What better space to delve into new markets, meet industry leaders, and gain exposure than at the largest startup gathering in the Kingdom! This year, Arabnet Riyadh, the Kingdom’s largest technology event, is expected to convene over 2,000 corporate executives and senior government leaders and 4,000 entrepreneurs, youth, and students under one roof. Do you…
Written by: JUAN CARLOS PASTOR @ IE Business School Women’s position in management and leadership has been prominently discussed in the business literature for over three decades. Yet there is increased frustration that the empowerment of women is not advancing quickly enough. Women continue to lag behind men at every career stage. A recent report…
Valentino Barrioseta sat with Sophie Le Ray during the 20th WIL Economic Forum to discuss women empowerment and the future of women in the economy. Valentino was also a guest speaker on our “Arts to promote social inclusion” panel discussion. You can visit Resonance Collective to hear the podcast here
In our constantly changing world, empowering individuals equally, men and women, is key for success. We asked Teresa Martin-Retortillo, Executive President of IE Exponential Learning, to answer some questions about what it means tor her to be an empowered woman as well as how she manages to lead and build a successful and meaningful journey…
Every share counts in the social media conversation when there’s US$28 trillion at stake, and adding your voice to the mix in support of female economic empowerment, ultimately benefits everyone. Social media platforms are the new water cooler conversation starter, and liking, sharing or commenting on a personal or professional level is something that 2.46…
If budget cutbacks are placing team professional development opportunities in the crosshairs, consider this: 44% of employees cite a lack of opportunity for growth and advancement as a top source of work stress; and we all know that unhappy employees aren’t helping your bottom line. If we drill down to basics, we work to earn…
While profitability is an imperative, getting there at any cost is old world ideology and today’s CEO needs to be ahead of the curve in order to lead the business of the future “You can lead the change or be a victim of change,” said Denise M Morrison, who recently stepped down from her role…
In the spirit of the initiatives launched for the Year of Giving and in support of the values of the Year of Zayed, the WIL Economic Forum will be providing special rebates, ranging from 500USD to 995USD towards the forum entrance fee. The forum is sponsored by leading organisations including Pfizer, FedEx, Engie, Aster DM,…
From a marketing tool originally populated by brand ambassadors, the role of the influencer has evolved into something more meaningful In 2017, CNBC tagged the social media market with an estimated US$1 billion valuation. Influencers get a bad rap in many quarters, and with some experts citing a decline in trust of peer authorities, along…
While global demand for STEM talent is ushering in a new era of employment opportunity, it’s still a man’s world Between 2000 and 2010, STEM related jobs grew at three times the rate of other jobs and, by the end of this year, a total of 2.4 million STEM vacancies will remain unfilled. With digitalisation…
