Being Human in the Digital Age
The digital transformation was one of the buzz words at this year’s World Economic Forum in January 2019. Walking the streets there were numerous signs for special events, receptions, panels, speeches or forums on the topic. All of them had in common that there was…
Meet us at the World Economic Forum 2019 in Davos
For the fifth time we will be visiting the World Economic Forum in Davos. This year will be different and very special. Together with The Art of New we have organized two events entitled „The Art of New Business: Body, Mind and Soul of Digitization“…
Purpose & Vision: Overcoming Trump’s Fear-Driven Capitalism, Part 2
Trump’s economic policies are starkly different from his predecessors and deviates from mainstream economics and political thinking. Take, for example, his massive tax cuts for the corporate world or his initiated trade wars. Just by looking at recent economic numbers and the booming stock market…
Open Forum Davos 2014: Changing the world, one panel discussion at a time
This year I have had the privilege to join a group of alumni of the Konrad-Adenauer-Foundation and attend the Open Forum Davos . We attended the following panel discussions: Higher Education – Investment or Waste? Immigration – Welcome or Not? Ethical Capitalism – Worth a…
‘Chairlift to Innovation’ concludes on a happy note
Today was Day 3 of the workshop “Chairlift to Innovation”. We took easy today and reviewed and refined the results of Day 1 and Day 2. Bottom line of the workshop: We’ll do it again! The concept of the workshop was completely new to us. …
Open Forum Davos 2014: Too many problems, too little solutions
Today was Day 2 of the workshop “Chairlift to Innovation”. The weather and snow were spectacular. In other words, perfect conditions for an innovative workshop. So, what did we discuss today and what vision did we build? Here we go: The Dilemma: Too many problems,…
Day 1 of ‚Chairlift to Innovation‘ on Mindful Leadership
Today, 27 January 2014, was the first day of my workshop „Chairlift to Innovation„. I met with one other individual, who happens to work in the consulting world just like me. We decided to pick the topic of „Ethical Capitalism“ as the overall topic of…
Higher Education – Investment or Waste?
Tonight I attended the Open Forum Davos session „Higher Education – Investment or Waste“. My opinion? It was a very good session. No, it was excellent. a) because the speakers were very knowledgeable and presented different perspectives and b) because it was interactive with a…
Chairlift to Innovation: Building WOW Projects While Having Fun (Jan 27-29, 2014 in Davos-Klosters)
Interested in going beyond debating the hot topics of this year’s World Economic Forum? Why not share your ideas and turn them into concrete projects – and have fun at the same time!? Then join the free Chairlift to Innovation and learn how to grow…
Chairlift to Innovation
From January 22 – 25, 2014 the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting takes place in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. The meeting brings together some 2,500 top business leaders, international political leaders, selected intellectuals and journalists to discuss the most pressing issues facing the world, including health and…