There are two basic life-cycle patterns among animals. Many animals have complex life cycles with two or more very distinct stages; metamorphosis is the usual term for the often-radical changes that ...

As we navigate the VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity) world, the pace of leadership development must change. We have heard the phrase “lifelong learner” for years, maybe even ...

There's a saying that "There is no beginning. There is no end. There is only change.” Change is the only constant, they say. Let’s apply this universal principle and look at the journey of an employee ...

More than recycling: The six stages of a product’s environmental life cycle The products we use every day have an environmental impact that stretches far beyond responsible recycling. Global brands ...

Some biologists speculate that animals will get smaller with global warming to reduce heat stress. While this may be true of warm-blooded animals, what about exotherms like insects? Thanks to a ...

To initiate change of any kind, one must first be aware of the problem at hand. In the construction industry –which is responsible for 39% of global greenhouse gas emissions and countless other ...

Understanding product life cycles helps predict profit timelines and necessary strategies. Effectively managing each stage, from introduction to decline, maximizes profitability. Competitor actions ...

Global urbanization is accelerating, and it is estimated that by 2050, up to 68 percent of the population will reside in urban regions. Cement, clay brick, ceramics, mortar, wood, plastic, and steel ...