The Max M. Fisher College of Business Webinar Series

Business insights. Professional development. Lifelong learning.
The Max M. Fisher College of Business Webinar Series is delivering the insights and tools that are helping our alumni, friends and partners navigate a dynamic and uncertain business climate.
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On-demand webinars
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Humanity in Leadership: Conversations about Race
Diversity experts Dr. Melissa Crum and Dr. Todd Suddeth share practical guidance for navigating conversations about race with confidence, empathy and purpose.
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Humanity in Leadership: Perspectives from Business Trailblazers
Ken Coleman (BS ’65, MBA ’72) and Jesse Tyson (MBA ’76) share personal stories and insights on how the corporate world can foster greater inclusion, equity and opportunity for underrepresented communities.
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Identifying Opportunities in Uncertain Times
Innovation expert Jeff Curran (MBA ’89) and Paul Reeder, Executive Director of the Center for Innovation Strategies, discuss how organizations can spot growth opportunities and adapt business models amid uncertainty, using innovation to manage costs and drive resilience through disruption.
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Mutually Beneficial Ways to Make Charitable Gifts
John C. Woods, JD, assistant vice president of estate and gift planning at The Ohio State University, shares insights on how economic uncertainty impacts charitable giving, financial planning and estate strategies for Ohio State alumni and friends.
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Personal Finance: 10 Steps to Securing Your Financial Future
Fisher Alumni Board Members Russell Doup (BSBA ’14) and Sam McCoy (BSBA ’11, MAcc ’12) share practical steps for building financial security, including strategies for paying off student loans, building an emergency fund, leveraging corporate benefits and establishing credit.
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The Varying Paths of Entrepreneurship
Jesse Tyson (MBA ’76), CEO of T&S Food Services, LLC, and Grant Schneider (BSBA ’09, MS ’12, PhD ’14), vice president, Machine Learning and head of Upstart Columbus at Upstart Network, discuss their unique entrepreneurial journeys and share insights on the skills, timing and mindset needed to start and grow a successful business.
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Women in Leadership: Emotional Intelligence and Why It Matters
Paula Bennett (BSBA '71), retired president and CEO of J.Jill, and Ami Scott (BSBA '94, MBA '94), consultant and coach at Volta Talent Strategies, explore how emotional intelligence can enhance leadership, helping women influence others, navigate conflict and lead high-performing teams.
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Women in Leadership: The Female Advantage During Times of Crisis
Lisa Ingram (MBA ’00), president and CEO of White Castle, and Tanny Crane (BSBA ’78), president and CEO of Crane Group, share their experiences leading through crisis and discuss how women bring unique, valuable perspectives to organizational leadership in challenging times.
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Women in Leadership: Moving into the C-Suite
Stephanie Revish (BSBA ’02, MAcc ’02), vice president of finance transformation at Cardinal Health, and Terina Matthews-Davis (MA ’96, MLHR ’98), discuss the gender gap in executive leadership and share strategies for women aspiring to reach the C-suite.
Accessibility
We strive to host events that are inclusive and accessible to everyone. If you require an accommodation such as live captioning or interpretation to participate in this event, please contact Tami Ewing at ewing.188@osu.edu or 614-292-8007. Requests made five business days in advance will generally allow us to provide seamless access. However, the university will make every effort to meet requests made after this date.