Francine Schlosser

Mitch FieldsDean Mitch Fields of the Odette School of Business will moderate a panel discussing “Post-COVID Perspectives on Leadership in a Global Setting” during a Breakfast with the Dean on Dec. 7.

Panel to offer perspectives on post-COVID leadership

Dean Mitch Fields of the Odette School of Business will moderate a panel discussing “Post-COVID Perspectives on Leadership in a Global Setting” over breakfast Dec. 7.

Group of young people have a discussion while sitting around computer.Researchers from the Odette School of Business are seeking participants for a study about how to build and sustain resilient entrepreneurial teams.

Building resilient startup teams aim of study

Successful entrepreneurship is critical to a vibrant economy, but about 50% of new ventures fail within five years with dysfunctional teamwork being one of the most common causes.

A team of researchers, led by faculty from the Odette School of Business, are addressing this issue by investigating the social dynamics that enable startup teams to overcome adversities and uncertainties associated with starting a new business.