GT Automotive (A): Transforming a corporate culture

“It's as if the whole world had suddenly not only suspended all the rules, but also switched on the turbo”, remarked one of my clients recently. Since the profound political and cultural change in mood, which the British-American historian Niall F...

When Amazon announced in September 2024 that it was requiring people to come into the office five days a week rather than three, the reaction was swift and negative: A poll of 2,585 Amazon professionals found that 91% were dissatisfied with the ne...

We may understand the importance of managing emotions in our personal lives, but what about the applicability in business life? After all, business is about business and rational, logical information, right? Wrong! Many studies show that companies...

Conflict in the workplace is not only inevitable – it’s essential. Disagreements, when handled well, are opportunities to strengthen relationships, unleash innovation, and build more resilient teams. Yet for many professionals, conflict still feel...

Salient future research opportunities emerge when we rethink how to define and theorize necessity entrepreneurship (NE). In terms of defining NE, we outline its complex and contextualized nature, emphasizing the need for more nuanced conceptualiza...

Decades of stability can unravel overnight, but sustaining both family harmony and corporate success is a perpetual challenge. Succession is among the buzzwords as all eyes are on City Developments Limited (CDL), where a bitter leadership feud has...

Family businesses hold a unique place in the economic and social landscape. They represent not just entrepreneurship but also heritage, values and a legacy passed down through generations.

The holiday season is a particularly demanding time for many businesses, especially for family-owned enterprises. The combination of increased business demands, tight deadlines, and family expectations can create a perfect storm of stress and exha...