Question: Should a company work for profit or for social interest?

Question: Should a company work for profit or for social interest?

On one of the first days and on one of the last days of MBA School we had a great debate: Should a company work for profit or work for social interest? At that time, I was animate that profit was king; since without profit they would not be able to help the greater good. Efforts to help the social interests require resources, hence my view. As I reflect on that time, I still believe that in order for a company to survive and grow they still must make money, but with a focus on society.

Future Predictions – Business Structure

Future Predictions – Business Structure

Expectations of Future Business Settings

With the exciting onslaught of many new technologies, the future looks to become a more customized and individualized experience. To stay relevant and engaging business structure will have to evolve. This is how I believe businesses will evolve.

WANTED: The Business Renaissance Man

WANTED: The Business Renaissance Man

Richard Branson once said that his biggest motivation was to “…keep challenging myself. I see life almost like one long University education that I never had – everyday I’m learning something new.” Learning in business, just like learning is school is necessary. At the same time the education and learning that you do, it requires a return on investment (ROI). This ROI is based on getting valuable information in the form of a practical education with real world application – this is the next required step in educational evolution.