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Do You Have Friends at the Workplace? office dynamics professionalism vcii workplace Aug 17, 2024

Workplace friendships have long been a topic of debate. Are they beneficial or detrimental to your professional life? Should you build close connections with your coworkers, or is it better to maintai...

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The Rise of the Viral Guru: From Corporate Life to Social Media Stardom influencer linkedin vcii viral guru Aug 17, 2024

The Shift from 9-to-5 to Social Media Influence

The corporate world, once the epitome of job security and career growth, has seen a significant shift in recent years. With the rise of toxic work env...

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Beyond Investing 101: Navigating the Complexities of Modern Finance continuous learning corporate finance investing 101 vcii Aug 17, 2024

In today’s fast-paced financial world, a basic understanding of investment principles is crucial, but it’s no longer sufficient to guarantee success. The markets have evolved, introducing comp

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The HR Room of Mirrors: Smoke at the Workplace culture hr vcii workplace Aug 17, 2024

Introduction

Human Resources (HR) is often viewed through a dual lens: as a department designed to support employees and as an enforcer of company policies. However, the reality is more complex. HR i...

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Minding the Value Gap caulk framewrok exit management value gap vcii Aug 16, 2024

 

Introduction

In business, the "Value Gap" represents the difference between the current value of a business and its potential value if optimized. Understanding and closing this gap is crucial for ...

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Mastering the Art of Job Hunting: Nipping Bad Career Moves in the Bud career job hunting salary negotiations vcii Aug 16, 2024

If you ever played snakes and ladders, this concepts will be much easier to explain: Equally as improtant to making top job hunting acrobatics, is to avoid bad career moves.

 

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The Customer Is Right. Right? Only When You Are Wrong! anti-customer movement customer mutual support matrix vcii Aug 15, 2024

 

"Your customer doesn’t care how much you know until they know how much you care." – Damon Richards

Introduction

The phrase "The customer is always right" has long been a staple in business. But a...

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Innovating The Scrumbrella Framework in Private Equity and Venture Capital private equity scrum scrumbrella vcii venture capital Aug 14, 2024

Introduction to the Scrumbrella Framework

The Scrumbrella Framework is an innovative and original management framework developed by the Value Creation Innovation Institute (VCII) specifically designe...

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Value-Driven Pricing Strategies: An Integrated Approach operating model pricing value value model value-driven pricing vcii Aug 13, 2024

The Power of Value-Driven Pricing

In today's competitive market, pricing strategies are crucial for differentiating a business and driving growth. Value-driven pricing, a strategy that bases prices o...

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Alternative Investments Decrypted, Crypted, AIed, and What’s Next! alternative investments crypto portfolio private equity vcii Aug 13, 2024

Definition of Alternative Investments

Alternative Investments are financial assets that do not fall into the conventional investment categories of stocks, bonds, or cash. These include private equity...

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Meet Steve Musk: The Ultimate Innovator elon musk imagine steve jobs steve musk vcii Aug 13, 2024

Introduction: The Best of Two Titans

Imagine a world where the unyielding ambition of Elon Musk meets the revolutionary creativity of Steve Jobs. This hypothetical persona, "Steve Musk," would embody...

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Save Your Job by Protecting Your Neighbor's Job: The Ripple Effects of AI Displacement ai ethics ai job displacement reskilling workforce vcii Aug 12, 2024

At the Value Creation Innovation Institute (VCII), as with all professional bodies operating within Private Equity, Venture Capital, or Corporate Finance fields, we are committed to driving value crea...

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Questionable Practices in the Luxury Goods Industry: The Illusion of Value in Watches and Bags bad practices brands luxury goods vcii Aug 12, 2024

The luxury goods industry, particularly high-end watches and designer bags, has cultivated an image of exclusivity, craftsmanship, and prestige. However, beneath this glamorous exterior lies a set of ...

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Victoria Cares: A Novel Leadership Blueprint leadership vcii victoria cares Aug 11, 2024

Introduction to Victoria Cares

"Victoria Cares" is a leadership framework crafted to guide leaders in nurturing a balanced and effective leadership style. The concept originates from a blend of found...

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The 10 Taxes That We Live By: A Comprehensive Guide corporate finance tax vcii Aug 11, 2024

Taxes play a critical role in shaping economies, funding public services, and regulating behavior. Here's an expanded look at the ten key taxes that influence our daily lives, with additional examples...

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