Tag: Corporate

At times, the most profound shifts are not the ones that are visible. In the whirlwind of board meetings and profit charts, and an era where artificial intelligence redefines the bounds of possibility, a quiet revolution brews: the revolution of corporate wellbeing. As a corporate go-to-market ex...

The demands of the modern workplace can take a toll on employees’ mental health and well-being. Long hours, constant changes and performance pressures leave many workers feeling stressed, burned out and disengaged. While companies often focus on the physical needs of staff, they often overl...

Meetings — love them or loathe them, they are an essential part of corporate life. In theory, they serve as a platform for collaboration, idea exchange, and decision-making. However, in practice, they often devolve into what can only be described as “Meeting Madness.” The excess...

The corporate world, with its complex dynamics and ever-evolving challenges, requires a keen understanding and strategic approach. Whether you’re a newcomer or a seasoned executive, certain pitfalls can derail even the most promising careers. Here are five critical mistakes every professional ...

There is no single career ladder or universal set of job responsibilities for a Chief of Staff (CoS). The role, and its expectations, vary widely. But there are patterns found across corporate CoS roles. These patterns are highlighted in the… Current state and scale of an organiz...

Meetings — love them or loathe them, they are an essential part of corporate life. In theory, they serve as a platform for collaboration, idea exchange, and decision-making. However, in practice, they often devolve into what can only be described as “Meeting Madness.” The excess...

“If you wish to persuade me, you must think my thoughts, feel my feelings, and speak my words.” — Cicero Photo by Evangeline Shaw on Unsplash In what seemed like a breezy, informal gathering, a series of unexpected twists awaited us, setting the stage for a...

If you’re a conference organizer or a corporate leader in Dubai or contemplating flying your team into this vibrant city for a corporate offsite or leadership retreat, you’ve made an excellent choice. Dubai is a city of contrasts, blending rich Middle Eastern heritage with the pulsating ...

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a concept that businesses have a duty to contribute to the social and environmental well-being of the communities where they operate. CSR can take various forms such as; philanthropy, volunteering, ethical sourcing, environmental protection, human rights advo...

In parallel with my long-term product-enginering-operations leadership career and the considerable time I spent as a management consultant, I’ve had the opportunity to contribute to a number of not-for-profit organizations. I’ve been a formal and informal advisor on matters digital and b...

ADHD & The Corporate World The rigidity of the corporate world can often exacerbate ADHD symptoms, creating additional barriers for individuals with ADHD in the workplace. The sociological model of disability suggests that these barriers are socially constructed and would not exist in a world...

Blackwashing is worse than tokenizing a few Black people. Blackwashing is a corporate strategy designed to paint a veneer of wokeness onto the institutional image. It’s an ill-advised approach that countless organizations initiated as a knee-jerk response to the murder of George Floyd and the ...

Anti-Blackness is a pervasive issue that affects Black people in many aspects of their lives, including the workplace. The experiences of Black employees in the workplace are often shaped by systemic racism, implicit bias, and microaggressions. Here are 5 ways anti-Blackness manifests in the workpla...

Ah, the corporate world. You walk into a modern office space filled with ergonomically designed chairs, snazzy conference rooms, and you can almost always sniff out the artisanal coffee brewing in the communal kitchen. This is the stage where meritocracy is the star performer, and we’re all ju...

Using various tools reliant on data, individuals and businesses strive daily to make decisions which mitigate risk as best as they can. One of such common place tools is Insurance. The concept of insurance is based on shared risk protection and this “protective cushion”, spread a...

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