GLOBIG GLOBAL GROWTH NEWSLETTER
The ways to grow locally and globally are constantly changing, with new opportunities and challenges every day. Stay in the know – we’re here to help. Enjoy Globig’s bi-weekly curation of news and insights on how to build velocity and grow your business, locally and globally. Let us know if you have any feedback for us at editor@globig.co.
GLOBAL GROWTH
How The G20 Can Build On The World Economy’s Recent Resilience
Via IMF: The G20 has an important opportunity to shift focus from firefighting against successive shocks to a medium-term agenda that supports strong, sustainable, balanced, and inclusive growth. Read More
Yellen Says Global Economy Remains Resilient, Lauds US As Growth Driver
Via The Economic Times: “Going forward, we remain cognizant of the risks facing the global outlook and continue to carefully monitor the economic challenges in certain countries, but the global economy remains resilient,” she said. Read More
TRIVIA QUESTION
Why don’t people lock their doors in Churchill, Manitoba?
The answer is featured at the end of the newsletter!
PERSONAL GROWTH
What To Do When Your Personal Growth Stalls
Via Harvard Business Review: Take a step back. Read More
Strategy
Incorporating Generative AI Into Your Company’s Technology Strategy
Via MIT Sloan: At a food service company, generative artificial intelligence is another tool that optimizes sales, processes, and supply chains. Read More
3 Strategies To Make Sure Your Startup Can Survive Anything
Via Entrepreneur: How can you ensure that you are prepared to pivot at a moment’s notice? Try implementing these proven strategies to keep your growing business agile. Read More
BUSINESS DIVERSITY
How To Implement Impactful Diversity Initiatives That Propel Business Growth
Via ASAP: Creating and maintaining a diverse work environment safe for people from all different cultures and backgrounds is mission-critical. Here’s why. Read More
Disability At Work: The Forgotten Diversity
Via Psychology Today: The number of disabled employees is drastically underestimated. Read More
A BIT OF CULTURE:
Canada
Business Culture In Canada
Via Global Business Culture: Canada is a vast country with significant cultural differences across its regions and this combined with its multi-cultural orientation means that describing business culture in Canada is not an easy task. Read More
High Culture of Canada
Via The Canada Guide: As a young, solidly middle-class nation with humble immigrant beginnings, the creation of a distinctly Canadian style of “high culture,” which is to say, distinct Canadian traditions of art, literature and theatre, has been a long, slow journey. Read More
[Video] Song Of The Week: These Electric Lives- Called It Off
Via YouTube: “Described as making music that bridges the gap between electro-pop/new wave and supercharged indie-rock, These Electric Lives play their own brand of ‘melodic dance rock.'” Watch Here
You Can Also Check Out Previously Featured Artists In Our Playlists on Spotify and YouTube!
AROUND THE GLOBE
Asia, EU & The UK, North America
EU Unveils Plans For €500M Partnership On Advanced Materials
Via Science | Business: The European Commission wants to launch a €500 million public-private partnership on advanced materials, as part of plans to boost Europe’s standing in the sector published on Tuesday. Read More
These Companies Tried A 4-Day Workweek. More Than A Year In, They Still Love It
Via NPR: Most of the companies in a UK trial were so pleased with the results — improved wellbeing, lower turnover, greater efficiency — they’ve made the four-day workweek permanent. Read More
Why India’s Economy Under Modi Offers A Real Alternative To China
Via CNN: China’s slump leaves the world needing a new growth engine. India may fit the bill. Read More
ANSWER TO TRIVIA QUESTION
Polar bears! The town, known as the Polar Bear Capital of the World, is, unsurprisingly, in the center of “Polar Bear Alley.” Keeping doors easy to open is key if a polar bear charges. Safety first!
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