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  • Rise Above All 2022 | 33 Success secrets you need to know

    Rise Above All-2022 is the largest public speaking, learning, and motivational platform in Bangladesh organized by Don Sumdany Facilitation & Consultancy. It hosts experts from diversified fields and sectors sharing their route to the top, struggles, inspiration, and aspiration to become a game-changer in their arenas. 

    The legendary successful speakers share their secrets to grow to the top of any area. The secrets are simple and open secrets that pave the way to greatness. We will explore all the tips the guests shared, the success and challenges the program faced and the impacts

    It is a golden opportunity to know their stories of success and failure, how they have come where they are now, and what it takes to stand out of the crowd and be extraordinary among the ordinary.

    Rise Above All-2022

    Rise Above All 2022 was fantastic event with 12 speakers, 12 formal Facebook live streaming, Goodybags with more than two thousand BDT offers, complimentary refreshments (coffee, chips), 28 sponsors, 2,000 audience, 150 volunteers, and wealth/mines of knowledge.

    It is the 6th arrangement; the first one was with 100 participants at EMK Center.

    Reasons to attend the Rise Above All 2022

    It is a rare opportunity in Bangladesh where you can interact with resource persons ranging from VC to State Minister, content creator to corporate leaders. Some of the reasons to attend such glorious programs include but are not limited to:

    1. Networking with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals, potential employers
    2. Entrepreneurial ideas and hacks
    3. Self-employment ideas
    4. Exploring the true potentials in you
    5. Developing self-esteem, motivation, and preparation
    6. Dropping CV
    7. Employment opportunities
    8. Signing up for collaboration
    9. Business and startup ideas
    10. Finding ways to professional excellence
    11. Availing discounts and promotional offers from sponsors and partners
    12. Lifetime great experience
    13. Realistic advice from the experts
    14. Exploring the stories of the legend in the making
    15. Discovering the actual scenario in the world of business, entertainment, music, and other fields
    16. Engaging, exclusively entertaining
    17. Portal to knowledge
    18. Exploring the potentials of Bangladesh and how to utilize them

    Who attended the program?

    The program has wide implications and applications. People from all walks of life have something to relate to and learn. The major participants came from:

    1. Students
    2. Entrepreneurs
    3. Content creators
    4. Media personnel
    5. Service holders
    6. Job seekers
    7. Idea hunters
    8. Trainers
    9. Motivational speakers

    Ticket price: Tickets were available for Walton presents Rise Above All, 2022 online and offline. Ticket Price:

    • Regular price: BDT 1000 per ticket
    • For Early Birds: BDT 800 per ticket ( till 10th March)
    • For Group ( minimum 5 tickets): BDT 700 per ticket

    Sponsors and Partners

    • Title Sponsor: Walton
    • Powered by: Frutika
    • In Association with RTV

    Co-sponsors:

    1. Pulse
    2. Dan Cake
    3. Dabur
    4. Shwapno
    5. Maven Autos
    6. Lovegen

    Sponsor Partners:

    1. Ice-Cream Partner: Polar Ice-cream
    2. Wardrobe Partner: Fit Elegance 
    3. Grooming Partner: Kool
    4. Sanitization Partner: Sepnil
    5. Hospitality Partner: Sheraton
    6. Ecommerce Partner: Walcart 
    7. Career Partner: Kormo jobs 
    8. Apparel Partner: GoodyBro
    9. Photography Partner:
    10. Checkmate 
    11. Personnel Partner: Ikigai HR Service Limited
    12. Live Partner: Dhaka Live
    13. Logistics Partner: eCourier 
    14. Youth Engagement Partner: The Graduates
    15. Refreshment Partner: Nescafe 
    16. Radio Partner: ABC Radio 89.2FM

    Media Partners:

    Organized by: Don Sumdany Facilitation & Consultancy

    Lifetime Achievement Award 2022

    Every ‘Rise Above All’ event honors a business legend with a “Lifetime achievement award.” In 2022, this award goes to the most honorable, Sufi Mohammed Mizanur Rahman, the founder and chairman of the Bangladeshi successful conglomerate PHP Group of Industries. He is also the receiver of the country’s second-highest civilian honor, the Ekushey Padak (2020).

    Guests and Speakers

    1. Keynote Speaker: Nasrul Hamid, State Minister of Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources
    2. Vote of Thanks: Golam Murshed, Managing Director and CEO, Walton Hi-tech Industries

    Speakers in appearing order:

    1. Yasir Azman, CEO, Grameenphone Ltd. 
    2. Syed Alamgir, Managing Director, and CEO, Akij Ventures Limited
    3. Ayman Sadiq, Founder, and CEO, 10 Minute School
    4. Syed Ashik Rahman, CEO, RTV
    5. Raba Khan, Content Creator
    6. Iftekhar Rafsan, Content Creator
    7. Rubana Huq, Vice-Chancellor, Asian University for Women 
    8. Manish Chauhan, Co-Founder, Noize Jeans  & LoveGen
    9. Siam Ahmed, Actor
    10. Rubaba Dowla, Country Managing Director, Oracle Bangladesh

    Don Sumdany

    Don Sumdany opens the curtains with all necessary information, opportunities, and schedules. It was great that he presented his parents, spouse, and the prettiest 3-year old daughter. The key program points he briefed:

    • The best line of 12 speakers from a variety of sectors
    • 12 Facebook lives formally and many more informally
    • Goody bags with more than Tk. two thousand +offers
    • Free coffee and chips 
    • 28 Sponsors 
    • 2000 Audience 
    • 150 Volunteers  

    He thanked the audience for attending a place for networking instead of visiting tourist spots on this 3-day vacation.

    After ice-breaking sessions with Hi-five, message, chopping, and a bit of fun with dance, he explained the struggles to arrange such a program. Unavailability of the Sportstars and the 90% decline from the clients for the show were presented. 

    • 1. Success stories is rejection stories, 
    • 2. Be persistent 
    • 3. Improving you constantly (you can not manage such programs tomorrow, be always the better version of yourself, dreaming of bringing Arnold Schwarzenegger, Barack Obama)
    • 4. Select the proper association with the value-adding ecosystem, network, friends, mentors. Your association should be better than you, not necessarily in terms of money.
    • 5. Stop making wrong comparisons (Do not disappoint with social media Success)
    • 6. Magic happens outside the comfort zones. Do things out of the box
    • 7. Success is our duty, responsibilities; no way to miss it
    • 8. Love the work you do as a sport

    Robin Sharma, “If you are the first runner, you are on the wrong track.”

    Work so hard that you are a speaker in the ‘Rise Above All’ one day.

    Yasir Azman, CEO, Grameenphone Ltd

    Yasir Azman is a rare person to lead an MNC in Bangladesh. 

    Asked and listed about what to listen to him (Audience: success, struggle, love, humble story, daily activities, rejection, song) 

    He shares stories about his parents’ Doctor demand(however, he married a doctor), missing IBA after HSC in 1992, resorted to Abu Dhar Gifari College, B.Com, and finally completed MBA from IBA. Success formula he shares: 

    • Purpose, 
    • Passion, 
    • Hard work(together interrelated, magic happens, all possibilities in everyone) 

    Achieve special skills to reach your goals with passions Power of people essential 

    After IBA AMZ Grindlays 2010, he joined Ulenor(Udissa, India) to work on the least performing state and improve. 

    In Karnataka, after losing their license, he Secured 500 employees’ jobs first before his job application invited competition CEOs to recruit.

    To lead a society corporation, your must-have qualities are:

    • Honesty and Transparency: Leaders’ sustainable growth must require honesty, ethics, and transparency.
    • Empathy for people(Don’t put a devil shadow with a starship attitude) 
    • Constant learning(learn from juniors with respect) 
    • Result-oriented: Performance matters a lot.
    • Feedback Reward(reward and celebrate) cocreations, talking to every stakeholder’s Diversity Each can(believing)

    Q-A: Ethical leadership ensures sustainability, Firing employees happens, and the issue is how honorably, empathy and result-orientation do not clash as the result-oriented target is set not to fire but to align goals with proper logistics

    Syed Alamgir, MD, and CEO, Akij Ventures Limited

    Happy to share experience disruptive marketing strategies.

