STRATEGY & MANAGEMENT

This category is Strategy & Management, exploring effective leadership, business growth, and organizational success. It features expert insights on strategic planning, decision-making, and innovative management practices to navigate today’s competitive and evolving business landscape.

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The Trouble With Meritocracy

By Emilio J. Castilla Meritocracy has recently become an increasingly popular term in corporate communications. But simply calling your organization a meritocracy doesn’t make it...
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Elite Luxury Real Estate Services in Costa Blanca North: Koch & Varlet Luxury Realtors...

When it comes to securing the finest luxury properties along the stunning Mediterranean coastline, Koch & Varlet Luxury Realtors S.L. stands as the undisputed...
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Feel to Deal: The Power of Emotions in Negotiations

By Prof. Guido Stein, Salva Badillo, and Lucía Zelaya The key to a successful negotiation is not embedded in knowledge or reasoning ability but in...
Zerobounce: Email

New Survey: 93% of Consumers Check Email Daily, 80% Mark as Spam at First...

Consumers still rely on email, but brands are just one bad subject line away from the spam folder. Email remains a dominant communication channel, but...
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The Business Case for Happiness: Five Expert Tips for Creating Thriving Workplaces 

By George Kohlrieser, Andrew Kohlrieser, Lord Mark Price, Zoe Sinclair, Michael Wade, Amit Joshi and Tim Duggan In an era where employee wellbeing fuels business...
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How Employers Can Create an Age-Inclusive Workplace 

By Kate Field Kate Field, Global Head Human and Social Sustainability at BSI explores how businesses can adapt to prepare for the future of work...

We Need to Talk About Women Bullying Other Women at Work & 6 Key Things...

By Vanessa Vershaw The truth is out: women are not supporting each other enough in the workplace. Despite efforts to advance gender equality, the latest...
Exclusive Interview: Afshin Shirdarreh on Innovation, Craftsmanship, and the Future of Custom Homes

Exclusive Interview: Afshin Shirdarreh on Innovation, Craftsmanship, and the Future of Custom Homes

Globally recognized as one of the Top 100 Luxury Real Estate Developers of 2024, Kingsgate Luxury Homes has built its reputation on transforming dream...
Collaboration AI

How Existence-Relatedness-Growth (ERG) Can Encourage Collaboration Between Departments Beyond Formal Structure

By Dr Andrew Creed, Professor Ambika Zutshi, and Dr Marzena Baker With artificial intelligence imposing new challenges for building and enhancing collaborative relationships among personnel,...
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Leading Hybrid Teams By Fostering Trust Across Boundaries 

By Mike Peterson  Leading hybrid teams requires more than just juggling remote and in-office schedules—it demands a rethinking of how trust, connection, and communication work...
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How to Scale Your Brand Overseas with AI 

By Torsten Schäfer   In this article, Torsten Schäfer explores how artificial intelligence is revolutionising global ecommerce expansion. From identifying high-potential markets to navigating regulatory hurdles...
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3 Things a ‘Bento Box’ Approach Can Teach Leaders about Building a Culture of...

By Dr. Siew Fang Law and Hannes van Rensburg “Toughen up” or “power through” mentality is no longer sufficient to build resilient leaders and leadership....
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Unlocking the Potential of the Future Forward Workforce 

By Francesca Morichini The new generation entering the workplace are the trailblazers of a post-Covid workforce, entering without any memory of the traditional 9-to-5 office...
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MAISON Bahamas | Forbes Global Properties Wins – Top Luxury Real Estate Honors

MAISON Bahamas | Forbes Global Properties, a premier real estate brokerage dedicated to delivering bespoke luxury service to buyers and sellers, has deservedly been...
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GenAI: Prompting A Better Marketing Strategy

By Joerg Niessing and David Dubois  Amid the rise of GenAI, executives must master prompt crafting to optimize their marketing and sales strategies. In the ever-evolving world...
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How to Annotate Images and Make Screenshots More Effective for Clearer Communication

In today's world, where we mostly communicate digitally, being clear is really important. A screenshot can be more effective than long paragraphs when you're...
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The Executive’s Guide to Retirement: Making Peace and Building Your Next Chapter

By Michael Watkins and Chris Donkin Having led others for so long, executives close to retirement often struggle with the prospect of leaving and slowly...
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How to Balance Privacy and Productivity in Remote Work Monitoring 

By Syed Balkhi Although it requires striking a balance between productivity and privacy, remote work calls for some form of productivity monitoring. Time tracking,...
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How to Cultivate Customer Loyalty  

By Ingrid Maynard In an era where customer loyalty can make or break a business, Ingrid Maynard offers a compelling framework for building what she...
Alpha-Beta-Gamma Method

Alpha-Beta-Gamma: A New Method for Diagnosing Personality and Enhancing Successful Relationships

By Carlos Rey Psychologists have long battled to formulate frameworks that allow us to understand and interpret the human psyche. Predictably, their findings have often...
Leading Change

Leading Change with the Status Quo

By Jason Kofman and Leo Rocha Change is inevitable — but failure doesn’t have to be. Yet too many organizations struggle with change programs because...
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Top 9 Digital Marketing Companies in India

In today’s fast-moving digital world, where people scroll more than they talk and likes can turn into business, having a strong online presence isn’t...
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Trump Tariffs and Their Impact on UK Mortgage Rates

US President Donald Trump has introduced a 10% blanket tariff on all US imports and a savage 145% tariff on Chinese goods, one of...
Tariffs in Europe and US

US Tariffs: How Should Europe Respond?

