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Flip the magazineEditorial
Few ideas, jumbled together. This seems to be the slogan for the Fall 2011. It is the result of the actions made by European and American politics that are constantly making things worse. A result that has produced a strange inversion: the Stock Exchange (that makes the prices) drives the action of the Government (that should defend values). In other words: money is the driver. We acknowledge that.
Look at the great confusion that is depicting this moment. It looks like a Francis Bacon’s painting. Realities are distorted. Representation is strong. For Bacon it is a form of art, but for society it is a malfunction.
Let’s go back to us. Back to work. The cover for this issue is dedicated to corruption. A widespread practice that proliferates in states of confusion and authoritarianism. Corruption is also a symptom of lack of identity. In a company where identity matches facts and it is based on rules (and not on press office’s stories), corruption takes root. In a company where Bosses are also Leaders, corruption is not needed. In an organization where people’s identity is a value, corruption is defeated. Good companies are not corrupted. Bad companies are.
Thrasy Petropoulos, our correspondent from Greece has accepted our proposition to work on all of our Country Guides and not just his first one published in this issue. They will be wider and more structured. We have always been trying to understand countries and cities where we work, linking articles to city guides and to our column, “A Glance in the City”. Good luck Thrasy.
Also our “To be cool” column has changed. And is now called “Private eye”. Our intent is to get behind the scenes into the lives, passions, design, fashion and lesser known facts about the managers. Other columns will change. Most of all we have a new Editor – in – Chief and a new Editor. Many thanks to Rosario Imperiali d’Afflitto and Marta Scetta for accepting the assignments. A big thank you also to Giorgio Tedeschi and Paola Bettinelli for the excellent job they did for us over the years.
Keep following us and sending your ideas.
Mirko Nesurini
Chairman
Summary
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Corruption in Public Contractring
Few Know This
Doing business using corruption is a short-term game.
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A Curious Dilemma
In order to get a public contract, the temptation is strong to try a shortcut.
Illustration by Paul Davis, London, UK
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Corruption in Country Development
A Vicious Circle
why is corruption negatively related with economic development?
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International Anti-Corruption
A New Kind of Tsunami
The fight against corruption, now pervades all corners of public and corporate governance.
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Good Tools
The two anti-corruption conventions with international impact
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Corruption in the Private Sector
Say “No
In so doing, you are showing the leadership companies need in this new environment
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An Improper Performance
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Whistleblowing is a Tricky Business
There are many new protections to guard the messenger in order to prevent the whistleblower from ending up as the victim
Illustration by Goñi Montes, Decatur, USA
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Successfully Balancing
Competing Organizational Needs
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Training
Be Creative
Training New Generation
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Coaching
Crisis Mangement
Cold-Blooded and Quick
Photo by Ko Sasaki
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Performance
Job Rotation
Do Not Stop at First Glance
Photo By David Drebin
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Event
SHRM Annual Meeting
Future Trends for the US Workforce
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Attachment & Pride
What Your People are Really Worth to Your Company
The Priceless Value of Fully Valued Employees
Photo by David Hillard
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Data transfer
Corruption Impact in the Corporate business
Corruption is an Improper Performance
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Communication
New Face of Branding
The Mantra of Empoloyer Branding
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Communication
Be Connected
Good Technology
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Change management
Living in a Castle in France
Let Me Tell You About My New Life
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Legal
Fixing the US Real Estate Market
The Real Estate Limbo
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Culture Integration
Bullying Collateral Effects
A Review of Work-Related Suicide
Illustrations by Shinichi Imanaka, Hyogo, Japan
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People
Unusual Job
The Art of Inking
Illustration by Yihsin Wu, Taipei, Taiwan
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Principle and Values
Action and Learning
Open Organizations: Innovate Sustainably
Photo by Robert Doisneau, Tati’s Bike, 1949 © Atelier Robert Doisneau
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Joining the company
War on Talent is Back
The Battle for the Best
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Private Eye
Design Ideas
5th HI-MACS® Design Contest
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The Business Side of Style
- Abrianna Bossman
- Rosemary Haefner
- Stilian Shishkov
Photo by Akintunde Akinleye
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Our Choices
Ideas for Free Time
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The Movie
Horrible Bosses
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Book selection
Exciting New Releases 27 worldwide new book and three interviews
1. Ben Dattner: The Blame Game
2. Rupert Scofield: The Social Entrepreneur’s
3. Justin Menkes: Better Under Pressure
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Where to Work
City Guide
Thessaloniki and Lagos
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Country Guide
Greece
The Enduring Paradox
Photos by Nikos Papathanasiou
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Where to Work
Jump Workplace Hurdles
Tanzania, Looking for Balance
Photo by Sophie Chivet, Courtesy of L'agence VU
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Workplace
New Castles
The Workplace in the Age of the Brand
Photo Courtesy of Google Switzerland
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Life Coaching Design
Executive Efficiency Through Office Space Design
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A Glance in the City
Looking for a City to Sleep
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Environment
The Wheel of Life
