I took much of this article from a Reuters news feed and began thinking. In the world today we are forced into global thinking, despite many countries or people wanting isolationism. It won’t happen.
The document is a speech by John Lilly, the CEO of Mozilla, about how the company operates effectively in today's complex business environment. It outlines that business is messy and constantly changing but also impactful and empowering. The speech will cover Mozilla's background as an open source project with thousands of contributors and hundreds of millions of users, and how the company works, communicates, resolves disagreements, and competes in the market.
This document discusses how globalization and the internet have flattened the world by connecting knowledge centers globally. It outlines three phases of globalization where first countries, then companies, and now individuals are able to collaborate and compete worldwide. Examples are given of offshoring jobs to lower costs, transnational corporations operating in multiple countries, and supply chains no longer needing to be within the same country. While some argue this levels the playing field, others note physical location is still important for higher-level economic activities which tend to cluster in major cities, so the world remains "spiky" not flat.
The letter recommends Mr. Louis Philippe Nkolo Fanga for positions at organizations. It states that Mr. Fanga worked as a research assistant for the Global Partnerships Forum from June to August 2014. During this time, he undertook research on partnership projects and helped improve their database. He also assisted with outreach activities including presentations. Mr. Fanga exhibited the highest integrity and is fully equipped to succeed in any organization. The author highly recommends Mr. Fanga.
Malacca International Youth Dialogue (MIYD)Jufitri Joha
The document discusses the advocacy role of youth organizations in preventing armed conflict. It provides examples of how the Malaysian Youth Council has advocated through global campaigns, sending memorandums to governments and international organizations, flash mobs, forming advocacy groups, demonstrations, and writing articles. The document emphasizes that small advocacy efforts can create change, and that working together, youth organizations can help prevent armed conflict through interfaith dialogue, training peace ambassadors, and promoting moderation.
TEDxCairo began in 2010 when four university friends organized the first event with 35 volunteers. Since then, it has grown into Egypt's largest independent TEDx event, held in prestigious venues around Cairo. Rather than focusing on numbers, TEDxCairo emphasizes high-quality content and discussions to build an engaged online community that continues learning and connecting throughout the year.
Crowdsourcing is the practice of engaging a crowd or group for a common goal, such as innovation, problem solving, or efficiency. It allows companies and organizations to benefit from the ideas, experience, and time of contributors connected via the Internet. Some examples of historical crowdsourcing include Noah's Ark and Wikipedia. Crowdsourcing provides businesses with benefits like new ideas, PR and marketing exposure, and increased customer loyalty. However, companies must effectively analyze crowdsourced ideas and quickly implement solutions to maintain competitive advantages. The document then describes OmniSourcing, a crowdsourcing platform and service that moderates discussions to identify solutions for clients' strategic problems.
Globalization refers to the increasing integration and interdependence of economies, societies, and cultures around the world through reduced trade barriers and improved communication technologies. While globalization has increased prosperity in many ways, it has also contributed to economic inequality, environmental degradation, and a loss of culture and community in some areas. There are reasonable arguments on both sides of the debate around how to balance the opportunities and risks of an increasingly globalized world.
The National Organization of Online Educators (NOOE) is dedicated to supporting online educators through advocacy and promoting their interests. The organization was founded in 2008 and its mission is to educate, inform, and advocate for online educators. As the president Paul Neuhausen states, online educators are essentially self-employed and the NOOE seeks to address their needs. The NOOE provides an online community for resolving conflicts through respectful dialogue to further their mission.
The document is a speech by John Lilly, the CEO of Mozilla, about how the company operates effectively in today's complex business environment. It outlines that business is messy and constantly changing but also impactful and empowering. The speech will cover Mozilla's background as an open source project with thousands of contributors and hundreds of millions of users, and how the company works, communicates, resolves disagreements, and competes in the market.
This document discusses how globalization and the internet have flattened the world by connecting knowledge centers globally. It outlines three phases of globalization where first countries, then companies, and now individuals are able to collaborate and compete worldwide. Examples are given of offshoring jobs to lower costs, transnational corporations operating in multiple countries, and supply chains no longer needing to be within the same country. While some argue this levels the playing field, others note physical location is still important for higher-level economic activities which tend to cluster in major cities, so the world remains "spiky" not flat.
The letter recommends Mr. Louis Philippe Nkolo Fanga for positions at organizations. It states that Mr. Fanga worked as a research assistant for the Global Partnerships Forum from June to August 2014. During this time, he undertook research on partnership projects and helped improve their database. He also assisted with outreach activities including presentations. Mr. Fanga exhibited the highest integrity and is fully equipped to succeed in any organization. The author highly recommends Mr. Fanga.
Malacca International Youth Dialogue (MIYD)Jufitri Joha
The document discusses the advocacy role of youth organizations in preventing armed conflict. It provides examples of how the Malaysian Youth Council has advocated through global campaigns, sending memorandums to governments and international organizations, flash mobs, forming advocacy groups, demonstrations, and writing articles. The document emphasizes that small advocacy efforts can create change, and that working together, youth organizations can help prevent armed conflict through interfaith dialogue, training peace ambassadors, and promoting moderation.
TEDxCairo began in 2010 when four university friends organized the first event with 35 volunteers. Since then, it has grown into Egypt's largest independent TEDx event, held in prestigious venues around Cairo. Rather than focusing on numbers, TEDxCairo emphasizes high-quality content and discussions to build an engaged online community that continues learning and connecting throughout the year.
