Best podcasts for students studying management

Management majors at Broad receive preparation in a variety of management contexts. Students learn from award-winning faculty with expertise across individual, interpersonal and firm management levels. The curriculum builds a holistic understanding of management, drawing on psychology, sociology, economics and statistics. For those looking to supplement their classroom knowledge and build understanding of where these intersections exist, tuning into a podcast can be a game-changer. Check out some recommendations below!

”HBR IdeaCast” features leading thinkers in management who share diverse perspectives built from personal experiences in weekly episodes. In just 30 minutes, students can hear expert commentary and stories that support and inspire their journey to develop their own ideas about effective management.

Check out “HBR Idea Cast” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or the Harvard Business Review website.

“Manager Tools” offers weekly discussions focused on practical actions for management professionals. When students need a break from theory, the podcast provides straightforward, actionable advice they can apply right away. Listeners can browse episodes to find tools that fit their goals, including a popular series for new managers. Episodes on feedback, coaching, one-on-ones and delegation are a great place to start.

Check out “Manager Tools” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or the Manager Tools website.

Step inside a global management firm with ”The McKinsey Podcast.” Students can explore the role of business in society through the firm’s perspective, with episodes covering strategy, technology, leadership and operations. Experts discuss timely issues that can help students stay informed on trends and interpretations from one of the world’s leading consulting firms.

Check out “The McKinsey Podcast” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or the McKinsey & Co. website.

In this podcast, hear from the world’s best-known entrepreneurs to learn how they built their enterprise. Guests share candid stories of the good, the bad and the ugly to walk listeners through their journey to success. These in-depth discussions air biweekly. Those listening in will value the insights shared in innovation, creativity, and leadership. Students can take these principles and apply them to their own challenges throughout case studies and internships.

Check out the “How I Built This” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or the Wondery website

This episode of ”Broad Matters” helps teach future managers about bias in the office. Assistant Professor Christy Zhou Koval talks about stereotyping and bias. Koval’s research explores discrimination in the workplace and managers who understand where and how this shows up are better equipped to manage diverse teams and counteract bias in business.

Check out this episode of “Broad Matters” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or on the Broad website.

Broad Management majors who supplement their in-class learnings with podcasts will find new avenues to apply their classroom knowledge. As Broad students receive education in human resources, change, organizational behavior and strategic management, these podcasts offer a chance to hear about these concepts in action.