With the green economy pegged for expansion, opportunity for Indian businesses and climate leadership and advocacy can create significant changes. If India is able to think ahead of the curve and tap into future potential that exists in developing a green economy—through sustainable production, innovation, decentralization, networking, smart ...
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Under 35s are creating more companies, with higher headcount and greater profit ambitions. They show strong interest in the new economy, but not exclusively, and prefer diversification across their investments. Dubbed as the “Millennipreneurs,’ these are business starters from ‘Generation Y,’ born between 1980 and 1995, also...
Philanthropists from Europe, the United States, Asia, and the Middle East are approaching philanthropy in an innovative way and actively promote their causes. Interviews illustrate how they are trying to make a lasting change in terms of impact on the ground as well as the longevity of their charitable organizations. For many philanthropists, achie...
Wealth attracts attention and an increase in personal risk, including the risk of being kidnapped. Why then is there resistance to security among wealthy individuals and families, whether they come from security-savvy hedge fund managers or young parents of families with extensive financial holdings intent upon raising their children “like ot...
Behind the scenes of the world’s leading industrial and manufacturing companies, a profound digital transformation is now underway. While terms like the industrial internet or digital factory are also used to describe the journey industrial companies are taking towards a complex value chain transformation, the term ‘Industry 4.0’ ...
Vulnerability and personal security risks can be greatly reduced by following five basic principles of security at all times—awareness, low profile, unpredictable routine, communication, and layers of security. Based on those principles, these guidelines are designed to give practical advice on safety and security to anybody who is living in ...
Estate planning is an ongoing process and is about much more than reducing taxes—it’s about ensuring your family is provided for, your business can continue, and your charitable goals are achieved. Having a plan that reflects your current financial and family situation, and regularly reviewing it to ensure it fits any changes in your ci...
The oil and gas sector is no stranger to recurring upheaval, volatility, and shifting geopolitical landscapes. Successful players have proven an ability to take a long-term view and manage through such challenges by innovating and adapting. However, navigating the future is increasingly challenging in a more complex global market, and the longer-te...
Over time, successful multi-generational families develop their governance processes and structures. Two common building blocks of governance—the Family Assembly and the Family Council—are particularly important for the flourishing of each family and enterprise. These governing bodies provide critical forums for communication, education...
Millennials, in general, are avoiding the financial markets and instead keeping more of their money in bank accounts despite historically low interest rates. Just 26 percent of people under 30 invest in stocks, according to a 2015 survey by Bankrate.com. The key reasons can be attributed to the shift in generational behavior: distrust, flexibility,...
A volunteer position with a nonprofit organization can be an incredibly rewarding experience—both for you and for the organization. But the path to key leadership roles with such organizations can be tricky to navigate. While the process inevitably will vary from organization to organization, there are a few things that can help you make the ...
Terrorism can take many shapes and involve a vast range of political or ideological agendas. But there are common threads linking all acts of terror: they involve the use of threat of violence, they are random—potentially occurring in any country, against any target, at any time—and their ultimate goal is to generate fear. As terror tac...
To create a sustainable talent pipeline, employers must focus actively on attracting and retaining female talent. Greater gender diversity in leadership will not happen by accident—and to make progress towards it, employers must implement inclusive talent strategies that support the advancement, engagement, and development of this significant...
No matter how many times an entrepreneur has started a business, challenges abound. The marketplace is fickle in picking winners and losers, and any ego boost from other successes must be checked at the door of the new venture. But the challenges doesn’t stop many entrepreneurs from taking on multiple startup experiences. That’s increas...
With an estimated $30 trillion plus transitioning to millennials over the next couple of decades, millennials will most certainly drive change in the financial industry. Many also see impact investing as a meaningful way to engage their capital and to achieve social and environmental impact. Ten impact investors from Europe and North America share ...