How many times have you been distracted today from what you actually wanted to do? We live in a world of constant connectivity, where distraction lurks around every corner. Our endless to-do lists and packed schedules are a merciless reflection of what's going on in our minds: we are constantly in overdrive, and our focus is completely lost. No wonder stress and burnout rates are at an all-time high. Despite the fact that we now know more than ever what we need to remain resilient and healthy...

In an era of rapid technological and social change The Transformational Economy offers insights into a new economic landscape. It explores how companies can navigate a world where customers seek not just products, but meaning. The book offers strategies to meet these new customer aspirations and thereby it makes a positive impact on the planet, society and individuals.

The Growth Paradox describes the phenomenon of growing pains. When a business grows rapidly, it tends to slow itself down. How can this be prevented? Is there anything that can be done about it? Absolutely, and this book helps you with that! In eleven chapters, it explains in clear language what the most common growing pains are and how to address them. Assumptions are debunked, myths are busted, problems are explained, and solutions are provided. Every company has the potential to become a g...

De broodnodige digitale transformatie die organisaties en bedrijven moeten maken, zorgt voor spanning en onzekerheid bij velen. Meer dan de nieuwste technologieën vinden en toepassen, is het immers zaak om interne processen te stroomlijnen en de organisatie aan te passen aan nieuwe manieren van werken. Het succes hangt grotendeels af van de bereidheid van alle werknemers om mee te stappen in dit proces en dus in welke mate organisaties erin slagen om de mindset en de cultuur binnen het bedri...

Companies face increasingly turbulent times. Economic and political uncertainty, sustainability developments, and competitors with new business models are just some issues that stretch the companies' resilience and adaptability. To what extent are the traditional strategy models still relevant to deal with this new environment? This new book presents how to analyse turbulent environments, how to build new strategies, and how to implement them.

When people are faced with cancer, fear is common. After the initial shock of diagnosis and medical treatment, people want to pick up their life again. This is not always easy. Fear of cancer recurrence and fear of cancer progression can have a strong impact on life, even when there is a good medical prognosis. It is understood that worry and anxiety is normal, but not many people know what you can do about it.In this book you will find a 5-step program that will guide you. You will be learni...

Do you negotiate about responsibilities, strategic decisions, mergers and takeovers or your salary? Or do you negotiate with children and adolescents? Or are you involved in government negotiations? We all negotiate. Every single day. Often without even realising it. Surprisingly our negotiations continuously succeed or fail for the same reasons.How well do you negotiate? This book gives you four Keys to make your negotiations more intelligent and increase your nq®. It teaches you to bend ev...

Filmmaker and artist Chantal Akerman was one of the most fearless filmmakers of her generation. Her work blurs the boundaries of time and space, of film and art. It can be seen in cinemas and museums worldwide. She may be largely unknown to the general public, but she is revered by cinephiles, visual artists and filmmakers. The impact of her oeuvre on world cinema became abundantly clear when Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles was named best film of all time by British magaz...

Fashion Management

The fashion sector needs management as well

Who hasn't heard of the famous 'Antwerp Six'? They are now all established names in the world of fashion, and there is plenty of young new talent waiting in the wings. Even so, the economic context has changed in recent years: globalization and growing competition are increasingly important factors in the fashion industry. Luxury brands and major chain stores are taking over the market; digitalization and online sales are turning...