Establish scenarios ahead of time. We started discussing possible scenarios with my managers in February 2020 when we heard about institutions closing in China and that employers in China and the Apac region were cancelling internships. We discussed “crazy” options like closing several semesters and closing our campuses for one…

… Creating high-performance teams and market disrupting products at cross of cultures. The most bright ideas and opportunities have been coming on the borders of different disciplines (knowledge areas) during last decades. My vision that the tendency of finding and developing something new in touch-points, but those touchpoints will be…

“My focus is to make the journey of health and wellbeing as doable and easy to commit to as possible. It’s important to understand that this is not a fast-track lane but a journey of patience” I had the pleasure of interviewing Oge Akinola, a successful mother smashing through glass…

Optimism. You have to believe that what you and your team are doing is for the best. When we first went into the Covid crisis I used to say to colleagues (then more in hope) that the worst case rarely arises. …

“While working in statistics it was apparent that numbers and analysis could help companies in all sectors, from chemistry to cosmetics to food and public policies. But in the end what mattered most to me wasn’t necessarily the field but having an impact. I often asked myself, how and who…

Digitalization is rapidly altering the way business operates, and it is vital that companies keep up with the pace of change, according to new research from Susanna Takkunen at Aalto University Executive Education in Finland. According to Takkunen, digitalization is transformative — it fades the boundaries between different industries and…

Recognise and celebrate successes. As a leader, you want to ensure that you don’t become so consumed by the uncertainty that you forget to recognise team members for their hard work and celebrate victories regardless of how small. I always try to ensure that myself and the team take the…

“When we don’t address the root of our problem as a society, we are merely chasing circles. I believe our leaders are well aware of this, but for various selfish reasons they have decided to turn a blind eye” I had the pleasure of interviewing, Joyce Obaseki. Joyce is the…

My philosophy in life is to utilise my resources, body, mind and way of thinking in a way to create a positive impact” I had the pleasure of interviewing Professor Kamran Razmdoost, the Dean of ESCP Business School, London Campus (UK). Kamran’s research is broadly focused on the emergence of…