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The most dangerous workplace in the world. And you have hard time quitting

January 10, 2022 There are many reasons people leave companies and there is one people don\'t leave. And it can destroy your career.

Can your company survive without middle managers and what countries can learn from it

October 4, 2021 A company without middle managers looks very tempting: just the leadership and workers, everyone doing their job without too much interference. But the more you look at it, the more it looks like a bad idea.

Why your MBA degree might mean nothing in one party countries

July 12, 2021 When you are on your way to be a manager, things look straightforward: you learn something in a business school, put a pinch of experience on it, and if you\'re smart enough you\'re there. Surprisingly, there are places where you can forget your experience and where your MBA is worth literally nothing because you entered a wholly different business universe.

How today's world creates mentally weak persons and weak leaders

April 12, 2021 Every company, and every country for that matter, needs a strong leader. But, did you notice that it\'s becoming harder and harder to find a mentally strong person that will lead your company to a better future?

2020 in review: Billions were flowing like there's no tomorrow

December 31, 2020 This year was bad by many meanings. Natural disasters, the pandemic, an unpredictable business events, spending on recovery, uncertainity... But not everything was that bad: billions were flowing thanks to mergers and acquisitions. Here is our selection of the most significant deals that marked this year.

Why do negotiations fail? Maybe you think about yourself too much

November 2, 2020 To be a good negotiator is not easy. You have to have a lot of experience and knowledge but maybe the most important advice would be to think about the other side more, and leave your ego behind if you want success.

Now it's clear: Offices exist where CEOs and middle managers are dictators

May 4, 2020 Yes, we know, the title sounds harsh but it is true.

Yelling in the workplace: Water is very effective against fire

March 2, 2020 We have all been in a situation when somebody is yelling in the office and we must find a way to calm the situation down. Going against the instistintcs is a good, although it requires some practice.

2019: The year of Boeing, Brexit, climate change, and big acquisitions

December 31, 2019 This year was another interesting business with events unfolding in such extent that even a casual news reader knows the main topics that shaped not only our business but our lives.

Job interview questions everybody asks, yet nobody knows why

December 2, 2019 Job interviews are one of those things almost everyone hates. And with a reason.

There are two types of employees and you should adapt your motivation strategies to them

September 9, 2019 How to motivate your employees? There is a question that comes to every manager\'s mind. A little insight shows that it\'s not as hard as it looks.

DP World, from a local operator to expansion around the world

August 5, 2019 DP World started as a local port operator, today they are a respectable company, doing business in many parts of the world.