What has changed since the collapse of the economies in 2008
Entrepreneurs, it is no longer enough to be brave (and lonely) captains
The brave captain who leads alone no longer goes. On the other hand, "knowing how to lead" has slipped to the bottom of the list of the most important skills to possess, along with "knowing how to make decisions alone". This is not what is important in doing business today. What is important is knowing how to innovate and how to work in a team. Two characteristics that also count far more than the ability to take risks, which was number one before 2008. The skills "Entrepreneurs before and after the crisis" is the latest research produced by Daniele Marini, scientific director of Community media research, for the Centro Studi di Confindustria. The analysis highlights what has changed almost eight years after the watershed year, 2008. previously," Marini emphasises, "the ability to take risks was the most necessary skill, especially among men, people with a low level of education, those working in industry and residing in the North.
