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CM 175: Roger Martin on the Efficiency Myth
CM 175: Roger Martin on the Efficiency Myth
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Length:
49 minutes
Released:
Nov 23, 2020
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Podcast episode
Description
What's driven our relentless obsession with economic efficiency and who are its winners and losers?
For much of the twentieth century, the U.S. economy benefited most individuals and families, no matter their social class. In recent decades, that's not been the case.
Roger Martin examines this shift in his latest book, When More is Not Better: Overcoming America's Obsession with Economic Efficiency. He shares data indicating that, while the wealthy continue to prosper, the average American family does not.
While Roger is concerned with what lies ahead for these families, he is equally concerned about the future of the U.S. economic system. He says, "What set off the project behind this book is that the median family, who is also the swing voter, is going to give up on capitalism as the system it wants to have run this country."
Professor of Strategic Management, Emeritus, at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management, Roger previously served as Dean and Director of the Martin Prosperity Institute. In addition, he's published eleven books, written numerous articles for Harvard Business Review, and has been named the number one management thinker by Thinkers50.
Based on his extensive research and his work with hundreds of companies, Roger believes organizational leaders can change things for the better. In this interview, he shares examples of how companies, like Southwest Airlines, have done just that.
At the same time, Roger discusses how our longstanding model of the U.S. economy as machine got us here. He points out, "It's kind of an accident. We've done some things based on models we thought were good that have gotten us in places we don't like at all."
Episode Links
Why Information Grows by Cesar Hidalgo
The Persona Project
Wassily Leontief
Pareto Distribution
David Ricardo and comparative advantage
Cristiano Rinaldo
Curious Minds Team
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For much of the twentieth century, the U.S. economy benefited most individuals and families, no matter their social class. In recent decades, that's not been the case.
Roger Martin examines this shift in his latest book, When More is Not Better: Overcoming America's Obsession with Economic Efficiency. He shares data indicating that, while the wealthy continue to prosper, the average American family does not.
While Roger is concerned with what lies ahead for these families, he is equally concerned about the future of the U.S. economic system. He says, "What set off the project behind this book is that the median family, who is also the swing voter, is going to give up on capitalism as the system it wants to have run this country."
Professor of Strategic Management, Emeritus, at the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management, Roger previously served as Dean and Director of the Martin Prosperity Institute. In addition, he's published eleven books, written numerous articles for Harvard Business Review, and has been named the number one management thinker by Thinkers50.
Based on his extensive research and his work with hundreds of companies, Roger believes organizational leaders can change things for the better. In this interview, he shares examples of how companies, like Southwest Airlines, have done just that.
At the same time, Roger discusses how our longstanding model of the U.S. economy as machine got us here. He points out, "It's kind of an accident. We've done some things based on models we thought were good that have gotten us in places we don't like at all."
Episode Links
Why Information Grows by Cesar Hidalgo
The Persona Project
Wassily Leontief
Pareto Distribution
David Ricardo and comparative advantage
Cristiano Rinaldo
Curious Minds Team
You can learn more about creator and host, Gayle Allen, and producer and editor, Rob Mancabelli, here.
Support Curious Minds
If you're a fan of the show, here are three simple things you can do to support our work:
Rate and review the podcast on iTunes or wherever you subscribe.
Tell a friend or family member about the show.
Subscribe so you never miss an episode.
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Released:
Nov 23, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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