Crowdsourcing is the practice of engaging a crowd or group for a common goal, such as innovation, problem solving, or efficiency. It allows companies and organizations to benefit from the ideas, experience, and time of contributors connected via the Internet. Some examples of historical crowdsourcing include Noah's Ark and Wikipedia. Crowdsourcing provides businesses with benefits like new ideas, PR and marketing exposure, and increased customer loyalty. However, companies must effectively analyze crowdsourced ideas and quickly implement solutions to maintain competitive advantages. The document then describes OmniSourcing, a crowdsourcing platform and service that moderates discussions to identify solutions for clients' strategic problems.
Globalization refers to the increasing integration and interdependence of economies, societies, and cultures around the world through reduced trade barriers and improved communication technologies. While globalization has increased prosperity in many ways, it has also contributed to economic inequality, environmental degradation, and a loss of culture and community in some areas. There are reasonable arguments on both sides of the debate around how to balance the opportunities and risks of an increasingly globalized world.
The National Organization of Online Educators (NOOE) is dedicated to supporting online educators through advocacy and promoting their interests. The organization was founded in 2008 and its mission is to educate, inform, and advocate for online educators. As the president Paul Neuhausen states, online educators are essentially self-employed and the NOOE seeks to address their needs. The NOOE provides an online community for resolving conflicts through respectful dialogue to further their mission.
Nner International Connection Bath And RepmanJudi Repman
This document discusses how globalization has led to a more level playing field globally due to ten "flatteners" such as the fall of the Berlin Wall, outsourcing, and open sourcing. It notes that in 2003, these flatteners converged and reinforced each other, requiring businesses to collaborate horizontally across borders rather than relying on traditional vertical collaboration.
The document provides 10 ways for organizations to thrive during an economic downturn: 1) Engage with new technologies, 2) Use business language and view training as an investment, 3) Promote your brand, 4) Be proactive and avoid being reactive, 5) Learn from others, 6) Take advantage of bargains, 7) Become more efficient, 8) Maintain quality, 9) Harness people's skills and talents, and 10) Develop professional networks to share knowledge and opportunities. The overall message is that downturns require strategic action and adaptation rather than passively waiting for conditions to improve.
Presentation to Delivering Happiness Inspire group at The Beat Coffee House in Downtown Las Vegas, NV...subject was the importance of transparency in the community.
Globalization is a process that unifies people worldwide into a single society through economic and cultural integration. While it provides benefits like increased trade and spread of ideas, it also poses challenges for national education systems. It pushes education policies towards neoliberal frameworks that emphasize testing, choice, and competition. It also constrains national policymaking and increases inequality as jobs move to developing countries. Education must balance preparing students for the global market while developing responsible citizens. Reforms are needed to improve teacher pay, funding equity, and address mismatches between education and industry needs.
Globalization refers to the increasing integration of economies and societies around the world through increased trade and cultural exchange. The document discusses both the positive and negative impacts of globalization. It provides causes and effects of globalization on economies, governments, businesses, and individuals. While globalization has increased trade and job opportunities, it has also led to issues like unemployment in some countries, increased environmental damage, and unequal impacts across societies.
Happy was a stray dog rescued by the author and his wife after losing their previous dog Lacey. Through training, Happy learned to follow commands but still had a wild side. While out walking on the beach during bad weather, the author fell and broke his hip and hand. Happy pulled the author to safety and then frantically barked for help. A woman came and called for an ambulance, saving the author's life. The author and Happy continue training together slowly as the author recovers.
The document discusses how relying too heavily on past experiences and logic can diminish innovation and curiosity in the foodservice equipment and supplies industry. Simply looking at what has worked or not worked before without truly understanding the reasons is conjecture. Conducting thorough post-mortems of past deals and projects to understand what went well and wrong could promote more growth. Taking a defensive pessimism approach that questions all aspects of a scenario can foster realism, positivity, and avoid negativity. No single approach of being only positive, negative, or realistic is sufficient - success requires harnessing different perspectives.
Inventory in business defined as “an economic figure that tracks the dollar amount of inventories held by retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers across the nation. Business inventories are essentially the amount of all products available to sell to other businesses and/or the end consumer. When tracked alongside a sales index, production activity in the near term can be predicted.
The document discusses the Personnel Productivity Ratio (PPR), which is the relationship between total payroll costs and gross profit. It provides two examples of how to calculate the PPR for different companies - one with a PPR of 35% and one with 65%. It indicates that a PPR below 55% may mean the payroll is too low and could be increased to boost sales, while a PPR above 55% likely means the payroll costs are too high and changes need to be made to reduce costs and increase profits. The optimal PPR can vary by industry but around 55% generally indicates the high end of the ideal range.
This document provides guidance on setting goals for success. It recommends knowing yourself and where you want to go. Taking action is important, even without full clarity on goals, and then evaluating and refining actions. Money represents the value you create for others. The document outlines a process for setting specific, measurable goals that include envisioning achievement, identifying required actions and resources, and considering tradeoffs of achieving versus not achieving goals.
Regardless of who you are in the society, how old you are or where you are in this world, the ultimate goal everybody has is to be successful and happy. There are several ways on how to become a successful person.
The document discusses defining non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and the variety of terms used to describe them. It also examines NGO participation in United Nations meetings, including how to prepare for meetings, influence negotiations, and work with other actors like governments, bureaus, and secretariats. The document provides advice on lobbying techniques and strategies for NGOs to effectively engage in and influence intergovernmental processes.
