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The University at Buffalo School of Management is a vibrant and inclusive community of big thinkers and even bigger doers. We work together to question and upend theories, lifting each other up and driving change. Because at the UB School of Management, ambition is a virtue, tenacity is a given, and discovery happens everywhere, from the classroom to the boardroom. That’s just how we do it here.

Podcast: Clotilde Perez-Bode Dedecker of the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo

Posted on February 15, 2019 by UB School of Management

Benson, Treadway and Dedecker record the podcast

In collaboration with 43North and with support from the UB School of Management Alumni Association, select episodes of the Latitude podcast series feature hosts Nate Benson from 43North and professor Darren Treadway, faculty expert from the UB School of Management’s Continue reading Podcast: Clotilde Perez-Bode Dedecker of the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo→

Four powerful tips for effective leadership

Posted on January 22, 2019 by UB School of Management

M&T Bank president and COO on team motivation using behavior science Why do people do what they do? Because of what happens to them when they do it. Richard S. Gold, president and chief operating officer of M&T Bank, recently Continue reading Four powerful tips for effective leadership→

Room at the top

Posted on December 6, 2018 by UB School of Management

Employees in boardroom having a discussion

Two UB School of Management professors explore common challenges for new leaders — and what organizations can do to help By Timothy Maynes and Mary Ann Rogers First-time managers are often surprised to learn their idealistic expectations of what it’s Continue reading Room at the top→

3 Things I Learned about Leadership from Joe Biden at UB

Posted on October 30, 2018 by UB School of Management

As a lifelong Western New Yorker, I’ve had the opportunity to enjoy UB’s 32-year tradition of bringing world-famous speakers to Buffalo as part of the Distinguished Speakers Series. I’ve heard stories from authors, experts and innovators, from President Jimmy Carter Continue reading 3 Things I Learned about Leadership from Joe Biden at UB→

Leading Happiness at Work — It Starts With You

Posted on September 18, 2018 by UB School of Management

Woman laughing and pointing at sticky notes on wall

Traditionally, happiness and work are not words that go together. We work to earn money — it’s not supposed to be fun. An organization’s obligation is to pay their employees and provide decent, safe working conditions so employees want to Continue reading Leading Happiness at Work — It Starts With You→

The Power of Collaboration and Leadership

Posted on July 9, 2018 by UB School of Management

Car with decal that reads What Do You #Buffalove

Most of my roles have had the word “Buffalo” in the title, and through my work and interests, I have tried to make Buffalo a better place. It’s my passion, my mission and, lucky for me, my career. Today, Buffalo Continue reading The Power of Collaboration and Leadership→

Leaders on Leadership: John Scannell

Posted on April 25, 2018 by UB School of Management

Moog CEO offers his advice for current and future leaders

When work becomes development (and development becomes work)

Posted on February 20, 2018 by UB School of Management

Teaching is a third career for me. And, as a “baby boomer,” I have plenty of experience to share with students that, I hope, brings the subject matter to life and helps them form a bridge between class materials and Continue reading When work becomes development (and development becomes work)→

Leadership and Life Lessons from Little League

Posted on January 18, 2018 by UB School of Management

I just attended my 50-year reunion in my hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We exchanged life updates, hugs, contact information and old memories — some of which were even true. Continue reading Leadership and Life Lessons from Little League→

Gillibrand spotlights Cyber Service Academy

The U.S. senator visited UB to promote a new scholarship program to address critical vulnerabilities in U.S. national security. [...]

UB School of Management professor publishes new book on pitfalls of mergers and acquisitions

Feng Gu, chair and professor of accounting and law in the UB School of Management, reveals how executives and directors of corporations can ensure that an acquisition deal will be successful for stakeholders, investors and employees long-term. [...]

UB School of Management hosts second annual Great Lakes Tech Retreat

More than 130 industry leaders and scholars gathered to explore the frontiers of data analytics and artificial intelligence at the second annual Great Lakes Tech Retreat. [...]

UB climbs in undergrad entrepreneurship ranking

For the third consecutive year, Entrepreneur magazine and The Princeton Review have named the UB one of the top undergraduate schools for entrepreneurship studies. [...]

UB MBA advances to No. 5 in the U.S. for return on investment

The UB School of Management is again one of the best business schools in the nation based on the return on investment it provides MBA graduates, according to Bloomberg Businessweek’s ROI calculator. [...]