Episodes

Listen to Allen a noted industry expert, author and a sought-after industry commentator in discussion on “How the best companies stay relevant in a Fast- Changing World” The quantum and speed of change occurring all around us is amazing. It is happening in our life style as well as businesses and environment. The new technological innovations and business models are threatening the existing stable players. One must be very careful in scanning the environment. Must keep an eye on where the disrup...

In the Digital age, E commerce is leading the growth in businesses. Companies like Amazon have become house hold names and are changing the buying behaviours of consumers in very innovative ways. If we consider Amazon as the representative of e commerce platforms and very deservedly so, one can leverage it for growth of its business. The size of Amazon is bigger than GDP of 130 economies of the world. It seems like an economy at number 61 in the world GDP ranking. Amazon has a market cap of more...

In the fast changing world where number of countries have increased by three times in past half a century, is there still a relevance for global institutions like World Trade Organization, World Bank and International Monetary fund etc? May be there is because now World Trade Organization has to regulate business among more countries and for International Monetary Fund and World Bank, they need to help and support processes for newly created economies finding their way to grow in an interlinked ...

What are the future markets for growth Is it still the BRIC’s (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) or the future belong to (A)TIMP’s, Turkey, Indonesia, Mexico and the Philippines, or (B)MINT Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria, Turkey, or (C)N11 Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Philippines, Turkey, South Korea, and Vietnam or (D)the Frontier Markets Whichever of these acronyms are the future growth markets, it is evident that centre of economic gravity is def...

Digitization is now no more an option, but a necessity for survival. In the current Digital Age, general life is getting digitized at an amazing pace and all our day to day activities are knowingly or unknowingly getting digital around us and we are the beneficiaries. A simple task like buying groceries and other necessities of life have gone digital where consumers are getting the major benefit in terms of price and customer service. We are part of a digital revolution which has one of the bigg...

How important it is for leaders to lead self life of Reflections and Introspection? Is the role of leadership changing in an economy shifting from employment based economy to entrepreneurship? Listen to Dr Johri from Oxford in discussions with Oxford cohorts on Leadership. In the hyper dynamic 21st century Leadership is taking a new shape. Will it be inclusive, collaborative and service to individuals, for good of the society and the environment? Will it be more focused on relationships then bei...

Listen to Dr Johri from Oxford in discussions with Oxford cohorts on Leadership. In the hyper dynamic 21st century Leadership is taking a new shape. Has it become too multidimensional? Will it be inclusive, collaborative and service to individuals, for good of the society and the environment? Will it be more focused on relationships then being directive in its approach? Top down hierarchical leaders will need to change their approach. Leaders may not be able to delegate the responsibilities for ...

Listen to Dr Johri from Oxford in discussions with Oxford cohorts on Leadership. In the hyper dynamic 21st century Leadership is taking a new shape. Has it become too multidimensional? Will it be inclusive, collaborative and service to individuals, for good of the society and the environment? Will it be more focused on relationships then being directive in its approach? Top down hierarchical leaders will need to change their approach. Leaders may not be able to delegate the responsibilities for ...

Listen to Dr Johri from Oxford in discussions with Oxford cohorts on Leadership. In the hyper dynamic 21st century Leadership is taking a new shape. Has it become too multidimensional? Will it be inclusive, collaborative and service to individuals, for good of the society and the environment? Will it be more focused on relationships then being directive in its approach? Top down hierarchical leaders will need to change their approach. Leaders may not be able to delegate the responsibilities for ...

Nigeria is a nation of great potential, with plenty of natural resources and great prospects. It has all the ingredients to step up and play an important role in the Global economy. The quality of governance and utilization of the resources will probably dictate the pace of growth of the economy in Nigeria. It is one of the largest economies in Sub Saharan Africa. In the past, It relied heavily on oil as the main source of foreign exchange earnings and revenue for government. After the banking c...

