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Prof. Glen Whyte, Professor of Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, shares valuable insights from his research on Decision Failures: Why They Occur and How to Prevent Them on Business Talk.

This episode explores the underlying causes of poor decision-making in organizations and everyday life. Prof. Glen Whyte, an expert in organizational behavior and human resource management, delves into cognitive biases, groupthink, risk misjudgment, and emotional influences that lead to decision failures. He also provides actionable strategies to enhance critical thinking, improve risk assessment, and foster a decision-making culture that minimizes errors and maximizes success.

Prof. Whyte joined the University of Toronto in 1998 and has since led various programs and chaired multiple initiatives for the university.

Prof. Glen specializes in research on judgment and decision-making at both individual and group levels, with a focus on managerial negotiations. He previously served as Associate Dean of Curriculum at Rotman and currently holds the position of Academic Director for the Rotman and Institute of Corporate Directors’ Education Program. With extensive experience in corporate and public sector consulting, he provides expert guidance on negotiation strategies, dispute resolution, risk management, and corporate governance.

Prof. Glen Whyte holds a PhD, MPhil, and MA from Yale University, a JD from Osgoode Law School, and an MBA from the University of Toronto.

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