Leadership and People Management
Now we have reached the last lap of the Brexit debate before the final date at the end of March, and the pressure is mounting. Ireland will be pressurised by both London and the EU on the ‘backstop’, the EU will be pressurised by London to give some substantial concession. London, in turn, will pressurise…
Leadership and People Management
Internet and information technology tend to be viewed as major contributors to the development of global businesses and, generally, productivity growth. I have also repeatedly written about these benefits, be it business opportunities created by social media platforms, new forms of work, such as telecommuting and virtual expatriation, or improved connectivity that allows for functioning…
Globalization
I asked my second year MBA students, who come from 29 different countries, to reflect on the future of Europe after Brexit using scenarios laid out by the European Commission last year.
Sustainability
While the world turns its back on diesel engines, German industry appears to be fighting back with a campaign on social media and new technical arguments but that may not be enough to turn the tide.
Leadership and People Management
Reflecting about what nurtures personal and professional relationships, we are probably quick to think about trust as a main ingredient. And when you are asked what trust means, you probably think ‘less control’. If I trust you, I shouldn’t need or want to control you, right? Well, this logic is challenged as soon as you become a…
Leadership and People Management
One headline reported on a last Sunday morning newspaper read, “Theresa May leaves diplomats in 'disbelief' after presenting EU leaders with unchanged Brexit demands”. Incredible, you may think after the enormous and indeed, historical, defeat she had suffered in the House of Commons during the week. But is it really incredible or is it…
Sustainability
Underlining the link between energy and geo-politics, Israeli's natural gas fields are bringing it closer to its regional neighbors while the U.S. sends an aircraft carrier to the Persian Gulf.
Sustainability
According to a NASA study, global warming has led to a longer fire season in the Pacific Northwest which may be even worse because of the government shut down.
Sustainability
Electric scooters are not only the hottest holiday gift this season but can also play a part in sustainable urban transportation.
Leadership and People Management
Theresa May is quoted as saying, “The country voted to leave the European Union, and it is the duty of the government and of Parliament to make sure we do just that.” As prime minister, she has taken the approach that the referendum gave a clear Brexit result to leave the EU, so this was…
Do not forget that the ecology,is a center of the life and the business needs to think about it!