Relationship Building & The Art Of Networking

Relationship Building & The Art Of Networking Viewpoint by Andrew Scharf, Head of the WCW Group Forging sound and lasting relationships should be like second nature. Sometimes however, it seems like “Easy Rider”, a 1969 anthem to liberty, freedom, and an unconventional restlessness. In the face of conformity and its limits we want to sometimes break loose, but the process can prove self-destructive. With iPad and iPhone the means of communications and relationship building has taken on...

iPad Pushes Apple Over Microsoft

iPad Pushes Apple Over Microsoft Viewpoint by Jorrian Gelink, Management Architect A common dictum heard throughout the business world is “Past success does not dictate future success.” This case of Apple demonstrates the value of innovative management and product creation. This strategy pushed the firm past Microsoft last week in market capitalization. The battle for investor confidence for Apple has been a long 10- year journey, with constant doubters throughout the years wonderi...

The Truth Of Collective Responisibility: Comment & Analysis

The Truth Of Collective Responsibility: Comment & Analysis Viewpoint by Hootan Sherafat, WCW Columnist On Memorial Day in the USA, Nascar honoured the military with a toast of Jeremiah Weed, southern style sweet tea vodka. I wonder what would happen if I introduce this cocktail at the Criterion Bar. It will probably set tongues wagging, after all I am not "legally blond", but sometimes a sense of humour is needed to grapple with the topics of the day: Andy Murray lost at Roland Garros (aga...

Special Report: How To Apply To A Top MBA

Special Report: How To Apply To A Top MBA Viewpoint by Andrew Scharf, Head of the WCW Group Choosing to go do an MBA takes decision and guts. It should not be like trying to win the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 being held in Oslo this weekend. Nor should you post images of yourself naked or topless like Hayley Williams on twitter. You will certainly grab attention, but perhaps not the attention you desire. In a race to find redemption or just move on with your career development and profes...

Move Your Feet: Behavioral Leadership

Move Your Feet: Behavioral Leadership Viewpoint by Andrew Thorn, PhD., WCW Columnist A good friend of mine is feeling very discouraged. I think it is safe to say that he is on the brink of depression. This is unusual behavior and I am somewhat alarmed. The cause of this downward spiral is the fact that six months ago he lost his job. He handled it very well at first. He had been with the company for a very long time and they treated him very kindly and gave him a very nice termination ...

Harvesting The Job Search In Times Of Economic Crisis: Coaching & Career Development

Harvesting Economic Crisis: Coaching & Career Development Viewpoint by Andrew Scharf, Head of the WCW Group Start by telling yourself that this Spring-Summer season 2010 is my time for success. Take for example the determination of the players competing in the French Open known in Paris by its correct name Roland Garros. The match between Gael Monfils and Fabio Fognini was suspended due to rain. Now imagine you are Monfils, the hometown favourite. How can you harvest a "match", in which...

Iconic Chinos Are Back: Fashion & Lifestyle

Iconic Chinos Are Back: Fashion & Lifestyle Viewpoint by Andrew Scharf, Head of the WCW Group Click on the news and you are smothered in North Korea and brewing tensions, an Air India disaster in Mangalore, further belt tighening in the Euro zone, and on a lighter note, the lead up to the Football World Cup due to be held in South Africa. The mind reels and seeks a comfort zone. What could be more reassuring than "chinos"? After years of wearing slim, the fashion savvy are moving on to ...

The Art Of Letting Go: Behavioral Leadership

The Art Of Letting Go: Behavioral Leadership Viewpoint by Andrew Thorn, PhD., WCW Columnist Control, is the biggest illusion we embrace in this life. There are so many times when we think we have it, only to discover that we never really did. I call the moments when I discover that I don't have it, "defining moments", because the way I deal with this discovery determines whether or not I live a life of peace and love. Acceptance You and I will never attain the control that we th...

Tango With Love & Death: Cinema

Green Economics, Exile On The Champs-Elysees: Culture & Lifestyle

Green Economics, Exile on the Champs-Elysees: Culture & Lifestyle Viewpoint by Andrew Scharf, Head of the WCW Group This weekend Paris & France opened the festive holiday season; we have been waiting for this all year. The thermometer broke 30 degree Celsius. There was not a cloud on the horizon. Every one was in shorts and t-shirts. Fashion mavens strutted their stuff, and there were more than a few pretty legs to gaze at. Panama hats blossomed like lavender shoots. Jamaican musicians pla...