The value of downsizing is one of the most pervasive, and destructive, myths in the business world. Freek Vermeulen says that learning the truth about the practice can teach managers important lessons. It might even save their companies. Somewhere in their schooling, most students were forced to read classic mythology, from Apollo to Zeus. All [...]

In early 2011, more than 1500 senior executives from 22 European and Middle Eastern countries participated in a major study on business priorities. The study provided some insight on the issues keeping top executives awake at night. Richard Kohinga analyses the study’s key findings, and compares the priorities of Qatar’s business leaders with those of their [...]

Today’s business world is far more global and interconnected than it has ever been. While Western economies are being buffeted by financial stress and economic contraction, and developing economies are realising booming opportunities and rapid growth, they are not doing so in isolation. Richard Kohinga explores how businesses facing increasing complexities are tackling the challenges [...]