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Following the Easter Sunday bombings Sri Lanka must unite all forces to reclaim its hard-won peace of the past decade say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In his new book Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic the chief talent scientist at Manpower Group examines myths about masculine management and explains why we need to value competence over confidence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The suspension of flights by Jet Airways is another casualty of price wars and flawed business models. Experts discuss how Jet could recast its model to fly again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The controversy surrounding Fisher-Price’s Rock ’n Play Sleeper shines a light on the need to balance corporate growth with safety -- and also where regulators went wrong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summertime gasoline price increases are normal but today’s oil markets are undergoing fundamental change according to experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Collaborative platforms sustainability public-private partnerships and data analytics are critical for developing smart and inclusive cities notes TCS’s Seeta Hariharan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recent Wharton research aims to help companies navigate the complicated waters of Big Data by offering a better way to use predictive analytics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Developing world entrepreneurs face a big disadvantage compared with Western counterparts – a generalized lack of trust. A new book explains why conventional strategies don’t work where mistrust is rampant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s not just the latest IMF forecast causing concern. Many straws in the wind point to tougher times ahead experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cryptocurrencies will one day be used everywhere predicts Litecoin creator Charlie Lee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Across the country baby boomers who own large suburban homes are looking to downsize but are finding it hard to attract younger buyers. However shifts in mortgage rates and other factors could soon change that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler’s new book puts the digital revolution into historical context placing it along a timeline of other disruptive transformations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Toyota announced it will offer other automakers free licenses to its patents on vehicle electrification especially hybrid vehicles. Is it a smart move? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton research looks at whether corporate insiders trade more around the audit report date -- and what it means. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amazon’s move into health care with HIPAA compliance for virtual assistant Alexa raises questions about what the tech giant plans to do with patient data. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Trump’s backing of two nominees for the Federal Reserve Board is raising questions about the importance of the central bank’s nonpartisan image. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From marketing to management modern business leaders can learn a lot from ancient Roman emperors according to a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Too much efficiency -- such as that provided by computers and algorithms -- can turn off creativity and innovation according to a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Move over monetary and fiscal policy. A new book -- Law and Macroeconomics: Legal Remedies to Recessions -- aims to create a new way to reverse economic downturns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The EU wants to help content creators and publishers gain more money and rights but its new directive could hurt platforms and the overall online ecosystem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pricing models scalability and regulatory restraints are top issues of concern as tech firms line up their IPOs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many of the largest and most reputable news outlets in the world are using or dabbling in AI to expand their coverage. But as journalism robots proliferate concern about their impact is growing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A no-deal Brexit could force more layoffs plant closures and relocations among U.K. automakers say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new book from Nina Khrushcheva (Nikita Krushev’s great granddaughter) and Jeffrey Tayler takes readers on an eye-opening tour of Russia under President Vladimir Putin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A faulty business model rising oil prices and competitive pressure all contributed to the demise of Iceland’s WOW Air according to experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.