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Business ecosystems have existed since the beginning of humankind. These communities of customers, partners, suppliers, content providers, investors, and others who interact with or affect our companies evolve and grow organically. They are a natural manifestation of the way we buy, sell, and trade with each other. Yet in today’s...

Before 2010, Old Spice was languishing. The company wasn’t sizzling; it was fizzling. Its tired schtick and ho-hum advertising failed to attract Generation Xers, let alone the up-and-coming Millennials. Luckily, it had two secret weapons: Isaiah Mustafa and a rebranding plan. One revamped and re-energized digital advertisement was all Old...

I’m a Gen-Xer who has raised millennials alongside my peers, and I understand how they’re different and where some of the departures come from. I was taught early on that hard work meant long hours to create opportunities. Millennials, though, take the task at hand and find the smartest route...

When I travel to a new city I always explore its public transportation. On one of my recent travels, I arrived at the airport and went to take the bus to my hotel. At the bus terminal I struggled to find the best route, the right bus, and did not...

Digital signage has been around for a while now, but it continues to be somewhat polarizing. While some people tout its low cost as a significant strength, others complain they’ve been burned by an early investment or feel that it’s difficult and time-consuming to deploy. The reality is that both...

Not since the Cold War have global political tensions exerted such an impact on foreign investment decisions. In this analysis for Financial Times | IE Business School Corporate Learning Alliance, Laza Kekic believes that rising geopolitical risks have become a major constraint on foreign direct investment. There is a popular,...

Currently, Bitcoin, the cryptocurrency, is on its 8hth straight day of advance the big question is, what opportunities does Bitcoin present from a trading/investing standpoint? Following is an overview of how the world’s most successful and influential billionaire investors are approaching the subject - they're collectively worth $154.57 billion. 1....

The city-state Singapore overtook the United States as the most attractive destination for Chinese overseas direct investment, according to a report titled “China Going Global Investment Index 2017,” by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). Hong Kong, Malaysia and Australia rounded the top five. Among BRIC countries, Russia's index rank moved...

Setting professional goals is generally never a problem for people. The majority of people aspire to do better and achieve more. They set goals for who they want to be as a leader, how their businesses should ideally perform, and the next steps for their professional careers. Setting professional goals...

Work occupies a significant part of our lives. For many of us, it gives a purpose and makes us feel important. However, just because you like working doesn’t mean it’s always good for you. Most of us put in at least 9-10 hours on weekdays to keep pushing things forward....