at 65.5. The corresponding figure May 2010 was 59.5 and for May, 2009 was 45.2.

If the Shoe Fits, Wear It -- Even When It Doesn’t Look Like a Shoe

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:30:00 GMT

Consumers are more likely to accept and buy a new and innovative product if they understand its functional features reports a new research study from the Richard Ivey School of Business. The authors indicate that their research has potential implications for manufacturers and marketers in how they position new and non-traditional products.

Negotiating Across the Cultural Divide: Effectiveness in Leading to Win-Win Outcomes

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 13:30:00 GMT

In a world where business deals are increasingly taking place on a global scale, it is important for business leaders to appreciate cultural differences. New research from the Richard Ivey School of Business Professor suggests that knowing how to overcome cultural barriers will help businesses achieve better results; that a person’s “cultural intelligence” can predict how effective intercultural negotiations will be.

Nurse, Inventor and Business Professor Selected to Chair Ivey’s Centre For Health Innovation and Leadership

Mon, 30 May 2011 13:30:00 GMT

Innovation and improving productivity are key to improving health systems around the world, but especially here in Canada, according to Anne Snowdon, the newly appointed Chair of the Ivey Centre for Health Innovation and Leadership, replacing Dr. Kellie Leitch, who was recently elected to Parliament as the MP for Simcoe-Grey.

Speaker Shows Sustainability Can Be Affordable and Convenient

Fri, 27 May 2011 15:00:00 GMT

Doug Burgoyne’s successful pitch on Dragon’s Den not only provided the investment his moving business needed, it also demonstrated that environmentally-friendly products can be convenient and affordable. As president and founder of Frogbox, Burgoyne will share the lessons of his journey and provide advice to Ivey School of Business MBA students. The June 1 presentation is part of the school’s Corporate Social Responsibility Day where students will donate their efforts to benefit ReForest London.

Healthcare and Business Leaders Focusing on Technological Innovation

Thu, 26 May 2011 15:00:00 GMT

New technologies are vital in helping patients get better faster and stay healthier longer, but too many of these technologies never make it to market or become widely adopted. Overcoming funding obstacles, communicating the value of new medical devices and creating infrastructure receptive to innovative technologies are just a few of the topics that will be examined by medical professionals, technology experts, academics, and entrepreneurs at the Medical Technology Innovation symposium on June 10 and 11 in London, Ontario.

Accommodating the “Able” in Disabled; Reducing Discrimination in the Workplace

Tue, 17 May 2011 14:00:00 GMT

Children born with hearing, sight or mobility limitations, or learning and developmental issues such as ADHD, dyslexia or autism are less likely to attain post-secondary education and face significantly higher unemployment rates. This group also confronts an important and distinctive set of challenges to their career development, including stigmatization and other forms of prejudice. New Ivey School of Business organizational behaviour research examines how work experiences relate to life satisfaction and perceived workplace disability discrimination.

KPMG Enterprise stepping up for entrepreneurs

Fri, 13 May 2011 14:15:00 GMT

It takes more than passion for entrepreneurs to succeed— it takes good ideas and business know-how. KPMG Enterprise has sustained its support of the Richard Ivey School of Business by contributing more than $1 million to foster the shoots of Canadian entrepreneurship through education and by sharing insights and talent.

Ivey Purchasing Managers Index: April 2011

Thu, 05 May 2011 14:00:00 GMT

The Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (seasonally adjusted) by the end of April 2011 stood at 57.8. The corresponding figure for April 2010 was 52.8 and for April, 2009 was 42.3.

Ivey Entrepreneurs Index Shows Entrepreneurs Continue to be Optimistic

Tue, 03 May 2011 14:00:00 GMT

The Ivey Entrepreneurs Index shows that Canadian entrepreneurs continue to be upbeat, with 92 percent expecting their revenues to climb in the next year, up from 87 percent who had a similar outlook in the fall.

What Shakespeare Can Bring To Business

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:15:00 GMT

What can Shakespeare teach us about business? According to Michael Sider, a former English professor, the way Shakespeare’s characters manage power, people and problems bear important lessons for business leaders today. Ivey School of Business presents Sider on Wednesday, April 20 to discuss how these lessons can expand leadership thinking beyond data and analysis.

Ivey Students Compete to Raise Money for Boys & Girls Club

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:30:00 GMT

Students at the Richard Ivey School of Business have been working hard on their final project this year. More than 500 students fanned out across London and around the GTA to raise over $31,000 for the Boys and Girls Club through the Hunter Straker & Ivey Give Lemon-Aid project.

