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Comment on Likeability. by Davids Stebelis

Davids Stebelis — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 18:21:14 +0000

Likability is absolutely critical in our times. And i agree that, likability exists everywhere. continuing on this idea, i was always amazed about the way how interactions between people, people and companies, people and brands develop into meaningful transactions. Transactions that are not just evaluated via rational benefits, but that deliver more value for those who are involved. for example, I do something for my friend, because there exists likability, and accordingly my transaction is something that supports and builds likability for the future. The ideas of sharing, giving, presenting are part of those transactions that exist in daily life. And especially in our days, when technological development have squeezed “the space”, and there doesn’t exist real barriers that separate individuals, companies and states, I believe it is absolutely key to transform interactions into transactions that result in likability. I know that this term doest exist, but “transactional communication” expresses the core meaning of my idea. The idea of “transactional communication” is about value that we share to each other and it results as likability and finally transforms into love!

Comment on An Undeveloped Development Education in the Developed World by Davids

Davids — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:46:56 +0000

This is it: “Development education should integrate the values and experiences of two different worlds in one” : where as a result will be better understanding of developing countries for people living in developed part of the world. End of the day, the knowledge will be embedded into the economical and social praxes with objective to make more capital for the western world. And the reason behind is very simple, unequal distribution of power that will never change. I truly believe, that knowledge and more understanding, in this case, leads to win-loose result.

Comment on An Undeveloped Development Education in the Developed World by Elina

Elina — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 10:19:33 +0000

Exactly the opposite. Development education should integrate the values and experiences of two different worlds in one. It has to change the mindset of young Europeans, in order to better understand the developing countries needs, and to develop a sense of responsibility of helping people and countries to control and reduce poverty.

Comment on An Undeveloped Development Education in the Developed World by Davids

Davids — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 21:12:53 +0000

its a very tricky statement!
Developed part of the world, that is usually treated as western world, is dominating and has enormous impact on all global movements. Accordingly to that, suggestion to improve teaching among development issues, has to lead, for more intention, how to strengthen western domination. I believe, this will not result to more integrated society but construct of higher walls and bigger barriers, between western and other parts of world. This will not solve political, religion or power issues which exists and arise significant problems right know, but will help to be more dominant, as it is right know.

Comment on What is at the core of a nation branding? Inspirations from New Zealand, Iceland and Latvia. by Davids

Davids — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 19:27:06 +0000

The “good point” is Opportunity? Opportunity which is used as a base for the concept?

Comment on What is at the core of a nation branding? Inspirations from New Zealand, Iceland and Latvia. by Tayebot

Tayebot — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 16:27:57 +0000

Great post and interesting thoughts. Regarding Latvia, I can’t help to think the country still misses all the good point it could build its brand on. The Shanghai experience is a good start but there are many other qualities that could serve the brand. On this regard, the “Inspired by Iceland” is a great example – and in time of crisis for the country !
Best,
T.

Comment on Decided. Bloomberg is your new name. by Marta

Marta — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 06:16:04 +0000

Crisis pushes media to change, but change is done without analysis and strategy. Cost saving, what leads to greater cuts.

Comment on What is at the core of a nation branding? Inspirations from New Zealand, Iceland and Latvia. by Davids

Davids — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:07:04 +0000

In fact, i believe, the idea: technology of happiness, is some kind of tipping point about what comes next, where Latvia should decide, how to use this in a long term. I believe this is the right momentum to support successful and brilliant “launch campaign” in Expo2010. As you mentioned before, this is a task for Latvia to broaden idea, and support the concept with many other partners to make it live long term. Any comments, how to do that?