What's Your Widget? with Will Spokes

Will's guest on this episode is Jeffrey Sanchez-Burks (JSB), Professor of Management and Organizations and Faculty Director of the Impact Studio at the University of Michigan, Ross School of Business. In this episode, Will and JSB discuss the concept of Bricolage and how practicing Bricolage as individuals and teams can make your organization more creative and innovative especially in the face of challenges and shifting market conditions. 

Will's guest on this episode is Brad Killaly, Associate Dean for the Full-Time and Global MBA Programs at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business and Faculty member in the Department of Strategy. In this episode, Will and Brad discuss strategy making and what role it should play in the life of an organization. If you are interested, Will and Brad refer to an article in the Harvard Business Review entitled, "The Big Lie of Strategic Planning" by Roger L. Martin, which can be found here.

Will's guest on this episode is Mark Gregory, CEO of Browning Trail Cameras. Mark is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and Harvard Business School. In 2011, much to his surprise, Mark embraced the life of an entrepreneur and started Browning Trail Cameras. Mark shares with us the challenges and opportunities he faces as he leads Browning Trail Cameras through government sanctions and a global pandemic. 

Will's guest on this episode is John Pearson, Assistant National Coordinator for Reformed University Ministries. In this episode, Will and John discuss the impact of COVID-19 and George Floyd's death on the culture of the organization he helps to lead and what issues are rising to the surface that perhaps were hidden from view just a few months ago. To access the article Will and John discuss try this...The Leader's Guide to Corporate Culture.