Explorations – Trespasser-on-Earth Atlas
Map showing the ToE Atlas articles (For my travel map see the About page.)
DESTINATIONS: Indonesia, Bali, Pura Besakih Complex
Pura Besakih, the ‘Mother Temple of Bali’, is the largest and holiest temple of Hindu religion in Bali and is a place of special pilgrimage for the Balinese.
ACTIVITIES: Portugal, Sete Vales Suspenso Hiking Trail and Boat Tour
This hiking trail runs along a dramatic limestone coastline in Algarve.
EVENTS: August 20 – Hungarian State Foundation Celebrations
August 20, Hungary’s national holiday, commemorates the foundation of the medieval Kingdom of Hungary and its legendary founder, King Szent István. He not only established a legal-administrative system but also brought Christianity to the county; therefore, this is also a religious holiday. This day also marks the Hungarian Festival of the New Bread. Traditionally, the first bread made of new wheat was baked on Szent István’s Day. Hence, the blessing off a loaf of bread is part of the celebrations as well.
STORIES: England, Queen Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley at Kenilworth Castle
Kenilworth Castle, now a ruined medieval castle, was once the scene of Robert Dudley’s seductive reception for Queen Elizabeth I.
Creations – Artly Studio
DRESS COLLECTIONS: Primavera in the Garden
This is a collection of one-of-a-kind dresses made from re-purposed hand-made sari silks. The designs are inspired by the characteristics of the fabrics and the vibrant patterns as well as the zero-wast principal.
NECKLACE COLLECTIONS: Romance of Flatlands
This is a collection of bold one-of-a-kind necklaces featuring uniquely shaped gemstones. The finish of these variegated beads emphasizes their natural look. When wearing, the beads move creating an organic feel.
Musings – Think About it First (TAF)
PUBLICATIONS: Dealing with the Highly Complex and Disorderly Changing Business Environment in the Age of Rapid Decision Making
In today’s highly complex and disorderly changing business environment, organizations face serious challenges in developing and maintaining their competitive advantage. Moreover, the timeframes for all strategic actions are being reduced; consequently, making informed strategic decisions quickly is crucial. The purpose of this paper is to present the AKCI (alertness, knowledge, creativity and innovation) conceptual framework. The proposed framework adopts a strategic view and aims to guide thinking about the challenges and opportunities that organizations may face when dealing with the emerging business environment.
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