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Learning from each otherIn 2011, the power of collective chat lead to protests in China, the UK, America and in Russia. This year we must work to ensure that the connectivity that created that turbulence becomes a stabiliser for cohesive change.
Beyond the pot of goldNon-existent bonuses, fewer promotions, mass redundancies and stringent budget-cuts. In times of austerity, what really incentivizes employees to get out of bed in the morning?
Lies, lies, liesOn average we all tell between two and five lies per day. But we are more likely to lie in writing than we are when communicating face-to-face, via video conferencing or audio chat. So, what has lying got to do with business, and particularly management?
Why have a meeting?Why have a meeting? The answer depends where you're from. We might think the purpose of a meeting is obvious – but many cultures around the world take a very a different view.
Revenge and compassionHow do you deal with those at work or at home, who you feel have "wronged" you, treated you unfairly, or damaged your spirit? Do you seek revenge? Do you lash out? Are you an "eye for an eye" type? Or are you forgiving, compassionate and understanding?
Seven characteristics of remarkable businessesIs your business remarkable? But what does that actually mean? What makes a business remarkable? In simple terms, you could say it's anything that gets people talking about it. And that means being dramatically and demonstrably different from your competitors.
Recording webinars works wondersWouldn't it be cool if there was some magical way to keep people accountable for their action items, give feedback, get new team members up to speed and spread your ideas across the organization? Turns out, there is.
Business, Chinese-stylePeople in the West do business rapidly, frightened that if they don't act quickly, the deal will be lost. The Chinese way is very different. It takes time and patience. And perhaps that's no bad thing.
You can't control the waves, so learn to surfAnyone living through 2011 has learned that the waves of change are bigger than any individual, company, or nation. They are also more complex. The trick is to learn to read the signs and then ride the surf all the way to shore.
January brainstormTo get your new year off to a good start, I have tried to find some good meaty ideas – including how to make this the year you actually stick to your resolutions.
China's long march to innovation successChina's journey from a seriously poor, insular, economy to the "shop floor of the world" took a little more than two decades. Today, it appears poised to evolve into becoming a leading global innovator. But can China actually make this next great leap forward?
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