How to Lobby at Intergovernmental MeetingsFelix Dodds
a power point used for a workshop at the December 2017 United Nations Environment Assembly by Felix Dodds and Jan Gustav Strandenaes on How to Lobby at Intergovernmental meetings. Training offered for staff of stakeholders
An overview of our second annual MSLGROUP Davos Forum held in New York to share some of the ideas and conversations from the World Economic Forum, which we have helped organise for 19 years. We talked about social media extending the dialogue, emerging economics, corporate decision-making and how the WEF brings people together.
The document summarizes eight key lessons learned from the failed 2009 Copenhagen climate talks that contributed to the success of the 2015 Paris climate agreement. These included making commitments voluntary, extensive preparation by negotiators, agreement between the US and China as top emitters, careful choreography of leader involvement, attention to logistical details, learning from past approaches, transparency in the process, and involvement of businesses. It also briefly outlines some recent economic cooperation agreements between the leaders of India and Japan.
The document provides an overview of how to impact global policy and enact paradigm shifts through the United Nations. It discusses how the UN was created by governments to develop policy on international issues. It then outlines the process for influencing the UN from the bottom-up as commoners. This includes writing to member state representatives, requesting panels to explore commons-based solutions, and commoning with major groups and other stakeholders during UN conferences to help shift discussions and outcomes toward a commons paradigm.
The document provides an overview of the United Nations and opportunities for civil society involvement. It discusses:
1) The UN as the most universal policy-making body that deals with peacekeeping and everyday issues across borders.
2) The UN being made up of governments, but that there are ways for people and civil society to influence the process from the bottom-up such as by participating in UN conferences and side events.
3) Key parts of the UN system like the General Assembly and opportunities for civil society to engage including by making statements to the nine Major Groups that advise the UN.
The document discusses the author's experience with Dispute Review Boards and Dispute Adjudication Boards over 10 years. It makes several key points about agreements between contracting parties and DRB/DAB members:
- The number of DRB/DAB members (one or three) should be proportional to the contract value and complexity. For contracts under $1 million, a sole member may be preferable.
- When drafting agreements with DRB/DAB members, parties should not consider themselves strictly bound by text in FIDIC books, as only pages 1-63 are usually considered binding for FIDIC-based contracts.
- The author provides 12 suggestions for efficient dispute resolution using FID
19 Inventive Negotiations with International Customers, PAnastaciaShadelb
19 Inventive Negotiations
with International
Customers, Partners,
and Regulators
CHAPTER LEARNING OBJECTIVES
What you should learn from Chapter 19:
LO1 The problems associated with cultural stereotypes
LO2 How culture influences behaviors at the negotiation
table
LO3 Common kinds of problems that crop up during
international business negotiations
LO4 The similarities and differences in communication
behaviors in several countries
LO5 How differences in values and thinking processes
affect international negotiations
LO6 Important factors in selecting a negotiation team
LO7 How to prepare for international negotiations
LO8 Managing all aspects of the negotiation process
LO9 The importance of follow-up communications and
procedures
LO10 The basics of inventive international negotiations
CHAPTER OUTLINE
Global Perspective: A Japanese Aisatsu
The Dangers of Stereotypes
The Pervasive Impact of Culture on Negotiation Behavior
Differences in Language and Nonverbal Behaviors
Differences in Values
Differences in Thinking and Decision-Making Processes
Implications for Managers and Negotiators
Negotiation Teams
Negotiation Preliminaries
At the Negotiation Table
After Negotiations
Inventive International Negotiations
Conclusions
Chapter
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Global Perspective
A JAPANESE AISATSU
PART FIVE
It is not so much that speaking only English is a disadvan-
tage in international business. Instead, it’s more that being
bilingual is a huge advantage. Observations from sitting in
on an aisatsu (a meeting or formal greeting for high-level
executives typical in Japan) involving the president of a
large Japanese industrial distributor and the marketing
vice president of an American machinery manufacturer
are instructive. The two companies were trying to reach an
agreement on a long-term partnership in Japan.
Business cards were exchanged and formal introductions
made. Even though the president spoke and understood
English, one of his three subordinates acted as an interpreter
for the Japanese president. The president asked everyone to
be seated. The interpreter sat on a stool between the two
senior executives. The general attitude between the parties
was friendly but polite. Tea and a Japanese orange drink
were served.
The Japanese president controlled the interaction com-
pletely, asking questions of all Americans through the in-
terpreter. Attention of all the participants was given to each
speaker in turn. After this initial round of questions for all
the Americans, the Japanese president focused on develop-
ing a conversation with the American vice president. During
this interaction, an interesting pattern of nonverbal behav-
iors developed. The Japanese president would ask a question
in Japanese. The interpre ...
Is conflict part of the human condition?
When we think about conflict we may think of recent wars, genocide and social unrest in places like Syria, Iraq, Rwanda...or other distant countries and geopolitical situations far from occidental reach.
But after brief reflection, you realize that conflict is not a one-dimensional distant phenomenon and that it has and does occur right next to us, in every community, city and nation around the world. And though the type of conflict we may experience day-to-day is far from an active war zone, new threats are constantly emerging, and without the proper tools and strategies to confront them, our sense of peace remains fragile. Much more fragile than you may think.
We - Paris Talks - choose to believe there is a solution to conflict and we called on experts to prove it. Sure the solutions may be as complex as the problems themselves. But they could also be simple and already exist.
We're excited that we had over 15 speakers and working group facilitators to take us from where we were in all areas of conflict to where we can be. Where we need to be for a sustainable future.
