Talent [R]evolution

Reading Time: 6 minutes Way back in 2016, McKinsey found that more than half of CFOs said their responsibilities included long-term strategic planning. A further 38% were also in charge of IT, including managing cybersecurity and digitisation. Today, it goes without saying that these responsibilities have expanded exponentially; indeed, the traditional image of the CFO as a number cruncher […]

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Reading Time: 7 minutes A manager’s most valuable skill is the ability to foster great teamwork—but creating the conditions for teams to thrive has never been more difficult. The rapid pace of change demands teams that are not just productive but also incredibly creative, flexible and agile. The shift to remote and hybrid work has only added to this […]

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Reading Time: 6 minutes The European Union’s ambitions for the Digital Single Market aim to evolve the region’s skills and infrastructure to enhance citizens’ quality of life. In an increasingly technology-dependent society, a better digital ecosystem is essential to empowering citizens and working towards a more inclusive society. This is especially true regarding educational and work opportunities, and high-speed […]

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Reading Time: 7 minutes Meeting deadlines is a critical element of project management. It goes without saying it greatly influences client satisfaction—as the old saying goes, time is money. And yet, Project Management Works found that only 39% of all projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with the required features and functions. This means the majority of […]

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Reading Time: 5 minutes La investigación y desarrollo (I+D) es fundamental para el crecimiento de las empresas y la transformación tecnológica de sus unidades de negocio. En España, la inversión en I+D ha experimentado un crecimiento sostenido en los últimos años, pasando de un 0,8 % en los años 90 al 1,55 % del PIB en 2023. Ese mismo […]

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Reading Time: 8 minutes The average lifespan of a company on the S&P 500 has plummeted from 60 years in the 1950s to just 18 years in the present day. The ability to adapt and innovate isn’t merely nice to have—it’s a matter of survival. Whether a start-up or a well-established company, how you manage your operations and drive […]

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Reading Time: 7 minutes Dynamische Geschäftsführung ist seit langem ein Erfolgsrezept. Durch den flächendeckenden Einsatz von digitalen Warenwirtschaftssystemen und detaillierten Nutzeranalysen ist sie heute wichtiger denn je. Kurz gesagt: datengetriebene Entscheidungen sind heute der Schlüssel zum Erfolg. Power BI, entwickelt von Microsoft, steht dabei an der vordersten Front moderner Business Intelligence (BI). Das Power BI Dashboard bietet Unternehmensführern und IT-Experten […]

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Reading Time: 7 minutes In the heart of Europe, a technological tug-of-war is underway. On one side, the newly ratified Artificial Intelligence Act demonstrates the European Union’s commitment to ethical and responsible AI development. It seeks to protect fundamental rights and foster trust in AI, setting a global precedent for regulation in this rapidly evolving field. On the other […]

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Reading Time: 7 minutes The rapid evolution of technology, particularly the rise of AI and automation, is fueling a seismic shift towards a skills-based economy. As recently defined by the World Economic Forum, a skills-based economy is where hiring top talent focuses on the skills required to perform a job rather than on formal qualifications or degrees.  The latest […]

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Reading Time: 7 minutes The MENA region isn’t just embracing the digital age; it’s rewriting the playbook. The region’s ambition, youth, and sheer scale of development all point to a fibre optic future where connectivity isn’t just a convenience but the lifeblood of society and economy. As I mentioned in  my interview with Tora Karlborg on Outvise Insights, “High […]

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