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Perspective: From SMEs to MNCs, Responsible Leadership is Key
Perspective: From SMEs to MNCs, Responsible Leadership is Key
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
"Responsible leadership," or the mindset of addressing societal challenges, is relevant for all businesses – no matter the size, sector, or growth stage. Nor is it exclusive to those identifying as social enterprises or multinational corporations, writes WDI's Kristin Babbie Kelterborn.
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WDI, Ford Fund Partner for Virtual Training to Aspiring Social Entrepreneurs
WDI, Ford Fund Partner for Virtual Training to Aspiring Social Entrepreneurs
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
How does an educator convene a global classroom across a dozen countries, numerous cultures and differing perspectives? Sometimes, it’s better to instead let the students set the pace. WDI’s Education Sector team recently tailored two fully online courses for The Ford Motor Company Fund as part of the Ford…
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Our Renewed Commitment to Racial Justice and Opportunity
Our Renewed Commitment to Racial Justice and Opportunity
Thursday, June 18, 2020
WDI’s Founder, William Davidson, once said: “We are the coworkers for the cause of economic and social freedom.” The killing of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery are just a few examples of atrocities targeting black people in this country, and of a system that denies much of…
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Congratulations to the 2020 Davidson Field Scholars
Congratulations to the 2020 Davidson Field Scholars
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
The University of Michigan’s 2020 Spring Commencement was unlike any other in its more than 200 years, with graduates across the university accepting their degrees at home via online ceremonies. While U-M and universities around the country hosted virtual celebrations, the hard work and sacrifice of students and their families…
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The Winners in WDI’s First MENA Case Writing Competition
The Winners in WDI’s First MENA Case Writing Competition
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Competition launched by WDI Publishing at the University of Michigan rewards unique academic case studies about doing business in the MENA region WDI Publishing, part of the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan and publisher of cutting-edge business cases and teaching materials for business schools around the globe,…
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Virtual Learning is Here: Understanding How to Manage It
Virtual Learning is Here: Understanding How to Manage It
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Global Virtual Learning Center A Discussion With: Amy Gillett Vice President / Education Secretary, WDI Board of Directors Meghan Neuhaus Senior Project Manager, Grants Management John Branch University of Michigan Professor, WDI Research Fellow Online learning has gone from an interesting endeavor to an absolute necessity for many institutions in…
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(With Video) WDI’s First 24-Hour Competition Yields Energetic Results
(With Video) WDI’s First 24-Hour Competition Yields Energetic Results
Friday, May 1, 2020
Note: This page has been updated with the above video, it was originally published on Feb. 19, 2020. The competition took place over 24 hours, Feb. 13-14. Bakulu Power is a young company focused on building a renewable energy “mini grid” for residents of Lubya Island in Uganda’s Lake…
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Moving Past Traditional Philanthropy: A Q&A with Frank Giustra
Moving Past Traditional Philanthropy: A Q&A with Frank Giustra
Monday, April 27, 2020
Note: The following interview was originally published on NextBillion.net, which is managed by WDI. By Scott Anderson Several months before the COVID-19 crisis began, I reached out to the communications professionals at the Clinton Giustra Enterprise Partnership (CGEP). I had hoped to talk to them about the organization’s spin-off from…
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COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 Update
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Businesses, nonprofits and educational institutions are working swiftly to adapt to the global challenge presented by COVID-19. The William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan is no exception...
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How Businesses Can Support Refugee Food Entrepreneurship
How Businesses Can Support Refugee Food Entrepreneurship
Thursday, March 5, 2020
Note: This article was originally published in Business Fights Poverty. By Kristin Babbie Kelterborn and Amy Gillett at WDI, and Johanna Mendelson Forman, The Stimson Center The global refugee population is at the highest level on record and there is no sign of the crisis abating. The most common private…
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