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As climate change warms the planet, sea levels rise, and wildfires become commonplace, humans edge more precariously onto the precipice of a much harsher landscape. According to experts, humanity’s environmental woes are so severe that a global-scale ecological catastrophe is already underway.  During such dire times, questions remain about the...

When I transitioned recently from CEO of Cirque du Soleil to Executive Vice-Chairman of the Board, it gave me the chance to reflect on my two decades at a company that changed my whole approach to business and life. At Cirque, I learned that creativity is essential in business –...

Human resources affect all aspects of business, especially when it comes to company culture. Morale, brand reputation, and productivity are critical hallmarks of what makes a healthy, positive workplace, and three vital traits are key indicators -- visible leaders, social responsibility, and guidance. However, the definition of company culture has...

Race is one of those topics that impact the organization at various levels, yet conversations about race require a willingness to take a risk. As a director or a CEO, you take risks regularly. This risk, however, can help you to create a more productive, inclusive, and innovative work environment—making...

We are in the midst of what many experts are calling the Great Resignation. Not surprisingly, employee retention is a top priority. Traditionally, organizations would use ‘exit interviews to gather information as to what went wrong. This involves asking a series of targeted questions to see what could be done...

Sometimes we consider life as an exhausting journey that comes with a whole bunch of challenges that one will have to overcome to live happily. The truth is that today many of our problems have been resolved. Having food and water is granted for most people and surviving is no...

In previous articles, we have talked about how the wheel is only a human invention that no other animal seems to carry on their bodies. It is wild if you think about it. Us being more clever than billions of years of evolution on genetics? Hard to believe, right? It...

As the old joke runs, “it’s difficult to make predictions, especially about the future.” That said, the ability to help clients anticipate the future, embrace new opportunities and transform their operations has always been a central part of Arthur D. Little’s consulting philosophy. It’s fitting then that, as we celebrate...

The funny story of deodorants gives us the inspiration to talk about how the beauty industry has conquered the world. It is interesting to think how deodorants appeared over human history making hesitant steps in order to see whether they are necessary. The way they are released in the market...

We often talk about all the interesting things that keep us motivated and see where we could find sources of inspiration to keep the fire sparkling inside us but sometimes there are things that put us down and make us never want to get out of bed and claim the...