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Mind the Gap: Language Matters

July 14, 2020

The supply chain. It has been accepted a long-time ago: supply chain is a risk. Or better: a RISK in capital letters. But also a word that sounds impersonal. Very akin to a factory being a cogwheel in a much larger clockwork. And while the definition of the term does list ‘people’, the focus is very clearly on the idea of it all being a neat system of seamless interactions.

Biz Strategy Governance Opinions

The Colours of Us: Go serious – Or go home

July 7, 2020

This post is going to be somewhat more personal than how I usually write. Normally, I try to write and argument as factually and data driven as possible. I’m not one that feels comfortable to carry my emotions on my sleeve. And even less as some of the topics I write about are truly important to me. But: There are a couple of things that upset me in the present. They related to the #blacklivesmatter movement on the one hand, but maybe more specifically to the related discussion on #racism – globally. -> Includes a list of practical resources for corporate boards

Biz Strategy Governance

Selling or embedding: Governance, Corporate Responsibility, and the role of the C-Suite

June 30, 2020

Unless the top line of company executives are held accountable for and judged by their contribution to the company’s risk management and mitigation efforts, including importantly CSR and sustainability performance, the company will struggle. Without senior commitment and engagement, the system only ever allows for minor ‘bug fixes’.

Definitions Governance Opinions

Manifesto of a Hummingbird*

June 23, 2020

The Manifesto of a Hummingbird: . 13 + 1 ways to make a stance for responsible business and leadership.

The Most Beautiful Job in the World - Mensitieri

Book Reviews Labour Supply Chain

Luxury? The original gig economy

June 16, 2020

Let’s put the conclusion at the beginning: This book is a must read, for those that intend to ‘go into luxury’, fashion, or any other creative industry. But also for all those that are of the opinion that the ‘Gig Economy’ only came into being with companies like Uber, AirBnb, Just Eat and the like. In fact, luxury – and linked to it – the creative arts have been pioneering the Gig Business Model for many decades already.

Biz Strategy Governance

Have you Done the Math? Or: Growth – the Elephant in the Boardroom

June 9, 2020

We need new business models that are not predicated on selling more stuff to more people. And because in the 'Here and Now', there is truly not much more to say, I could finish with the above quote. Except that: Those ‘new business models’ are not reality. Far from it. About the Role of the Board in the 'Why'.

Governance Opinions

Whose call is it anyway? Leading by Example – A value, ethics and accountability challenge

June 2, 2020

Decisions in companies, brands, and businesses are never based either on a single argument, or the consequence of a single person’s ‘way’. Rather, companies have, to an extent, their own personality. Key Question: a decision taken by this organisation – is it largely independent from, or a necessary consequence of, the decision(s) that the individuals within the organisation have taken?

Governance

The ‘unusual’ in the ‘business as usual’

May 26, 2020

The more time I spend ‘doing sustainability’, i.e. being involved both as a professional as well as as an individual in cajoling, motivating, convincing and helping companies – and the individuals therein - to become ‘better citizens’, the more I realised that … actually, in would not be that hard to do better. Or let me reformulate more accurately: it is equally hard as many other things in businesses.

Globalisation Governance Opinions

The New What?! Or: From No Gos to To Gos

May 19, 2020

The “new normal’ everyone talks about. What is it supposed to look like? As with many things: being clear about what you do NOT want is easy to describe. Explain and outline what it is that you really (really!) want, is considerably harder. Here a try – my try - at exactly that.

Book Reviews Opinions

Sustain What? The Global Pandemic and Resistant Economies

May 12, 2020

Few economists have truly the track record to justify themselves talking about systemic issues, impacts and outlooks - other than in blatantly generic truths. In his series 'Sustain What' - intermittently focused on the topic of the systemic aspects of Corona/Covid19 - renowned journalist Andrew Revkin has sought out a range of experts.

Consumer-ism Opinions

What ‘New Normal’? A personal pledge with and for ‘tiny’ actions

May 5, 2020

We have a choice. We have a choice to define, to embody, to live, how we want the ‘new normal’ to be. Because, far from perfectionism, doing, being and actioning is what makes a difference. This is why, I herewith propose a ‘Pledge of tiny actions’.

