Broad Matters welcomes Jim Anhut, director for the real estate minor in The School of Hospitality Business. Jim reflects on crises like the Los Angeles wildfires and the role that hotels play during natural disasters. He also discusses how The School of Hospitality Business is adapting sustainability, AI and ethics to their teachings in the classro…

Why are organizations asking to bring their employees back into the office? The Broad Matters podcast invites Frederick Morgeson, Eli Broad Professor of Management, to provide insight into this recent shift back to work. As the five-year experiment of hybrid and virtual work sees a possible end for many companies, Dr. Morgeson discusses the long-te…

Broad Matters welcomes to the podcast David Souder , the Eli and Edythe L. Broad Dean of the Broad College of Business. David talks with Quinetta and Ken about his background, research and passions. David's thought leadership has helped shape strategy for businesses when developing short-term versus long-term management decisions. Also, as he wraps…

Should AI be regulated? Broad Matters welcomes Anjana Susarla, Omura-Saxena Professor in Responsible AI in the Broad College's Department of Accounting and Information Systems, to discuss how artificial intelligence intersects with technology and art. As the technology is used more and more in our everyday lives, Anjana highlights how the United St…

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…

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 gend…

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 …

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 t…

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 busine…

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 uniq…

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 le…

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 ove…

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 …

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 infor…

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 cr…

Eli Broad Professor of Management, Frederick 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 administra…

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 outl…

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 fo…

Kicking off 2022, our hosts turn the microphones on each other to talk about their areas of expertise at the Broad College. During their interview, we dive into innovations they’ve led around business communication and entrepreneurship while teaching at Michigan State University. For more episodes of Broad Matters, subscribe to our podcast on Apple…

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 Depar…

Returning for our fifth season of Broad Matters, we 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 by w…

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 soluti…

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…

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 res…

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 thei…

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 c…

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…

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 thr…

The COVID-19 pandemic forced a monumental transition to remote teaching and learning for Michigan State University. Leading the charge was the Broad College's Director of Learning Technology and Development, Jeremy Van Hof. Broad Matters hosts Shana Redd and Ken Szymusiak talk with Jeremy about how this transition challenged him and his team, while…

This season, the Spartan Bizcast has a new name: Broad Matters. Join our returning co-hosts, Shana Redd and Ken Szymusiak, as Broad College of Business faculty and staff weigh in on relevant issues and discuss how their work makes an impact on a diverse range of topics that face the business world today- illuminating how and why, Broad matters. Mus…

In this special episode of Broad Matters (formerly the Spartan BizCast), Shana and Ken explore interdisciplinary research as they welcome not one, but two guests to the podcast. Stanley Griffis, John H. McConnell Professor of Business Administration in the Department of Supply Chain Management at the Broad College of Business, and Meredith Gore, As…

Shana and Ken sit down with Programs Coordinator and Academic Advisor, Ann Crain. Ann talks about the Broad College's Multicultural Business Programs and the drive of MBP to create student success. Serving more than 650 students currently enrolled in business or pre-business majors, Multicultural Business Programs (MBP) provides continuing student …

Broad Matters (formerly the Spartan BizCast) welcomes Eli Broad Professor of Management John Hollenbeck to talk about his 35 years of research in team performance. Ken and Shana talk in depth about the best compositions for teams, and the Broad College's facilities that are helping support his research. From MBA students to athletics to the militar…

Shana and Ken are joined on of Broad Matters (formerly the Spartan BizCast) by recent MSU Finance grad from the Broad College of Business, Bailey Paxton. Bailey is the founder and CEO of Agilecare Solutions, and his app looks to make life easier for caregivers and family members with senior citizens still living at home. Bailey reflects on his time…

Starting off the new season of Broad Matters (formerly the Spartan BizCast), the podcast welcomes managing director of the Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Michigan State University, Ken Szymusiak. This episode, Shana and Ken welcome Sriram Narayanan, Kesseler Family Endowed Faculty Fellow and professor of supply chain manag…

NAFTA. Brexit. China. Tariffs and trade treaties have been hot-button issues over the past few years. Broad Matters (formerly the Spartan BizCast) co-hosts Shana Redd and Don Conlon talk with Judy Whipple, professor in the Broad College of Business' Department of Supply Chain Management, to understand how tariffs and trade treaties can affect the f…

Tax season is upon us. With the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Acts (TCJA), both individuals and businesses will be affected by new tax code changes. Associate professor in the Department of Accounting and Information Systems at the Broad College of Business, Michelle Nessa, mapped out for Broad Matters (formerly the Spartan BizCast) co-hosts Shana Redd and…

Co-hosts Shana Redd and Don Conlon welcome the Broad College's Frederick S. Addy Endowed Distinguished Professor in Management Brent Scott to the studio to talk about how faking happiness at work can cause your professional ethics to slip. It turns out that "faking it until you make it" might not be as helpful to your professional persona as you ma…

Closing out the 2018 year, co-hosts Shana Redd and Don Conlon discuss the dangers of social media with Associate Professor of Accounting and Information Systems, Dr. Anjana Susarla. In an age of new media which we have never known before, the next steps to avoid future perils will be vital for the safety of its users. Music: "Upbeat Energetic Uplif…

Broad Matters (formerly the Spartan BizCast) co-hosts Shana Redd and Don Conlon return to clear up the mysteries of blockchain with Broad College of Business Professor of Accounting and Information Systems, Bill McCarthy. Music: "Upbeat Energetic Uplifting Pop" by pinkzebra For more from the Broad Matters and the Broad College of Business, subscrib…

In the first installment of a new season of Broad Matters (formerly the Spartan BizCast), we welcome a new co-host, Shana Redd! Together, Shana and Don introduce the future of mobility on our roads. In an exciting discussion about technology and innovation, Guest Brian Pentland, the Main Street Capital Partners Intellectual Capital Endowed Professo…

Closing out the first season of the Spartan Bizcast (aka Broad Matters), Caroline turns the questions towards cohost Don Conlon, Broad College Chairperson and Gambrel Family Endowed Professor in the Department of Management, about his research comparing rock bands and MBA student teams. Lifestyle and marriage diversity in groups can be strengths fo…

The Spartan Bizcast (aka Broad Matters) returns in 2018 to pull back the veil on cryptocurrency. Even though cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin have been recently making headlines, the details of how cryptocurrencies work are an elaborate mystery to the average consumer. In this episode, Caroline and Don talk with the Broad College's A.J. Pasant Endowed…

The last episode of 2017! 'Tis the season of gift giving! Still, consumers are changing, and companies are responding with new ways to shop both online and in stores. Hosts Don Conlon and Caroline Brooks talk with Marketing Assistant Professor Dr. Ayalla Ruvio about what to expect this Black Friday, and other holiday seasons in the future. Music: "…

Broad Matters (formerly the Spartan BizCast) hosts Don and Caroline reflect on the the October 1st, 2017 Las Vegas shooting. What measures can casinos, hotels, tourist venues take to ensure their patron's safety? Broad's School of Hospitality Business Endowed Professor Dr. Michael McCall has been answering these questions in the wake of the tragedy…

In our first episode of Broad Matters (formerly the Spartan BizCast), Don and Caroline sit down with Jason Miller, Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management at the Eli Broad College of Business, to talk about the economic impact that comes as a result of natural disasters. Music: "Upbeat Energetic Uplifting Pop" by pinkzebra For more from Broa…