Today there is a spectre of a unique kind haunting Europe. “it is not communism - but another dangerous “ism”. And that “ism” is something that has come to be known as populism. There have been up swells of populism in the past appearing in different iterations around the world It might seem then the current situation is nothing new. But, there is something very different happening this time. Populism has migrated towards Europe where it did not have much foothold in the past and it is much more...

Today there is a spectre of a unique kind haunting Europe. “it is not communism - but another dangerous “ism”. And that “ism” is something that has come to be known as populism. There have been up swells of populism in the past appearing in different iterations around the world It might seem then the current situation is nothing new. But, there is something very different happening this time. Populism has migrated towards Europe where it did not have much foothold in the past and it is much more...

Over the past five decades China’s unprecedented rise is one of the rare economic success stories of a country opening up its economy to world markets. China initiated market reforms in 1978 with a major shift to a market-based economy from a centrally planned economy. The move resulted in an unprecedented economic growth and social impact. The GDP growth averaged close to double digit for most of the times since then and created a major economy at the fastest pace in history. It has made a majo...

The nature of entrepreneurship has shifted dramatically. In the Industrial era, mostly companies would build their business first in the domestic markets and then expand globally. In the Digital era, there is a massive shift and entrepreneurs can take their companies to global markets from the inception. The new generation of Entrepreneurs is “Global at birth”. Listen to one of the most successful serial entrepreneur, Author, Innovator and a mentor from Silicon Valley on what has changed. The na...

Listen to the insights on Future of Human Workers in the age of Automation, Drones, Robots, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Intelligence from a transformational leader, an inventor, an author and a public speaker, and above all an expert on future of work and human worker who understands the requirements of work as well as the role of spirituality to keep an intense focus on getting the work done in an extremely distracting environment.

The world of work has globalized and is in a state of transition. The labour-market opportunities are getting divided between high- and low-skill jobs. Migration and its effects on jobs have become a sensitive political issue in many advanced economies. From Buffalo to Beijing, public debate are raging about the future of work and whether there will be enough jobs to gainfully employ everyone. The development of automation, enabled by technologies, artificial intelligence, and Machine Intelligen...

Listen to the expert, Dr. Johri, from Oxford University, on the future of Globalization? Global economy is more integrated today than ever.The concept of globalization has taken a new shape in the 21st century. It is now knowledge intensive instead of Capital and labor intensive with the focus shifting to intangibles. The tech industry epitomizes the 21st-century economy’s global sensibility. Success depends on skill, which gives companies an overwhelming incentive to seek out talent irrespectiv...

Listen to Vishal Kumar, An Author, Innovator, and a Mentor in discussion on one of the most important and relevant subjects of the modern times: The Big Analytics, and how it is changing the landscape of Global Business

Listen to the various narratives provided by experts about the reasons and possible consequences for Brexit-Trump vote on Geopolitics and Global Economy.

Australia’s economy, the 12th largest globally, sits astride emerging and developed markets, making the currency a favored bellwether for worldwide growth. As the biggest iron-ore exporter and a major supplier of coal, wool, gold and liquefied natural gas, the country’s fortunes are wedded to those of China. But the South Pacific nation is about more than just raw materials, tourism and education are also major exports, and the Aussie is the highest-yielding AAA currency. Listen to the expert fr...

Learn about the most exciting innovation of modern times which is driving all aspects of Global Business and Lifestyle from Mr Blair Barbour, President - CEO of Photon X.

US President-elect Trump, a successful businessmen will have a profound impact on Global Business environment. Listen to the narrative of various experts on Trump effect on Global Business.

Listen to the Oxford cohorts in a discussion on the Global business in the current Digital Age. The world has changed rapidly around us. Globalization has resulted in greater interconnectedness among markets around the world and increased communication and awareness of business opportunities in far corners of the globe. More investors can access new investment opportunities and study new markets at a greater distance than before. Potential risks and profit opportunities are within easier reach t...

Listen to the Oxford cohorts discussion on the social responsibility of Global Businesses and how they discharge it. What are the opportunities available for businesses to make a social impact.