Otium Athletics Inc. Wins Feasibility Study Competition

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:30:00 GMT

Otium Athletics Inc., this year’s winner of the Richard Ivey School of Business’ undergraduate Feasibility Study Competition, proposes to offer a sports apparel customization website which would allow customers to design jerseys. Otium has already negotiated a partnership with Athleague, a growing web-based commission for intramural leagues. The target market is university intramural athletes on Canadian and American campuses.

Ivey Purchasing Managers Index: March 2011

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:30:00 GMT

The Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (seasonally adjusted) by the end of March 2011 stood at 73.2. The corresponding figure for March 2010 was 57.5 and for March, 2009 was 42.1.

Janet De Silva Appointed to Lead Ivey Asia’s Next Stage of Growth

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:30:00 GMT

Janet De Silva, former CEO of Sun Life China, will be taking charge of the Richard Ivey School of Business’ Asian operations through her appointment as Associate Dean, Asia. De Silva’s experience as a recognized business leader in Hong Kong and Mainland China will be instrumental in leading Ivey’s growth in Asia.

Consumers Susceptibility to Advertisements for Addictive Products Can Change with Exposure

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:00:00 GMT

Ever since cigarette advertisements were banned in Canada in 1988, there has been controversy about the content of advertisements for products associated with other “risky behaviors” such as gambling, alcohol and fast food. An important issue for Canadian public policy makers is what should be allowed to go in the ads for these types of products. In a new Ivey School of Business research paper into consumer behavior, once a person’s ability to resist temptation has run out, they can become susceptible to advertising for other addictive products.

Ivey Teams with Waterstone on Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:00:00 GMT

Waterstone Human Capital and the Richard Ivey School of Business are pleased to jointly announce Ivey’s role as a national program partner of Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures™.

Managing Change in the Public Sector

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:00:00 GMT

In an environment where municipal governments are facing cutbacks and an increased demand for services, leaders must gain the support of their employees for the required organizational changes to be successful. A new study from the Richard Ivey School of Business identifies the factors by which municipal government leaders can gain the support of their employees and help the process of dramatic organizational change succeed.

Ivey School of Business Proclaimed Champions at Toronto CFA Society’s Second Annual Global Investment Research Challenge

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 19:00:00 GMT

Toronto CFA Society is pleased to announce Richard Ivey School of Business as the winning team in this year’s Global Investment Research Challenge. The winning team included: Can Cui, Arnold Ha, John Jhun, Melody Tao, faculty advisor Steve Foerster, CFA and team mentor Kyle D’Silva, CFA.

Students From Around the World Gather at Ivey to Compete

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 19:00:00 GMT

Students from as far away as Singapore, Denmark and New Zealand spent an intense three days at the Richard Ivey School of Business participating in the 22nd Annual Scotiabank International Case Competition.

Celebrity Chef Explains How to Reinvent Yourself to Pursue the Career of Your Dreams

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 18:15:00 GMT

Bob Blumer took his three passions – food, art and competitiveness – and channelled them into the award-winning Food Network shows Glutton for Punishment and The Surreal Gourmet, as well as into a rewarding career. Ivey School of Business presents Blumer on Tuesday, March 29 to discuss how creativity and innovation are critical when inventing a winning personal brand. He will also explain how to market your personal brand to pursue the career of your dreams.

Western Heads East with Probiotic Yogurt Project that is Saving Lives

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 14:15:00 GMT

The Great Hall at the University of Western Ontario is being transformed into a lively East African market with stalls to showcase the successes of an innovative health and business program. “Western Heads East” is a women-led, micro-enterprise initiative in Tanzania made possible in part by Ivey School of Business students. On Thursday, March 24, the annual “In the Market” event presents entertainment and education to continue University of Western Ontario’s cooperation with women in Africa to improve lives and strengthen the fight against AIDS.

Ivey Purchasing Managers Index: February 2011

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 15:30:00 GMT

The Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (seasonally adjusted) by the end of February 2011 stood at 70.8. The corresponding figure for February 2010 was 52.9 and for February, 2009 was 45.8.

Former Governor General Visits Ivey to Showcase Sustainability

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:30:00 GMT

Business is facing the “perfect storm”: the climate is changing, many economies are failing, and social inequities are ever present. The challenges pose unforeseen risks and opportunities for business and society at large. Former Governor General Adrienne Clarkson is welcomed as proud guest speaker to a conference by Ivey School of Business to help formulate sustainable solutions. The educational evening on Wednesday, March 9 also features world-renowned leaders on sustainability from government, business, and academia.