The backdrop of this year’s Paris Talks ideas & working group sessions at UNESCO headquarters only highlighted the fact that institutions and nations around the world have already chosen to believe in the same truth - that a solution does exist and that they are willing to pursue by all means necessary to achieve it.
This year, Paris Talks is happy to assist the institutions and nations of the world by presenting and debating new ideas, and drafting new recommendations with the people this topic most crucially concerns: global citizens like you.
Nner International Connection Bath And RepmanJudi Repman
This document discusses how globalization has led to a more level playing field globally due to ten "flatteners" such as the fall of the Berlin Wall, outsourcing, and open sourcing. It notes that in 2003, these flatteners converged and reinforced each other, requiring businesses to collaborate horizontally across borders rather than relying on traditional vertical collaboration.
The document provides 10 ways for organizations to thrive during an economic downturn: 1) Engage with new technologies, 2) Use business language and view training as an investment, 3) Promote your brand, 4) Be proactive and avoid being reactive, 5) Learn from others, 6) Take advantage of bargains, 7) Become more efficient, 8) Maintain quality, 9) Harness people's skills and talents, and 10) Develop professional networks to share knowledge and opportunities. The overall message is that downturns require strategic action and adaptation rather than passively waiting for conditions to improve.
Presentation to Delivering Happiness Inspire group at The Beat Coffee House in Downtown Las Vegas, NV...subject was the importance of transparency in the community.
Globalization is a process that unifies people worldwide into a single society through economic and cultural integration. While it provides benefits like increased trade and spread of ideas, it also poses challenges for national education systems. It pushes education policies towards neoliberal frameworks that emphasize testing, choice, and competition. It also constrains national policymaking and increases inequality as jobs move to developing countries. Education must balance preparing students for the global market while developing responsible citizens. Reforms are needed to improve teacher pay, funding equity, and address mismatches between education and industry needs.
Globalization refers to the increasing integration of economies and societies around the world through increased trade and cultural exchange. The document discusses both the positive and negative impacts of globalization. It provides causes and effects of globalization on economies, governments, businesses, and individuals. While globalization has increased trade and job opportunities, it has also led to issues like unemployment in some countries, increased environmental damage, and unequal impacts across societies.
Happy was a stray dog rescued by the author and his wife after losing their previous dog Lacey. Through training, Happy learned to follow commands but still had a wild side. While out walking on the beach during bad weather, the author fell and broke his hip and hand. Happy pulled the author to safety and then frantically barked for help. A woman came and called for an ambulance, saving the author's life. The author and Happy continue training together slowly as the author recovers.
The document discusses how relying too heavily on past experiences and logic can diminish innovation and curiosity in the foodservice equipment and supplies industry. Simply looking at what has worked or not worked before without truly understanding the reasons is conjecture. Conducting thorough post-mortems of past deals and projects to understand what went well and wrong could promote more growth. Taking a defensive pessimism approach that questions all aspects of a scenario can foster realism, positivity, and avoid negativity. No single approach of being only positive, negative, or realistic is sufficient - success requires harnessing different perspectives.
Inventory in business defined as “an economic figure that tracks the dollar amount of inventories held by retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers across the nation. Business inventories are essentially the amount of all products available to sell to other businesses and/or the end consumer. When tracked alongside a sales index, production activity in the near term can be predicted.
The document discusses the Personnel Productivity Ratio (PPR), which is the relationship between total payroll costs and gross profit. It provides two examples of how to calculate the PPR for different companies - one with a PPR of 35% and one with 65%. It indicates that a PPR below 55% may mean the payroll is too low and could be increased to boost sales, while a PPR above 55% likely means the payroll costs are too high and changes need to be made to reduce costs and increase profits. The optimal PPR can vary by industry but around 55% generally indicates the high end of the ideal range.
This document provides guidance on setting goals for success. It recommends knowing yourself and where you want to go. Taking action is important, even without full clarity on goals, and then evaluating and refining actions. Money represents the value you create for others. The document outlines a process for setting specific, measurable goals that include envisioning achievement, identifying required actions and resources, and considering tradeoffs of achieving versus not achieving goals.
Regardless of who you are in the society, how old you are or where you are in this world, the ultimate goal everybody has is to be successful and happy. There are several ways on how to become a successful person.
The document discusses defining non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and the variety of terms used to describe them. It also examines NGO participation in United Nations meetings, including how to prepare for meetings, influence negotiations, and work with other actors like governments, bureaus, and secretariats. The document provides advice on lobbying techniques and strategies for NGOs to effectively engage in and influence intergovernmental processes.
How to Lobby at Intergovernmental MeetingsFelix Dodds
a power point used for a workshop at the December 2017 United Nations Environment Assembly by Felix Dodds and Jan Gustav Strandenaes on How to Lobby at Intergovernmental meetings. Training offered for staff of stakeholders
An overview of our second annual MSLGROUP Davos Forum held in New York to share some of the ideas and conversations from the World Economic Forum, which we have helped organise for 19 years. We talked about social media extending the dialogue, emerging economics, corporate decision-making and how the WEF brings people together.
The document summarizes eight key lessons learned from the failed 2009 Copenhagen climate talks that contributed to the success of the 2015 Paris climate agreement. These included making commitments voluntary, extensive preparation by negotiators, agreement between the US and China as top emitters, careful choreography of leader involvement, attention to logistical details, learning from past approaches, transparency in the process, and involvement of businesses. It also briefly outlines some recent economic cooperation agreements between the leaders of India and Japan.
