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The way businesses conduct meetings has certainly changed in the past 18 months and in years gone by they had typically been little more than a work-based social function on company time. While the thought of socialising with fellow staff has often been the driving force for employees to attend...

I doubt that there are many CEOs or senior leaders who haven’t heard of the ‘Great Resignation’.  Reported widely in the media, a picture is being painted of a tsunami of post-covid resignations as employees re-evaluate their work lives.   Though its scope and impact is yet to play out in...

Twenty-five years ago, in the feature film Contact, Ellie Arroway (Jodie Foster) responded to her former mentor and nemesis, Dr. David Drumlin (Tom Skerritt), after having had a tough day testifying before Congress. Here's a snippet of the dialogue:  David Drumlin: “I know you must think this is all very...

As of 1 May 2022, with a net worth of roughly $249 billion, Elon Musk is the wealthiest person in the world, followed by Jeff Bezos(No. 2, $148 billion), Bernard Arnault(No. 3, $136 billion); and Bill Gates(No. 4, $125 billion). Gautam Adani is the fifth-richest person globally, with $122 billion....

Most organizations typically relegate creatives, especially designers, to their marketing departments, where they can create pretty logos, brochures, and marketing materials. As a result, it is highly unusual to find creatives (right-brained individuals) leading large enterprises or organizations.  The last well-known creative/right-brained CEO the world remembers is Steve Jobs. That's...

As technology evolves, so does cybercrime. In fact, most people do not realize that today’s cybercriminals leverage the same technologies, business models, and service offerings that ordinary, non-criminal enterprises use. Similar to the software-as-a-service (SaaS) model where consumers access software and services in exchange for a monthly or recurring fee,...

As of 16 April 2022, with a net worth of roughly $251 billion, Elon Musk is the richest person in the world, followed by Jeff Bezos(No. 2, $176 billion), Bernard Arnault(No. 3, $143 billion); and Bill Gates(No. 4, $130 billion). Warren Buffett is the fifth-richest person in the world, with...

Croatia is a European nation located in the northwestern part of the Balkan Peninsula. It is popular for having the most beautiful sunsets worldwide and is dominated by an excellent natural habitat, fascinating beaches, incredible national parks, and extended topography, making it the most appealing tourist destination.  Along with splendid...

Teams are about getting things done smoothly and successfully. Given the normality of uncertainty, our flow of work is subject to disruptions and interferences that require us to continually adapt and adjust. How teams adapt and secure one another’s cooperation and commitment is fundamental to effectively coordinating action.  To illustrate,...

While Russia’s invasion of Ukraine may feel like a giant leap backward for civilization, how business has responded may also mark the beginning of a huge leap forward. Hundreds of U.S. companies have curtailed or entirely stopped doing business with Russia in response to its indiscriminate war on Ukraine. These...