Author Archives: Thomas Purves

What’s an ITC? Would like to live in a cluster of one?

Had the opportunity yesterday to attend the launch of ICT Toronto. where I snapped this picture of Mr Miller our Mayor. he was here to announce the launch of the strategy to make Toronto a global leader (well, top 5 … Continue reading

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The Myth of National Culture?

Have just been spending the week and japan and do you know what strikes me the most? How different it isn’t. From food to fashion, the western influence is strong in modern japanese culture just as global influences are common … Continue reading

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The Trouble with Gladwell

On the surface, Malcolm gladwell is a great public speaker. Engaging, humorous and clearly adept at handling an audience. I caught Gladwell speaking at the Rotman school of business the other day. Gladwell spoke about ideas that bloom late. He … Continue reading

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