The document provides an overview of how to impact global policy and enact paradigm shifts through the United Nations. It discusses how the UN was created by governments to develop policy on international issues. It then outlines the process for influencing the UN from the bottom-up as commoners. This includes writing to member state representatives, requesting panels to explore commons-based solutions, and commoning with major groups and other stakeholders during UN conferences to help shift discussions and outcomes toward a commons paradigm.
The document provides an overview of the United Nations and opportunities for civil society involvement. It discusses:
1) The UN as the most universal policy-making body that deals with peacekeeping and everyday issues across borders.
2) The UN being made up of governments, but that there are ways for people and civil society to influence the process from the bottom-up such as by participating in UN conferences and side events.
3) Key parts of the UN system like the General Assembly and opportunities for civil society to engage including by making statements to the nine Major Groups that advise the UN.
The document discusses the author's experience with Dispute Review Boards and Dispute Adjudication Boards over 10 years. It makes several key points about agreements between contracting parties and DRB/DAB members:
- The number of DRB/DAB members (one or three) should be proportional to the contract value and complexity. For contracts under $1 million, a sole member may be preferable.
- When drafting agreements with DRB/DAB members, parties should not consider themselves strictly bound by text in FIDIC books, as only pages 1-63 are usually considered binding for FIDIC-based contracts.
- The author provides 12 suggestions for efficient dispute resolution using FID
19 Inventive Negotiations with International Customers, PAnastaciaShadelb
19 Inventive Negotiations
with International
Customers, Partners,
and Regulators
CHAPTER LEARNING OBJECTIVES
What you should learn from Chapter 19:
LO1 The problems associated with cultural stereotypes
LO2 How culture influences behaviors at the negotiation
table
LO3 Common kinds of problems that crop up during
international business negotiations
LO4 The similarities and differences in communication
behaviors in several countries
LO5 How differences in values and thinking processes
affect international negotiations
LO6 Important factors in selecting a negotiation team
LO7 How to prepare for international negotiations
LO8 Managing all aspects of the negotiation process
LO9 The importance of follow-up communications and
procedures
LO10 The basics of inventive international negotiations
CHAPTER OUTLINE
Global Perspective: A Japanese Aisatsu
The Dangers of Stereotypes
The Pervasive Impact of Culture on Negotiation Behavior
Differences in Language and Nonverbal Behaviors
Differences in Values
Differences in Thinking and Decision-Making Processes
Implications for Managers and Negotiators
Negotiation Teams
Negotiation Preliminaries
At the Negotiation Table
After Negotiations
Inventive International Negotiations
Conclusions
Chapter
cat29974_ch19_564-592.indd 564cat29974_ch19_564-592.indd 564 22/08/12 10:59 PM22/08/12 10:59 PM
Global Perspective
A JAPANESE AISATSU
PART FIVE
It is not so much that speaking only English is a disadvan-
tage in international business. Instead, it’s more that being
bilingual is a huge advantage. Observations from sitting in
on an aisatsu (a meeting or formal greeting for high-level
executives typical in Japan) involving the president of a
large Japanese industrial distributor and the marketing
vice president of an American machinery manufacturer
are instructive. The two companies were trying to reach an
agreement on a long-term partnership in Japan.
Business cards were exchanged and formal introductions
made. Even though the president spoke and understood
English, one of his three subordinates acted as an interpreter
for the Japanese president. The president asked everyone to
be seated. The interpreter sat on a stool between the two
senior executives. The general attitude between the parties
was friendly but polite. Tea and a Japanese orange drink
were served.
The Japanese president controlled the interaction com-
pletely, asking questions of all Americans through the in-
terpreter. Attention of all the participants was given to each
speaker in turn. After this initial round of questions for all
the Americans, the Japanese president focused on develop-
ing a conversation with the American vice president. During
this interaction, an interesting pattern of nonverbal behav-
iors developed. The Japanese president would ask a question
in Japanese. The interpre ...
Is conflict part of the human condition?
When we think about conflict we may think of recent wars, genocide and social unrest in places like Syria, Iraq, Rwanda...or other distant countries and geopolitical situations far from occidental reach.
But after brief reflection, you realize that conflict is not a one-dimensional distant phenomenon and that it has and does occur right next to us, in every community, city and nation around the world. And though the type of conflict we may experience day-to-day is far from an active war zone, new threats are constantly emerging, and without the proper tools and strategies to confront them, our sense of peace remains fragile. Much more fragile than you may think.
We - Paris Talks - choose to believe there is a solution to conflict and we called on experts to prove it. Sure the solutions may be as complex as the problems themselves. But they could also be simple and already exist.
We're excited that we had over 15 speakers and working group facilitators to take us from where we were in all areas of conflict to where we can be. Where we need to be for a sustainable future.
The backdrop of this year’s Paris Talks ideas & working group sessions at UNESCO headquarters only highlighted the fact that institutions and nations around the world have already chosen to believe in the same truth - that a solution does exist and that they are willing to pursue by all means necessary to achieve it.
This year, Paris Talks is happy to assist the institutions and nations of the world by presenting and debating new ideas, and drafting new recommendations with the people this topic most crucially concerns: global citizens like you.
