By Ben Byth | 05.03.15
The Meaning of Liff
It has been said that Inuit have more than 17 different words for snow. Why should this be? Anthropologists hold the…
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Off to a flying start
I was planning a visit to my daughter overseas in two months. With half a million frequent flyer points earned…
Read the post By Ben Byth | 27.02.15
It’s All About Packaging!
Depending on his or her political persuasion, an observer may feel in a number of ways regarding the outcome of the…
Read the post By Ben Byth | 20.02.15
Key Errors in the Greek Negotiating Strategy
As these lines are written, the negotiations between the Greek government and its Eurogroup partners are still under way. As the…
Read the post By Ben Byth | 13.02.15
Learning from 4 Year-Olds
A recent TV documentary (The Secret Life of 4 Year Olds) gave a fascinating insight into the way grown-ups work. The…
Read the post By Ben Byth | 06.02.15
Get Mad Back
Get mad back? Not so sure. Couple of things have passed my desk this week that have prompted this blog.…
Read the post By Ben Byth | 02.02.15
The hidden cost of “free”
The most powerful word in the English language is ‘free’. People love a bargain and if it’s free – then…
Read the post By Ben Byth | 23.01.15
Unilateral Disarmament
Jim Murphy, the new leader of the Labour party in Scotland, was interviewed on the radio recently and the issue of…
Read the post By Ben Byth | 16.01.15
Pour Oil On It
There is one group for whom cheaper oil is bad news — oil producers, who’ve been having an amazing run between…
Read the post By Ben Byth | 13.01.15
Don’t put your foot in it, put their words in your mouth
It may sound slightly unhygienic but it is far better than putting your foot in it! You may also find…
Read the post By Ben Byth | 09.01.15
Fancy a Cheque for a Billion Dollars?
I love Christmas, but I hate paying for it. Sadly as a father of 5, Christmas, whilst being a wonderful…
Read the post By Ben Byth | 05.01.15
Why Does a Long Term Relationship Matter in Negotiations?
Negotiating in business is a lot like marriage: if you want a long lasting relationship and to live “happily ever…
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