    Honors from Science Faculty, in Chemistry, MBA(IBA 6th batch) 

    What to share: struggles, lessons, failure stories

    Halal concept, a man with success magic Taking risks Disruptive Halal(soap hahaha), US(Halal corner in McDonald’s), Malaysia, BD Govt(Halal certification by BSTI), govt. officials, Shariah scholars Struggle: MBA(IBA-6th batch) 

    1. Sanofi Aventis(British Pharmaceutical16 years)

    2. Jamuna Group of Companies as Group Marketing Director(6-7 years)

    Agrabad in CTG friends informed none knew, Nurul Islam Babul offered incredibly, Challenging to join local leaving MNC, US retuned as everything is done ownself, worked on shoes to compete Bata to be no. two(Pegasus sneakers and keds), to support RMG’s first knitting, dyeing, and finishing of Jamuna

    Aromatic Cosmetics

    3. ACI as Executive Director and became Managing Director of consumer brands and introduced ACI Salt, ACI Flours, ACI Foods, Joint-ventures Dabor, Tata, Godrej, etc. 

    4. Akij Ventures Akij Dairy, Akij Foods and Beverage

    The Fantastic spray is in place.

    Akij Healthcare and Hygiene is coming soon

    Focus on local products. 

    Unilever MD in Sheraton thanked for international quality and similar pricing strategy; Lux soap need not be contested as your mom and his first wash with it. What foreigners can, we can too as for examples in soap (noodles, glycerine, perfume- soap manufacturers outsource all three and machine) 

    Noodles, rice less foam, animal cheap, Vegetable pricey, better foam, and no scent. Outsourced great at a higher price and waited for London restaurant(beef 100% halal-concept originated, even wife first called traveling India thought me mad as they thought soap is not eaten).

    Most IBA friends declined except one, Ruhul Amin, persuaded to establish own venture as it will succeed). 

    Then proceeded and published all soaps haram, suspense came, 300 trainees were very eager with the speech.

    2013, Kotler Foundation confirmed the concept had been included in the book Principles of Marketing(Page 67), and later, when Philip Kotler visited Bangladesh, he handed over the printed book.

    Initiated unlimited brands and the success rate is impressive.

    In ACI, two products(Savlon and Aerosol, joined 8 crores turnover, left 3,000 crores turnover, recruited 7,000 staffs, 9 awards from brand forums last year, ACI salt 13 crores packs) How to do such unbelievable? Firm believers (IBA best student) 

    ACI salts 11 crore loss in 5 years, then researched and declares ACI salt develop merits (great response and success). 

    Why Akij? It provides the best products with quality and innovative products from all ten sons; ten groups. 13 companies registered so far.

    Q-A: Customer satisfaction and retention strategy: The Best way to customer retention is finding with research and feedback that your products are in demand to customers and helpful to them.

    Tips:

    1. Adaptability and understanding (Dealing with medicine but leads electric items in Jamuna)
    2. Painstakingly hard work 
    3. Disruptive marketing( Halal soap, salt helps brain development)

    Syed Ashik Rahman, CEO, RTV

    Syed Ashikur Rahman has been with RTV since 2010 and contributed to RTV to reach new heights. RTV is one of the most popular Bangladeshi satellite and cable television channels owned by Bengal Media Corporation. Mr.Ashik shares his personal experience regarding his journey in the media platform and will be giving tips for a career in media.

    With inspiration from my mother, tuition started from school life and continued that helped me in leadership and self-study. After going abroad, I felt homesick and hardly missed any opportunities and vacations. Always felt like doing something for the country.

    RTV has worked on digitization since 2009, with many requests from the USA to manage their channels online.

    When the offer came for work in media back in 2004, one of the founders of Banglavision was profitable for the first time in Bangladesh with proper planning.

    He contributed a lot in accounting, marketing, software, award program, business talks. 

    Q-A: Why do we lag behind Indian channels?

    India is a country with huge people, and still many of them follow us. So during corona, we arranged folk song competitions with mobile. We have been able to impose ads from abroad. So we are highly qualified to compete in India. Our channels are unbeatable for dramas.

    Bangladesh suffers from R&D in the media industry. This is because the media deals with the smartest people and makes heroes easily and shortly. Skilled people are short in the industry.

    What are tips for youngsters loving the media profession?

    Be with time, beat the time with tech knowledge.

    What is the future for journalism students?

    Do not expect money first; quality will draw media to you. 

    Few suggestions:

    • Planning
    • Dedication (dedication to work makes CEO in RTV at 32 only)
    • Discipline
    • Keep trying
    • Learn and apply science (Fantasy fails in most of the cases)

    Ayman Sadiq, Founder, and CEO, 10 Minute School

    The 10-minute school guy Ayman Sadiq shares his versatile experiences and focuses on a Social media masterclass considering the demography of the audience-mostly students. Social media marketing skill may be an excellent skill for students to 

    Two factors play vital roles to increase the organic reach in facebook-User-generated content (UGC) and content multiplier

    1. User-generated content-UGC 

    A. Creating group perform better as the people also contribute the content creation ( page and group simultaneously) 

    B. Uploading notes(handwritten) from group people with few hundreds/thousands of shares

    C. Distribute to all platforms(blogs, books, scrapping audio-podcasts, quotes from video(multiplication by your team). It multiplies automatically and regularly.

    Mobile itself does the best jobs(Inshot, Canva) Content>Upload>Distribution Comments, special notes, pinning the first comment, special notes. 

    FB: 

    Share videos you can crosspost(vital point), repost, not reshare. Relevant videos in comment Instagram: Link on Bio Stories highlight- link Soundcloud: Distributing Hacks: Screenshot of most viewed videos 

    Why do you need: 

    1. Branding organizations/brands 

    2. Branding you Referal in hiring from FB and Linkedin 

    How are you branded? (what are the three words about you) 

    Implement the hacks today to be in use. 

    “We only suffer inner memory and imagination.”

    Raba Khan, Content Creator

    Facebook: 1.4 million subscribers

    Instagram: 0.5 million

    Raba Khan is Bangladesh’s famous social media content creator, singer, RJ, etc. She was enlisted in Forbes’s ’30 under 30-Asia’ in 2020. 

    She shared the story behind her glorious success and the struggles behind that.

    She expressed her confusion about what to discuss. She is a young lady Loving Toktoks, dramas, stories. Then started her own story: 

    Very loving family with freedom unlimited 

    It’s challenging when family supports you 

    First income from Mehendi in twelve grade 

    I was urged to prove to the family as well as money love, a bit arrogant Creative family (cultural too), extracurricular always, the family got shocked as students taking photos during O-level 

    Negativity can not touch me as she is associated with many positive people. 

    At 14 before O level, I started Relatives reacted negatively as media Radio RJ( as 16, TJ) 

    Five suggestions she leaves:

    • 1. Focus(experiment everything, writing, video, radio, singing, recent album মুহূর্ত) so, choose many and find what works, in real life, she is not relatable, she can monetize her time 
    • 2. Make sure that you do not work excessively 
    • 3. Ensure your mental health first( during starting, didn’t get directed) do what you are contented with 
    • 4. Love and understand you( benefits from interviews, reality shows) 
    • 5. Never talk bad about yourself in front of people (people may take advantage, one school friend took it)

    Rafsan, Content Creator

    Social media Statistics:

    YouTube: 1.0 million subscribers

    Facebook: 2.4 million subscribers

    Lots of Youtube watching

    Introvert

    Studied in IUB

    Real in life Weight 125 kg, without merit, making videos for others(, Ekramul friend encouraged me to make videos on foods before Burger King.

    • Be out of comfort zones(Life begins out of comfort zones). The First video in 2017(friends- garbage) didn’t stop.
    • Be what your passion leads. 
    • One key is common to leaders( speakers on the rise, too) consistency 
    • Teamwork matters(previously one in two months, now productive and motivated) 
    • People need not demean others as it affects personal life. 

    Q: How to avoid demotivation?

    Playing games

    Rubana Huq, Vice-Chancellor, Asian University for Women VC-Asian University for Women

    A lady with versatile experiences and exposures is Rubana Huq who was the first female president of BGMEA

    Don is a hopeful man; address him as a son(beta). 

    • Need to be humble enough
    • All is possible from my part and your part too; you must have courage and family support (as Don brings parents) 
    • Age always has wisdom.
    • Works in pleasure and in bad times thanks Allah as a believer(sleep at 2 am after lots of painstaking hard work
    • Believe in you and Don’t waste time with the shedding of tears, 
    • be strong-minded Dream of AUW 70 students from garments, 18 graduates; they are going to be entrepreneurs 
    • No dream dies for money University I could not for manage accommodation fee $12000(scholarship managed) NYU(Lubna Marium- Dancer, wife of Sufi vai, needed not money but inspired, ), now I am faculty, Fellow of Harvard
    • Be the man to be supportive as supports matter
    • Light by yourself walk with all.
    • Rise Above All should be above biases- request for Rise With All), who are you leaving, why, all-inclusive, not engaging, must be meaningful, impact, keep all with you-it does not define you Lots of millionaires but no Tata, Birla. 

    “Failure is deliberate”-Rezwana Hasan Bela- you are a victorious generation. 

    How BD can be Asian +1 is underway.

