In business today, the need for innovation and rapid decision-making trumps yesterday's drive for efficiency. How does this influence what it means to be an effective leader? Charlene Li explains that it's less about control and more...

All jobs, especially those held by frontline workers, should have dignity and the ability to turn into great careers, says change management expert Adriann Negreros. From shift flexibility to ending work on time, he outlines what he...

To thrive in today's competitive economy, you need to constantly reimagine your business. So what's the secret to sustained success? Strategist Martin Reeves makes a pitch for embracing play to spark innovative business ideas -- and...

Where are all the women and girls in film? Social scientist Stacy Smith analyzes how the media underrepresents and portrays women -- and the potentially destructive effects those portrayals have on viewers. She shares hard data behind...

You’re doing everything right at work, taking all the right advice, but you’re just not moving up. Why? Susan Colantuono shares a simple, surprising piece of advice you might not have heard before quite so plainly. This talk, while aimed...

The overall decision-making process in Germany is from the bottom up. The basics of a plan are developed and added to as the process continues up the hierarchy. This is different from the process in the United States or Great Britain....

The French typically start their workday at 9:00 a.m. or earlier and work until around 6:00 p.m. Executives are often expected to work longer, until 7:00 or 8:00 p.m., typically continuing with email communications. Learn more about what...

Howcast - Learn about narcissistic personality disorder from psychiatrist Ankur Saraiya in this Howcast video.

How are members of an administrative agency appointed? How are they removed?

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Separation of Authority in Corporation

This video provides an explanation of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, also known as SOX. The video discusses how the act addresses the ethical and potentially criminal activities of managers and directors of corporations as well as the...

Composition of Board of Directors

How can your organization build the reputation it chooses? What it does and how the media represent it are important. So is advertising. But one way combines authenticity and control: good Public Relations, or PR.

Grouphate describes those feelings of dread that some people have about working in groups, teams, and meetings. Plus, some statistics on groups and teams here will help you see how common working alongside others really is.

This video is a lesson on building financial intelligence, discussing the role of finance in organizations. It outlines the three levels of finance function maturity and how they impact decision-making, and provides insights for...

Discusses the main reporting standards that are requiring companies to disclose their governance practices

This video is a lesson for financial executives and professionals on how to assess the maturity level of their finance function. The speaker introduces a three-stage maturity model that he and his colleague have been testing for over a...

This video discusses the importance of policies and procedures in organizations to ensure integrity of information and safeguard assets. It also highlights the prevalence of fraud and the need for strong internal controls to prevent and...

Zenna Atkins currently runs ZA partners, an organisation designed to assist other organisations and companies to find creative solutions, deliver innovation and achieve their goals.



Prior to this, Zenna worked in the...

Special purpose acquisition companies have taken Wall Street by storm. These shell companies raise money by listing on the stock exchange but have no business plan other than to acquire a company that will eventually go public. Spacs...

Zenna currently works in the private sector, bringing innovation and solutions to complex problems; her driver is to deliver social benefit using commercial means. She is currently also engaged as the Academies Director for the South...

Discusses two out of three tools to use when managing for sustainability: SWOT Analysis and Gap Analysis

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