keskiviikko 5. maaliskuuta 2014

The Future is Ours

On monday the theme of the week "The Future is Ours" was the main focus in the keynote speach and at the panel discussion. Keynote speaker Ilkka O. Lavas held a presentation about Glocal Business meaning the global and local perspectives on international business. During the speach he explained about his business backround and thoughts about the globalization and the term glocal business. He pointed out the importance of understanding other cultures when doing business especially globally, this empasizes in future.


"Sharing, saving, teaching, decisions, values and technology" these words came to panelists minds when thinking about the theme. The panelist discussed about the subject and how it has affected on their own lifes. Here is some thoughts they had from what globalization means to them: "To be able to work in an international environment and learn from those new relationships and connections" "Online shopping and social media, do we lose the sense of community and become less social. "Globalization can make cultures and traditions disappear" 
"Do you want to force tradition or accept globalization?"

The panelist experienced that after spending a long period abroad they have gain more appreciation for their own culture and better perspective to live itself.


Go check out the video "The Future is Ours" on YouTube!




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