    Manish Chauhan, Co-Founder, Noize Jeans  & LoveGen

    Interestingly, Angshika Chauhan, daughter of Manish Chauhan had a presence who can sing songs in 5 languages. Don took the chance and two songs touched the hearts of the audience.

    Indian by birth, Bangladeshi by heart

    Very ordinary to relate( Was disorganized, lazy Punctual, disciplined, At 4/5, jumped, slapped thrice, thought and discovered skipping Don’t jump

    Don’t repeat the mistake

    Analyse the causes of issues 3 km to save 10 rupees( walking together, try to make pressures to pleasures) find pleasures in work Create a team(success comes from people)

    befriended with topper guy to know how he topped, You can associate with right people what you can not do well

    People in hostels were textile, ideas surrounding was textile, 

    try to be a good absorber- sponge Knowledge matters, not academics (electronic engineering serving in all posts in textile) Extraordinary in the job( spinning mill supervisor with 1600 rupees)

    Most workers come and go to save jobs 

    Do something that differentiates you, in six years to topmost post-2003 from 1997 heading 4000 people(doing projects, not jobs). The textile sector considers my case study.

    2003, in BD at 20,000, marketing yarn, USP(Unique Selling Proposition), study what existing and discovered amazing, 

    • Cut the competition
    • Reduce the queue by differentiated products

    In 2009, business career first business with a partner 

    In 2011, zero with $500 bank balance, worked as spring to jump(to absorb failures), Anurag supported, maintain relations, problems reduce, 1+1 becomes 11, be selfish(happy) to make and help be happy 

    The first production 2015 in BD 36000 to 3 mil in 2019, yearly 40-50% growth, targeting to be the largest by 2025, Training lots of freshers, 

    Fashion denim was by Turkish and Italian; we bet and succeeded.

    Lovegen is in association with Don for the local retail brand globally, community to involve people. 

    Biggest 5 tips to succeed:

    • 1. Sponge knowledge
    • 2. Spring 
    • 3. People’s guy 
    • 4. Be Successful
    • 5. Knowledge

    Siam Ahmed, Actor

    When approached, found me unfit as we disclosed all in interviews. 

    1. Never give up
    2. Explore but never take negative parts from social media
    3. Focus (as I reverted me in London and secured 89.50% marks best in 40 years)
    4. You can not satisfy all (one of my course teachers still marked me 61% as he was enemy to gents, my family demeaned me as taking acting as a career after studies, going to be a first-class citizen)
    5. Make sure that you are happy first before making family and others happy

    Rubaba Dowla, Country Managing Director, Oracle Bangladesh

    Rubaba thanks the organizers and the vibrant audience. She explains why her journey, corporate life, and struggles are not getting priority as they are available online from previous sessions. She instead shares 10 Rules of being the best version of yourself with the practical orientation from her personal and corporate life.

    1. Rule#1 Love yourself
    2. Rule#2 Love what you do
    3. Rule#3 Do not compromise (Especially for women)
    4. Rule#4 Create your own path
    5. Rule#5 Embrace failure
    6. Rule#6 Be a lifelong learner(Every day I ask what new I learned)
    7. Rule#7 Give wings to your dreams
    8. Rule#8 Be bold(confidence, fearless-limitless, be brave when you need to say yes or no, raise your voice to be heard for you and who do not raise voice)
    9. Rule#9 Surround yourself with positive people
    10. Rule#10 Do not forget your roots

    Nasrul Hamid, State Minister of Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources

    The keynote speaker presented some practical and futuristic aspects that showcase how Bangladesh advanced and how young people are prioritized. He focuses on three topics:

    1. Why you should bet on Bangladesh
    2. The government listens to the youth
    3. Lessons for the future

    One of the biggest ministries where the prime minister is the minister, ADB budget around BDT 30,000 crore, investment portfolio around $24 billion, 26 institutions, all big investments. It is no. 1 in ADB, APR with a fantastic team. The ministry moves with the political mandate from the prime minister to ensure 100% electricity by 2021.

    Digital Bangladesh and 100% electricity by 2021, Developing by 2026, Upper middle income by 2031, Developed by 2041, Delta plan for 2100.

    Bangladesh is the rarest country with the provision for electricity in the constitution, 100% electricity declaration, 100 years plan.

    The visionary father of the nation bought 4 gas fields for $4 million in 1975 on 9th August. Politicians rule the country as they foresee, he risked and we still benefit.

    1. A Detailed Masterplan in 2010 and revision every 5 years for electricity
    2. Tremendous development in gender equality
    3. Electricity supply uninterrupted
    4. Financial inclusion
    5. Freelancer growth
    6. Rooppur 13b
    7. Rampal 5b
    8. Moheshkhali LNG
    9. Matarbari powerplant 7b
    10. Padma Bridge 3.6b
    11. Express train
    12. Karnaphuli Tunnel
    13. Elevated expressways
    14. 100 EPZs

    Most of the big projects are going to be visible in the next 5 years. Remote southern sides are getting in touch.

    Many projects are being ready before the scheduled time and saving funds.

    March 21, 2022, is a milestone as 100% electrification declaration by prime minister Sheikh Hasina in a physical presence for any such occasion since corona lockdown.

    The government listens to the youth

    1. Mobile phone adoption
    2. 150 public and private universities
    3. Freelancer ID cards to more than 5 lacs
    4. Startup program through BHTPA
    5. 5G network
    6. National fibre backbone
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llKVYS6u7Wk

    The 5 skills for a future career include:

    1. Design thingking/ Structured thinking
    2. Strategic Research and research methodology
    3. S-T-E-M Education
    4. Business communication
    5. Financial management and scaleup

    Golam Murshed, MD and CEO, Walton Hi-tech Industries

    Golam Murshed had the opportunity to make fun as the audience decreased. Expressed his urge for missing the crowd and the sessions of all the speakers. However, he felt good with the organic audience and requested honorarium raise for the guests.

    Then, shared the case study with Joshua Bell by the Washington Post. There Bell earned only 30-40 Dollars with his violin show without notice on a subway. People hardly knew and listened to him. The reasons

    1. Behavior: Home goers are not so much interested.
    2. Beauty
    3. Judgment: People were did not feel interested
    4. Perception: People were not aware that he was Bell

    Then comes the realistic experiences he shares:

    • Motivation does not work if you do not change your thought process
    • People comment/throw many unnecessary issues
    • A blend of both aged and young people are important for organizational advancement
    • Dream with young but utilize the experienced officials ( Relay race needs both past and next runners)
    • Age of our dreams is around 60 years and they change constantly with the contexts
    • We are running for the 30 years with the relay sticks as the responsibilities to give someone who will then run.
    • Responsibilities come automatically and we must deal with. As the birth place, parents can not be avoided, so the responsibilities. Love yourself and your responsibilities to organization, family, society, country
    • We may talk some from our experiences, not motivational speech
    • We usually forget the country branding (though leader, money, position thought as successful)
    • Do not follow someone blindly, take some applicable lessons
    • No thumb rules for life as it varies from person to person.
    • Love what you do and do what you love
    • When you feel best at your status quo, you are living dead as it hiders from creating, risking ang going out of comfort zones.
    • An early riser from the childhood to manage schools and coachings.
    • Never miss the breakfast
    • All of you are unique and capable of growing
    • Unicorn may come next year to boost startups

    Shares the story of learning speaking with Ayman Sadiq and fake pupils and claps.

    33 Practical success secrets revealed

    Here is the list of 33 Practical success secrets the legendary speakers revealed in their speeches. These are very easy-to-follow tips and tricks they shared from their long experience.

