COVID-19 and Cognitive Dissonance: The Rush to Propagate Work From Home Shift

The COVID-19 pandemic shattered most of the norms. It affected our personal, family life, and above all our work habits. In other words, it has disrupted our lives and exposed fractures in every possible system. At the same time, it offers a unique reset button and opportunity to re-think our most fundamental working system of nine-to-five (9-5) working days. It is safe to say, this pandemic has encouraged most people and institutions to endorse and foster the idea of Work From Home.

Moral & Ethical Contemplation: What is Wrong With Racism!

Racism is a heinous crime and chronicle moral pandemic. Its evilness entails myriads of physical pains, cognitive, psychological distractions, and other various human tragedies. Ironically, racism is still embedded in some institutions’ laws and policies. Similarly, racism is also rooted in some individuals’ and groups’ behaviors and actions. Indeed, there are some sensible and reasonable Read more about Moral & Ethical Contemplation: What is Wrong With Racism![…]

Nine Points for Effective Crisis Management

Crises are part of life. In today’s world, most individuals, groups, governments, and corporations are prone to crisis. Luckily, there are solutions for most of the crisis. Above all, deeper understanding and followed by best theory, the right strategy, and strong implementation procedures are powerful instruments for successful crisis management. We at The Key Group extracted these nine points from our in-depth crisis management procedures, to provide a clear understanding of how to manage the crisis. 

The Tension Between the US and China: The Velocity Toward the New World Order

Indeed, the world is at the tipping point of a new #global #geopolitical #dimension. Therefore, it is reasonable to declare, the end of the #pandemic is the beginning of the #NewWorldOrder. Then here are the critical questions to investigate?

6 Questions to Re-Think: What ought to be done in post COVID-19?

The year 2020 is a critical juncture in our lives. At this point, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic created a new norm for our current and future existence. This new norm, in one way or another, is a paradigm shift that redefines our current and future ways of lives. This shift affects everyone including individuals, societies, governments, Read more about 6 Questions to Re-Think: What ought to be done in post COVID-19?[…]

Why Racial & Ethnic Conflicts Exist?

  Ethnic and racial conflicts are complex human phenomenon. They are pervasive conditions in many places around the world. Throughout the records of human history, ethnic racial groups sometimes, used violent ways to deal with their differences. In other words, various groups throughout the ages have believed that they are superior to those of other Read more about Why Racial & Ethnic Conflicts Exist?[…]

17 Tips for the Successful Business Negotiators:

  Negotiation is inevitable, in both business transactions and disputes. There are different kinds of negotiation strategies and tactics. Often negotiation requires adversarial and sometime problem-solving and win-win approaches. When business negotiators haggle over who gets how much of the pie, hard-bargaining strategy can lead to ruin. Sometimes business deals blow up, relationships fall apart Read more about 17 Tips for the Successful Business Negotiators:[…]

10 Tips to Choose Reliable Consulting Firm

  Choosing the right consulting firm is the key for success and reputation. Just ponder for a moment. Have you ever wondered who is behind those successful political and corporate firms and their leaders? Have you ever thought about those who do the extraordinary work behind the scenes that led to a sweeping political and Read more about 10 Tips to Choose Reliable Consulting Firm[…]

Power of Strategic Planning

  Strategic planning is critical to business success. Strategic planning is different from classic in-house business planning. It involves variety of elements including vision, mission and outside-of-the-box thinking. Strategic planning describes where you want your company to go, not necessarily how you’re going to get there. However, like all other “travel plans,” without knowing where you Read more about Power of Strategic Planning[…]

Strategic Business Interactions in Contemporary Diverse Global World

  Strategic global businesses and trades communications have occurred throughout history, but the contemporary situation is a relatively new phenomenon on the world stage. The world has become more complex and interdependent than ever. At the same time, the nature of many businesses has become both local and global oriented active. At the positive part Read more about Strategic Business Interactions in Contemporary Diverse Global World[…]