Written Contracts Expand when Cultural Distance Widens

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:30:00 GMT

As business markets are becoming increasingly globalized, it is important for managers to communicate effectively with their partners from other cultures when negotiating business contracts. A new research paper from Richard Ivey School of Business can help firms to better understand their international business dealings and encourage more business worldwide.

Social Enterprise Day @ Ivey

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:30:00 GMT

Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at Richard Ivey School of Business, The University of Western Ontario for Community members - nonprofits, entrepreneurs, academics - with an interest in Social Enterprise. Free of charge.

Ivey Purchasing Managers Index to Add Seasonally-Adjusted Component

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 15:30:00 GMT

The widely-watched Ivey Purchasing Managers Index will be adding a seasonally-adjusted component starting in March 2011. This new component comes on the 10th anniversary of the inception of the Ivey PMI.

Rolling out the Green Carpet: Sustainability in the Media Industry

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 18:00:00 GMT

During the current awards season when the music and movie industries are honouring their own, researchers investigating sustainability issues at the Richard Ivey School of Business caution that the media industry still has work to do. In the ratings of good and green, firms in the media industry are split on the issue of climate change which is paralyzing forward progress and some firms have been slow to adopt guidelines pertaining to philanthropy, political contributions, editorials and advertising.

“ROLL UP THE RIM TO WIN” Inventor Reveals Secrets Behind Marketing Powerhouse

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:00:00 GMT

As Canadian coffee shop icon Tim Hortons marks the 25th anniversary of its popular “ROLL UP THE RIM TO WIN” contest, Ron Buist, the creator of the successful campaign will reveal the secrets behind its launch at Ivey School of Business' Idea Forum in Toronto.

Learning Sustainability from the World Bank’s Procurement

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:00:00 GMT

Demand for corporate responsibility with regard to the environment has increased considerably over the past few decades but most multi-national firms still view ‘going green’ as a complex, and costly, grey area. Research by Michiel R. Leenders, Professor Emeritus, Richard Ivey School of Business reveals how large multi-national organizations can achieve significant environmental improvement while sustaining the three pillars of the bottom line: social, environmental and financial.

If Your Product is Different, Women Will Notice It First

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 15:00:00 GMT

Differences in contextual advertisement and store location placement explain why women are better able than men to recognize dramatic new products reports a new research paper from the Richard Ivey School of Business. The authors say that the research will help companies that are bringing new products to the marketplace.

Ivey Purchasing Managers Index: January 2011

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 18:00:00 GMT

The Ivey Purchasing Managers Index by the end of January 2011 stood at 41.4. The corresponding figure for January 2010 was 50.8 and for January, 2009 was 36.1.

Entrepreneurship Flourishes in Areas with Terrorism

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 18:00:00 GMT

Small business is widely understood to be the backbone of a country’s economy. Enterprise has an extraordinary power to emancipate people from poverty. In developing countries, small family business accounts for more than 95% of the workforce. A new Richard Ivey School of Business study says the spirit of entrepreneurism has been discovered to flourish even among intense levels of terrorism. In fact, small businesses may have added prospects of success under those dangerous conditions.

Outsourcing Provides New Opportunities for Innovation and Knowledge

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Often the idea of globalization evokes the image of western companies outsourcing their manufacturing to developing nations with goods being sent back for individual consumption. However, this model has become outdated as companies from emerging countries are maturing, changing the business dynamic between sourcing companies and service providers in the process. Richard Ivey School of Business professor Ning Su’s research explores the benefits of cooperating further with emerging market firms as they become valuable sources of innovation and knowledge.

Neuroscience Revealing New Insight into Leadership

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Research from the field of neuroscience is shedding new light on how people react to different forms of leadership. In its January/February 2011 edition, the Ivey Business Journal focuses on the study of the anatomy and physiology of the brain and how it may help make business leaders more effective.

David Emerson Discusses Game-Changing Strategies for Global Business

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Game-changing economic and political upheaval signal the need for new styles of international business leadership. As a politician, economist, business leader and member of the Queen’s Privy Council, David Emerson is positioned to offer insight on developing international markets amid a rapidly-changing global economic landscape and the critical questions and challenges business people should be thinking about. On Thursday, January 27, 2011, he will discuss how Canada’s new high-level connections with growing emerging world powers, such as China and India, will have a significant impact on Canada’s future international business relationships.

