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How to Effect Long-Lasting Organizational Changes

How to Effect Long-Lasting Organizational Changes

Change is hard.

Sometimes it’s unavoidable in life and organizations. Take remote work: not long ago, many companies dismissed it outright. Today, they are drafting work-from-home policies they never thought they would need.

Change will happen with or without us. The real question is: what makes it last?

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What is a Social Entrepreneur?

What is a Social Entrepreneur?

Today, social entrepreneurship is defined in many ways. This ambiguity can blur the identity of social entrepreneurs, undermine their credibility, weaken the relevance of the guidance they receive, and ultimately hinder their impact. That is why a shared definition is essential.

This article presents my perspective and insights on social entrepreneurs, based on primary research conducted with a small random sample in Toronto, Canada.

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Debt and SMEs in New Zealand

Debt and SMEs in New Zealand

In this video, I dive into debt funding for small to medium businesses in New Zealand. While headlines often talk about how “cheap” money is, especially for homeowners, the reality for SMEs is quite different.

I explore what current lending conditions mean for small businesses and share recommendations to help improve access to funding.

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The Cloudy Relationship Between France and Diesel

The Cloudy Relationship Between France and Diesel

After WWII, Charles de Gaulle jumpstarted the French economy by cutting diesel taxes for the first time, supporting haulers, farmers, and artisans who relied on it.

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