Education and Career

Italy has a long legacy in education, especially international education. It has been the confluence point for many ancient and medieval scholars and continues to be one for modern-day scholars. The Italian education system, therefore, leans heavily towards scholarship–and expats and locals know that fully well. That being said, locals,...

Italy is home to several international schools. These private schools offer a wide range of quality facilities in alignment with international standards. While their popularity is soaring, expats mostly love them because they are an excellent source of multiculturalism and globalization. One of the most popular international schools in Italy...

In today's ever-changing labor landscape, people are looking for more than just financial gain from their work; they want fulfilling careers that afford them a good balance between their personal and professional lives. As such, the definition of "attractive" job opportunities has shifted to include those that offer not just...

My observation over three decades working as a CEO, big-4 bank CIO, and management consultant is that most organizations have a strong inbuilt default to maintaining their traditional ways of doing things. This isn’t surprising because I imagine we’ve all heard stories about how difficult it is to truly transform...

Language is constantly evolving, and so too are the words and phrases we use to communicate. Over the years, we've seen a multitude of slang words and expressions surge in popularity, only to fade into obscurity as time marches on. These once-trendy terms, once uttered with enthusiasm and frequency, now...

As urban populations continue to swell and technologies accelerate, the development of smart cities will be crucial for supporting sustainable growth well into the future. To thrive in these dynamic urban environments, tomorrow’s generations must cultivate innovative mindsets and skill sets to tackle evolving challenges. STEM-based education holds excellent potential...

Classical evidence: Family businesses exist globally, constituting majority of world business. They cover the largest size in terms of ownership and family management, contributing effectively to the GDP. These family owned – family-controlled businesses, usually termed as family businesses (FB) are unique in their framework due to their peculiar features such...

I want to begin by thanking my loyal readers for your continued support and engagement. Your thoughtful comments and questions in response to my articles have served as both encouragement and inspiration, often giving rise to new works as I strive to address issues that matter most to this community....

Success 2023: (noun) The achievement of something desired, planned, or attempted. The gaining of fame or prosperity.  Who owns the definition of Success: Webster, Wikipedia, Wall Street, your raving fans, or you? Look it up! Nearly every online dictionary prints the same definition. Success is synonymous with achieving something: power,...

Does History repeat itself?  A simple answer: Possibly! But in the case of Greece and its efforts over the last few years to establish itself as a Higher Education global education hub, this may well prove true.  Going back to historical times, ancient Greece was the education powerhouse of the...