Business Reference Guide UNITED NATIONS DECLARATION ON THE RIGHTS OF INDIGEN...Dr Lendy Spires
The United Nations estimates that there are roughly over 370 million indigenous peoples living around the world, from the Arctic to the South Pacific, in over 90 countries. Indigenous peoples are responsible for a great deal of the world’s linguistic and cultural diversity, and their traditional knowledge is an invaluable resource; it is estimated that indigenous peoples occupy approximately 20 per cent of the world’s land surface, yet steward 80 per cent of the planet’s biodiversity. Combined with their unique cultural and spiritual ties to ancestral lands and territories, indigenous peoples are often fitting custodians of natural resources and ecological knowledge.
This often symbiotic relationship with land can on one hand make indigenous peoples sought after as potential partners for business ventures in various industries, and on the other hand make them vulnerable to potential negative impacts of commercial development. Historically, many indigenous peoples have suffered from abuse, discrimination, and marginalization, and in many areas this continues today. As a result, many indigenous peoples live in poverty and poor health and their cultures, languages and ways of life are threatened. Indigenous peoples comprise 5 per cent of the world’s population, yet they make up 15 per cent of the world’s poor and one-third of the world’s extremely poor.
In many areas, their average life expectancy is shorter than non-indigenous people. Facing these realities, indigenous peoples are often particularly vulnerable to the negative impacts of commercial development and business activities. There may be a sense of distrust by indigenous peoples towards the business community and State actors as a result of historical mistreatment such as dispossession and degradation of land and various human rights abuses. Harm has occurred when indigenous peoples unwittingly become parties to an agreement without informed understanding of its full implications.
Further, indigenous peoples and their cultures often lack full legal protection at the State level. Unfortunately, some businesses have either directly or indirectly caused or contributed to adverse impacts on indigenous peoples’ rights, and in some cases such impact has been irremediable. Business faces both challenges and opportunities when engaging with indigenous peoples. When businesses collaborate with indigenous peoples, they are often able to achieve sustainable economic growth, for ex-ample, by optimizing ecosystem services and harnessing local or traditional knowledge.
Positive engagement with indigenous peoples can also contribute to the success of resource development initiatives – from granting and maintaining social licenses to actively participating in business ventures as owners, contractors and employees. Failing to respect the rights of indigenous peoples can put businesses at significant legal, financial and reputational risk. For example, for a world-class mining
COP23 is the 23rd session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). COP meetings are held annually to assess progress on addressing climate change. COP23 aims to advance the implementation of the Paris Agreement by facilitating collaboration between countries, developing technologies for net zero emissions economies, and giving a voice to vulnerable nations. While Fiji holds the presidency of COP23, the conference is being hosted in Germany due to Fiji's limited facilities to accommodate such a large meeting.
This document summarizes the report of a UNDP mission to assess opportunities for multi-stakeholder dialogue in Trinidad and Tobago. The mission found high levels of distrust between sectors due to past consultations seen as "talk only" with little follow through. However, interest remained in dialogue as a way to rebuild trust. The report shares the different perspectives encountered and suggests ways UNDP could support renewed dialogue efforts, with the goal of advancing the conversation started by the UNDP Resident Representative.
This document summarizes the report of a UNDP mission to assess opportunities for multi-stakeholder dialogue in Trinidad and Tobago. The mission found high levels of distrust between sectors due to past consultations seen as "talk only" with little follow through. However, interest remained in dialogue as a way to rebuild trust. The report shares the different perspectives encountered and suggests ways UNDP could support renewed dialogue efforts, with the goal of advancing the conversation started by the UNDP Resident Representative.
Speech to the MGSM and Australia Israel Chamber of Commerce Leadership Seriesmtukaki
Speech to the MGSM and Australia Israel Chamber of Commerce Leadership Series on Sustainable Development and the business linkages to peace and development
The document summarizes the proceedings of the 2014 Oslo Forum, which brought together 100 leading mediators and peacemakers to discuss engaging with radical groups. Key topics included the challenges of dialogue with amorphous extremist organizations, and the impact of geopolitical flux on peacemaking efforts. While some conflicts like Colombia and the Philippines saw promising developments, most contexts appeared grimmer due to regional polarization and the international community's paralysis on issues like Syria. The forum aimed to improve mediation practices through open exchanges between practitioners.
The document discusses the definition of management from different perspectives of management gurus and authors. It explores definitions from Henri Fayol who classified management activities into technical, commercial, financial, security, and management categories. It also discusses definitions from F.W. Taylor who viewed management as a group of personnel and the art of getting things done in the best and cheapest way. The document then discusses cross-cultural management challenges for multinational corporations in considering factors like national cultures, religions, laws and regulations. It stresses the importance of management plans that encourage togetherness and understanding among diverse employees.
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The meeting focused on discussing the United Nations Global Compact and Sustainable Development Goals. Andrew Williams Jr. hosted a four-day workshop on these topics and introduced special guests Pastor James and Lady Alicia Hamilton. They emphasized the importance of upholding human rights, environmental protection, and anti-corruption efforts. The World Humanitarian Organization for Peace and Equity (WHOPE) was also introduced, which aims to promote peace, justice, and humanitarian initiatives. Participants discussed volunteer opportunities and encouraged businesses to support the UN Global Compact and SDGs through the CFO Coalition. Technical difficulties were experienced at times but the importance of collaboration to achieve the goals was stressed.
The document describes two meetings held by an IT organization, Hi5, to discuss a potential security issue. In the first meeting, the group spent a long time debating how to define the problem without reaching a resolution. In the second meeting, which used a Solutions Focus approach, the group quickly agreed on a future perfect solution after just five minutes. They then identified existing resources to help and small immediate steps to take, leaving with a belief progress would be made. The document advocates for Solutions Focus as a way to more efficiently tackle challenges through a positive, solution-oriented mindset.
