archiveChief Analytics Officer Insider

In my capacity as a business mentor, I was recently contacted by an owner I was supporting called Bruce. He had just received an offer for his business. This was totally out of the blue. Bruce was ringing me to help him decide whether to accept or reject this offer....

As a SME Owner since 1987, I have discovered a lot about culture. Whilst economists define SMEs by the number of people employed, I define them by the overlap between ownership and leadership. The Owner-Leaders will always be the ultimate leader(s) of the culture because their values and philosophies will...

In a move inspired by Singapore, the Sri Lankan government has announced the immediate implementation of a visa-free policy for citizens of 38 countries, aiming to simplify entry procedures and attract more tourists. The decision comes amid what some are calling a "visa crisis" in Sri Lanka, as the country...

New cooperation agreements between China and several African countries under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) are expected to be signed at the upcoming 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). The summit, scheduled to take place from Wednesday to Friday, will see China further deepen its collaborative...

Shares of Hybe, listed on South Korea's Kospi index, surged nearly 5% on Wednesday following the sudden departure of Min Hee-jin, former CEO of ADOR, a sublabel under Hybe. Min’s resignation, announced after market hours on Tuesday, led to a market value increase of approximately $282.05 million for Hybe. This...

In a powerful display of solidarity, 14 African nations, along with several key partners, have pledged more than $45 million to support the World Health Organization (WHO) through its new Investment Round. This initiative, which is only three months old, is designed to secure sustainable funding for WHO, a cornerstone...

Ubuntu, a concept rooted in Eastern African culture centered on communalism and mutual respect, may hold significant relevance for High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWI) in today's interconnected world. Customarily translated as "I am because we are," Ubuntu emphasizes community, interconnectedness, and collective responsibility. In the economic context of Eastern Africa, this approach...

A limiting belief is a thought that restricts your personal growth and potential. These beliefs are often subconscious and stem from experiences, conditioning, or negative self-talk. Limiting beliefs can manifest as doubts about your abilities, fears of failure, or assumptions that certain goals are unattainable. They hinder you from taking...

Our spaces will not talk. They will scream, mass-produce data and turn into big, smart wonder boxes. Squares, streets, stores, hospitals, schools, offices, and so forth, will be populated with AI powered sensors and augmented reality features, which will be able to act, react and proactively serve what we need,...

Northern Ocean Ltd. (NOL) has appointed Arne Jacobsen as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective August 20, 2024. Jacobsen brings a wealth of experience from his previous role as CEO of Orion, a joint venture between Hayfin Capital and Transocean, where he also served as a senior investment advisor for...