I have completed the Coursera course on Doing Business in Europe, which is highly relevant to my role in trade and investment promotion. It has enhanced my understanding of EU market regulations, company establishment, employment laws, cross-border dispute resolution, tax compliance, and environmental standards—strengthening my ability to support businesses navigating the European market.
Embracing Diversity: The Benefits of Hiring from Different Industries
I remember a conversation we had at M&P. We were considering a candidate—not from the typical consultancy mould, but someone with deep roots in tech and manufacturing. While discussing our team’s expectations, we uncovered several benefits of hiring individuals from different industries: Seeing Things Differently When you hire someone from a different industry, you gain fresh...
The 4th “C” Everyone Forgets When Entering a New Market
Everyone forgets the fourth “C” when they go into a new market. A client and I talked about their plans to grow into Europe over lunch a few weeks ago. As we talked about what makes a market launch important, they said, “It’s all about the company, the customers, and the competition.” I was a bit surprised and asked. “What about culture?” The client...
The Unsung Skills of Leadership: Lessons Learned from Successes, Failures, and Everything In Between
Reaching revenue goals, growing teams, and establishing strategic alliances are all accomplishments that we all enjoy celebrating. But what about the soft skills that keep everything from collapsing like a house of cards? These abilities, which are frequently disregarded, are the cornerstone of successful leadership. This insight led me down a rabbit hole of readings, articles, and introspection...
Refining Financial Modelling Skills: A Valuable Refresher
With my experience in strategic consulting and business development, financial modelling has been an essential tool in my professional journey. I have worked extensively in this area, I believe in continuous learning to sharpen my skills and stay updated with the best practices. I attended this refresher course over the past two days. It was a great opportunity to revisit the core principles and...