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Eighty percent of all change initiatives fail. As you might imagine, that is a shocking statistic for those responsible for investing in change initiatives. So what works? Companies of any size can reap the rewards of a fighter pilot’s Culture of Performance by driving a culture focused on performance, execution and excellence. A rapidly changing…
Reuters reports on the newly found fracking culture war – which is now making its way to Hollywood. As for not so long ago, fracking was a technical term little known beyond the energy industry. But according to Reuters, now it’s coming to Hollywood in the face of the fierce battle between environmentalists and oil…
This article by the Economist dives deep into the ever-growing problem of obesity in America. As a well know fact, two-thirds of American adults are overweight as is defined as having a body mass index of 25 or more. If current trends continue, by 2030 nearly half of American adults could be obese. While Americans…
The Economist dives deep into the old Holy Roman Empire and the special significance it holds today for the European union. Not arguably, quite a lot had transpired by the time Ferdinand left for Vienna, with 164 ships floating down the Danube. Precisely what that was, however, has been a matter of passionate dispute among historians ever…
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Happy New Year from OpEx Society & TED! To celebrate the closing of the year, TED has asked people around their office what talks have inspired the most to make New Year’s resolutions. Check out this article to read their answers, and watch some of the most inspiring talks ever. Hint: many found aspirations hidden in unexpected talks….
Turkey knows a thing or two about how to tap into a market. Its recent rise of internet companies targeting young people with credit cards has resulted in massive financial success and nothing short of a business boom. Turkish internet firms believe think they have a solid foundation from which to expand, specifically into the…
