Fisher Research and Insights Forefront
May 1, 2019
Think Op-Ex
Think Op-Ex
COE Summit 2019: A look back, in pictures
Each year, The Ohio State University Center for Operational Excellence brings together hundreds of process improvement leaders from across the country for a deep dive into leadership and problem-solving best practices at its Leading Through Excellence summit. Check out photos from the center's seventh summit this past April.
April 15, 2019
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Ohio State institute highlights efforts to stop distracted driving
Every day in the U.S., approximately nine people are killed and more than 1,000 injured in crashes that are reported to involve a distracted driver, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Risk Institute at The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business is working to bring those numbers down.
April 1, 2019
WBNS-10TV
WBNS-10TV
Hilliard helping drivers navigate roundabouts through new approach
Hilliard city leaders found many people still don’t know how to use roundabouts. The leaders referenced research by the Risk Institute at The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, which showed that when used properly roundabouts can save lives.
March 29, 2019
Forbes
Forbes
New research provides insight into 'deadly epidemic' of distracted driving
In coordination with Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Risk Institute announced several projects and research to help predict and curb the deadly behaviors, including a coordinated nationwide effort comprised of dozens of companies, government entities, and researchers seeking to combine the latest research with industry expertise.
March 19, 2019
Middle Market Growth
Middle Market Growth
SEC Small Business Forum focuses on midwest and minority-owned business hurdles
Despite robust lending and record levels of private equity dry powder, capital is still hard to come by for many small and medium-sized businesses looking to expand. Around 200 participants from the business, legal and government communities around the Midwest developed recommendations
March 18, 2019
The Lantern
The Lantern
Keenan Center to help student entrepreneurs
Alumnus Tim Keenan shares the motivation behind his generous commitment to creating The Ohio State University Tim and Kathleen Keenan Center for Entrepreneurship.
March 13, 2019
strategy+business
strategy+business
Masters of the middle-market universe
Why do some midsized companies in the U.S. grow faster than others? Tom Stewart, executive director of the National Center for the Middle Market, shares research into how companies are understanding their strong suits and playing their hands accordingly.
March 6, 2019
The National Center for the Middle Market
The National Center for the Middle Market
How workplace culture affects the bottom line
Corporate culture is built over time and defines the unique business values, traditions, beliefs and attitudes of a company. In fact, according to new research from the National Center for the Middle Market, nearly three-quarters of middle market business leaders say culture is a top priority for their firm.
March 4, 2019
TechCrunch
TechCrunch
Can predictive analytics be made safe for humans?
Dennis Hirsch, a fellow at The Risk Institute, a professor of law and head of Ohio State's Program on Data and Governance, shared insights about the challenges posed by this new data economy.
March 4, 2019
PropertyCasualty360
PropertyCasualty360
10 ways cellphones dangerously distract drivers
Research by The Risk Institute found distracted driving was predicted by gender, overconfidence and positive attitudes toward cellphones, among other factors.
February 22, 2019
Smart Business
Smart Business
Advantages and disadvantages of middle-market firms
Do you know yourself? Oded Shenkar, the Ford Motor Company Chair in Global Business Management at Fisher and academic director of the National Center for the Middle Market, lays out the inherent advantages and disadvantages of middle-market firms.
February 5, 2019
Fisher College of Business
Fisher College of Business
There's a Better Way Podcast: The better way to gift giving
As part of the "There's a Better Way" podcast, Aravind Chandrasekaran, associate director of the Center for Operational Excellence, talks with Brian Mittendorf, the Fisher Designated Professorship in Accounting about gift giving, for companies and individuals, and the differences between cash and non-cash gifts.