Birchtree Global’s research on “Success characteristics of foreign direct investment in Cuba” was a hit at the Institute for Business and Finance’s 2017 global conference in Costa Rica. The research won the peer reviewed “Best in Session” and the “Outstanding Research Award” and will be published in the […]
EU Ambassador Joao Vale de Almeida
May 4th, I attended the European-American Business Group presentation by the Ambassador from the United Nations, Joao Vale de Almeida. The Ambassador’s speech was titled, “Three transitions, a divorce, and a virus.” The Ambassador, a former journalist in his early career, has […]
Birchtree Global is pleased to partner with Entelo and Bersin by Deloitte in “Attracting diverse talent: Five critical sourcing practices” presented by Stacia Sherman Garr. Ms. Garr leads Talent Management research for Bersin by Deloitte, Deloitte Consulting LLP, and is also responsible for Bersin’s research on leadership, succession, […]
In a mature economy like the United States, competitive business leader’s focus on corporate growth exceeding 2.5% to maintain a competitive edge. How are companies responding to anemic growth to elevate financial performance? The Denver International Executive Resource Group (IERG), and Mountain States Employers Council (MSEC) invite you to meet The Conference Board’s EVP, Chief Economist […]
Birchtree Global is committed to peer reviewed research and life-long learning. Birchtree Global is speaking at or sponsoring the following programs:
Global Business Risks and Challenges
Date: March 7, 2017, Richmond, VA
Speaker: Dr. Janet L. Walsh will be the keynote speaker for the 11th Annual Virginia Commonwealth University 2017 RISC Trends Conference in Richmond, VA.
Topic: There are three […]
Consider this question, “Should the US Supreme Court Justices consider foreign law when interpreting US law and the Constitution? This is an important question affecting global businesses with operations in multiple countries. I recently attended a discussion on this subject between US Supreme Court Associate Justice Stephen Breyer and Lord Jonathan Sumption of the Supreme Court […]
As of January 1, 2106 Birchtree Global celebrates its 18th year in business. I was in the Hard Rock Café in Shanghai, part of a delegation of manufacturing executives on a state visit to China, when I made the decision to create […]
October is the month in which organizations large and small begin their strategic planning activities for the next year. For companies expanding overseas or looking to increase their financial performance in specific industries “Gross Domestic Product” or GDP, is a frequently used metric measure. GDP is broadly defined as the total value of production within a […]
A challenging activity at year end is strategic planning for the upcoming period. Gathering and correctly interpreting information from multiple research-based sources increases planning accuracy. Companies with current or future global markets for products and services will find the October 3, 2015 Economist Magazine special report on the United States in the world economy to be […]
From the perspective of twenty-five years in foreign direct investment in developing countries, the rush to “develop” business operations in Cuba resembles a stampede of cattle. But, as every cattle baron knows, the profitable way to drive cattle to market is slowly-so they don’t lose weight. The stampede […]