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Economics

BRICS Currency – How Will It Affect International Business?

BRICS – Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa – are the group of five major emerging economies that have been a serious topic of discussion in recent years. These countries have some of the largest populations and have experienced rapid economic growth and increasing global influence over the past decade. These countries have been […]

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Social Enterprise

CSR: Collaborating with NPOs for Positive Social Impact

As companies experience more success, there is a growing trend towards increased emphasis on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). According to a Harvard study, around 90% of companies on the S&P 500 published a CSR report in 2019, compared to just 20% in 2011. Large companies now recognise that the environment and communities in which they […]

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Skills, Tips, and Tactics

Facilitation 101: Tips for Running Successful Group Sessions

Recently, I had the opportunity to run an “Impact Workshop” that aimed to reflect on our role as advisors (“consultants”), explore our individual motivations, and agree on behaviors that reflect our role. Surprisingly, one of the biggest revelations was how much we underestimated the importance of facilitating and how much of a central role it […]