Professor Goldsby introduces you to the hottest topic in modern business: risk management. How can you overcome perilous situations, or dampen their effects? What are common internal and external risks to an organization? And how will tools like the “Failure Mode and Effects Analysis” help you identify and prioritize them?.

Among the most pervasive developments in business organization over the past few decades is supply chain management. Learn how this discipline, a higher order of operations management, uses your network of suppliers and customers to achieve maximum effectiveness and help you better leverage your company’s supply chain..

The first question in developing a strong marketing strategy is figuring out who your customer is. That’s where the tools of market segmentation come in. In this lecture, learn the basic principles that underlie solid segmentation analysis—whether you’re working with the best market data available or (as can be the case) imperfect data..

Most of us consider our trust, power of attorney, and healthcare directive as among our most important estate-planning documents. But in this episode, you'll see why these are equally crucial: the titling of your accounts and property, and setting up beneficiary designations on your retirement accounts, life insurance, and investment accounts.

Netflix’s ultimate domination of the video rental market is a classic example of disruptive innovation: a serious threat to traditional business—and often the hardest to respond to..

Discover the many aspects of retirement planning that you'll need to consider when working toward financial security for your later years. Explore the differences between the go-go, slow-go, and no-go years of retirement, and why your plan must address the specific needs of each period. And when considering financial products, learn to differentiate between a salesperson and a true advisor.

Obliterate the assumption that all business is good business. Instead, come up with more precise numbers that show how different customers affect your business by understanding the contribution margin..

If you're a mid-career parent, you'll have some decisions to make when funding your child's college versus funding retirement accounts for yourself. You'll also want to make sure you're using your company's benefits to your best advantage. In this episode, you'll learn how to address those issues, plus why tax-deductible contributions to a retirement plan might not be the boon you think it is.

What are some alternatives to evaluating investment opportunities beyond Net Present Value? Find out with this lecture on commonly used measures, including the Internal Rate of Return (the discount rate at which the Net Present Value equals zero); and the Equity Multiple (commonly used in venture capital investments)..

Don't make your crucial decisions about Social Security, health insurance, or your tax strategy based on outdated information or what anyone else did. In this episode, you'll learn about the pros and cons of all your decision options. The reward for getting these decisions right can be worth thousands, or even hundreds of thousands, of dollars.