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After most federations voted on Friday, only six structures remain to vote this Saturday, with the announcement of the results expected after the polls close.
More than reinforcing individual leadership skills, it is important to train leaders capable of reading the world, mobilising systems, and humanising organisations.
More women are entering the technology sector, but diversity disappears as the weight of decision-making increases. The problem is not access, but how power and leadership opportunities are distributed.
Rangel recalls Cavaco's leadership era and has no doubt that “no one did more for Portugal's image within the European communities” than the former President of the Republic.
Paula Gomes Freire is a lawyer and managing partner at VdA. She discusses the impact of AI, the resolution of BES, and what it was like to replace a charismatic leader.
Exercising effective leadership is currently one of the greatest challenges in management. We live in a context of constant change, marked by a shortage of talent and increasing volatility in the macroeconomic landscape, which has significantly impacted the sustainability and performance of organisations. The act of leading well is no longer just utopian rhetoric...
afpop, the Association of Foreign Property Owners in Portugal, has appointed Daisy Sampson as its new chief executive officer, following the retirement of long-time head Michael Reeve after more than The post Interview: Daisy Sampson takes helm at afpop appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The article discusses Passos Coelho's return to the political scene in Portugal, emphasizing his belief that history owes him a significant role. He presents himself as a reformist leader, advocating for urgent reforms and suggesting that if Parliament fails to act, the people should be consulted. The piece reflects on Coelho's past governance during a time of austerity and the challenges he faces in re-establishing his influence within his party and the broader political landscape. It highlights his strategic positioning as he navigates the complexities of leadership and opposition, suggesting that he sees potential for a right-wing majority but acknowledges the unpredictable nature of political timing.
The 'steering wheel' of Santander in Portugal will change hands, with Isabel Guerreiro taking the helm of a bank that has profits nearing 1 billion for the third consecutive year. The new leader rules out acquisitions.
Discusses a leadership approach that integrates analytical, emotional and intuitive thinking so leaders use their whole brain for better decision-making and team performance.
Does a leader have sufficient distance for coaching? That is the topic we explore this week. We also analysed the leadership of Alan Mullaly, the former CEO of Boeing and Ford, and the difficult decisions he made.
More than a leader, Dr Luísa Proença leaves a deeply human mark on an institution known for its structural rigidity.
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa promulgated on Wednesday the decree allowing Carla Tomé Domingos to become a brigadier-general, thereby becoming the first woman to hold the position.
Knowing how to organise and present a narrative is an essential tool for leadership. Good communication is crucial to get the team rowing in the right direction. Experts call it storytelling.
Pharmaceutical director and football coach Bruno Vilarinho speaks about the cultural humility required to lead teams made up of people from 20 European and African countries.
Erika Lo Bianco has been appointed as the new director of Aqua Portimão, owned and managed by French shopping centre operator Klépierre. Lo Bianco holds a degree in Communication Sciences The post New director takes charge of Aqua Portimão appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Participants in the Global Management Challenge develop important skills for the workplace, such as leadership, strategic thinking and teamwork.
The world of work enters this new year in a less euphoric and, certainly, more demanding cycle. After a period marked by accelerated hiring and the rapid adoption of new technologies, the labour market in 2026 moves into a consolidation phase. This moment will be characterised by a strengthening of budgetary discipline and by a focus ...
Refers to leaders in middle management who are 'sandwiched' between senior executives and front-line staff, facing pressure from both directions and balancing competing demands.
José Apolinário has been re-elected president of the Algarve’s Regional Coordination and Development Commission (CCDR Algarve), securing 75.91% of the votes in an indirect election held on Monday, January 12. The post José Apolinário re-elected as head of CCDR Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident.
José Gonçalves is the new managing director of Kyndryl in Portugal, a company with around 1,000 employees in the country. The former Accenture executive replaces José Manuel Paraíso, who since 2021 had led the country's leading provider of critical enterprise IT services. With more than 30 years' experience in the ICT sector, José Gonçalves was, during ...
A follower of the Japanese concept Ikigai, Pedro Gomes Santos, CEO of Inetum Portugal, believes that the meaning of life and career comes from a clear purpose. In his case, that purpose was never in the positions or the technology itself, but in people. “My Ikigai is people. That has been my main ...”
When ideological differences become blurred, the space left by the weakening of policy platforms is filled by another distinguishing factor — the qualities of leadership.
Gouveia e Melo believes he can bring the ship into a safe harbour.
