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Flashback virus a wakeup call to smug Mac users

A big reason for Windows users to consider a move to Mac has been the virtual non-existence of Mac malware.

How politicians wreck even rich economies

Ever since Canada emerged from the last recession relatively unscathed, it has been tempting to believe we are invincible.
Rize rezoning, redevelopment wrangle rolls on; Jones Lang LaSalle aims to up its game in Vancouver

Rize rezoning, redevelopment wrangle rolls on; Jones Lang LaSalle aims to up its game in Vancouver

Sound hearing

Effective leadership is at the forefront of executing strategy and change

In recent decades intangible assets – including our people – have become the primary drivers of corporate value. Without the support of their people, companies’ strategic decisions can fall flat and become increasingly difficult to execute. Successful strategy execution and effective leadership are inseparable. This puts leadership centre stage in any change- management program.

The business case for sharing deep thoughts

When vancouverisawesome.com founder Bob Kronbauer told me he'd be telling a personal story about creativity at an upcoming CreativeMornings event, I said I'd like to attend.

City needs civic election contribution controls now

Recently released reports of crazy spending in Vancouver’s 2011 civic election should trigger a serious call for spending limits and donor restrictions in municipal campaigns. Amazingly, there has been little reaction. Or maybe it’s not surprising, with 70% of the populace having already given up on even bothering to vote in most civic elections.
Adding up PCI Group’s Marine Gateway connections; Oakridge Centre overhaul hangs on transit lines

Adding up PCI Group’s Marine Gateway connections; Oakridge Centre overhaul hangs on transit lines

No questions
Rudy Buttignol: Knowledge base

Rudy Buttignol: Knowledge base

Knowledge Network’s president and CEO is launching new platforms and tapping new funding streams

Print business is down but not out

For today’s screed, I considered relating the talk between the bishop and the monk.

Time to heed the Lorax

The newest kids’ movie is in the theatres – a remake of The Lorax, a Dr. Seuss title from 1971. One of Seuss’ most pointed and topical stories, The Lorax is an environmental fable. And although we’ve made some progress, it’s a story that – 40 years later – business still has not really taken to heart.