Oh Dear…
Here at Zeitgeist we like to talk about the 'facts of business life' and one of those facts and indeed certainties is our ability to be side-swiped, T-boned or catapulted…
Values versus Violence
In the traditionally macho country of Mexico the new police chief has many detractors and time will tell if such a radical and non-traditional appointment can be…
Death by Internet
As we see Blockbuster’s strategy so blatantly exposed by this filing, it is a good reminder for other businesses to spend due time and consideration on strategic…
The ‘Not so Local’ Bank
The posturing over future banking regulations continues to make headlines. The latest episode in the UK sees HSBC threatening to move its Head Office to the Far…
Achieving Par
For those of you thinking we are about to offer some latest golf tips, we’re sorry but you’re going to be disappointed. The ‘par’ we are talking about is…
What's good for the goose.....
As the financial reform debate continues to be held around the world some defenders of the retention of banking status quo cite Canada as a reason why things should…
No news is not good news
We read today that The Times Online plans to charge for access to its site – circa $1.60 per day or $3.20 per week – in an attempt to create a viable revenue…
GM Humming a different tune
From a corporate strategy standpoint it is actually good to see GM taking the tough decisions. With Hummer, as they did with Saab, GM has explored options, come…
Magna Car Ta
Before anyone gets carried away with all the positive vibes about countries emerging from recession, spare a thought for the 10,500 workers soon to be out of a job…
If everything comes your way... you're in the wrong lane
When considering a fundamental shift in your strategy just take a look at Samoa as evidence that nothing is impossible. In this relatively remote South Pacific…
Bull in a China shop
China’s plans to invest in Alberta’s oil sands has certainly got the chat rooms alive with various theories around the Chinese motives. From my scan of the…