Management Expert Visits Ivey to Discuss Values-Driven Leadership

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Senior Research Scholar at Babson College, Mary Gentile, will be visiting London for two days as an honoured guest of the Ivey School of Business to launch her new book, Giving Voice to Values. The Creator and Director of the Giving Voice to Values curriculum at Babson, and former faculty member of Harvard Business School, will share her insight with Ivey students as an innovator in values-driven leadership in a seminar on January 20, 2011.

Ed Clark Named Ivey Business Leader of the Year

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Ed Clark, Group President and Chief Executive Officer, TD Bank Group, will address Canada’s prominent business leaders and receive the 2011 Ivey Business Leader Award at a gala dinner on October 19, 2011.

Ivey Purchasing Managers Index: December 2010

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 06:00:00 GMT

The Ivey Purchasing Managers Index by the end of December 2010 stood at 50. The corresponding figure for December 2009 was 48.4 and for December 2008 was 39.1.

Companies in Africa Provide Great Example for Sustainability

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Sustainability has been generally understood as a western-centric concept yet more companies should be looking to learn from developing countries. In regions such as Africa, where public services are missing or of low standards, companies have learned how to make sustainability a responsibility of their employees and create greater business value in the process. Ivey Professor Mike Valente feels their success sets a good example for North American companies to follow.

Craig Simpson Shares Lessons from Winning Organizations

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 06:00:00 GMT

As a two-time Stanley Cup champion hockey player, Craig Simpson knows what it means to be part of a winning organization. Taking the leadership lessons he has learned as a player, coach and now hockey broadcaster on CBC, he is sharing what made him successful in a special Toronto speaking experience. Simpson’s talk is presented by the Pierre L. Morrissette Institute for Entrepreneurship and the Business Families Centre at the Richard Ivey School of Business to help raise funds to benefit Ontario Amateur Athletes at Canadian National Championships.

Retailers showing weak commitment to sustainability, new report

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 06:00:00 GMT

As retailers aim to top the $34.5 billion that Canadians spent last December, some are stocking sustainability related products, but they’re still slow to adopt social and environmental supply chain standards, says new research from the Richard Ivey School of Business.

Ivey Undergraduate Business Journal Focuses on How Businesses Should Respond When “Opportunity Knocks”

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 06:00:00 GMT

The new, hyper-competitive nature of the global business environment emphasizes requires that companies spot and act on new opportunities. The third issue of the Ivey Business Review focuses on the need for businesses to critically evaluate their strategic position in order to reject comfort in the status quo.

Agricultural Bank of China Learning with Ivey Business School and BMO Financial Group

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Twenty-six top executives at the Agricultural Bank of China are joining the Richard Ivey School of Business and BMO Financial Group for a year of learning. They will spend 12 months in Canada earning an Executive MBA from Ivey Business School and being exposed to the day-to-day workings of one of Canada’s top financial institutions at BMO, along with executive education at BMO’s Institute for Learning.

Ivey Purchasing Managers Index: November 2010

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 06:00:00 GMT

The Ivey Purchasing Managers Index by the end of November 2010 stood at 57.5. The corresponding figure for November 2009 was 55.9 and for November 2008 was 40.2.

Niraj Dawar on Consumer-Based Marketing

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Niraj Dawar, Professor in Marketing Communications at the Richard Ivey School of Business, The University of Western Ontario, can speak to consumer marketing and promotional campaigns during the upcoming holiday shopping season.

Ivey’s Carol Stephenson Recognized as One of Canada’s Most Powerful Women

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Richard Ivey School of Business congratulates Dean Carol Stephenson and many Ivey Business School alumnae as recipients of the 2010 Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100™ Awards. Each year through the awards, the Women’s Executive Network recognizes the country's highest achieving female leaders in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors.

A Wake-Up Call for Improvement in Identifying and Preparing for Risk

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Risk management is one of many critical organizational issues, but most companies are unprepared for sudden emergencies, and their leadership could be more effective in organizing strong contingency plans. The Ivey Business Journal tackles what leaders need to do to prepare organizations for the worst and how leadership is built from more than just good intentions.

Healthcare Leaders Finding Solutions at Global Health Innovation Conference

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Leaders from the private sector and in publicly funded health care institutions are collaborating in Toronto to seek out new solutions that will greatly improve outcomes for patients. Dr. Jason Hwang, John Abbott, Dr. Alan Hudson and Sa�d Rafi are among those speaking at the Innovation Takes Leadership: Ivey Global Health Innovation Conference. The event is dedicated to finding innovative solutions in healthcare and takes place at Toronto’s Delta Chelsea on November 29 and November 30.

