by w013b4cc | Dec 20, 2016 | Consulting, Training |
2016 saw us lose legendary musicians and even a member state, and it made us face terror and fear. 2017 leaves us most of the problems and does not promise any answers. The EU must begin to reinvent itself.
by w013b4cc | Nov 30, 2016 | Consulting |
Culture and nationality play increasingly a role in our world order and have always been important in Brussels. A balance between being true to your roots and seeking interaction and work with other nationalities is what makes work at the EU level most successful and what is still needed in our current climate of fear and nationalism.
by w013b4cc | Aug 30, 2016 | Coaching, Consulting, Training |
Once all arguments have been exchanged, all cards are on the table, advocacy meetings are in danger of turning into open-ended rituals, no results to ever be expected – to the frustration of everyone. And yet, on some policies, in some sectors, it does not happen once, but over and over again. We take a look at why that happens and how to get out of it.
by w013b4cc | Aug 11, 2016 | Consulting |
Ready to pay 50 000 Euro for ignoring data protection rules? Data protection matters to all of us and can come at a hefty price – any social media user is affected by data transfer, as is almost any business. A new EU-US data protection agreement entered into force on 1 August, and it remains to be seen if it is legally sufficient. Here’s why and how you should follow data protection policy negotiations between the EU and the US.
by w013b4cc | Jul 27, 2016 | Coaching, Consulting, Training |
CAN POLITICIANS JOIN COMPANIES THEY REGULATED, OR SHOULD THEY BE PROHIBITED TO DO SO? HOW REVOLVING SHOULD REVOLVING DOORS BE? BARROSO’S MOVE TO GOLDMAN SACHS BRINGS THESE QUESTIONS TO OUR MINDS AGAIN. THIS BLOG LOOKS AT THE OPTIONS: LEARNING FROM PRIVATE BUSINESS AND THEIR NON-COMPETE CLAUSES MAY BE ONE SOLUTION, PUBLIC INTEREST AND PROTEST THE OTHER.
by w013b4cc | Jul 7, 2016 | Consulting, Training |
FRUSTRATION NOT ONLY ON THE SIDE OF VOTERS, BUT ALSO ON THE SIDE OF DECISION-MAKERS. JUNCKER WANTS FREE TRADE. BUT HE IS TIRED OF VOTES. HIS PROBLEM: GOVERNING WITHOUT OR EVEN AGAINST THE VOTERS DOES NOT WORK IN DEMOCRACIES. THIS BLOG IS WHY AND HOW THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION SHOULD COMMUNICATE FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS.
by w013b4cc | Jul 1, 2016 | Coaching, Consulting, Training |
AFTER THE BREXIT DECISION, STOCK MARKETS PLUMMET, POLITICIANS RESIGN, EU PASSPORTS ARE IN HIGH DEMAND AMONGST BRITISH EXPATS, IN SHORT: THE EU WORLD IS A MESS. WHILST MOST ARE BUSY RESTORING SOME KIND OF ORDER, WE LOOK AT WHAT GOT US THERE IN THE FIRST PLACE.
by w013b4cc | Jun 27, 2016 | Coaching, Training |
Company headquarters and Public Affairs satellite offices are one family, and at the same time two very different worlds – and therefore source of a lot of frustration in Brussels and the home base. Headquarters are driven by business results, the stock exchange,...
by w013b4cc | Jun 24, 2016 | Coaching, Consulting |
THEY HAVE ACTUALLY DONE IT: BRITAIN WILL LEAVE THE EU. APART FROM THE TECHNICAL IMPLICATIONS, HOW DO WE DEAL WITH THE BREAK-UP?
by w013b4cc | Jun 22, 2016 | Consulting |
The EU without Britain – months ago, BREXIT did not seem a realistic option. Nobody in Brussels could imagine that the UK referendum could actually result in a decision against the EU. One day before the vote, we are not so sure anymore. Scenarios what will happen to...