Monthly Focus Point: Aug18-Sep18

A series of very intense rounds of “negotiations” have been taking place in Cyprus over the last month, between the Government and the teachers’ unions. The objective of the negotiations is the rationalization of spending in education. I used the quotes around the word “negotiations” on purpose. And that is because in my view one Read more about Monthly Focus Point: Aug18-Sep18[…]

Something’s Gotta Give #8: Overcomplexifying

There is this mobile game that I like to play when I find myself in situations where I am very tired to be productive at anything, or when there is absolutely nothing else to do. What I particularly like about this game, is that I can play with one hand and much of the time Read more about Something’s Gotta Give #8: Overcomplexifying[…]

Long Story Short #8: Whiners winners

We all like complaining. Some more, others less. But couple that, with the fact that most people default to following the easiest (as opposed to the ideal) solution when dealing with an unexpected, non-priority issue, and you can see why in many organizations the whiners, are actually the winners.  

Update on China’s “Belt And Road Initiative”

Very interesting infographic showing in detail all of the current, as well as planned infrastructure developments of #CN, as part of its “Belt And Road Initiative”. China has become more and more aggressive in its economic expansion through strategic acquisitions all over Europe, something that has alarmed many #EU governments due to the increasing reliance Read more about Update on China’s “Belt And Road Initiative”[…]