The history of our planet & its delicately balanced ecosystems has been billions of years in the making, yet in only a matter of decades, we have pushed Earth (& many of its animal & plant species) almost to the point of no return. Over the last two centuries, the…

Over the last two years, the topics of sustainability & environmentalism have risen to the top of the global agenda for governments, organisations & individuals alike. Now in its 12th year, Plastic Free July consists of more than 250+ million participants from 190+ countries around the globe, each pledging to…

Worldwide pandemics & more recently, military conflicts in Eastern Europe are continuing to cause significant disruption to global commerce, supply chains & consumers. …

For the past decade or so, many brands have been faced with the challenge of managing their own digital transformation, while simultaneously scrambling to serve the needs of an increasingly digital-savvy, growing millennial audience — generally accepted as the first internet-fixated generation. After two decades, however, the millennial generation is…

There are few in retail circles who would argue that the role of the store is the same as it was at the start of 2020, with the retail industry (like every other on the planet) undeniably changed as a result of the global pandemic. Where once upon a time…

Increased flexibility, access to larger workforces & reduced operational expenses. These are just three of the most commonly cited reasons that have seen tens of thousands of North American & European organisations move significant business operations overseas during the last four decades*, in a process known as ‘offshoring’.

When functioning correctly, global supply chains broaden access to critical medicines for billions around the world. Yet any number of situations, such as the ongoing pandemic, the 2010 volcanic eruption in Iceland, geopolitical instability, or simply patient misunderstandings, can lead to expensive and often unnecessary wastage. The pharmaceutical industry has…

Since 2005, the third Monday in January has been awarded the gloomy title of ‘Blue Monday’. This is due to a combination of post-Christmas blues, cold dark nights and the arrival of unpaid credit card bills, making it supposedly the most miserable day of the year.

What makes a great leader? For centuries philosophers, politicians, sports stars & academics have been vexed by this seemingly innocuous question, to the point that the only unanimous answer is: there is no definitive answer. Ask a hundred people the question ‘what makes a great leader’ & chances are you’ll…