Rotman Management

Published in January, May and September by the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, Rotman Management explores themes of interest to leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs. Each issue features thought-provoking insights and problem-solving tools from leading global researchers and management practitioners. The magazine reflects Rotman’s role as a catalyst for transformative thinking that creates value for business and society.

Is AI just aggressively average?

Rotman Management

Operationalizing innovation • Middle managers may be the linchpin of great ideas…if they can get out of their own way.

Cute and conservative • Baby-like aesthetics have strong appeal for right-leaning shoppers, new research finds.

Condo city • How Toronto became the condo capital of North America

Workplace fit(bit) • Is there a place for wearables in the office?

Automating productivity • AI can make workers more productive. But will everyone benefit?

Taking bets • Who really wins as prediction markets explode?

Food for thought • Food insecurity isn’t just a public health concern; it’s a worker productivity one too.

Cut it out • In tough times, do managerial pay cuts motivate employees?

Laying off layoffs • How election uncertainty influences staffing decisions.

THE REAL AI SANDBOX • Stop being so efficient — the winners of the AI race will be the playful ones

The Rich Parents of AI • Will AI truly unleash the power of creativity, or will it just be an extraordinarily average tool?

_STRATEGY F(AI)LS • _AI is not valuable because it is powerful. It is valuable because it is well integrated.

THE CREATIVITY ADVANTAGE • In the battle for AI, your most important leadership skill isn’t what you think.

Artificially focused? • Why the organizations that win with AI won’t be the ones that do everything

Creativity killer? • Hybrid work can be creative and innovative, if leaders design for it.

Wanting M.O.R.E. • In the increasingly apathetic world of work, your job still matters.

Marketing flex • You don’t need big budgets to have a big marketing impact. But you do need the capabilities and insights.

Digital divide • Female entrepreneurs are less likely to adopt tech that helps their companies scale. Can we level the playing field?

Off script • What will really drive value for streamers in the next era of TV?

Laddering up • AI is repricing knowledge work. Are companies ready?

Designer meeting • Meetings are inefficient and cost businesses billions. It’s time to give them a critical review.