Setting the Environment for Good Decision-Making

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Despite being forced to make important strategic decisions in the midst of a rapidly changing business environment, the quality of a manager’s decision-making need not suffer. In fact, it has the potential to improve.

Setting the Environment for Good Decision-Making

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 06:00:00 GMT

London Non-Profits Benefit from Ivey Volunteer Consultants

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Local area non-profit organizations received a wealth of free research and planning from the undergraduate students of the Richard Ivey School of Business. On Friday, November 19, representatives from London’s not-for-profit sector will meet with the student teams in closing ceremonies to recognize their contributions and present outlines from their final reports.

Last Call for Funding through IBK Capital-Ivey Business Plan Competition

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 06:00:00 GMT

One team of up-and-coming entrepreneurs will get a head start with the $25,000-grand prize in the 2011 IBK Capital-Ivey Business Plan Competition to be held on January 28 and 29, 2011 at the Richard Ivey School of Business. Deadline to submit Executive Summaries is midnight, November 21, 2010 at http://iveybpc.com/.

Carol Stephenson, Dean of Ivey Business School, to Receive Order of Canada

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 06:00:00 GMT

For her contributions to Canadian business as a pioneering executive in the telecommunications industry and as Dean of the Richard Ivey School of Business, Carol Stephenson will receive the Order of Canada at a ceremony on November 17, 2010.

Home Depot President Imparts Leadership to Ivey Students

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 06:00:00 GMT

As a leader with proven business success in Canada, Annette Verschuren will deliver the 2010 Thomas d’Aquino Lecture on Leadership to students at the Richard Ivey School of Business. She will share her experience as president of The Home Depot Canada and as a leader affecting educational and public policy.

The Value of Values in Business Leadership

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 06:00:00 GMT

Managing virtues and ethics with profits and sustainability is a complicated balancing act for many business leaders. But there are a few, some of who are the most celebrated and influential in the world, who equally integrate virtues and ethics into their business model and guide their businesses to success. These leaders, like Ted Malloch, prove how guiding businesses by values can be a powerful formula for long-term success.

Ivey HBA Team Wins International Case Competition in Hong Kong

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Richard Ivey School of Business’ HBA Case Team finished first in the Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (HKUST) Citi Case Competition against 18 other undergraduate programs from the United States, Europe and Asia – including three from Canada. This particular event has been held the past eight years and is considered one of the most prestigious undergraduate competitions in the world.

Paul J. Hill Honoured at Celebration of Regina Business Leaders

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Business leaders and alumni from two of Canada’s most prestigious business schools will gather for a special evening to celebrate a unique partnership and to honour a man whose influence has been felt throughout the community of Regina. Paul J. Hill will speak to the value of leadership at a special dinner event as part of Global Ivey Day.

Vancouver Business Leader Celebrated as Community Builder by His Peers

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT

A world-wide networking event called Global Ivey Day has been created to celebrate the successes of Ivey's alumni. On November 4, 2010, the national Ivey Alumni Association is awarding Rob Attwell, President and CEO of Profiles Global, the Ivey Alumni Association Award.

New Ivey Entrepreneurs Index Shows Canadian Entrepreneurs Are Optimistic

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Ivey Entrepreneurs Index shows the economic outlook is upbeat for Canadian entrepreneurs, with 87 per cent expecting their revenues to climb in the next year

Ivey Purchasing Managers Index: October 2010

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Ivey Purchasing Managers Index by the end of October 2010 stood at 56.7. The corresponding figure for October 2009 was 61.2 and for October 2008 was 52.2.

Emerging Leaders Recognized by Global Ivey Award

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Two business professionals from Toronto are being recognized for their contributions to corporate development and for community advancement by the Ivey Alumni Association. Dev Srinivasan of BMO Financial Group and Uma Venkataramaiah of CIBC were selected to receive the Emerging Leader Award for contributions to business and commitment to their community.

ReConnect Graduates Are Ready to Re-Enter the Workforce with Confidence

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The third graduating class of ReConnect: Career Renewal for Returning Professional Women™ is stepping out of the classroom ready to restart their careers. The 16 women who participated in the seven-day immersion program at the Richard Ivey School of Business join 34 fellow graduates who have taken the opportunity to refresh their skills and knowledge to prepare for a return to their chosen careers.

