I want to tell a story, a personal story related to business. Growing up in Norway I used to spend all my time skateboarding. I spent endless hours perfecting tricks on the ramp, trying to get into the right mind-set to pull off new, spectacular and daring moves. As a CEO of Aker BioMarine I find my background in skateboarding to be of great value and inspiration. Before you drop from...

These most common unconscious biases can unknowingly influence our thinking and prevent us from making the best-decision. We often resort to preconceived opinions, but few of us even know they exist. Please avoid these instinctive behavioural biases by verifying facts you’re given. 40 Of The Most Common Unconscious Biases That...

If you are interested in real estate and are maybe considering how to carve out a career in the property field, there are some essentials to be aware of before you make your final decision. Unlike some of the property shows that you may have seen on TV, a career...

Over the last three decades companies have embraced corporate social responsibility, broadening their vision of the bottom line, to the so-called 'triple bottom line’, people, planet and profit. Corporate success has been redefined, for the benefit of all. Mike Ramsay, Director of Alliance Group International, the world’s largest international insurance...

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) was named the 21st best business school in the world for 2017 and NO. 1  in India in an annual ranking by the CEOWORLD magazine. The list, released last week, names France’s INSEAD Business School‎ as the best on the planet, but the U.S....

Empathy is an important element that relationships demand these days. Being empathetic or kind to someone means you understand them and care about their feelings. While this world surely needs kind-hearted humans today, it doesn’t really want people pleasers. Remember that there is a thin line between being compassionate and...

The demand for cloud computing has grown significantly over the past few years with continued growth through 2020. Cloud computing not only offers greater flexibility but it also gives businesses the ability to scale and innovate faster, which are essential ingredients for greater profitability and customer satisfaction. However, despite all...

As a CEO, one key responsibility you have is to build and share a vision that will help to propel the organization into a very strong future. The vision needs to inspire your team while reflecting the changing market; it needs to be timeless yet timely; it needs to be...

Whether you are looking to invest in a new home or a car there is chance that you are going to have to get approved for a loan by the bank. Did you know that your credit score is one of the most important factors that will determine if you...