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Business entropy – the hidden risk in M&A integrations

We hope your summer brought new energy 🌿.As we move into an active autumn, our Co-founder Timo Järvinen shares fresh insights on business entropy – how organizations can lose energy, direction, and value if people’s emotions, motivations, and collaboration are overlooked.This is a hidden risk in M&A integrations and broader transformations. Mitigating entropy is essential for sustaining business...

Bluet, HSL+, and Waterstudio Launch “Vinnytsia on Water” – Floating Urban Development with Rehabilitation at its Heart

This pioneering project aims at revitalizing the riverfront and creating floating infrastructure in Vinnytsia — a city located almost in the very heart of Ukraine. Thanks to its strategic location and abundant water resources, including the Southern Bug River and the Vyshensky Lakes, Vinnytsia offers unique conditions for the implementation of such an innovative vision.The initiative will feature...

Bluet, HSL+ ja Waterstudio käynnistävät ”Vinnytsia on Water”- hankkeen Ukrainassa – kelluvan kaupunginosan, jonka ytimessä on asukkaiden ja vierailijoiden hyvinvointi ja kuntoutus.

Kyseessä on uraauurtava hanke, joka elvyttää kaupungin jokirantoja ja luo uutta kelluvaa infrastruktuuria Vinnytsiaan – kaupunkiin, joka sijaitsee lähes Ukrainan sydämessä. Strateginen sijainti sekä runsaat vesivarat, kuten Etelä-Bug-joki ja Vyshenske-järvi, tarjoavat ainutlaatuisen perustan innovatiivisen vision toteuttamiselle.Kaksi lippulaivaprojektia:Kelluva kaupunki (“City on the Water”) –...

Bluet, HSL+, and Waterstudio Launch “Vinnytsia on Water” – Floating Urban Development with Rehabilitation at its Heart

This pioneering project aims at revitalizing the riverfront and creating floating infrastructure in Vinnytsia — a city located almost in the very heart of Ukraine. Thanks to its strategic location and abundant water resources, including the Southern Bug River and the Vyshensky Lakes, Vinnytsia offers unique conditions for the implementation of such an innovative vision.The initiative will feature...

Bluet, HSL+ ja Waterstudio käynnistävät ”Vinnytsia on Water”- hankkeen Ukrainassa – kelluvan kaupunginosan, jonka ytimessä on asukkaiden ja vierailijoiden hyvinvointi ja kuntoutus.

Kyseessä on uraauurtava hanke, joka elvyttää kaupungin jokirantoja ja luo uutta kelluvaa infrastruktuuria Vinnytsiaan – kaupunkiin, joka sijaitsee lähes Ukrainan sydämessä. Strateginen sijainti sekä runsaat vesivarat, kuten Etelä-Bug-joki ja Vyshenske-järvi, tarjoavat ainutlaatuisen perustan innovatiivisen vision toteuttamiselle.Kaksi lippulaivaprojektia:Kelluva kaupunki (“City on the Water”) –...

Bluet, HSL+ och Waterstudio lanserar ”Vinnytsia on Water” – flytande stadsutvecklingsprojekt med fokus på rehabilitering

Detta är ett banbrytande projekt som syftar till att återuppliva flodstranden och skapa flytande infrastruktur i Vinnytsia – en stad som ligger nästan mitt i hjärtat av Ukraina. Tack vare sitt strategiska läge och rikliga vattenresurser, inklusive floden Southern Bug och Vyshensky-sjöarna, erbjuder Vinnytsia unika förutsättningar att genomföra denna innovativa vision.Initiativet kommer att...

The 5th World Conference on Floating Solutions 1-3 September 2025 | Hanaholmen, Espoo, Finland

During 1–3 September 2025, experts, innovators and policy makers will gather at Hanaholmen in Espoo for the 5th World Conference on Floating Solutions (WCFS 2025). With rising seas and shrinking land areas forcing cities to rethink their growth, floating infrastructures are no longer a futuristic idea – they are a practical solution for sustainable urban development.Global expertise, Nordic...

Kelluvien ratkaisujen maailmankonferenssi 1.–3.9.2025 | Hanasaari, Espoo

Kansainvälinen ohjelma, pohjoismainen kontekstiKelluvien ratkaisujen maailmankonferenssi (WCFS) järjestettiin ensimmäisen kerran Singaporessa vuonna 2019. Tämän jälkeen tapahtuma on kiertänyt Rotterdamissa (online), Tokiossa ja Hongkongissa. Vuoden 2025 tapahtuma on sarjan ensimmäinen paikan päällä organisoitava tapahtuma Euroopassa ja Pohjoismaissa.WCFS 2025 -konferenssi keskittyy kehittämään...