    1. Success stories is rejection stories, embrace failure, be a spring to come back after failure, rejections and stumbles, take risks
    2. Be persistent and consistent
    3. Be a sponge to absorb knowledge, improve you constantly, learn from juniors with respect, adaptability and understanding matter heavily
    4. Select the proper association with the value-adding ecosystem, network, friends, mentors. Surround yourself with positive people
    5. Stop making wrong comparisons (Do not disappoint with social media Success, glamor, criticism, explore but never take negative parts from social media)
    6. Magic happens outside the comfort zones. Think and do things out of the box.
    7. Success is our duty, responsibility; no way to avoid it
    8. Honesty and Transparency: Leaders’ sustainable growth must require honesty, ethics, and transparency.
    9. Empathy for people (Don’t put a devil shadow with a starship attitude, be a people’s guy, be humble enough) 
    10. Painstakingly hard work 
    11. As a content creator, take benefits of the User-generated content-UGC and Content multiplication
    12. Branding you and your organizations matters a lot
    13. Focus but do not forget to experiment everything (writing, video, radio, singing, choose many and find what works)
    14. Monetize your time , be what your passion leads. 
    15. Love and understand you ( benefits from interviews, reality shows) 
    16. Disruptive marketing strategies may make you hero quickly
    17. Teamwork matters(productive and motivated) 
    18. Works in pleasure and in bad times thank Allah as a believer
    19. Believe in you and Don’t waste time with the shedding of tears, be strong-minded, you must need courage and family support
    20. No dream dies for money
    21. Rise Above All biases, think all-inclusive, be not only engaging but also meaningful and impactful
    22. Cut the competition, reduce the queue by differentiated products and services
    23. Never give up
    24. You can not satisfy all
    25. Do not compromise (Especially for women)
    26. Create your own path
    27. Give wings to your dreams, dream big that keeps you moving
    28. Be bold(confidence, fearless-limitless, be brave when you need to say yes or no, raise your voice to be heard for you and who do not raise voice)Surround yourself with positive people
    29. Politicians rules the country as they can foresee and take risks
    30. You should bet on Bangladesh, the future of Bangladesh is full of potentials
    31. The government listens to the youth
    32. Responsibilities come automatically and we must deal with. As the birth place, parents can not be avoided, so the responsibilities. Love yourself and your responsibilities to organization, family, society, country
    33. A blend of both aged and young people are important for organizational advancement, age has wisdom, sit whenever any aged/sick come

    Rise above all 2022 success

    Managing the speakers

    Managing so many leading speakers from versatile industries is really a matter of great success, Don managed it rightly. However, the success stories are rejection stories as he discussed that the speaker management made him suffer a lot.

    Managing the sponsors

    As Bangladesh is not a place to spend money on mentorship, getting funds for the program was not a matter of joke. The sponsors showed their trust in Don and sponsored the largest learning event in Bangladesh.

    Managing the partners

    Arranging a successful program with more than 2,000 audiences is never so easy, it takes efforts from various parties. Partnering with the relevant stakeholders is very vital and managed well.

    Managing the audience

    A houseful audience looks and feels good but the hectic and creative steps behind the scene matter a lot. Managing such a big audience requires the marketing expertise of the hosts.

    So big dreams

    The vibrant young audience with whole-hearted shout proved that they found their dreams with the motivational leaders. Many of the going to be entrepreneurs were happy to see and interact with the business leaders with tremendous success.

    Rise above all 2022 challenges

    The learning event was a huge success in almost all aspects. However, it suffered from many challenges that could easily be avoided with a good event management strategy. These are not the blames to the hosts, the issues are raised to help them excel in those areas later on. The areas to develop include:

    Time management

    The program was expected to start at 10.00 am but started around an hour late. Similarly, it ended around 2 hours at 9.30 pm.

    No instruction

    The audience suffered from the lack of detailed instructions. It created a haphazard situation.

    Ticket Management

    Ticket management was a mess, especially for the online ticket collectors. They did not get any physical ticket though they had to queue for registration. Registration for them was repeated as all the data were available online and the hosts could collect the details with some clicks.

    Goody bags distribution

    Goody bags could not reach each participant ( online ticket collectors were more prone to miss). As it was a paid session with advance tickets, it was not expected to fall short of the goody bags.

    Microphone management

    As an open question-answer session, microphones were very critical to reach all areas properly but their availability suffered a lot.

    Too uncomfortable

    The Thai massage and chopping therapy may be too much uncomfortable for the audience with opposite gender counterparts. Many of the participants avoided the steps and that led to later avoidance of instructions from the organizers.

    Wrap up

    The 6th episode of the Rise Above All 2022 was a milestone and largest motivational learning and speaking session in Bangladesh. Don Sumdany Facilitation & Consultancy arranged such a unique event to bridge the industry leaders and newbies. The expert opinions, candid experience, practical tips, industry best practices, and many more value-adding aspects got revealed to ease the way ahead. The program was a great success with enormous motivation and lots of dreams for the audience. Waiting for the next episode of the rise above all (rise with all).

  • PGDCM Graduates awarded certificates | All about BICM you need to know

    Bangladesh Institute of Capital Market (BICM) is a leading think tank working in capital market research, education, and policy advocacy. It is the first and only institution in Bangladesh that focuses exclusively on capital market issues. The institute offers diploma, certificate, and executive training programs in capital market subjects. It has also conducted numerous research studies on various aspects of the capital market. It is an affiliated institution under the University of Dhaka.

    Certificate Award Ceremony 2022

    The Bangladesh Institute of Capital Market (BICM) awards certificates to its 89 Postgraduate Diploma in Capital Market Program (PGDCM) Graduates from its 6th to 17th evening and a few day batches. On March 5, 2022, it was a great program at the BICM the multipurpose hall room in Dhaka. The article will lead you to all about BICM with the programs and courses it offers for the sustainable development of the capital market and the economy of Bangladesh.

    All the officials and faculty members of BICM were present there, along with its Executive President, Professor Dr. Mahmuda Akter as the hosts.

    The guests and resource persons

    Chief Guest: Mr. Sheikh Mohammad Salim Uddin, Secretary, FID, MoF

    Special Guests:

    1. Professor Dr. Muhammad Abdul Moyeen, Dean, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Dhaka, and Director, BICM
    2. Professor Dr. Shaikh Shamsuddin Ahmed, Commissioner BSEC and Director, BICM

    Event Chair: Professor Dr. A.S.M. Maksud Kamal, Pro-VC(Academic), University of Dhaka

    Other guests

    1. Dr. Osman Imam, Professor, Department of Finance, University of Dhaka
    2. Mr. Kamaluzzaman, former Commissioner, BSEC
    3. Md. Saifur Rahman, Executive Director, Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), was also present.

    Md. Saifur Rahman is an Adjunct/Part-time faculty member and a very favorite personality to students for his practical orientations to capital market-related rules and regulations.

    With the live anchoring of Assistant Professor Md Habibullah, ACCA, and active participation of the students, it was a program that will be evergreen in participants’ memory.

    https://youtu.be/1aYW9Axez4Q

    The Certificate Award Ceremony was followed by dinner at the institute.

    Issues addressed by the guests

    Executive President Professor Dr. Mahmuda Akter presents all the developmental and proactive efforts BICM has been taking over the years to uphold the capital market in Bangladesh. 

    Professor Dr. Shaikh Shamsuddin Ahmed, Commissioner BSEC and Director, BICM, addresses the following aspects:

    1. PGDCM is the core and flagship program by BICM
    2. Gain knowledge before investing in stock market
    3. Special programs ensure employment with specific skills.
    4. Mid and Higher managerial support possible with specialized knowledge
    5. BICM to focus more on practical aspects
    6. There are fewer resource persons to present informative dialogues on war, inflation, and SWIFT communications.
    7. Proper knowledge drives away rumors.
    8. BICM to focus on learning/uses of tech in the capital market(T+1, blockchain)
    9. BSEC is always cooperative with BICM
    10. Facilitating the financially poor students get intellectually rich.

    Mr. Sheikh Mohammad Salim Uddin, Secretary, FID, MoF addresses the following aspects:

    1. Seasonal beauties and the pacing of people with natural changes
    2. Money keeps people unstable
    3. Capital market is like a flying bird or running horse.
    4. Graduates are to dedicate themselves to the sector.
    5. Graduates will play vital roles for the roads to SDG, Developed nation.
    6. Demographic dividends of Bangladesh to harvest with skills and dedications.

    Professor Dr. A.S.M. Maksud Kamal, Pro-VC(Academic), University of Dhaka addresses the following aspects:

    1. Declares graduation
    2. Congrats on hard-earned certificates
    3. Emphasizes using knowledge for making a difference
    4. Knowledge is for value addition
    5. Learning adds value only when applies practically for personal, social, national, or even international great causes.
    6. Hails the roles of BICM in research, analytics, and capacity building
    7. High salaried managers come from local people
    8. Warns of avoiding the demographic trap of Srilanka by acquiring and applying knowledge
    9. Sustainable development bases on training, knowledge, and capacity

    The program got coverage in various print media and channels including the Business Standard, The Daily Star, . Capital market-related resource persons, regulators, academicians, and media personalities attended the program to give it a great vibe.

    Two graduates shared their experiences and expectations during the course and after completion. They lauded the impacts BICM has on them. Their career paths have been reported to be smoother than earlier.

    Wajid Hasan Shah, Director (Studies), BICM presented a vote of thanks to conclude the program.

    All about BICM

    BICM is Bangladesh’s first and only fully-fledged capital market institute. It is the institution for spreading education imparting training on the capital market. It was established on July 24, 2008. The Government of Bangladesh fully funds the institute. The Government approved the organogram of the IInstitutein 2010 and the compensation structure for the IInstitutein 2013. The policy direction of the IInstituteis given by a Board of Directors chaired by the Chairman, BSEC, and members are representing stakeholders, like Academicians, Exchanges, market intermediaries, and professional bodies. BICM offers diplomas, certificates, and executive courses in capital market subjects to develop skilled human resources for the country’s capital market. The institute also researches versatile branches of the capital market.

