Sitzmann, a CU Denver Business School professor of Management and Workforce Development Scholar, co-authored the Harvard Business Review article with Christopher Newport University’s Shoshona Schwartz and fellow CU Denver Business School professor Mary Lee Stansifer. The piece shed new light on the group’s previously published work within the peer-reviewed journal Business Horizons.   Read more

Rapid artificial intelligence (AI) advancements are transforming various industries, including education. At the University of Colorado Denver Business School, faculty members are deeply engaged in exploring the implications and opportunities of AI in education. Dawn Gregg, PhD, a CU Denver Business School professor, integrates AI into all her courses. She demonstrates how educational institutions can prepare students for an AI-driven workplace.  Read more

Cybersecurity demands are evident, with a singular fault resulting in cataclysmal consequences. Given the rapidly growing nature of cybersecurity and its ever-evolving threats, remaining up-to-date can be a challenge. This causes bottlenecks in the traditional education system, as it is not structured in a way conducive to these concerns. But what if learning how to defend against threats was more like playing an immersive video game?  Read more

Behind the scenes, one of the biggest movers and shakers at the CU Denver Business School is Malena Brohm. Before coming to the Business School, she worked in the corporate world at a start-up when the economy took a downturn. Funding ran out, and Brohm decided this was the perfect opportunity to consider what she wanted to do next. A position opened at the Business School, and she took it, marking the beginning of a remarkable 22-year career.   Read more

CU Denver Business School launched an exclusive event, “Leadership Takes Flight,” piloted by Oscar Munoz, former CEO of United Airlines. Joelle Martinez, CEO of the Latino Leadership Institute, moderated, providing invaluable insights into Munoz’s remarkable journey, his philosophy on leadership, and what resilience in one’s authentic self can achieve.   Read more

Energy powers all aspects of modern life, from lighting homes to fueling transportation. Yet, students might not consider the complex systems and tradeoffs behind everyday energy usage. Dr. Michael J. Orlando’s winding career has offered him an insider’s perspective on the energy industry, from executing field projects to examining high-level policy and economics issues.  Read more

Many individuals derive their passion for work from within themselves. Instead of merely working for a paycheck, they find genuine joy in the work itself. This drive to succeed through enjoyment, known as intrinsic motivation, is increasingly prominent in today’s workplaces. It goes beyond mere routine; it entails finding fulfillment in what one does, resulting in persistence and positive job performance.  Read more