Takumi: when craftsmanship becomes business excellence with soul
In Japan, there is a word that goes far beyond a profession: takumi. It does not refer simply to a skilled craftsperson, but to someone who has devoted decades of their life to perfecting a skill until reaching an almost invisible mastery. The takumi does not seek...
2026: the 10 challenges that will determine who leads the Purpose Economy (and who falls behind)
The Purpose Economy is no longer a “nice” conversation for the annual report.In 2026, it becomes an operational test: of strategy, governance, data, culture and—above all—credibility. Companies that truly understand this shift will move from “having a purpose” to...
Open innovation: when impact is designed by many, not by a few
In recent years, innovation is no longer synonymous with hidden labs, isolated teams or “geniuses” working behind closed doors. Real innovation —the kind that changes systems, addresses complex social challenges and multiplies impact— happens when we open the creative...
Another COP for nothing
COP30 in Belém was supposed to feel different. Bringing the world together in the heart of the Amazon was almost nature’s desperate plea: “look at me, I’m at the limit.” Yet even then, the outcome was the same: grand declarations, minimal progress, and another wasted...