    BICM is the first and only Institute in Bangladesh that provides capital market education. It offers Certificate, Diploma, and Advance Diploma courses in Capital Market. In addition, BICM also provides training on various aspects of the capital market for the employees of different organizations.

    The main objectives of BICM are to promote institutional development and build human resources in the capital market. 

    The institute offers many courses, including a six-month diploma course, covering all aspects of the capital market. It also conducts short-term courses on specific topics, such as initial public offerings (IPOs), mutual funds, and derivatives. In addition, BICM publishes a quarterly magazine, “Capital Market Review,” which contains articles on current issues and developments in the capital market. 

    The institute has a well-equipped library that contains a wide range of books, journals, and magazines on the capital market.

    The courses are designed to provide participants with the skills required to work in these industries. In addition, the institute also conducts research on various aspects of the capital market.

    The BICM has several advantages over other institutes:

    1. It is the only institute that offers diploma courses in the capital market. It gives participants a competitive advantage when seeking jobs in these industries.
    2. The institute researches various aspects of the capital market, which helps improve the market’s functioning.
    3. The institute has a well-equipped lab for faculties and participants to practice their skills.
    4. A library with versatile books is an excellent source of study and research.

    Some aspects of BICM

    BICM is a research and training institute for the capital market in Bangladesh. The institute offers training programs for securities professionals, research capital market issues, and provides technical assistance to Bangladesh’s Securities and Exchange Commission. The University of Dhaka accredits the iInstitute’sMaster’s program. The BICM has been instrumental in developing the capital market in Bangladesh and helping it grow into one of the most vibrant markets in South Asia.

    Certification courses

    Postgraduate Diploma in Capital Market Program (PGDM)

    BICM offers its flagship diploma named Postgraduate Diploma in Capital Market (PGDCM) for market intermediaries, professionals, and graduates pursuing a career in the capital market. The program blends theory and practice on the capital market, instruments, techniques, and regulations. The program consists of 8 courses of 24 credit hours, in 9 months costing BDT 33,000. The program was a 1-year, 13 courses including internship and 36 credits costing BDT 47,000. Till now, 17 batches of this flagship Program have started.

    MAFCM

    MASTER OF APPLIED FINANCE AND CAPITAL MARKET (MAFCM) is a 2-year, 51 credits program that provides an in-depth understanding of financial markets. The program offers a unique blend of courses in finance, accounting, and economics which prepares students for careers in the financial industry. BICM offers the program in affiliation with the University of Dhaka.

    The MAFCM is a comprehensive and rigorous program that provides students with the knowledge and skills to work in finance, the stock market, and related sectors. The program covers various topics, including financial analysis, investment banking, portfolio management, and risk management. Students also gain practical experience through hands-on training in financial markets. The MAFCM is designed for students who want to pursue a finance or capital markets career.
    It is the first of its kind and only Master’s Program on Applied Finance and Capital Market in Bangladesh.

    Why MAFCM

    MAFCM program, students are expected to: 

    1. evaluate the use of relevant concepts in making financial decisions
    2. process financial information and problems 
    3. comply legal aspects in the capital market of Bangladesh 
    4. mastering ethical aspects
    5. understand new products and techniques 
    6. know financial services with the latest innovations 
    7. utilize Fintech applications
    8. ascertain valuations
    9. explain the role of different actors in sustainable finance and capital market

    Certificate Courses for Professionals

    BICM offers certificate courses on various aspects of capital markets designed for professionals, regulators, market intermediaries, and sector stakeholders. The courses cater to individuals with different levels of knowledge, from basics to advanced. Some of the areas covered in the courses include securities laws, capital raising and investment in the primary market, fixed income securities, mutual funds, financial statements analysis, understanding IAS and IFRS, corporate governance, insider trading, fraud and market manipulation, examination of the prospectus, and financial econometrics.

    Investor Education Program

    BICM conducts a regular investment literacy program free of cost for investors on the basics of the capital market investment. Recently, the BICM has started to offer the program online, which allows learners and trainers to communicate in real-time and interactively from various geographical locations.

    Customized Programs

    BICM also arranges a range of customized certificate programs for officials of BSEC, FID, BMDF, and many more. In addition, the institute has also offered programs for different stakeholders, e.g., journalists, women entrepreneurs, and university students.

    Workshops and Seminars

    The institute offers workshops and seminars as part of its Continuous Professional Development Program. These workshops and seminars cover contemporary developments in the capital market, regulatory issues, product structures, and more. Additionally, the institute offers seminars on investor protection, good governance, and other sustainable economic and capital market development topics.

    Exposure Visits

    The institute arranges exposure visit programs to international stock exchanges so that students can exchange knowledge, learn about advanced products, and observe operational mechanisms.

    Infrastructural Facilities

    The institute offers training, research, workshop, an enriched library, a multipurpose hall, classrooms, and lab facilities.

    Inter-University Capital Market Case Competition

    BICM has arranged Invest Maestros for the different public and private universities participating in this competition to disseminate capital market knowledge among University students.

    Collaboration

    ACCA

    Delegates of ACCA Bangladesh visit BICM for potential collaboration like joint training, certifications for the CPD of ACCA members, and other finance & accounting professionals.

    ICAB

    ICAB President Mahmudul Hasan Khusru FCA, and Prof. Dr. Mahmuda Akter, Executive President, BICM, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on December 23, 2021) at the Council Hall of CA Bhaban in Dhaka.

    The objective of the MoU include:

    • Conducting research
    • Organizing webinars, seminars, training programs, workshops jointly
    • Collaboration for accounting, financial reporting, and auditing
    • Providing professional training in accounting, auditing, taxation, corporate governance, financial market, corporate laws, and relevant subjects.

    Why to choose BICM

    BICM) is the first and only institute in Bangladesh that offers specialized education on the capital market. BICM has been imparting theoretical and practical knowledge on the capital market since its inception.

    Affordable Fees: The cost of studying at the institute is cheaper than other higher education institutions in the country. The fees are designed to be affordable for students from all backgrounds, ensuring that everyone has an opportunity to learn about and participate in the capital markets. Additionally, the institute offers scholarships and financial aid to help students.

    Exceptional Faculty: The Exceptional Faculty in Bangladesh Institute of Capital Market comprises experienced professionals who have worked in the capital market for many years. They are incredibly knowledgeable in their field and provide valuable insights to students. Furthermore, they are always willing to help students with their studies and career planning. The faculty at the institute is truly exceptional and sets a high standard for teaching and learning.

    Diverse Course Offerings: Bangladesh Institute of Capital Market (BICM) offers a diverse range of courses to cater to the students’ needs. The courses are designed in a way that can help the students to understand the capital market and its functioning. The curriculum keeps pace with the current trend in the capital market. Moreover, different workshops and seminars are also arranged by BICM to provide more practical knowledge about the capital market.

    A welcoming and diverse Network: The Bangladesh Institute of Capital Market (BICM) provides graduates with a solid professional and social support system. The network includes current and former students and faculty, and staff. It offers opportunities for career development, networking, and socializing. In addition, the BICM alumni network is a valuable resource for graduates seeking to build their careers in capital markets.

    Excellent career prospects: The institute provides students with a strong foundation in financial concepts and practices, which helps them pursue careers in finance and other related fields.

    Modern facilities and equipment: The modern facilities and equipment in the Bangladesh Institute of Capital Market are unparalleled in their ability to facilitate the education and training of individuals seeking to work in the capital markets. From state-of-the-art classrooms and computer labs to a library stocked with the latest research materials and financial databases, the institute provides everything its students need to gain an edge in this rapidly growing sector of the global economy.

    The institute offers world-class education and training in this field. In addition, it has a well-developed research infrastructure that helps students stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the capital market. Moreover, the institute provides ample opportunities for students to gain practical experience through internship and job placement programs.

    The students of BICM get an opportunity to undergo internships in different reputable organizations operating in the capital market.

    Wrap up

    The Bangladesh Institute of Capital Market is a valuable resource for anyone looking to invest in the Bangladeshi capital market. The institute provides comprehensive education and research on all aspects of the market, making it ideal for investors to learn about the opportunities and risks involved in investing in Bangladesh. Moreover, the BICM can be a valuable ally for investors looking to capitalize on the growing Bangladeshi economy with its well-trained staff and extensive resources.

  • Bancassurance in Bangladesh | All you need to know

    Bancassurance is a term used to describe a business model in which a bank and an insurance company cooperate to offer products to their customers. The goal of Bancassurance is to provide customers with a one-stop-shop for all their financial needs. In addition to providing convenience, it also offers customers the opportunity to save money on fees.

