How can we prepare teams for the transformations already reshaping the world of work? B1-AKT was delighted to work with teams from the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF) through a training programme dedicated to HRIS — Human Resources Information Systems. This initiative reflects our approach to learning and development: going beyond knowledge transfer to build the capabilities people need to...

A NEW STRATEGIC IMPERATIVE FOR LEADERSHIP At B1-AKT, we believe that mental health, cognitive diversity and neurodiversity must become integral dimensions of leadership, organisational transformation and sustainable performance. In an increasingly complex, uncertain and demanding world, recognising the diversity of human minds, experiences and ways of thinking is no longer simply a matter of awareness or inclusion. It is a strategic leadership...

When spirited talent collides with fresh and creative ideas! Congratulations to all LineUP7 global sustainable leaders to have successfully completed the training “complex project steering”. We hope it has been an interesting journey with a lot of learnings and valuable insights. We look forward seeing you implement the gathered knowledge and build sustainable organizational impact! B1-AKT Leading Sustainable Strategies & Paragon...

This year, the report takes on special meaning. The year 2020 was immensely different from any in our history. Covid-19 began its spread across the world in heartbreaking ways, and the fight continues today to end this pandemic. Devastating wildfires underscored the fragility of our planet and the clear and present threat of climate change. Tragic injustice revealed how much more...

Leading projects is challenging during the best of times – the current pandemic is surely going to make the job more difficult. If your PMO is on lockdown, as most of us are, we encourage you to try to find the positive amongst the storm. In the world of business, we often don’t have the opportunity to stop and reflect on...

While many companies are past the initial emergency response, they now need to start looking ahead as well. Business requires a proactive and agile approach to business performance to address the immediate future beyond the pandemic and create a minimum viable & opportunity  plan. The following activities business leaders will need to start now: Start capturing lessons learned (As the business environment...

We are very happy to announce the publication of the article “ Crafting for Change. Two co-creation experiences in France and Argentina.“  published by our Sustainable Leader & Designer Natalia Baudoin, in the academic magazine Economía Creativa from Centro University from Mexico. The article analyses the methodology as well as the results of Crafting for change Project that we support...

CONSEILLER POUR TRANSFORMER Les élections municipales des 15 mars et 28 juin dernier 2020 ont amorcé un renouvellement important parmi les quelque 503 305 élus locaux que comptent nos 35 000 communes. La séquence électorale de 2021 amènera, quant à elle, nos concitoyens à élire 4 000 conseillers départementaux et 1 900 conseillers régionaux. Dans ce contexte, B1-AKT, agence de conseil stratégique...

Novel, innovative and creative solutions to business problems We develop high level in-depth knowledge of the latest theories and methodologies in business research and act as thought leaders for organizational change. Our Customers assume a significant and high-potential role as boundary-spanners between academia and business. We make sustainable development so attractive that it becomes normal and part of your company. We are...

Leaders understand it and tap into this “inner voice” to manifest their vision, values and culture, mission, strategies, and actions. Listen to it. Our inner voice calls us, nudges, or sometimes shoves us – into increasing levels of greatness. Particularly when we can focus on service to others: employees, customers, vendors, communities, and other stakeholders.To lead with soul requires that...