Management

Family businesses are more resilient, allowing for long-term thinking

Family is one of the strongest institutions in the world, which is what makes it such a great platform for business. But with great love comes great conflict, writes Elizabeth Matsangou

Digitalisation is reducing the gap between manufacturing and retail

Digitalisation is entering a new era, taking it beyond being one facet of a business to underpinning every aspect of production, marketing and customer interaction

Dubai diversifies, moving away from oil as prices continue to suffer

The continuing low price environment has forced the UAE to look beyond oil. Dubai, in particular, has been immensely successful in this regard, further increasing its appeal to investors

Cogetech has revolutionised the Italian gaming and gambling industry

The recent merger between Cogetech and Snai has created a unified entity capable of maximising Italy’s unique position in the gaming and gambling market, and of guaranteeing safe, responsible gaming for all consumers

PMI explains how good project management means knowing when to let go

Good project management is about more than just seeing things through to the end. Sometimes, a good leader needs to know when to save resources by moving on

Lea County’s EnergyPlex Park redefines modern business potential

The establishment of a new, hi-tech business park has made Lea County one of the US’ most attractive investment destinations, writes Barry Ricks, Director of Marketing and Business Development, Economic Development Corporation of Lea County

IMD explains how the customer visit is a thing of the past

Seeing the front line of one’s business is tempting for any executive. However, unless it’s done in the right way, a customer visit can do more harm than good

Endinet shows how managing change is vital for growth

Managing a period of transition requires an openness to change; embracing it allows a company to be ever-evolving, to the benefit of all employees, write Paulus Beurskens (CEO), Daniëlle Moris (Transition and Change Manager) and Marika Menschaar-den Hartog (Finance Manager), Endinet

Brexit might spell calamity for the rest of the continent

The UK banking system bears significant differences from its eurozone counterparts. These structural variations make a European banking union a mixed prospect at best, as far as British banks are concerned

Telefónica CEO Cesar Alierta to resign

Cesar Alierta, CEO and Chairman of Spanish telecommunications giant Telefónica has announced his resignation, recommending COO José María Álvarez-Pallete as his replacement

Saving the world through sustainable business practices

Elizabeth Matsangou interviews Unilever’s celebrated CEO Paul Polman on his ambitious goals, modern leadership and how business can change the world for the better

GlaxoSmithKline CEO Sir Andrew Witty to resign

Sir Andrew Neil, the CEO of GlaxoSmithKline, has announced his intention to resign in March 2017, having served the company for eight years

Volkswagen investors sue the company for €3.3bn

Volkswagen has endured a torrid few months, and things could be about to get worse. The firm, still reeling from the emissions scandal, is now facing a €3.3bn lawsuit from investors

Successful companies nurture ambitious people

Ambition is the driving force behind most businesses and enterprises. So what is the best way to harness it?

Volkswagen US CEO Michael Horn steps down

The US CEO of Volkswagen has stepped down with immediate effect. Though the move is not officially connected to the emissions scandal, Horn had been vocally critical of the German management team for allowing it to happen

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