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Tailors and sewers
0A localized reflection on economy. I am observing the economy in whihc I live and work, the Italian one: behind what the official figures say, I rely on my personal observations, like anyone does, and I use them to elaborate stuff. What I see is a lot of small businesses (SME in English, PMI in…
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Actions
0I recently spent some time watching YouTube channels about how to get rich. There is a vast amount of information on becoming the next big success, and more often than not, some gurus are selling their courses, videos, books, and so forth. Yet, I tried to avoid biased judgments before attentively watching some of those…
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Meetings
0Meeting people is the top-on-the-list in any book about networking, because of course, you can not network without meeting people. Yet, in times of hot debates about remote working, hybrid contracts, all-back-in-the-offices reactions, meeting people could appear a bit tougher. If you spent, like I did, almost twenty years in the same company, chances are…
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Unguru yourself
0Gurus are everywhere, from self-development expert to marketing gods, to beauty and fitness top personalities. If I focus on looking into Linked In, things are even worse (or better, it depends on how you see things): we got plenty of 30 under 30 | top influencers | head of everything | CEO. I am astonished…
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Biases, education, perennials
0If you graduated from a top institution, even with an impressive MBA on your CV, there’s a good chance your skills are outdated. An MBA provides (or should provide) network connections and practical skills. In contrast, a standard Master of Science (or even a PhD) equips you with more foundational knowledge, and experience helps refine…
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Identity Economics: why it matters
0I finally got around to reading “Identity Economics” by Akerlof and Kranton, a long-awaited addition to my reading list. The central theme of the book is that our identities significantly shape our decisions. Traditional economics often overlooks our personal identities, focusing instead on minimizing costs or maximizing profits. While this is a simplification, it is…
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Perfumes & Circular Economy
0500 Million. 500 Million. This is just a number, but it needs context to have meaning. Now, imagine throwing away a single bottle of perfume, one you could buy at any airport or store. When the liquid is used up, it’s common to dispose of the bottle. If we are environmentally conscious, we separate the…
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Why not?
0How many times do we ask ourselves “why not?” before taking a chance and moving into action? I recently met a senior individual (thanks to “why not” approach, although I was unaware by then) who made “why not?” a pragmatic philosophy, aimed at taking small risks instead of letting our minds dwell on reasons not…
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The Deskilling Debate
0Our world is rapidly evolving. “VUCA” and countless other acronyms fill discussions about AI and courses on various topics, often lacking practical skills. “AI will transform the job market.” “Robots will take over our jobs, leaving us unemployed.” Nothing new, right? I believe the Deskilling Debate remains highly relevant. As I’ve encountered it personally, I…
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Remanufacturing & Positioning
0I have been in 2022 and 2023 in Remanufacturing Meetings, hosted by the wonderful folks of APRA Europe.Nice venue, nice people, interesting topic. Zero customers.It struck me: how come that so much hot debate about the topic brought to no real interest from the market? It could have been due to how those people (myself…
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