Michael Skapinker

London

Contributor at I by IMD

Counsellor specialising in work and career issues. Author of “Inside the Leaders' Club". FT Contributing Editor.

Articles

Graduates face an uphill battle to employment

2 months ago | ft.com | Michael Skapinker

If demography is destiny, these should be good times for young graduates.
Elon Musk is all powerful. Who can apply the brakes?

Jan 7, 2025 | imd.org | Michael Skapinker

Observing Elon Muskâ€™s fervent support for Donald Trump during the US presidential campaign, the Financial Times commentator Edward Luce called him â€śthe Henry Ford of the 2024 electionâ€ť. Luce was referring to Fordâ€™s backing for the right-wing populist and aviator Charles Lindbergh in the run-up to the Second World War.Â Â The similarities go further. Ford and Musk both had fraught relationships with their fathers. Both had a prodigious breadth of interests fitting for their times.
Gabinete Trump: Nombra a Rodney Scott dirigente de las Oficina de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza

Dec 9, 2024 | hechoencalifornia1010.com | Michael Skapinker

El panorama se ha vuelto más claro sobre quién estará a cargo de ejecutar las estrictas políticas migratorias y fronterizas del presidente electo de Estados Unidos Donald Trump, luego de que anunciara quién dirigirá la Oficina de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza (CBP, por sus siglas en inglés) y la agencia encargada de deportar a los inmigrantes no autorizados del país.
Saplings at my garden center are no match for mature specimens

Oct 3, 2024 | imd.org | Michael Skapinker

There are two garden centers in my part of London. They are well-stocked and have pleasant staff, but I prefer to go to the one slightly further from my home. The employees there just know so much more. Which flowers are less likely to be eaten by slugs and snails? What trellis would this plant prefer to climb? Not only can the center’s staff answer my questions, but they also appear to have had a long experience of tending gardens themselves.
The dangers of staking your career on the company’s rising star

Sep 1, 2024 | ft.com | Michael Skapinker

The writer is an FT contributing editor and the author of ‘Inside the Leaders’ Club: How top companies deal with pressing business...
Swiss banking: In search of a secure future

Jul 19, 2024 | imd.org | Peter Nathanial |Salvatore Cantale |Michael Skapinker |Richard Baldwin

The Swiss Federal Government recently issued its report on banking stability following the collapse of Credit Suisse, and the government’s intervention that led to its acquisition by arch-rival UBS.
How the media should cast women in a positive light

Jul 12, 2024 | imd.org | Shelley Zalis |Michael Skapinker |Cyril Bouquet |Alexis Georgacopoulos

“If you can see her, you can be her.” This philosophy underpins my dedication to reshaping the portrayal of women and girls in the media. The media acts as society’s mirror, influencing our perceptions of possible futures. Yet frequently, when we search for leaders or professionals, male figures predominate. This imbalance significantly affects how genders perceive available roles and ambitions.
Email etiquette - Vacation - Laura Giurge - I by IMD

Jul 10, 2024 | imd.org | Laura M. Giurge |Michael Skapinker |Richard Baldwin |Arturo Bris

Establishing organizational norms for emailsCompanies should establish clear norms around email communication. For example, no emails should be sent after a certain time in the evening or during weekends unless necessary. If you find yourself sending emails outside normative work hours, make sure you communicate why (because that is when you can respond or because it is urgent), and when you expect a response. Email norms should be clearly communicated and upheld by everyone, especially leadership.
Will activists bring the curtain down on corporate arts funding?

Jul 9, 2024 | imd.org | Michael Skapinker

Chris Garrard, co-founder of the campaign organization Culture Unstained, has had a successful run. His group, which campaigns against fossil fuel companiesâ€™ sponsorship of the arts, is celebrating: many of the UKâ€™s leading cultural institutions have cut their links with energy giants. In the last few years, the Tate art galleries, the National Portrait Gallery, the Royal Opera House, and the Royal Shakespeare Company have ended their relationships with BP.
Transcript: What can I do when my employees are afraid to speak up?

Apr 3, 2024 | ft.com | Isabel Berwick |Michael Skapinker |Margaret Heffernan

This is an audio transcript of the Working It podcast episode: What can I do when my employees are afraid to speak up?