Monthly Archives: June 2010

"So what BP's mistake is revealing is that all our human operations and our system of wealth creation need to be reconsidered when it comes to oceans preservation."

BP crisis: our shared responsibilities toward a new path to success

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Francis
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BP oil spill nearshore trajectory june18 2010
The tragedy in the Gulf continues. By now we’ve all seen the horrendous images of seabirds, fish, dolphins, and other forms of aquatic life – dead or dying, helpless as they slither about covered in oil, an agonizing sight for all the world to see.  We’ve seen the Cajun shrimpers bemoan the loss of their lifestyle, and we are witnessing a slow, lingering devastation – as the sea itself seems to be gasping for breath. Read More →
"Intuition is a human aptitude that allows us to take in information that is not obvious to the conscious part of our mind that responds to logic."

Michael Schrage and the Intuition Fallacy

Posted on June 6, 2010 by Francis
There’s a post on the HBR blog – Tell Your Gut to Please Shut Up – by Michael Schrage, a research fellow at MIT Sloan School’s Center for Digital Business, in which he denounces the current trend about intuition as the key to quick, effective, successful decision-making.
Although Schrage’s argument seems to make perfect sense, and his ideas are well articulated, I think this is just another false debate about intuition. Read More →
"Start thinking about value and meaning to reach deeper long lasting creative solutions that will eventually lead to profit without a doubt."

The Future of Magazines & Newspapers: A Conversation

Posted on June 6, 2010 by Francis

Not long ago, at the airport, I had a conversation with John – a business man in his early 40s. 


Since I consult in the highly-challenged paper media industry I asked him how he feels about reading magazines and papers.

I assist a major firm identify the fundamentals of the media of the future, facilitate a culture of innovation and accelerate the reinvention of their business model. For those of you less familiar with the challenges of this industry in the US  let me tell you what they are in this digital age: Read More →

"The "Intuitive Intelligence" conference I put together for HEC MBA has become one of the top global downloads for iTunes U."

“Intuitive Intelligence” on iTunes U: Top Download

Posted on June 6, 2010 by Francis

The “Intuitive Intelligence” conference I put together for HEC MBA – first business school in Europe per FT ranking over the past 5 years – has become one of the top global downloads for iTunes U.

You can download it for free >>
iTunes U gathers more than 250,000 free podcasts of lectures, films, interviews from 600 prestigious universities and institutions from all over the world. The weekly statistics provided by Apple, routinely show 60,000 to 70,000 visitors. Read More →