If Apple had joined the DJIA earlier than March 2015, it would not have impacted DOW very much. Its positive impact would have started being felt after January 2011 but the impact would not have been great. Apple is not the top performing component in DJIA. Goldman Sachs is the top performing one for the past one year (to March 2014). The other top performing stocks are 3M, IBM and Boeing. Apple comes 5th.
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J. Welles Wilder developed the Average True Range (ATR) indicator to measure volatility over a specific period. The document discusses using ATR with Point and Figure charting to identify potential highs and lows, calculate stop losses, and project price targets. It provides examples analyzing stocks like BKD and BA using this method, noting support/resistance levels and calculating ATR values. The author advocates a 20-day ATR period and 5.53x multiplier for defining stops and projections.
The document discusses using simple moving averages (SMAs) as a leading rather than lagging indicator. It argues that SMAs can help identify support and resistance levels when used with techniques like point and figure charting to reduce noise. The document provides examples showing how SMAs of different time periods overlaid on a chart, along with other indicators like Bollinger Bands, can help traders analyze trends and potential entry and exit points.
1) The document discusses developing a comprehensive financial strategy that combines different investment ideas, practices, and notions into a coordinated plan.
2) It emphasizes regularly reviewing and adjusting the strategy based on economic changes to ensure the strategy's actions and goals remain aligned.
3) The author proposes a "Financial Select" approach that incorporates monthly coaching, regular strategy adjustments, and considering both long-term and short-term factors to develop a holistic financial strategy.
Few can argue that the end user's definition of value has changed, becoming mostly price-centric due to larger operators being owned by private equity or being publicly traded, focusing on shareholder value and lowering costs. As a result, value takes the form of lower costs in the eyes of operators, eroding the value provided by the supply chain through deeply cutting prices and timelines with little supplier input. This recurring cycle of commoditization and channel conflict is hard for the foodservice equipment and supplies industry to break, as stakeholders protect their interests amid a declining margins landscape.
The document outlines the key components of an effective strategy:
1. The overall goal that the strategy aims to achieve.
2. The costs associated in terms of time, money, people, and resources needed to execute the strategy.
3. Potential obstacles that could impact the strategy such as economic conditions, people issues, lack of resources, labor issues, and natural disasters.
4. Developing the strategy involves understanding the desired and undesired outcomes, conducting a SWOT analysis to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats, and accounting for potential obstacles in the planning process.
This document discusses whether "win/win" business relationships are fact or fiction. It argues that true win/win situations are not achievable in real business negotiations due to information asymmetry and differing motivations between parties. At best, negotiations result in a "settle/settle" outcome where both parties perceive they have gained something. The document provides an example scenario to illustrate this point and references studies on information failure and principal-agent problems to support the argument that one party usually gains more than the other due to unequal access to or interpretation of information.
Dr. C.D. Fleet invented Chapstick lip balm in the 1880s in Lynchburg, Virginia. He sold the recipe to John Morton in 1912. Morton and his wife produced Chapstick in their kitchen and founded the successful Morton Manufacturing Corporation. In 1963, A.H. Robins Company bought Chapstick and has produced many flavors and types since. Some key developments include the addition of sun protection in 1981 and squeezable tubes in 1985. Lip balm companies like Chapstick and Blistex generate over $200 million in annual sales in the U.S.
This document discusses "Crush the Box Thinking" and moving beyond limiting ways of thinking. It argues that as children we think creatively without limits, but are taught boundaries that create "boxes". While boundaries have their place, overly rigid boxes prevent innovation. The document provides 11 suggestions for businesses to break out of limiting boxes, such as finding thought constraints, rewarding innovation, and helping people continuously learn new skills. The goal is to think without boxes and color outside the lines to drive business success.
The document discusses the 80/20 strategic tool, also known as Pareto's principle. It explains that the 80/20 tool can help uncover key areas of a business that drive performance objectives, as well as areas that may be underperforming. Specifically, the tool often reveals that a minority of components (e.g. products, customers) account for the majority of impact (e.g. revenue, profit). Making the 80/20 tool a regular practice can help businesses identify factors to build on or reduce, improving efficiency and sustainability. While a simple concept, the 80/20 tool remains an effective method for understanding what creates positive or negative impact within an organization.
This document discusses the debate around immigration to the U.S. It notes that while immigrants have historically contributed to U.S. economic growth and prosperity, the debate has taken different turns as some native-born Americans see immigration as a threat. While most agree some level of immigration is acceptable, there is disagreement around how many and what types of immigrants to allow. The document also outlines some arguments made against immigration and taxes paid by undocumented immigrants. It concludes that the debate is complicated by politics and gerrymandering that reduces incentives for compromise.
Condoms have a long history dating back thousands of years. Ancient Egyptians used linen sheaths for disease protection around 1000 BC. Through the centuries, condoms were gradually improved - made of materials like animal intestines, linen, rubber, and eventually latex. Mass production began in the 1800s after the invention of rubber vulcanization. Today condoms are widely used for both disease prevention and birth control, and come in many types and sizes.
Richard D. Wyckoff was a famous trader in the early 20th century known for his analysis of volume, price trends, and sector rotation. He viewed the market as a "composite man" representing total investor behavior. Wyckoff developed principles of supply and demand, effort vs. result, and cause and effect to identify accumulation and distribution patterns. His methods focused on analyzing price and volume trends using bar charts, point and figure charts, and tracking relative sector performance to identify trading opportunities. Wyckoff's teachings emphasized understanding the psychological phases of markets and using indicators like volume and trendlines to recognize accumulation and distribution periods.