    BB issued a circular to launch bancassurance on December 12, 2023, on the same day.

    Bancassurance in Bangladesh

    Bancassurance is a term used to cooperate between a bank and an insurance company. The bank sells insurance products to its customers, and the insurance company uses the bank’s distribution channels and customer base to sell its products. In Bangladesh, Bancassurance is about to start. Banks in Bangladesh are going to expand their product offerings to include more insurance products.

    Bancassurance is a combination of banking and insurance services offered by a single institution.

    Bangladesh is a rapidly growing country with a large population. To build a strong economy, the government is interested heavily in Bancassurance. The government can keep its finances safe and ensure that its citizens are not at risk by providing insurance.

    Learning more about how Bancassurance can help you in your business and personal life.

    How Bancassurance Can Benefit Businesses?

    To create a safe and secure environment for their customers, the government of Bangladesh is investing in Bancassurance. 

    This partnership allows the bank to offer insurance products to their customers. 

    The two businesses offer life insurance, health insurance, and property insurance to their customers. Bancassurance can benefit companies in Bangladesh by providing a way to provide their customers with various products, including insurance products. This can help the businesses attract and keep customers.

    The product is usually marketed through the bank’s branches and provides customers with an easy way to buy insurance products.

    The bank typically sells the insurance products, while the insurance company provides underwriting and claims processing. This type of arrangement can benefit businesses in Bangladesh in several ways.

    The main benefits of Bancassurance for businesses in Bangladesh include:

    1. Increased sales and revenue: Businesses can increase their sales and revenue by offering bancassurance products. 

    2. Increased customer acquisition: By offering bancassurance products, businesses can increase their customer acquisition and retention. 

    3. Decreased cost: Businesses can decrease their costs by offering bancassurance products. 

    4. Increased credit availability: By offering bancassurance products, businesses can increase the amount of credit. 

    5. Increased market reach: By offering bancassurance products, businesses can expand the market they serve and gain access to new customers and markets.

    Bancassurance can benefit businesses in Bangladesh in a few more ways. 

    First, it can help businesses grow by providing them with an opportunity to sell insurance products to their customers. 

    Second, it can help businesses to save money by allowing them to bundle their insurance products with their banking products.

    Third, Bancassurance can help businesses to save money on their insurance premiums.

    Fourth, Bancassurance can help businesses save money on the costs associated with underwriting and claims processing.

    Fifth, customers may avail of additional services.

    Sixth, Bancassurance can help reduce the risk of fraud or financial crimes.

    How Does Bancassurance Benefit Banks?

    There are many reasons why Bancassurance is lucrative to banks. The company has provided this insurance for many years because it has been able to keep its finances safe. The government can keep its finances safe and ensure that its citizens are not at risk by providing this insurance.

    Bancassurance can help to ensure that your business is there when times are tough, and you require support. You can have a team to help you through these times, and Bancassurance can help you keep your financial stability.

    Bancassurance is a business model that allows banks to offer their customers life insurance and other financial products. Banks can benefit from this arrangement by earning commissions on the sales of the insurance products and by earning interest on the deposits used to fund the policies. The bank can also benefit because it is the only institution that the customer deals with when buying insurance, leading to increased loyalty and repeat business.

    It provides customers with a wide variety range of products. By offering insurance products through the bank, the bank can benefit from increased customer loyalty, cross-sell opportunities, and an expanded customer base. In addition, the insurance company can benefit from the bank’s distribution network and reach a more extensive customer base.

    So, the benefits for banks incorporate:

    1. Increased customer base
    2. Increased profits
    3. Reduced costs
    4. Improved customer service
    5. Improved Customer Satisfaction
    6. Improved fraud prevention
    7. Increased cross-selling opportunities
    8. Increased Efficiency
    9. Enhanced Risk Management

    How Does Bancassurance Benefit Insurance Companies?

    Bancassurance, the collaboration between banks and insurance companies, offers several benefits in the context of Bangladesh. Here are specific advantages for insurance companies in the Bangladeshi market:

    1. Enhanced Market Penetration:
      • Bancassurance provides insurance companies in Bangladesh with a valuable opportunity to expand their market reach. By leveraging the extensive branch network of banks, insurers can access a larger customer base.
    2. Cost-Effective Distribution:
      • Establishing separate distribution channels can be expensive. Bancassurance allows insurance companies to utilize the existing infrastructure of partnering banks, resulting in cost savings related to setup and maintenance.
    3. Customer Trust and Credibility:
      • Banks are often regarded as trustworthy financial institutions by the Bangladeshi population. Partnering with banks enhances the credibility of insurance products, instilling trust among customers.
    4. Financial Inclusion:
      • In a country like Bangladesh, where segments of the population may be underserved or financially excluded, Bancassurance can contribute to financial inclusion. Access to insurance products through banks brings financial services to a broader demographic.
    5. Cross-Selling Opportunities:
      • Bancassurance partnerships facilitate cross-selling opportunities. Insurance companies can collaborate with banks to bundle insurance products with other financial services, providing customers with comprehensive financial solutions.
    6. Regulatory Compliance:
      • Bangladesh has specific regulations governing the financial services sector. Bancassurance ensures that insurance products comply with these regulations, as banks are well-versed in regulatory requirements and can assist in adherence.
    7. Tailored Product Development:
      • Working closely with banks allows insurance companies to tailor their products to the specific needs and preferences of the Bangladeshi market. This customization can result in more relevant and attractive offerings for customers.
    8. Technology Integration:
      • Many banks in Bangladesh are adopting digital technologies. Bancassurance partnerships enable insurance companies to leverage these technological advancements for streamlined processes, efficient customer service, and digital distribution.
    9. Risk Diversification:
      • For insurance companies in Bangladesh, diversifying distribution channels is a risk mitigation strategy. Relying on Bancassurance alongside other channels provides a diversified approach to market exposure.
    10. Increased Awareness and Education:
      • Banks, being key financial touchpoints, can play a crucial role in increasing awareness about insurance products. Bancassurance allows for collaborative efforts to educate customers on the importance and benefits of insurance.
    11. Localized Marketing:
      • Banks have a deep understanding of local markets and customer preferences. Through Bancassurance, insurance companies can benefit from the localized marketing expertise of their banking partners.
    12. Long-Term Strategic Partnerships:
      • Bancassurance partnerships in Bangladesh can foster long-term relationships between banks and insurance companies. Building strong partnerships contributes to stability and continuity in the distribution of insurance products.

    What are the types of Bancassurance?

    Bancassurance refers to the distribution of insurance products through banks. It is a partnership between a bank and an insurance company to provide a wide range of insurance products to the bank’s customers. There are several types of Bancassurance models, each with its own characteristics. Here are some common types:

    1. Pure Distribution Model:
      • In this model, the bank acts as a distribution channel for insurance products.
      • The bank’s role is limited to selling insurance products, and it does not get involved in the underwriting or policy management.
    2. Referral Model:
      • Under the referral model, the bank refers its customers to the insurance company, and the insurance company takes care of the sales process.
      • The bank earns a commission or fee for every successful referral.
    3. Co-Branding Model:
      • In a co-branding Bancassurance model, both the bank and the insurance company share their brand names on the insurance products.
      • This model leverages the trust and credibility associated with both the bank and the insurance provider.
    4. Joint Venture Model:
      • Some banks and insurance companies form a joint venture to create a separate entity that exclusively handles Bancassurance activities.
      • This model allows for a more integrated approach, with both partners actively participating in the management and operations.
    5. Integrated Model:
      • In an integrated Bancassurance model, insurance products are integrated with other banking products and services.
      • Customers may, for example, have insurance coverage linked to their bank accounts, loans, or credit cards.
    6. Product bundling Model:
      • This model involves bundling insurance products with other financial products offered by the bank.
      • Customers may receive a package deal that includes banking services, loans, and insurance coverage.
    7. Online Bancassurance:
      • With the rise of digital banking, many Bancassurance activities have moved online.
      • Customers can purchase insurance products through the bank’s online platform or mobile banking app.
    8. Micro Bancassurance:
      • This model focuses on offering insurance products with lower premiums and coverage tailored to specific customer segments.
      • It is particularly relevant for reaching the underbanked or those with limited insurance coverage.

    The choice of Bancassurance model depends on the strategic goals of both the bank and the insurance company, the regulatory environment, and the preferences of the target market. Each model has its advantages and challenges, and successful Bancassurance partnerships often involve a deep understanding of customer needs and effective collaboration between the bank and the insurance provider.

    What are the products of Bancassurance?

