This week, companies arrived in Washington, D.C., to promote their interest and involvement in providing pro bono services to non-profits. The forum, hosted by the White House, celebrates a national movement to drive the mission of non-profits utilizing the knowledge and experience of corporations. Lantern Partners is one of the first 200 companies to take the…
I had the pleasure of attending the 60th annual management conference for the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business on Friday, May 11. The keynote panel on Energy was interesting, but the breakout panel on entrepreneurship was phenomenal. It was moderated by Steven Kaplan, a University of Chicago professor known for his leadership in…
We all make quick judgements based off impressions from people’s online personae, particularly with those who we don’t know or are only somewhat familiar. Your digital life can be used as a quick reference to create a rough outline of personality, habits, values, and overall like-ability. Now researchers at three universities have created a “Facebook…
Sustainability: It’s a word that’s frequently thrown around in the business world and, because of rampant greenwashing, is often met with scoffs of cynicism and plenty of eye rolls. When companies misleadingly slap “green” labels onto products or engage in other tactics that exaggerate their sustainability, it is almost always revealed through the media that they’ve…
Does shared power work? Does it create accountability and diversity of thought, or does it create a potential for power struggles and egocentric infighting? With the announcement that the Co-CEOs of RIM, the makers of BlackBerry devices, were stepping down after the once-proud company has suffered through massive loss of market share, this question is…
There isn’t much that’s more fulfilling than devoting time and effort to making the world a better place. And through our partnership and teamwork with Civic Consulting Alliance, Lantern Partners is proud to be doing its part starting right here in Chicago. Civic Consulting Alliance brings professionals, leaders and experts in both government and business…
