Superbugs kill over 700,000 people a year worldwide
And that could rise to 10 million deaths per year within 30 years, at an economic cost of US$100 trillion
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A leader’s main job is to manage chaos
A leader provides his team with vision, values and guidelines critical to helping people make the best possible decisions for the company
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Five principles for a better sales force
How to create a training program that builds relationships and increases sales
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Using tech to connect with patients
Chris Nedelmann of Copeman Healthcare Centre talks about bridging the gap between practitioners and patients with a virtual care app
Routine legal tasks at your fingertips
Shane Murphy on how Founded Technologies is striving to be an essential online tool for small Canadian businesses
Creating a clear and enduring brand
Abagail Vanmerlin of Brand Theory talks about why encapsulating the culture, values and long-range vision of a company is so important
Building a stronger Alberta economy with artificial intelligence
John Shillington of Amii taks about connecting research and expertise to industry and helping Alberta businesses build their capacity for machine learning
The black hole of increased funding for scientific research
Increasing investment in science is fine, but rarely does the investment seem to lead to an improvement in the lives of Canadians
A green city project in Russia comes alive
The project is supported by thorough research into what works best to create a green city, a large injection of funds and the participation of lots of volunteers
A finger on the pulse of Alberta’s legume crops
Dr. Rhonda Bell’s study provides good news for people who hope to avoid developing diabetes and cardiovascular disease
One big asteroid could ruin the mining industry
The space race is on and the payoff is an untold cache of precious metals, large enough to completely dwarf the world’s biggest mining companies
Going green, one vehicle at a time
The fuel economy of today’s car is miles ahead of what it used to be but manufacturers aren’t done yet
Taking a broader, ecological view of Venice
How many of us think of the Venetian lagoon and its imperilled circumstances when we imagine a trip to Piazza San Marco?
Travelling with Greta Thunberg in mind
Living with your environmental choices and the ones others make for you while on the road
Proton Technologies extracts low-cost hydrogen from oilfields
Calgary-based company puts the focus on dropping the cost of energy and giving new value to old oilfields
Death Valley, California. Hotter than Hades
Death Valley National Park is all about extremes, in more ways than one
Eating for cheap while on vacation
Follow our rules to find cheap restaurants that offer both good food and low prices, no matter what part of the world you’re in
The bizarre and wonderful world of bazaars
I love world bazaars, souks, suqs, markets. Call them what you will, they’re just so much fun to prowl in
Networking tips for the holiday office party
Don’t pass up the opportunity to expand your network and build your personal brand
Six mistakes people make when they start a new job
25 per cent of people who move into a new job will fail. Paying attention to these six common mistakes will help make sure you are not one of them
The importance of “space” in a business relationship
Respecting another person’s space can help you build rapport with your colleagues and close sales with your clients
My enduring love affair with a 1976 Triumph TR6
How I found myself scrabbling around on a cold garage floor trying to breathe life back into a car that should have gone to the knackers years ago
Jetta GLI is a subdued masterpiece
In the economy market, this model has always been a cut above the rest
Modern car features add up to a safer ride
Today’s automobiles are full of safety features and more improvements are added every model year
Understanding and comparing investment returns
Keep in mind that, despite new disclosure rules to increase transparency, the fee shown on your investment report may not be the total fee you paid your adviser
Paying a high price for success, even after you die
There’s no hiding from the success tax, but several things can help legally reduce or even eliminate the amount your estate or your heirs pay
Protect your business from the unexpected realities of life
Seek professional help if your financial plan doesn’t protect you from the four Ds: death, divorce, disability and disaster