The document discusses how a company called The Evans Group used innovation and principles from Sun Tzu's The Art of War to disrupt the market leader Murky Shire. They launched a new company with improved products that were safer, higher quality and 50% cheaper than Murky Shire's. Using tactics like "pulling through" the distribution chain and approaching clients directly, they gained market share. In just a few years they became the #1 producer and sold the company, demonstrating how innovation based on The Art of War can help an underdog defeat an entrenched competitor.
The use of the words “citizen” and “consumer” to many would appear to be synonymous when in actual fact, there are often conflicts between their desires and aspirations that could lead one to believe that these are two different groups of individuals.
The document discusses boundaries for consulting and facilitation. It notes that organization goals and metrics are often not aligned, product requirements are poorly defined and prone to feature creep, and functional silos can emerge with conflicting priorities. It also states that consulting and facilitation boundaries are defined by the hiring contractor, the scope of effort within the organization, the consultant's capabilities, and multiple stakeholders, which all determine the range of influence and success.
This document discusses decision making with uncertainty and outlines several key elements. It begins by examining physical evidence that forms the basis of our belief systems. It then explores how the self interacts with external realities through biological and psychological processes. Finally, it defines systems and outlines how the external self integrates with the internal self and community to determine the best course of action despite complex influences. The overall focus is on understanding how individuals and groups can make effective decisions in an uncertain world.
This document provides a phase 1 report on an analysis project of the business relationship and supply chain between ACME and XYZ Corp. It identifies the project scope, data collection sources, core business processes mapped, and key observations. The report finds issues with the ability to reconcile reported purchase price variances and recommends improvements to processes, contracts, organization, and financial reconciliation.
The document is a transcript from a motivational seminar by Chip Evans, Ph.D. that provides advice on self-improvement. It discusses how people's perceptions often hold them back from change. It encourages examining one's beliefs and behaviors to understand how they are creating their own experiences, both positive and negative. The seminar emphasizes taking action to change by focusing on positive goals and visualizing success instead of fears or limitations.
This document discusses time management strategies. It defines key terms like time, time management, and chunking. It recommends prioritizing emails and tasks into categories like A, B, and C in order of importance. The document also recommends using a daily record of events to increase time awareness and define priorities. It promotes the technique of "chunking" which involves blocking periods of time to work on priority tasks first before moving to less important ones. Making a daily to-do and not-to-do list is also advised to stay organized and focused on the most valuable goals.
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2. InDaBa-Solution Based Negotiation
Chip Evans, Ph.D. www.theevansgroupllc.com
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I took much of this article from a Reuters news feed and began thinking. In the world
today we are forced into global thinking, despite many countries or people wanting
isolationism. It won’t happen.
We also, as a world, do not negotiate well. Their goal (any nation, person, or company)
is often to win, not to compromise, or find long term solution.
“Negotiations are difficult by nature. Managing negotiations between 195 countries in
order to arrive at a legally binding agreement, on the other hand, is nearly impossible.”
This was the problem that United Nations officials faced in the recent historic climate-
change summit in Paris. To solve it, they brought in a unique management strategy.
The trick to getting through an over-complicated negotiation comes from the Zulu and
Xhosa people of southern Africa. It’s called an “indaba” (pronounced IN-DAR-BAH),
and is used to simplify discussions between many parties.
An indaba is designed to allow every party to voice its opinion, but still arrive at a
consensus quickly. It works because opinions and arguments can only be aired in a
particular way:
Instead of repeating stated positions, each party is encouraged to speak personally and
state their “red lines,” which are thresholds that they don’t want to cross. But while
telling others their hard limits, they are also asked to provide solutions to find a common
ground.
When on Thursday (Dec. 10, 2015) things got particularly tricky in Paris, indabas were
held in private rooms at all hours of the day. Different delegations rotated officials so that
everyone could get some sleep.
It seems to have worked. “Including everyone and allowing often hostile countries to
speak in earshot of observers, [one indaba] achieved a remarkable breakthrough within
30 minutes”. The agreement was presented and in a historic first all 195 countries
adopted it without any objections.
Indabas were first introduced in climate negotiation talks in Durban in 2011. In the last
minutes of the meeting, negotiators reached a deadlock. To prevent talks from collapsing,
the South African presidency asked representatives from the main countries to form a
standing circle and speak directly to each other.
The technique clearly impressed many. “It is a very effective way to streamline
negotiations and bridge differences. It has the advantage of being participatory yet fair. It
should be used much more when no way through a problem can be found.”
As a business consultant I have worked all over the world, and with companies that wish
to negotiate, or with buyers/sellers striving to “best” the situation. Although “win/win”
3. InDaBa-Solution Based Negotiation
Chip Evans, Ph.D. www.theevansgroupllc.com
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business relationships are harder to do than most people think, “win/win” on global issues
are actually much easier by use of the IndaBa technique.
At our firm we work to “split up” dissension, meaning move it to the lowest common
denominator in number of people present, and in number of issues to be solved when we
work with a client with an issue.
Indabar simplifies. Negotiations usually complicate, as they involve winning, and the
human ego.
-Chip Evans, Ph.D. is a business consultant, 38 years of traveling to over 85 countries,
and working with businesses of all types.