By Dr Angela Garcia Calvo As Europe (and the rest of the world) continues to navigate the daily twists and turns of President Trump’s recent...
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Beyond “No Politics”: The Business Case for Meaningful Transformation 

By Kate O’Neill  Calls to keep business “politics-free” often overlook crucial issues at the intersection of technology, humanity, and commerce. In this timely piece, Kate...
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How to Turn Gen Z’s Career Chaos Into an Opportunity

By Yakov Filippenko Gen Z’s chaotic approach to careers — job-hopping, ghosting employers, and “career catfishing” — may seem baffling, but it’s also an opportunity....
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How to Tackle Organizational Barriers to Team Communications 

By Syed Balkhi Team communication issues can impact sales, growth, and company culture, but with the right strategy you can overcome these organizational barriers.   Do...
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Legal and Compliance Challenges in Ethical Value Chains: Mitigating Corruption and Protecting Brand Equity

By Ken D. Johnson and Dana E. Heitz The article explores how companies can build ethical value chains by addressing corruption through legal compliance and...
Remote Development Teams

Digital Transformation and the Rise of Remote Development Teams

Business digitization is becoming a growing reality, driven by emerging technologies and shifting workforce trends. A component of this movement is the new phenomenon...
Business Teams

Business Teams: Bad, Sad, and Mad… and How to Fix Them

By Georgie Fienberg and Adrian Furnham If you want the best from your car, it helps to have some idea of how it all works....
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The Psychology of Greed

By Adrian Furnham As one of the seven cardinal sins, greed is a trait no one wants to be accused of. While people detest and...
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China Goes Big in 2025: Can a Fiscal Surge Spark a Global Ripple?

China's Finance Minister Lan Fo'an announced that a more proactive fiscal policy will be implemented in 2025, with "sustainable strength and efficiency." The main...
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Leveraging Technology to Enhance Networking and Connectivity

From professionals seeking new opportunities to businesses aiming to expand their reach, leveraging technology effectively can make a huge difference in fostering meaningful connections....
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Hire Engineers: The Best Way to Build Your Engineering Team

Do You Need Dedicated Engineers for Different Fields? Hiring is always a big challenge! Today, we are here to make it simple. Have you already spent...
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The Business Symphony: Management Lessons from Music Creation

By Varun Yadav Introduction The corporate world has long borrowed insights from disciplines such as military strategy, psychology and philosophy. In this trend of cross-discipline management...
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Multilingual Chatbots: Breaking Language Barriers In Global European Markets

Businesses across Europe are reaching more international customers than ever. As companies expand, communication has become a key factor in whether customers stay loyal...
Brand management and marketing

Quick Tips for Branding Your Small Business on a Budget

Branding doesn’t have to break the bank. While big businesses spend thousands on logos, ad campaigns and packaging, small businesses can still make a...
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How to Quickly Spot Errors in Your Company’s Finances

No matter the size of your business, financial errors can cost you time, money, and credibility. From duplicate payments and missing invoices to data...
Affiliate marketing, Business and technology

AI Affiliate Marketing: Transforming Opportunities and Strategies in the Digital Era

1. Understanding Affiliate Marketing Even though it is very efficient, traditional affiliate marketing experiences scalability and efficiency problems frequently. Challenges include manual tracking, limited consumer...
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How to Navigate Office Politics Like A Pro 

By Mark Wilkinson and Paul Grant Office politics is an unavoidable reality in most professional environments. Whether you work in a small startup or...
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AI Search Revolutionises Brand Discovery – Here’s How to Get Noticed

By Claire Snook In 2025, AI-powered search is poised to become the foundation of how brands connect with their customers. Advances like ChatGPT, SearchGPT, as...
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From Burnout to Breakthrough: Why Resilience Matters and How to Create It 

By Shawna Simcik   In today’s demanding corporate environment, employees are more burned out than ever. Even high-performing employees, who may continue to deliver results and...
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The Psychology Behind Why Some Brands Instantly Gain Trust

Trust is the foundation of every successful brand. Some companies seem to effortlessly earn customer loyalty, while others struggle to establish credibility. But why?...
Robert Szustkowski on Disinformation and Its Impact on Democracy

EU Needs Stronger Investment in Journalism and Fact-Checking to Counter Disinformation

Europe is grappling with an escalating disinformation crisis that threatens the very foundations of democracy. This issue has gained global attention, with leaders at...
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Experience the Difference of Personalization: Wonderlandmovies Redefines Commercial Video to Amplify Connections

Wonderlandmovies, founded by Jan-Till Manzius in 2011, is on a mission to redefine commercial video and strengthen connections by delivering tailored solutions and data-driven,...

Reversing the Decline: How HR Teams Can Drive Gender Parity in 2025

By Professor Geeta Nargund Recently, The Pipeline, a leading gender and diversity consultancy, reported a fall in the percentage of women in executive committees of...
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Tariffs, Taxes, and Tensions: The Economic Challenges Facing Hong Kong

Over the past four years, Hong Kong has entered with a budget deficit exceeding US$20 billion. The city's finance chief, Paul Chan, attributed this...
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Psychological Safety: The Visible Hand of Disruptive Innovation

By Dr Alexandra Dobra-Kiel In an era defined by rapid technological advancements and unprecedented global challenges, the need for disruptive innovation has never been greater....
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The Drama Queen Leader: Theatricality and Inappropriate Behaviour

By Adrian Furnham Friendly, dramatic, and attention-seeking, they are difficult to miss. You may find them entertaining in social settings, but what happens when you...
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How to Offer Customer Support to Global Customers

By Syed Balkhi Offering localized customer support helps businesses build stronger connections with their audience. We will explore practical strategies for delivering effective customer support...