Leading with Purpose: The Golden Circle of AI-Driven Sustainability

Why do some organizations inspire innovation and loyalty while others struggle to gain traction? What separates those who lead revolutions from those who simply react to change? While there are many possible ways to analyze these questions, the Golden Circle, popularized by Simon Sinek, is a model that can provide some insights. The model encourages companies…

Revolutionizing Industries: How AI and Automation Are Redefining Efficiency

In recent years, AI and automation have evolved from tools of convenience to transformative forces shaping entire industries. This shift extends beyond improving isolated processes—it’s about interconnected systems that communicate, adapt, and optimize entire operations. For professionals, students, and entrepreneurs, understanding these systems is no longer optional; it’s essential for thriving in a rapidly changing…

Digital Food Business Week 2025

The Digital Food Business Week from the 6th to the 10th of January 2025 gathers a series of speakers around the topic of Digitalization and Food at the ZHAW Wädenswil as part of the consecutive MSc Life Science Specialization Food & Beverage Innovation. This event aims to educate students about digitalization in the food sector…

Reduce Process Variation: The Power of Lean Six Sigma

In today’s dynamic business environment, the demand for effectiveness and excellence has never been more critical. Lean Six Sigma offers a potent approach that merges the efficiency-driven concepts of Lean Management with the quality-centered strategies of Six Sigma. This blog explores the origins, principles, and far-reaching influence of Lean Six Sigma across industries. Lean Management…

The Holistic Impact: Online Retail Revolution

Online retail, in its comprehensive implementation, acts as a transformative force shaping the future of commerce and society. By integrating technology, data analytics, and digital platforms, it facilitates a more interconnected and efficient global marketplace. This holistic approach brings forth several positive aspects: Despite the transformative potential, there are notable counter-arguments and concerns associated with…

A personal reflection on the literal meaning of Artificial Intelligence

During this week’s Digital Food Business course, I had the pleasure of attending several expert presentations on the topics of digitalization, artificial intelligence, and data science. I was impressed by the wide range of perspectives, the enthusiasm, but also the calm examination of the possibilities of data science and artificial intelligence. Many of the expert…

Unity in Leadership: Navigating Tomorrows change through Theory U

In the dynamic world of innovation and change, individuals and organizations look for transformative approaches that bring deep awareness, active listening, and open-minded exploration. One such guide is Theory U, offering a transformative journey that goes beyond conventional thinking to build the new leaders of tomorrow.  Theory U brings individuals into a journey of awareness, encouraging deep sense…

Personal Branding: Allow like-minded people to find You

Branding is a process aimed at shaping and maintaining the image and personality of a brand. This involves creating a cohesive visual identity, a consistent brand message, and a distinctive brand value (1). It aims to differentiate itself from the competition and attract loyal customers through strong emotional connections (2). Personal branding is the art…