    The products offered by bancassurance companies vary but often include banking products such as checking and savings accounts, credit cards, mortgages, and insurance products such as auto, home, and health insurance.

    Bancassurance is a practice where banks and insurance companies offer products from both industries to their customers. The products available through Bancassurance can include anything from car insurance to life insurance, and banks often promote these products to get customers to buy multiple services from the same institution. Proponents of Bancassurance argue that it offers customers convenience and simplicity, while critics say that it can lead to higher prices and reduced competition.

    Who started Bancassurance?

    Bancassurance started in the 1980s in French and developed both in France and Spain. Some credits Barclay’s Life, an insurance subsidiary, formed in 1965 in the UK for pioneering of Bancassurance.

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    In Bangladesh, Bancassurance Guidelines for Banks has been finalised on May 24, 2022.

    Major bancassurance players in Bangladesh?

    In Bangladesh, this sector will be overgrowing due to the increasing demand for insurance services from the people. The leading players in the bancassurance market are the banks and the insurance companies. The banks provide the products and services of the insurance companies to their customers, while the insurance companies use the bank’s network to reach a more extensive customer base.

    Banks and insurance companies will play in the bancassurance field under the FID, IDRA, and Bangladesh Bank.

    Chief Bancassurance Officer (CBO)

    The role of the Chief Bancassurance Officer (CBO) is to lead the development and execution of the bank’s bancassurance strategy. In addition, the CBO works with the CEO and senior management to identify and assess opportunities for Bancassurance, develop product and distribution plans, and manage the relationship with the insurance company. In Bangladesh, the CBO is a new position that is being created in response to the growth of Bancassurance.

    Eligibility to lead the wing as CBO

    • A Master’s degree and 12 years of experience in banking or insurance
    •  will lead the wing as CBO. His grade will be within the five but below the CEO of the banks. 

    The wing, however, can not force the customer to take the insurance policy. It can offer retail and SME insurance products but not corporate customers. In addition, the officers cannot provide misleading information to the bank clients to sell the products.

    Bancassurance is a business model banks and insurance companies use to offer products from both industries to their customers. It has become popular in recent years as a way for banks to grow their profits, and many countries have seen an increase in bancassurance businesses. Bangladesh is one of those countries, and the bancassurance industry is increasing.

    Find all about the bond market in Bangladesh.

  • Anchors in marketing to benefit your sales

    Anchors are a powerful marketing tool used to influence a customer’s purchasing decision. Anchors can be either internal or external and can be either physical or perceived. Anchors can be either external or internal. External anchors are cues in the environment, such as prices and other people’s opinions. Internal anchors are personal beliefs or feelings about a product or service. When marketers use anchors, they want to create a comparison point for the consumer.

    Anchors in marketing

    The main reason anchoring bias is problematic is that it can lead to irrational buying decisions. For example, if you are presented with two options – one that costs $100 and another that costs $200 – you may be more likely to choose the option anchored earlier in your memory (the $100 option). 

    Therefore, marketers need to be aware of anchoring bias and use techniques like desensitization (repeating the information repeatedly until it becomes less relevant) or framing (presenting the information in a way that reduces its importance) to help consumers make informed choices.

    For example, if you are selling a product and are asked how much it costs, your initial response may be influenced by the price you were told when first introduced to the product. Anchoring occurs when people rely too heavily on one piece of information (the anchor) to form an opinion about something else.

    The effect of anchoring can be negative or positive, depending on how it affects your business. For example, if your anchor is low, you may end up pricing your products too low to compete with other companies that have set lower anchors. However, if your anchor is high, you may end up overcharging for your products to stand out from the competition.

    What is anchoring in Consumer Behavior?

    Anchoring can occur in many different situations, including when you’re shopping for products or services, deciding what price to pay, or evaluating your current situation.

    The more critical the decision, the more likely you will be anchored. For example, if you’re looking to buy a car and see two models side by side, the model with the higher price tag is more likely to be your anchor. You’ll be less likely to consider other factors, like how comfortable the car feels or how reliable it has been in the past. 

    The critical thing to remember is that anchoring can hurt your decision-making process. So if you’re trying to decide whether or not to buy something, for example, it’s important not to let your anchor affect your judgment too much.

    The number that is assigned meaning is called an anchor.

    Most people tend to want to remain consistent with their decisions.

    Anchoring can be seen in many different areas of life but is most prevalent in consumer behavior.

    Anchoring bias occurs when people are so focused on one or two options that they cannot accurately evaluate the quality of the other options.

    It is best seen when people are making their decision on what to eat at a restaurant.

    People may focus so much on what they want to eat at the restaurant that they forget to see what is on the menu.

    It can lead to the person making a decision based on anchoring bias and not getting the best food possible.

    What are anchors in sales?

    One of the most important aspects of sales is an anchor. An anchor is a term that describes your first contact with a potential buyer and sets the stage for future interactions. Anchors should be professional, confident, and memorable. The first few minutes you spend with a potential buyer will set the tone for future conversations and will likely determine if they even work with you or not; make sure to make an excellent first impression!

    An anchor is any factor that influences people’s decision-making process. Factors such as price, quality, and convenience can be considered anchors in the buyer’s mind. Putting an anchor at the beginning of the negotiation will make it more difficult for the seller to make concessions later. An anchor is any factor that influences people’s decision-making process.

    An anchor is a sales technique that makes you seem more credible or trustworthy. It can be anything from having a handwritten autograph to being an experienced seller. Still, by presenting yourself as being knowledgeable, it’s easy for others to want to buy what you have to offer.

    Why Anchors in marketing?

    When creating your marketing content, it’s essential to include anchors to help potential customers remember your brand and make a purchase.

    Anchors are the key to a successful sales process. They are the things that keep you focused and motivated while you are selling.

    Anchors can be anything from your company’s mission statement to your target market. However, they should be important to you and that you believe in.

    Once you have identified your anchors, ensure that you use them throughout your sales process. This will help you stay focused and motivated, and it will also help you sell more products or services. 

    Here are some tips on how to use anchors in your sales process: 

    1. Establish personal relationships with your customers. 

    2. Always provide valuable information about the products or services you are selling. 

    3. Use testimonials or reviews to prove the effectiveness of your products or services. 

    4. Use humor to lighten the mood during tough conversations about money or buying decisions.

    The term “anchoring bias” is often used to describe cognitive bias when people rely too heavily on one piece of information when making decisions. That one piece of information is your anchor.

    What is an anchor pricing strategy?

    Anchor pricing is the pricing strategy that focuses on price alone to associate with the complexity and quality. This is a compelling strategy, challenging for competitors to compete with.

    Is price anchoring illegal?

    Price anchoring is an essential part of the marketing strategy. Therefore, the use of price anchoring in the marketing mix is widespread. However, we understand that most marketers are unaware of price anchoring and how this works in practice.

    What is the shortcoming of price anchoring?

    When making a purchase, many shoppers rely on price anchoring, or the use of a reference price to make a decision. This cognitive bias can be helpful in making rational choices, but it can also lead to faulty decisions. One shortcoming of price anchoring is that it can cause people to focus too much on the reference price and not on the actual value of the product. Anchoring can also lead to over-spending, as people may be more likely to buy something if it is cheaper than they expected. Anchoring can also lead to people being overconfident about their ability to predict future prices.

    There are a couple of reasons why price anchoring can be a terrible idea. The first reason is that many customers have no idea what they want or need. Second, price anchoring can lead to mass adoption of the wrong products, services, and software. Finally, there is no way to measure the effectiveness of price anchoring.

    What is the anchor price in real estate?

    It is the lowest price at which a property can be purchased. It is also the amount of money that a buyer, who is either unwilling or unable to buy at this price, will pay for a property.

    What does anchoring mean in real estate?

    When a real estate agent offers a buyer an estimate for the purchase price, he does not consider the relationship between the price and quality of the property that is being purchased.

    What is a premium pricing strategy?

    A premium pricing strategy is when a company charges over the average price of its product to highlight its superior qualities. This strategy can be effective because it incentivizes consumers to purchase the product. After all, they feel like they are getting more for their money. However, this type of strategy can also backfire if buyers perceive that the higher price is due to hype or high demand and not quality. To avoid this, companies should offer incentives such as free shipping or other discounts to make up for the price difference.
    Premium pricing is a strategy used by companies to increase the demand for their products. Premium pricing can be implemented when companies can charge more because of its exclusivity. It is most commonly found in markets with little competition, where customers are willing to pay this higher cost for the premium product they perceive as being of better quality.

    What is anchoring bias in marketing?

    To get consumers’ attention, many retailers use a technique called “anchoring bias,” a marketing strategy that relates a product’s price to a much higher or lower price. This technique is common in stores that sell items on clearance. For example, a customer may see a clearance sign advertising underwear for $7.99 and think it’s too good of a deal to pass up, not realizing the original price was only $10.

