Public consultation is a regulatory process by which the public’s input on matters affecting them is sought. Now a new EU public consultation has been announced, that ought to help all great cities of the European Union in preparing the necessary Integrated Territorial Investment platform. Following the news from a few days ago that the… Continue reading Public consultation on EU Urban Agenda and the Integrated Territorial Investment platform
Category: Talent Management
Poland – a great transformation
It has been 25 years since the end of the Cold War and Poland has experienced a great transformation since 1989, when it was ‘nearly bankrupt, with a big, inefficient, agricultural sector, terrible roads and rail links’ (Economist 2014). Today the country is leading economic recovery among the Eastern EU nations, according to Lovasz (2014).… Continue reading Poland – a great transformation
The Importance of Trust
The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them. – Ernest Hemingway What makes an organisation work in todays time of uncertainty? Management theorist Simon Sinek suggests it is a corporate culture of trust where the leaders make their employees feel secure. When trust exists between employees and management,… Continue reading The Importance of Trust
The Importance of Creating a fun Business Atmosphere
A classic quote says “Work is not supposed to be fun that is why it is called work”. But I stand to object. Give or take we spend about 2200 hours at work every year, which gives about 110 000 hours at the office during an adult life. For that reason, I have decided to… Continue reading The Importance of Creating a fun Business Atmosphere
The Art of Networking
Effective business networking is the linking together of individuals who, through trust and relationship building, become walking ambassadors and advertisements for one another. Networking is commonly defined as the exchange of ideas and information for the benefit of either or both parties where networks are individuals talking to each other, sharing ideas, information and resources.… Continue reading The Art of Networking
The Art of Listening
“I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most people never listen” – Ernest Hemmingway Entrepreneurs, business leaders and managers often tend to be good at speaking, telling their stories and being able to inspire others. But yet, being a good listener is equally, if not more, important than the… Continue reading The Art of Listening
The Power of Productive Feedback
In elementary school, the good kids got golden stars. In college, they were recognised on the dean’s list, but in the workplace, however, top performers are often deprived of feedback for a job well done. Although some business leaders may argue they do not have resources or time to provide their professionals with performance rewards… Continue reading The Power of Productive Feedback
Steps to avoid in the road to success
The author of the classic The power of positive thinking, the American motivational speaker Dr. Norman Vincent Peale once said “people become really quite remarkable when they start thinking that they can do things. When they believe in themselves they have the first secret to success”. The quote is right at the point, but in… Continue reading Steps to avoid in the road to success
World Economic Forums Human Capital Index
One of the global challenges to economic growth is the expansion of talent, of human capital on a national as well as international level. Human capital is known to be the stock of knowledge, proficiencies, personal and social attributes embodied in the ability to perform work to produce economic value. In economist and corporate finance… Continue reading World Economic Forums Human Capital Index
Talent Strategies for the Post-Loyalty World
Globalisation and hyper competition brings increasing pressure on organisations in the world’s advanced economies. For years, serious forecasting institutes such as the International Labour Organisation have predicted fewer jobs and more social unrest. At the same time, income inequalities are rising as middle-income groups are shrinking due to rising long-term unemployment, weakening job quality and… Continue reading Talent Strategies for the Post-Loyalty World