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diversity vs. GENDER BIAS – david vs. GOLIATH of modern business world

Some time ago, I had the chance to read an article introducing an interesting study authored by researchers from MIT, Harvard and the Wharton School showing how US investors are more likely to put money into a business idea pitched by a man rather than a woman, and even more so, if the man was … Continue reading

10 lessons business can grasp from the 2014 FIFA world cup – Lessons 6 to 10

Lesson #6 – Never forget the relevant stakeholders your actions serve During 2014 FIFA world cup tournament, the introductory movies/ads preceding either the matches or after-the-games reports from the tournament were in fact “Rio-type” cartoons showing an idyllic face of a paradise land populated with wonderful people enjoying football. Now, if it is one thing I can … Continue reading

10 lessons business can grasp from the 2014 FIFA world cup – Lessons 1 to 5

Lesson #1 – To win one should break “untouchable” model silos Five years ago, on July 6th 2014, while playing against Costa Rica in the quarter-finals of 2014 FIFA world cup, Netherlands’ coach Van Gaal in a last minute stunning move decided to swap team’s goalkeepers just before the penalty shoots. He sent in reserve … Continue reading