Effective Communication

  While there are many subtleties to communication between people, some basic skills can help you to be a more effective communicator. This post will analyze barriers to listening, and strategies for effective listening; barriers to accurate perception, and strategies for accurate perception; barriers to effective verbal communication, and strategies for effective verbal communication. Barriers to listening Read more about Effective Communication[…]

The Politics of the US Foreign Policy & the Paradox of Presidential Power

  Contemporary politics of the United States foreign policy is unique and famously exciting. Put simply, the United States is a world leader and can not afford to be an isolationist. As a result, its foreign policy affects the entire globe, human society as a whole, and ultimately our individual lives. At this point, one Read more about The Politics of the US Foreign Policy & the Paradox of Presidential Power[…]

The American Elections: How to Win the Undecided/Swing Voters

Liberal democracy is the best contemporary political option. Its political core energized by a distinctive individual and group rights, public reasons and inclusive governance. Liberal democracy places priority on persuasion over coercion; and compromise over dogmatism. Further, it gives individuals and groups the right to articulate their political views on public issues. Election is at Read more about The American Elections: How to Win the Undecided/Swing Voters[…]

The Challenges and Opportunities of Next Steps in Libya: A Response to William Danvers’s Report on Libya

  The current situation in Libya is perplexing. Since the beginning of the crises in February 2011, scholars, analysts and observers are quite anxious about what is happening in Libya. They are doing arduous efforts trying to identify the problems and propose workable solutions. In other words, their primary focus is on how to stop Read more about The Challenges and Opportunities of Next Steps in Libya: A Response to William Danvers’s Report on Libya[…]

The Libya Crisis and Solution

  Guest Analysis by Dr. Abdolkabir Alfakhry The modern Libya is rooted in very rich history. Tracking back the history of Libya, and over centuries, the Libyan people were brutally suffering from the ruthless of foreign settlers and colonial injustice, oppression and aggression. To understand the subject better, we have to go back to thousand years Read more about The Libya Crisis and Solution[…]

Obama on Conceptual Trial: A Case Against the Discontents of Foreign Policy

  President Barack Obama’s political idea and practical foreign policy deserve special attention and rigorous analysis. As it turns out, his policy ideals and practices reasonably shaped a tranquil world better than the one he inherited from his predecessors. That is, his earnest efforts of foreign policy based on diplomacy, cooperation, multilateralism and minimum use of Read more about Obama on Conceptual Trial: A Case Against the Discontents of Foreign Policy[…]

Libya in Entangled Cross Roads: The Quest for Peace and Stability

  Libya is in serious predicament. The stakes are very high. Political instability and the insecurity are quite alarming. People rampage viciously against each other. Rivalry armed groups held their grounds, often with ferocious behavior. The influential tribal leaders deemed any peace or political arrangement that excluded them is unacceptable. The most excruciating part is Read more about Libya in Entangled Cross Roads: The Quest for Peace and Stability[…]

Does President Obama Transform US Foreign Policy?

  President Barack Obama is always a popular topic in our everyday political conversations. He receives great attention to his political ideals, and with the allure of his speech, rhetorical style and public stardom. This is the reason why some people admire him and his policies and others criticize him harshly. The most extreme criticisms Read more about Does President Obama Transform US Foreign Policy?[…]

Libya in Transition: From Politics of War & Destruction to Politics of Peace, Stability & Prosperity

  Conflict in Libya is one of the most pressing issues of our time. People allover Libya are severely affected by the continuing brutal conflict. There is no doubt about it, the loss of human lives and economic damages are vast. Yes, there is an enormous effort trying to stop or reduce violence and attain Read more about Libya in Transition: From Politics of War & Destruction to Politics of Peace, Stability & Prosperity[…]

Outlook of Mergers & Acquisitions Activity in 2016

  Our analysis indicate that mergers and acquisitions activity will continue to be interesting throughout 2016. 2015 was truly a record year for mergers and acquisitions. Fueled by buoyant stock markets, cash-rich corporate balance sheets and continued access to cheap financing, M&A activity soared last year. This has fueled skepticism as to whether the historic run Read more about Outlook of Mergers & Acquisitions Activity in 2016[…]