Biz Strategy Circularity Globalisation

Global pandemic and resistant economies: The time is now

April 28, 2020

As I write this, it is late April. And our lessons from the last few weeks in Corona lock down and the impact of the pandemic on our communities and societies, all over the world, have thrown an even harsher light onto some of the realities we either assumed as a given, or worked hard to change for years already. And the lessons have been truly tough medicine.

Globalisation Governance Opinions

We have the choice: The future is ours – to define, to demand, to make it happen

April 21, 2020

The world ‘at the other end’ of the Corona tunnel could never be the same as before. It could be so much better than ever – with a real opportunity to put it on the rails that will make it the place we desire it to be. Or: it could be same, but indeed worse place then ever. Where past misbehaviours is ignored at best, OK’ed at worse.

Book Reviews Definitions

The Power of 7: Seven Episodes of Old vs New Economics

April 21, 2020

Doughnut Economics = An economic system that respects the planetary boundaries as well as the societal attributes of welfare. To create an economic system that works for the humans and the environment around us.

Italy sings and applauds during Corona lock down

Globalisation Governance Opinions

The Post Corona World – A Backwards Corona Forecast

April 14, 2020

When will Corona 'be over'? never. There are historical moments when the future changes direction. We call them bifurcations. Or deep crises. These times are now. Matthias Horx discusses what that means concretely.

Biz Strategy Globalisation Governance Opinions

Deep Policy Responses: Could it happen again?

April 7, 2020

It is end of March / early April 2020 as I write this. Corona (Covid19) increases its grip onto the world. Draconian, tough policy measures are being put in place limiting people's lives ... and rattling the global economy. Could it hall happen again in the future? And if so - in what way?

Biz Strategy Supply Chain

Inevitable Policy Response: The day when politicians will kick into gear (III/III)

March 31, 2020

What would the Inevitable Policy response mean for the consumer goods industries? What could the effects be? This instalment of a 3-part series looks at: consumption patterns, role of consumer goods industries for economic development, population behaviours when affected by severe conditions

Biz Strategy Governance

CEO Remuneration: Creating the right incentives through long-term stock options

March 24, 2020

CEO pay is an ongoing topic. Stock options are a regular part of their pay package. The way CEO pay packages handle stock options may foster short-termism. Or contribute to remedy it. Some thoughts.

Biz Strategy Supply Chain

Inevitable Policy Response: The day when politicians will kick into gear (II/III)

March 18, 2020

What would the Inevitable Policy response mean for the consumer goods industries? What could the effects be? This instalment of a 3-part series looks at shifts in costing paradigms, in transportation, and in supply chain structures.

Book Reviews Materials Supply Chain

The Pleasure to know the How and Why: Craftsmanship, Connection, Activism

March 11, 2020

Daring to ask and daring to understand: the key ingredients that turn a passive customer in an active (activist) participant in our market economy. This book portrays 26 natural dye artisans, in beautiful pictures, honouring their skill and wisdom.

Future Fit Industries of 'Stuff': Governance, Responsibility, and the Age of Doughnut Economics

Mind the Gap: Language Matters

The Colours of Us: Go serious – Or go home

Selling or embedding: Governance, Corporate Responsibility, and the role of the C-Suite

Manifesto of a Hummingbird*

Luxury? The original gig economy

Have you Done the Math? Or: Growth – the Elephant in the Boardroom

Whose call is it anyway? Leading by Example – A value, ethics and accountability challenge

The ‘unusual’ in the ‘business as usual’

The New What?! Or: From No Gos to To Gos

Sustain What? The Global Pandemic and Resistant Economies

What ‘New Normal’? A personal pledge with and for ‘tiny’ actions

Global pandemic and resistant economies: The time is now

We have the choice: The future is ours – to define, to demand, to make it happen

The Power of 7: Seven Episodes of Old vs New Economics

The Post Corona World – A Backwards Corona Forecast

Deep Policy Responses: Could it happen again?

Inevitable Policy Response: The day when politicians will kick into gear (III/III)

CEO Remuneration: Creating the right incentives through long-term stock options

Inevitable Policy Response: The day when politicians will kick into gear (II/III)

The Pleasure to know the How and Why: Craftsmanship, Connection, Activism

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