by World Economic Forum Highlights Switzerland takes the leading position in the TTCI rankings. Switzerland is an extremely safe country, with excellent health and hygiene indicators, as well as environmental regulation that is among the most stringent and effective in the world. And in a country that has some of the most well regarded hotel management schools in the … [Read more...] about Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report 2007
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China’s Future, Your Strategy
by Rohit Talwar, CEO, Fast Future 9th March 2006The Asian Development Bank has forecast that China could be the world’s largest economy as early as 2025. Given an event horizon of less than 20 years, how should we be responding?Could 2006 be the year when individuals, companies and governments across the planet will start to embrace the likely breadth, depth and style of … [Read more...] about China’s Future, Your Strategy
Release the power of cultural diversity in international business
by Finn Drouet Majlergaard How come that companies, who have been doing business internationally for decades suddenly fail? And how come that companies who wouldn't have had a chance 25 years ago suddenly become a global success? This paper deals with the links between cultural awareness, corporate strategy and performance. It is based on my 15 years of experience in … [Read more...] about Release the power of cultural diversity in international business
The Knowledge Economy: Is the United States loosing its competitive edge?
by Task Force on the Future of American Innovation Introduction For more than half a century, the United States has led the world in scientific discovery and innovation. It has been a beacon, drawing the best scientists to its educational institutions, industries and laboratories from around the globe. However, in today’s rapidly evolving competitive world, the United … [Read more...] about The Knowledge Economy: Is the United States loosing its competitive edge?
Club of Amsterdam Journal, March 2006, Issue 65
Content UN Global E-governmentCreative LeadershipClub of Amsterdam blogNews about the future of GovernanceNews about the FutureNext EventSummit for the Future blogRecommended BookO2 sustainabilityChina’s Future, Your StrategyAnnouncements Agenda Club of Amsterdam Open Business Club Club of Amsterdam SearchSubmit your articleContactSubscribe UN Global … [Read more...] about Club of Amsterdam Journal, March 2006, Issue 65