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Professor Saras Sarasvathy proposes a novel framework combining Elinor Ostrom’s institutional analysis and development model of collective action and effectuation to tackle climate change. Instead of relying on predictive top-down approaches, she advocates leveraging existing resources and partnerships while embracing unexpected opportunities.

With the U.S. presidential election looming, ballots, voting machines and election security are again in the news. UVA's David Nemer joins Good Disruption hosts Yael Grushka-Cockayne and Mike Lenox to discuss the role that culture and trust play in the acceptance of electronic voting and the importance of protecting the entire electoral process.

Assistant professor Melanie Prengler discusses the powerful shift to remote work and the rise of digital nomads.

In today's fast-paced business world, leaders must navigate complex social and political landscapes while driving economic success. UVA Darden faculty are at the forefront of these discussions, offering insights in top-tier publications. Dive into our professors' latest thought leadership in three recent articles.

Companies' heavy investment in artificial intelligence is driving up overall tech spending. This trend could potentially ignite a boom in worker productivity as firms harness AI's potential. Rodney Sullivan, executive director for the Mayo Center of Asset Management, discusses the significance of this development and its implications for investors.

As executive director of the Richard A. Mayo Center for Asset Management, Rodney Sullivan has primary leadership and managerial responsibility for the administration and oversight of all of the center’s activities.

A growing number of MBA graduates are pursuing Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA), a strategy that lets them fast-track their way to the top by buying and running small businesses. Les Alexander, professor at UVA Darden, explains why ETA is booming.

Les Alexander is the John Glynn Endowed Professor and a Professor of Practice in the Finance and Strategy, Ethics & Entrepreneurship areas at Darden. He is an experienced professor, venture capital and private equity investor, corporate executive, and investment banker.

Utility-scale power plants have long dominated electricity distribution. Now, distributed energy resources (DERs) like rooftop solar are changing this model. DERs can disrupt the grid if poorly managed, but if integrated well, can enhance efficiency and resilience. This shift marks a significant change in how energy is generated and distributed.

As AI blurs the lines between human-made and AI-generated creative output, it raises important questions: What counts as “real” creative output in the age of AI? Does using AI in the creative process change how leaders should manage creative teams? Lillien Ellis, assistant professor at UVA Darden, delves into these questions in a new case.