Archive for the 'Strategy' Category

Jul 03 2009

Danah Zohar

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Educator, Physicist, Philosopher and Management Strategist

danah-zohar-rDanah Zohar is best known for her ground-breaking work on the existence of spiritual intelligence, SQ.

She examines how SQ creates integrity, morality and individuality and the difference between competitors and winners.

Working in management education and consultancy, she was instrumental in Shell’s highly successful transformation in the United States.

Is spiritual intelligence the difference between winners and losers?
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Jun 30 2009

The Honourable Sergio Marchi, P.C. MP

Former Canadian Minister of Trade, Canadian Ambassador to the WTO, President Canada China Business Council

sergio-marchiSergio Marchi is a former Canadian politician who served as a federal Cabinet Minister in three different portfolios during his time in government: Citizenship and Immigration, Environment, and International Trade. He was also the Ambassador of Canada to the World Trade Organization (WTO), the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the Office of the United Nations (UN), in Geneva, 1999 - 2004, and a UN Migration Commissioner, 2004 - 2006. He also served as the former President of the Canada China Business Council. Sergio Marchi is an Adjunct Professor at Webster University, in Geneva, where he teaches a graduate course on Globalisation.

“Sergio Marchi is one of the leading voices on global politics and economics”
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Jun 26 2009

Jo Salter

International Speaker, Coach, Consultant and Author

jo-salter-rJo Salter was Britain’s first female fighter pilot flying the Tornado GR1, then one of 5 women fighter pilots in the world.

Her military experience is multifaceted: technical; professional; managerial and political.

“One of the 50 most inspiring women in the world.” Harpers & Queen

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Jo has five years of e-commerce and management consultancy experience in the public and private sector as well as an MBA and an Associate Lectureship with the Open University Business School. As a combat ready pilot with 617 Squadron, the Dambusters, Jo experienced operational tours of duty and took part in large international NATO exercises around the world. She also worked in intelligence and became a fast jet instructor. Continue Reading »

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Jun 24 2009

Richard Olivier

Actor, Director and Leadership Specialist

richard-olivier-rThe son of Sir Laurence Olivier and Dame Joan Plowright, Richard Olivier has been a leading theatre director for over ten years, most recently directing ‘Henry V’ and the ‘Merchant of Venice’ at the Globe Theatre. He is a Visiting Fellow at the Cranfield School of Management and a Visiting Lecturer with the Industrial Society.

Five years ago he created Mythodrama - a new form of arts based learning that uses theatrical techniques and notably stories from Shakespeare, to focus on leadership skills, change management and creativity.
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Jun 23 2009

James Caan

Serial Entrepreneur and Dragon’s Den Panellist

james-caanAward winning entrepreneur, James Caan has been creating, building and selling businesses since 1985. He is presently the founder and CEO of private equity firm Hamilton Bradshaw, which he set up in 2004, which specialises in buyouts, venture capital, turnarounds, real estate investments and development opportunities in both the UK and Europe, investing up to £10 million in each individual transaction. In October 2007, Caan joined the panel in the fifth series of BBC Two’s Dragons’ Den.

“One of the 100 most influential Asian people in Britain” Asian Power 100
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Jun 19 2009

Claude Smadja

Managing Director of the World Economic Forum 1996-2001

claude-smadja-rDuring Claude Smadja’s term as managing director of the World Economic Forum his portfolio of exceptional abilities included direct responsibility for the Annual Meeting in Davos, the Forum’s activities in Asia and especially direct responsibility for the yearly East Asia Economic Summit. He was also Chairman at the yearly financial services governors meeting, comprising most of the top executives of the major players in the sector.

With a background as a political and economic analyst Claude Smadja has a wealth of experience from his 15 years in Media and his career with the World Economic Forum. Continue Reading »

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Jun 15 2009

René Carayol MBE

Business Guru and Media Personality

rene-carayol-rRené Carayol is an internationally renowned business guru and media personality. René is a regular broadcaster for the BBC and has presented the influential Pay Off Your Mortgage In 2 Years series, BBC2’s flagship business offering The Money Programme and the critically acclaimed Mind of A Millionaire and Man From The Met documentaries. He is a broadsheet columnist, a frequent voice on Radio 5 Live and a regular expert commentator on Sky News and BBC Breakfast. .

René’s focus is on inspirational leadership and culture, bound together with a compelling philosophy founded on his own board level experience.
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Jun 10 2009

Jim Crupi

Authority on Leadership and Future Trends

jim-crupi-rJames Crupi has a proven record for helping organizations effectively manage change of any kind - from shifts in the market or economy, to new technology, to organizational restructuring. Jim has been featured on CNN and National Public Radio, and quoted in many publications throughout the world. He received his B.S. degree from North Georgia College, M.S. from the University of Southern California, and Ph.D. from the University of Florida. He has completed advanced work at the London Business School, Oxford University, and the International Management Institute in Geneva.

“It’s not what you’ve been taught that matters. It’s how fast you can learn.” Jim Crupi
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Jun 08 2009

Lior Arussy

Leading Expert on Customer Experience Management

lior-arussy-rLior Arussy is an author, visionary, consultant and creative catalyst. He is a pioneer of Customer Experience Management (CEM) and uses solid business strategies based on customer focus to help Global 2000 organizations and emerging businesses around the world create lasting profitable relationships with customers and employees. He received CRM magazine’s “2003 Influential Leaders” award for his thought leadership and contribution to the industry.

“Your well crafted and professionally presented presentation was one of the highest points of our event!”- C.M. Rego, Advanstar Brazil
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Jun 03 2009

Jim Lawless

Acknowledged Expert on Change and Team Motivation

jim-lawlessJim Lawless is one of the most inspirational and highly sought-after business speakers in Europe. He is the only authority on change and personal development to have put his life on the line to prove his theories. He put his life on the line to go from 36 year old, 12 stone, smoking, drinking, (and non-riding) business consultant to a 9 stone jockey competing in his first televised race in just 12 months to prove the power of the ‘Ten Rules for Taming Tigers’. Jim advises teams and individuals in some of the UK’s leading companies; Jim is MD of the Taming Tigers Group.

“A Phenomenon!, A Legend!”
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