We are slowly changing over from the old logo (left) to a new one (right). You can see certain similarities – the blue/green which are prominent in our game boards and our pieces, the I and O with a slash … Read More
Sometimes people working for non-profits or not-for-profit organizations are unfamiliar with basic business concepts and ideas. Non-profits don’t consider themselves to be “in business.” They see themselves as an organization working for the betterment of the community or the world. … Read More
For those who feel that the technological marvels foreseen in the 1950s have failed to materialize, the heartfelt cry is “Where’s my flying car?” Well, yes, the Terrafugia Transition is here. They’ll cost around $300,000 when they’re in regular production. … Read More
There’s a question I hear occasionally about the use of Income/Outcome for teaching fundamental business concepts: “But would it work in other countries?” That’s like asking if the Periodic Table of elements applies on other planets. The answer is Yes. … Read More
In this series I’m using the Financial Times’ definition of business acumen as “keenness and speed in understanding and deciding on a business situation.” The word “acumen” means keenness, but in “business acumen” speed is also crucial, and is included in the definition. To … Read More
Apple will shortly begin paying a regular dividend, which some investors take to be a bad sign. Apple is now sitting on $100 billion in cash and investments – see the illustration of their 2011 year-end financials below: apart from … Read More
In 2001 Eliza and I went to Kitwe in the Copper Belt area of Zambia, to run Income/Outcome workshops for Chambishi Metals and to license them to do their own training. We ran a ‘Finance For Everyone’ (Level 2) workshop … Read More