Workplace Chit-Chat Can Be Good For Business

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Those informal minutes spent on extended coffee breaks with a co-worker or occasional trips to the water cooler may not be a waste of time after all. Research by Ivey professor Charlice Hurst shows how social workplace encounters can result in actions that benefit the company.

Restaurant Company CEO Provides Keys to Success for Entrepreneurs

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Never has entrepreneurism been more important to the Canadian economy. Peter Fowler, Chief Executive Officer of SIR Corp., owner of restaurant chains such as Jack Astor's, Alice Fazooli's, and Far Niente will share the steps taken in warding off the recent economic downturn to advise aspiring entrepreneurs on how to succeed in their own right. Presented by the Richard Ivey School of Business’ Toronto Alumni Association and the Pierre L. Morrissette Institute for Entrepreneurship, the Ivey Venture Forum features this successful entrepreneur as their keynote speaker.

Making multinationals more innovative

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 05:00:00 GMT

More than ever, multinational corporations need to exercise and manage innovation and entrepreneurship to maintain strong market position and competitive advantage. Research by Ivey professor Chris Williams provides clarity and insight on exactly how multinational firms can achieve more success by becoming more entrepreneurial.

Ivey Purchasing Managers Index: September 2010

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Ivey Purchasing Managers Index by the end of September 2010 stood at 70.3. The corresponding figure for September 2009 was 61.7 and for September 2008 was 61.

Creating the Tools to Save the Environment

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Ivey Business School sponsors a new initiative to help support increasing public knowledge around the issue of climate change. Ivey’s Lawrence National Centre for Policy and Management, in partnership with the National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy (NRTEE) and the Royal Canadian Geographic Society (RCGS), has contributed $10,000 towards the cost of this important climate change awareness initiative.

Lessons on Leadership from the man who helped free Rubin Hurricane Carter

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 05:00:00 GMT

On October 6 in Toronto, Lesra Martin will present his new book and share his insights and life lessons on how to achieve leadership success, personally and professionally. Lesra Martin, a Canadian lawyer in British Columbia, is best known for helping free American boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter and the inspiration behind the 1999 hit movie, "The Hurricane."

Effective leadership is most pressing issue for organizations today

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 05:00:00 GMT

LONDON, ON, September 27, 2010 – Creating a culture of openness and proper issues management are two leadership challenges highlighted in the September/October issue of Ivey Business Journal. Leaders at the top of an organization are the only ones who can create the candid and open culture that many of these same leaders say that they want, writes Samuel A. Culbert, Professor at UCLA Anderson School of Management.

New faculty joins Richard Ivey School of Business

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 05:00:00 GMT

LONDON, ON, September 24, 2010 - New faculty are bringing additional research and teaching expertise to the Richard Ivey School of Business. “This large and impressive group of professionals adds to Ivey’s excellence in both teaching and research,” said Rod White, Associate Dean, Research and Faculty Development. “Ivey students and the business community more broadly will benefit tremendously from their diverse expertise and new perspectives.”

Coordinated adoption of information and communications technology will improve efficiency, save lives

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 05:00:00 GMT

VANCOUVER – October 4, 2010 – British Columbia can significantly improve the efficiency of its health care system while improving patient care and saving lives if individual citizens, health care practitioners, health regions, and the province partner together and adopt powerful health information technology (health IT) solutions. A white paper released today by the Ivey Centre for Health Innovation and Leadership at the BC Health IT Symposium in Vancouver makes a number of recommendations that will make the province’s health care system both more affordable.

Building Business Leadership

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 05:00:00 GMT

In today’s economy the old hierarchical command-and-control management approach is no longer sufficient. Rather, leaders must be able to work collaboratively within and across their network to maintain a competitive advantage. On October 20 in Toronto, Ivey will launch Cross-Enterprise Leadership: Business Leadership for the Twenty-First Century – a new book from the Richard Ivey School of Business.

Sustainability Trends in the Real Estate and Construction Industries

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Future construction projects resulting from recent disasters provide the opportunity to incorporate sustainable building practices, says a new report from Richard Ivey School of Business. It provides recommendations to help firms within the real estate and construction industries to improve their environmental practices while making the new infrastructure more resilient to future disasters.

Ivey and London Police Learn Risk Management Through Simulated Disaster

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 05:00:00 GMT

An Emergency Response Planning Simulation will take place at the London Police Department Headquarters as part of an international “Managing Global Risks in a Global World” seminar. The fictional town of “Trillium” will face an unparalleled disaster and Ivey Master’s in International Management students will learn how response activities and communications are managed and executed effectively.