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Rural management has emerged as one of the well-known streams in the field of management today. The specialization is high in demand and pursued by aspiring candidates all over the world. One of the prime reasons why rural management is increasingly becoming the gamut of all discussions is because of...

Aligning strategy, planning, risk, people and technology is key for businesses to adapt to and survive in today’s disruptive world.  Disrupt your planning before your business gets disrupted  Any conversation around energy today is going to be intertwined with the geopolitical crisis in eastern Europe. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's recent...

In a recent article for CEOWORLD Magazine, I recounted my experience with Warden Exchange. The principals asked me to lead a program that connected the five exemplary practices from The Leadership Challenge by Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner with the frameworks from my most recent book, Peernovation: What Peer Advisory...

Yerkin Tatishev was selected Entrepreneur of the Year in Kazakhstan by the leading business firm Ernst & Young. His leadership and actions in the face of COVID-19 have impressed the judges of one of the most important competitions in the world. Well-known business people from all regions of Kazakhstan were...

Companies that don’t track their business goals in real-time are significantly less likely to reach them, yet the majority fail to do just that.  In theory, a business goal should be a useful tool designed to guide you toward your desired outcome. However, too often, business goals are used less...

“I feel guilty asking my executive assistant to do things for me,”  This was an unexpected and surprising statement coming from three seasoned executives at different companies. Guilty? About what? As much as I know about the partnerships between executives and assistants, I had not heard much about guilt. I asked...

In a digital world where consumers are looking for seamless experiences, menu navigation will only become more and more important. Ensuring you have a smarter, more data-driven UX will be the key to your future e-commerce success. So how can operators of e-commerce sites build better navigation menus? Based on...

One of the good things about being in business is that no one expects you to say sorry. The default mantra when delivering disappointing news is practiced recital of that catch-all phrase, business is business. This mantra is a window into other characteristics of successful people. Below are 8 traits,...

Textile design involves the creative and technical process of weaving thread or yarn to create decorative cloth or fabric. This cloth or fabric is then decorated by making printed or woven designs upon it. To build a successful career in textile design, it would help if you are creative, have...

Kusto Group’s Yerkin Tatishev wins the Entrepreneur of the Year award. Last week, Mr. Yerkin Tatishev, Founding Chairman of Kusto Group, was awarded Ernst&Young’s prestigious ‘Entrepreneur of the Year 2021’ award. The gala ceremony took place on February 21, 2022, in Almaty, Kazakhstan.  According to the jury, Mr. Tatishev stood out...