Why England Was The First Country To Industrialize History is a fascinating, gripping subject that brings to light many facets of our past existence. Same is true of economic history. And one of the most fascinating debates in economic history concerns the Industrial revolution, that monumental event which changed the economic fortunes of countries and … Read more England & The Industrial Revolution
There was an era when employees went to work just to work, when those who were determined, driven and devoted were promoted to higher positions of responsibility, and no one mulled over the effectiveness of the team as a whole and the impact on organizational productivity. Those times are changing though. Organizations today, whether large … Read more The Importance of Employee Development
In the 80’s, the band Dire Straits released an iconic song, Money For Nothing, a social commentary on how easily money seemed to flow to some people. As confidence returns to the world economy, and stocks keep rising to new highs, one would be forgiven for thinking the song was about investors in cryptocurrencies. In … Read more Money For Nothing, Bits For Free
The richest man in Russia, Viktor Vekselberg, did a great service to his country in 2004 when he bought nine Faberge eggs – the largest collection of Faberge Imperial Easter Eggs – for over $100 million. The collection had belonged to the late business tycoon Malcolm Forbes. Traditionally made from gold, diamonds and platinum, … Read more Viktor Vekselberg – Restoring Russia’s Lost Heritage: Faberge Eggs
Social entrepreneur Faraz Khan has received international acclaim for his success in fostering an entrepreneurial spirit within various diaspora communities across Europe and the UK. After a successful career in banking, Faraz achieved great success with his company Gizelle which specialized in outdoor advertising and later pioneered the concept of CSR Outdoor media. Reflecting on … Read more Faraz Khan, Pakistan’s Global Social Entrepreneur