Världskonferens om flytande lösningar 1–3 september 2025 | Hanaholmen, Esbo

Den 1–3 september 2025 samlas experter, innovatörer och beslutsfattare på Hanaholmen i Esbo för den 5:e Världskonferensen om flytande lösningar (WCFS 2025). Med stigande havsnivåer och minskande landområden tvingas städer tänka om när det gäller tillväxt, flytande infrastruktur inte längre en futuristisk idé – de är en praktisk lösning för hållbar stadsutveckling.Global expertis, Nordisk context...

Behind Every Successful M&A Is a People Strategy That Works

Mews, a fast-scaling hospitality tech company operating in 70+ countries, knows that people make or break post-deal success. During their acquisitions, they want to prioritize people from day one.With People Impact Analytics®, Mews identifies and mitigates people and culture related risks — turning potential pitfalls into a smoother, smarter integration.We are proud to share the story behind the...

Join Our Free Webinar on June 10th: “From EX to CX” – Fuel Business Growth by Driving People Impact

We are happy to invite you to our upcoming free webinar on June 10th: From Employee to Customer Experience – How Managing People Impact During Change Fuels Business Growth!In this webinar, we will explore how great Employee Experience (EX) drives great Customer Experience (CX), helping businesses grow and thrive during transformations. We’ll discuss real-world use cases and share how leveraging...

Join Our Free Webinar on June 10th: “From EX to CX” – Fuel Business Growth by Driving People Impact

We are happy to invite you to our upcoming free webinar on June 10th: From Employee to Customer Experience – How Managing People Impact During Change Fuels Business Growth!In this webinar, we will explore how great Employee Experience (EX) drives great Customer Experience (CX), helping businesses grow and thrive during transformations. We’ll discuss real-world use cases and share how leveraging...

From Time-Saving Tool to Strategic Partner: AI Transforms M&A Integrations

Our recent series of webinars, “AI in M&A”, was a great success. Given the strong interest, I wanted to explore some key insights further in my blog.  From weighing different AI models to identifying useful data and embedding AI into your processes, discover M&A integration use cases where AI can help boost both efficiency and quality. How can you manage people and cultural issues? What about...

Last chance to sign up for free webinar: Inclusive M&A Integrations at Caverion

  📅 May 7 | 30 minutes | Free webinar   How can you put people first in M&A integrations – and still drive performance?  Join us for a practical and insightful 30-minute webinar to discover how Caverion Finland Division at Assemblin Caverion Group uses People Impact Analytics™ to manage change, reduce risks, and prioritize people in M&A and outsourcing processes.  Hear directly from Caverion’s HR...

World Conference on Floating Solutions, 1-3.9.2025, Espoo, Finland

About WCFS World Conference on Floating Solutions (WCFS) was initiated by the "Society of Floating Solutions, Singapore (SFSS)" in 2019 to bring international experts and leaders together to disseminate recent research and developments in floating solutions. The second WCFS was held in Rotterdam in 2020, the third in Tokyo 2023 and the fourth will be held in Hong Kong December 2024. The theme of...

IT TAKES A THOUSAND AUGMENTED AUDIO SEATS TO FILL A JAPANESE MULTIPLEX

A high-end cinema complex with over a thousand seats boosted by personal audio and vibration opens in Yokohama, Japan. All the seats have FLEXOUND Augmented Audio™ integrated into them. Every moviegoer at brand new, 12 screen United Cinemas STYLE-S Minato Mirai multiplex in Yokohama are treated with immersive sound that you can feel. FLEXOUND Augmented Audio™ technology enhances the cinema...

Classic Rock X-Fest: Where Authentic Legends Come Alive – A Tribute Beyond the Ordinary Concert Experience!

Dubai, January 16, 2024 – Prepare yourselves for an extraordinary musical experience as Chillout Productions proudly presents the Classic Rock X-Fest, a two-day festival featuring the world's premier tributes honoring iconic rock legends including AC/DC, U2, The Rolling Stones, Deep Purple, Aerosmith, and Black Sabbath. The highly anticipated event is set to take place on Friday, January 26th,...

Share the Joy of Diwali with La Perle!

There’s nowhere better to come together for the festival of lights than watching a show that will astound, delight, and captivate the whole family. It’s the perfect place to escape the hustle & bustle of the city and enjoy a memorable night in the dream-like aqua theatre. Watch in amazement as artists fly across the stage, dive from epic heights, and even defy gravity on motorbikes, twice a...

La Perle Presented By Al Habtoor Group Earns Traveler's Choice Award From TripAdvisor

A Shining Gem Among the Best This esteemed accolade acknowledges the dedication, creativity, and passion that have collectively transformed La Perle into a global sensation. The remarkable experiences we craft and the exceptional service we provide have resonated with travelers worldwide, earning us a place among the finest attractions in the world as a cornerstone of live entertainment in Dubai...