Broad Matters

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. Season 5 Episode 3 - Behind the Microphone For more episodes of Broad Matters, subscribe to our podcast on   Apple Podc...

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 Department of Marketing under his leadership.  Season...

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 watching Shelby's video about her research at Mich...

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 solutions for today's biggest challenges.  Special than...

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, resiliency, technology, and data.  Special thank...

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 research frontrunner in part one of a three-part mini...

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 their employees. In Quinetta's words, "people are wha...

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 challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic to bridge the...

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 companies, trains continue to evolve to provide...

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 three decades of excellence, as well as discuss how...

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 also creating opportunities for university-wide c...

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. For more episodes of Broad Matters, subscribe to our...

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, Associate Professor in the Department of Fisheries a...

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 support to help ensure graduation, with individual...

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 military, John's studies drive the future of success for...

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 at MSU and the education path that prospective en...

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 management at the Broad College. Sriram's research cov...

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 flow of goods across the globe. To learn more about...

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 Don Conlon to help explain what to expect on your...

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 may think. To learn more about Brent Scott, check...

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. Want to know more about Dr. Anjana Susarla? Check out here LinkedIn page at  htt...

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.  Want to know more about Bill McCarthy's research? Check out these links: William E. McCarthy -- REA Papers  - Department of Accounting and Information Systems, Broad College of...

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 Professor, provides insight into what autonomous vehicles...

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 for both groups. Thank you to all of our listeners f...

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 Chair of Finance, Naveen Khanna, and ask: "should...