Consulting made simple
We’ve all heard about the power of networking, many times in the past. But what is networking, exactly? Is it just about meeting people? Or, perhaps, getting to know people? And if yes, how are these different than merely socializing? I define networking as the act of getting to know other people and providing (or Read more about Something’s Gotta Give #16: Networking[…]
Culture doesn’t eat strategy for breakfast. For better or worse, this saying has become popular due to the many people who share it on social media, but who have otherwise no experience whatsoever in strategy work. Here’s my take on a saying that is as old as myth among managerial circles:
Disruptions can take two forms: They can be either imposed, or… self-imposed! Whatever the case, they are very real. An integral part of life. Here’s how they can affect you and how to tackle them:
In just five years after its near-bankruptcy in 2014, the French carmaker PSA group reported record earnings for 2018, buoyed by the success of its Peugeot 3008 and 5008 SUV models. The sales of the group jumped by 19%, to EUR74.03b, which translated in a normalized operating income of EUR5.69b, signifying a 43% increase in Read more about Monthly Focus Point, Feb19-Mar19: PSA announced record earnings for 2018.[…]
When I visited Greece this past Christmastime, I had also visited the town of Arachova, up at mount Parnassos, with some friends and family members. Arachova is one of the most popular winter destinations of Greece, often dubbed “the Mykonos of winter.” Mykonos, in its own turn, is probably the most popular (and also the Read more about Something’s Gotta Give #15: Things change[…]
People often think of ageing as a bad thing and for good reason: Our physical appearance deteriorates, our health weakens, and we have difficulty in keeping up with all the new trends in society, leading to many younger individuals, thinking of older people as a burden to the society. But is that how it really Read more about Long Story Short #15: Ageing[…]
Ultimately, corruption costs much more than money: It costs time to manage its negative effects. It costs peace of mind. It costs reputation. It costs things that are much more difficult to replace than money.
I must admit, I didn’t expect Tereza May’s initial deal to be rejected by the British parliament. Not because it was the best deal ever, but because I honestly believe (and as many European heads of state have repeatedly said) it is the best deal that the EU could provide to the UK. Does the Read more about Monthly Focus Point, Jan19-Feb19: The BrExit saga continues[…]
Ask anyone that has ever tried going for a run farther than 10km, and they will tell you: The greatest obstacle that you have to overcome isn’t the physical exhaustion, but rather, the boredom, arising from what often appears to be a pointless run. Feeling the hot breath of a lion at your heels would Read more about Something’s Gotta Give #14: One step at a time[…]
I have dealt with the customer service departments of a slew of major companies from around the globe and they all have one thing in common: That they try to get rid of you as fast as possible. Some of them have gone so far to act in this way, even when you are trying Read more about Long Story Short #14: The owner[…]