By definition, innovation is the introduction of a new idea, method, or device. With high competition and a growing modernized world, it is very difficult to have a successful business without an innovative drive. With a company like Google, innovation means everything. The company prides themselves on the brainstorming they encourage to their employees. They…

After several days of idea development, we finally presented our ideas today to the class and Professor Lada. My product, StageShare, would help to solve disorganization and lack of resources to small theatres and their inventory of costumes and props. The app would give a platform to digitally log and store pictures of inventory and…

Our experiences today at Everyday Cafe reaffirmed my passions and goals for nonprofits. It was amazing to see how they were able to make an industry to completely transform their communities. I was completely mind-blown how the individuals behind the Oasis Project helped to provide community and economic development to Homewood. I have heard several…

The environment that is in the Google office is an interesting take on company culture. As we were able to see with EY, they prided themselves on the people who work for them and the connections they have created amongst themselves. A similar but alternative approach to company culture was found within Google where they…

As a globally integrated firm across the globe, Ernst and Young presented several concepts discussed in our class which we were able to apply to a real scenario. From the importance of company culture to globalization to the focus study of complex environments, EY showed how they each of these factors are integrated towards their…

Diving into the first day of Managing in Complex Environments definitely exceeded my expectations for this program. Different from a class that only involves reading and lectures, this class provided me with real firm examples to analyze, developed business skills, helpful resources, and areas for personal growth. Far beyond anything I could have anticipated for…

Hello! My name is Jessica Landolfi, I’m from a small town in South Jersey called Woodstown. I’ve lived in New Jersey my whole life, but I have spent these last four summers working in Ocean City, NJ. I am currently interested in a double major in Marketing and Supply Chain Management, but I know that…