HYDE PARK CORNER — I love Doha. I was thinking about that as I wrote a friend at QTel in Qatar. It’s a lovely place and I know some lovely people there. This week we have seen lots of poorly disguised derisive comments made about Qatar and it’s [...]
HOME — The sign behind the track today at the Shanghai Formula 1 race said “Made WITH China”. (You can see it in this BBC report at about 3:42 and 3:53, but it was clear all day.)
Along with the logos for Santander, Lenovo’s ThinkPad, DHL, [...]
ON THE SOFA — Change management and communications are needed in China and India. World-class change and comms.
I know there are many capable people in both countries. I know that they already manage big change. I know that there are language and cultural issues that are distinct to both countries.
But I am still sure that we can [...]
Michael Jackson banner in Kuala Lumpur two days after his death is announced
A MALAYSIA TAXI — I have been on three continents in three countries in the past 48 hours. And one thing has remained consistent: Michael Jackson. He’s everywhere you turn your ears and eyes.
My cabbie’s Malay radio station flashes “Michael Jackson Tribute” across the [...]