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The global business landscape is being shaken by escalating trade conflicts, particularly the U.S.-China rivalry and the emerging U.S.-India tariff war. For executives in industries like automotive and electronics, these tensions are not abstract—they are immediate operational challenges. The U.S.-China confrontation, centered on technology restrictions and rare earth exports, has...

The past decade has confronted CEOs and business leaders with a relentless wave of geopolitical disruptions—from trade wars and sanctions to shifting alliances and supply chain upheavals. Tariffs, contested trade negotiations, and geopolitical flashpoints have at times slowed global business to a crawl. But paralysis cannot be a long-term option....

Imagine a bustling conference room, where employees are not just listening to lectures but actively experimenting with cutting-edge tools, tackling real-world challenges, and discovering new ways to revolutionize their workflows. That’s the transformative power of workshops focused on generative AI (Gen AI). These sessions are more than just training—they are...

The Trade War: Is America's Crisis Rational or Irrational?  The United States (thinks it )has positioned itself as the sensible guardian of the international system throughout the majority of the last century. It had a thriving economy, decisive diplomacy, and overwhelming military might. However, the world now observes an America that...

Between 2016 and 2020, the Department of Cardiac Surgery at the University Hospital of Zurich, Switzerland (called USZ, Universitätsspital Zürich) registered a sudden increase in death cases, reaching a level that was deemed as very unusual, if compared to the Swiss and international averages. Nobody noticed, not even the C-Room...

Starting a business is about choices. One of the biggest is where to set up. In the UAE, you’ll face two main options: Dubai mainland (onshore) or offshore. Both paths bring strong benefits. Both also come with limits. Picking the right one depends on your goals, market, and growth plans....

In boardrooms across the globe, a quiet revolution is unfolding. A growing number of senior leaders are discovering, often in midlife, that the real reason for their career highs and personal struggles has a name: ADHD. As awareness of adult ADHD grows, so too does the realisation that many high-performing...

Often decisions are made at a high level in an organisation and then cascade down through the layers. Unfortunately, not all people will leverage their Emotional Intelligence and go through the five steps of the EI process in every situation.  We can’t force people to be emotionally intelligent. We can’t...

WHY FAMILY BUSINESS: Family businesses have arguably long been the backbone of Latin American economies. From agribusinesses in Argentina to manufacturing dynasties in Mexico and retail empires in Brazil, family enterprises not only provided employment and stability but also tended to carry deep cultural and social ties within their communities. However,...

I was talking to a friend the other day as she was packing for her holiday abroad. “What a great time to switch off,” I said. “Well, I’ll still check my emails,” she replied. “Oh? Why?” “In case there’s anything urgent.” I asked whether she had an out-of-office response set...