Has the news industry come full circle? Hundreds of years ago, news spread via word of mouth, pamphlets, and newsletters – often in coffee houses or public spaces. This, by its very nature, encouraged conversation surrounding the news; both in response to it and in distributing it. Then there were newspapers, and mass-audience media usurped…
Analysts have indicated that China may well become the second-largest consumer market in the world by 2015 (preceded by only America). Already it’s noticeable that Western firms are pouring into the country. Most recently, Nestle has confirmed that it is in negotiations with Chinese confectionery and baked goods company Hsu Fu Chi, to discuss a…
Things are looking worrisome for Europe’s financial future. In order to promote the stability of the “euro area”, and the currency itself, president of the European Central Bank, Mario Draghi, is urging those with decision-making power to calculate a clear response to the new phase the European debt crisis is currently entering. He has called…
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Author of “Fat, Forty and Fired”, Nigel Marsh presents and writes on business and personal life — and how the two interact. In this highly entertaining Ted Talk, Marsh tackles the hot topic of the ever elusive work-life balance. Marsh argues that this matter is far too important to neglect or to be left to…
Carey Lohrenz here. 80% of all Continuous Improvement programs fail. Ouch! That’s a lot of time, money and energy down the drain! How do you prevent this from happening in your organization?
“When you’re through changing, you’re through.” – Bruce Barton (Early 20th Century Advertising Executive) Ahh, consultants!—purveyors of ideas, concepts and theoretical models. As I am considered a member of this distinguished fraternity, I realize that at times we create more problems than solutions. Take change, for example. Most clients want projects completed quickly at the lowest cost possible….
