Amid uncertainty over how long worldwide quarantine measures may last, many companies are choosing to cancel in-person events at great expense. But few are exploring another option: taking the events online.
Bill Gates In February, The Bill & Melinda Foundation announced plans to commit up to US$100 million to help global detection, isolation and treatment of COVID-19. More than half of the funding will be invested in developing vaccines, as well as treatment and diagnostics efforts. Following President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw US financial support for the […]
Though start-up success stories are widely known and lauded, most will never reach the height of success. For aspiring business leaders, could acquisition entrepreneurship represent a more viable route?
To ensure business continuity during these extraordinary times, you should ensure that you are completely aware of the current state of your business. These ten tips will give you a framework for addressing any gaps in your capability to endure the COVID-19 pandemic.
The new decade is off to an uncertain start, and business leaders can expect much more complication ahead. But with a commitment to innovation and agility, organisations can expect to grow far beyond their current state.
With millions of workers now making the transition to working from home amid the COVID-19 pandemic, maintaining motivation and productivity can seem like a challenge. However, a better understanding of the four 'pillars' of agile teamwork can help to ease the struggle.
How you show up as a leader depends on what you truly believe is the answer to the question: ‘Is management power or is it responsibility?’. There are plenty of CEOs, new and old, who see their position as one of power; who believe in command and control; who revel in the opportunity to treat […]
As the COVID-19 pandemic escalates and the majority of purchases continue to migrate to the internet, retailers inhabit an especially uncertain moment in time. What can retail-based companies do to ensure their survival?
All too often, an idea that sounds like it would make a great incentive for employees turns out to have the opposite effect. In the case of Buffer and other companies, this has been observed regarding unlimited annual leave policies.
While your top-performing employees may be your greatest asset, focusing on them exclusively will cause your success to stagnate. To go beyond, consider giving your mid-performers the same attention.
In his book The Ride of a Lifetime: Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company, Iger outlines qualities ranging from optimism and decisiveness to integrity as core to his leadership style. This approach has been reflected in the evolution of the business. Under his tenure, Disney has become the media […]
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