The next glocalisation: opportunity out of crisis in Asia

While globalisation may be under threat, so-called glocalisation looks set to resurge. In essence, to be “glocal” means making the most of both global and local resources—creating standalone ecosystems in individual markets. The term was popular in marketing parlance several years ago, but in a new incarnation it could apply as much to services and operations.

THE RESILIENT TREASURY: Optimising strategy in the face of covid-19 | Video

 

 

      For a compelling summary of the key findings of our research, view our animated infographic here

 

 

 

 

 

THE RESILIENT TREASURY: Optimising strategy in the face of covid-19

The resilient treasury: Optimising strategy in the face of covid-19 is an Economist Intelligence Unit report, supported by Deutsche Bank. Our analysis explores attitudes among corporate treasurers towards the drivers of strategic change in the treasury function, the macro and financial risks that impact strategy, the effect of negative interest rates on investment plans and the regulatory initiatives that are currently top of mind for treasurers.

Imaginative Leadership for a New Decade

In this era of global challenges, geopolitics, risks and on-the-ground business realities are increasingly intertwined.

Work in progress: Aligning workforce transformation to business strategy

About the research

Work in progress: Aligning workforce transformation to business strategy is an Economist Intelligence Unit report, sponsored by Fujitsu and Citrix, that examines the extent of workforce change within organisations and the different approaches that firms take to manage it.

ّ القيادة يف خضم عمليات التحول:الفرص التجارية واملخاطر يف الرشق األوسط

تبديد التصورات الخاطئة حول األعامل التجارية يف املنطقة، واتخاذ منهج قائم عىل األدلة يف تقييم الفرص التجارية واملخاطر، والتي حددناها من خالل تحليل نتائج االستطالع، وما يكملها من مقابالت متعمقة. ويعرض هذا التقرير هذه النتائج، إىل جانب االسرتاتيجيات التي تتبناها الرشكات للتعامل مع هذه الظروف الغامضة. 

 

 

Infographic: Leadership Amid Transformation: Business opportunities and risks in the Middle East

Leadership Amid Transformation: Business opportunities and risks in the Middle East

Operating a business in the Middle East requires executives to navigate an exceptionally challenging geopolitical and macroeconomic environment while dealing with unique labour and technological considerations on the ground. This often requires managing expectations against reality. The aim of this report is to dispel regional business myths and take an evidence-based approach to assessing business opportunities and risks. We have identified these through a survey of business executives in the Middle East, complemented with in-depth interviews.

Celebrating inspiring women

Over the years, while women around the world have struggled for equal rights and an equal voice, some of them have been particularly inspiring, as they took a stand to defend a cause or dared to challenge the status quo. Women like Miriam Rodríguez Martínez, a tireless campaigner who sought to find the truth about Mexico's disappeared, and Mary Kom, a five-times world champion boxer, and mother of two, who had to battle against far more than her opponents in the ring.

The new face of wealth and legacy: Redefining wealth and giving

The Economist Intelligence Unit undertook a study of high-net-worth women and men (individuals with US$1 million or more in assets), sponsored by RBC Wealth Management. The survey covered 1,051 individuals (502 women and 549 men) in Canada, the U.S., the UK and Asia (mainland China, Hong Kong, Singapore).
 

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