    Anchoring bias is a psychological phenomenon where people are affected by the first number they are given when making decisions. For example, if you are looking to buy a car and the salesman shows you two cars priced at $20,000 and $30,000. The more expensive car will likely be your first choice because it was the first number presented to you.

    Anchoring bias is an example of how marketing can influence us in ways that we may not even realize. The phenomenon of anchoring bias occurs when our expectations influence what we perceive. For example, if you are in a furniture store and see a couch for $200, you might think, “well, the prices on these sofas are pretty reasonable.

    What is an anchor pricing strategy?

    Anchor pricing is a purchase strategy where the buyer sets the product’s price, making it seem like an attractive deal. It’s a way to set the customer’s expectations to buy other products for more than they are worth.

    Anchor pricing is the first pricing strategy used to sell its product or service. The first price that a customer sees will be a psychological price point, which influences other prices in the future.

    An anchor pricing strategy is a pricing technique in which a seller prices an item at a specific price and then offers discounts from that amount for additional items. The goal is to encourage buyers to spend more money on the product category to reap the benefits of the discounts. Anchor pricing can be successful in retail settings, such as clothing stores, where it helps shoppers decide what sections to purchase in and how much they should spend.

    Is price anchoring illegal?

    The US Department of Justice recently filed a lawsuit claiming that price anchoring is illegal. The DOJ’s lawyers claim that the company used unfair practices to inflate prices on one of its products artificially. This company has been under scrutiny for this same practice in the past. Industry insiders will watch the case closely, awaiting results and business owners trying to understand how to avoid questioning their pricing strategies.

    When an individual uses a price anchoring technique, they are taking advantage of the common tendency to believe that something is more expensive. A person engaging in this type of behavior can use it to get an item at a lower price or get better service than they might otherwise receive.

    Some people have been taken to court for allegedly practicing price anchoring in recent years. In 2007, a grocery store owner in Pennsylvania was taken to court for allegedly driving up prices by more than 10% due to others’ mispricing strategies. The grocery store owner claimed that the pricing strategy was not illegal and had been practiced at other grocery stores without any controversy.

    What are brand anchors?

    The term, brand anchors, is often used when referring to a company’s core values and the strong emotional connection felt by consumers. 

    Brand anchors are created by combining a company’s history and culture with its current product offerings. 

    Anchors can be established in various ways, including customer service interactions, promotions, and marketing tactics. In addition, brand anchors help develop a sense of trust between the consumer and the company, which helps build long-term relationships.

    The term “brand anchor” has been used to describe how a consumer’s perception of a brand can impact their interest in other products or services offered by the same company. One way to take advantage of this phenomenon is by releasing new product lines with similar branding. This will alter consumers’ perceptions of the new product line by believing it is connected to the original.

    When it comes to brand identity, many different factors go into it. However, one factor that is often overlooked is the product’s color. Color is one way a company expresses its logo, and it plays a significant role in what a consumer thinks about a product. For example, some studies have shown that people will buy a red shirt more than a blue one if they see both of them on display.

    What are the five keys to anchoring?

    The five keys to successful anchoring are Intensity, Timing, Uniqueness, Replicability, and the Number of times.

     What is anchoring in advertising?

    A common form of persuasive advertising is anchoring, a technique used by one piece of evidence or information to make a point while distracting from counter-arguments. Anchors can be factual or fictional and come in various imagery, slogans, and narratives. Advertisers often use anchors to persuade customers to buy products by associating their product with feelings such as happiness, safety, creativity, and success.

    What is anchoring in advertising? Anchoring is a psychological tactic where the price of a product influences how much you want it. For example, a study conducted by Jonah Berger and Kamenica (2011) found that people paid more for a set of chocolates when they were sold at $2 rather than $1. So when we see a product priced higher, we come to think that it’s more valuable.

    Anchoring is a psychological tactic where the price of a product influences how much you want it. For example, a study conducted by Jonah Berger and Kamenica (2011) found that people paid more for a set of chocolates when they were sold at $2 rather than $1. So when we see a product priced higher, we come to think that it’s more valuable.

  • Spillover Effects: How to avoid and deal with them

    The spillover effect happens when events in one nation affect the economies of other countries. For example, an earthquake, stock market crisis, invasion, or another macro event may have adverse, neutral, or positive spillover effects. 

    Understand the spillover effects of a domestic event

    One of the most important things you can do to avoid spillover effects is to understand the spillover effects of a domestic event. It means understanding the Macroeconomic Events (M.E.) that can hurt other countries.

    M.E.s can take many different forms, but they all have one common goal – to cause economic pain to other countries. There are often two types of M.E.s: financial and political. Financial M.E.s can cause banks, stocks, or other companies to crash, and political M.E.s can cause wars, revolutions, or coups.

    Avoiding spillover effects in your business

    1. Stay organized and keep track of your events and situations.

    2. Make sure your business complies with any regulations that impact spillover effects.

    3. Stay informed about the latest events and developments in your industry so that you can stay ahead of the curve and prevent any potential adverse spillover effects.

    4. Make sure that you have a contingency plan in place in case of any adverse spillover effects. It means having enough money saved up so that you can cover any unexpected costs incurred as a result of a spillover effect.

    5. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different marketing approaches to see what works best for your business and your customer base.

    Note when avoiding spillover effects is that you can’t change the world.

    A spillover effect occurs when an event in one area of your business causes a change in another business area.

    Spillover effects can be positive or negative. If a company has a negative spillover effect, their product or service is affecting other businesses and causing them to lose profits.

    To avoid spillover effects, you need to make sure that your business is not affected by the changes in other enterprises.

    For example, if a company has a factory in China and suddenly finds out that the Chinese government will raise taxes on various goods, this change will hit it hard. To avoid these kinds of problems, companies need to stay up-to-date with all the latest changes in their industry.

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    To avoid spillover effects, you need to make sure that your business is not too reliant on one or two sources of income.

    There are a lot of ways to avoid these effects. One way is by diversifying your revenue streams and creating more than one source of income.

    So, there are many ways to avoid spillover effects and deal with them- some easy and some more challenging. Here are five tips to get started:

    • – research what type of spillover effect your situation may have
    • – find out how you can reduce or prevent it
    • – find out who your potential victims are
    • – take action now to reduce or prevent
    • -monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the measures taken

    Handling spillover effects when they happen

    1. Stay organized

    It can be hard to stay aware of what’s happening in your world and how it might affect other people. To avoid spillover effects is to keep organized. Make a timeline for events in your life and keep track of what’s going on globally. 

    2. Be prepared

    If something wrong happens, make sure you’re prepared. You should have a plan for what to do if there is an emergency, and you should have documents that will help you carry out that plan. It will help you stay safe and unaffected by any spillover effects.

    3. Get involved

    Do something to help others when something goes wrong. If you can get involved with your community or workplace, you can positively impact the world.4. Try to learn as much as possible

    Learning about different cultures and events can help dodge spillover effects. Try reading books, watching T.V. shows, or listening to music that has been influenced by these events.5. Keep your emotions in check

    It can be challenging to maintain peace and composure when something terrible happens. It’s important to let your emotions keep cool.

    Understanding the signs of a spillover effect

    When you experience a spillover effect, you can look for a few things. The first sign is that at the beginning might be an increase in business transactions, a rise in prices, or an increase in traffic to your website. Once the spillover effect has started, it isn’t easy to stop. The next sign is when people begin to feel like they’re not allowed to do anything else because their attention is focused on the event itself. They might be too busy checking their social media accounts or news. The last sign is when people start to feel like they don’t have anything else to do because they’re all focused on the event.

    Dealing with the aftermath of a spillover effect

    1. Make sure you have a plan for managing the aftermath of a spillover effect. It may mean having contingency plans in place for when things go wrong, handling information carefully, and making sure everyone is aware of what’s going on.

    2. Be prepared to deal with difficult emotions. It may be tough to deal with the aftermath of a spillover effect. Many people may feel anger, disappointment, and sadness. These emotions can cause problems for businesses and individuals alike.

    3. Avoid any kinds of retaliation or violence. It could lead to further conflict and damage in the area where the spillover effect occurred.

    4. Seek out international support if you need it. A lot can happen after a spillover effect, and there may be limited options available to help both businesses and individuals affected by the event.

    5. Stay organized and keep track of all the information since the spillover effect occurred. It will help you stay focused on what needs to be done and ensure that everything is proceeding as planned.

    Understanding how to deal with spillover effects in your personal life

    The first step is to understand how spillover effects work in your personal life. Next, you have to be aware of what could happen if something unfavorable happens in one country and spreads to other people. This can be not easy, but it’s essential to stay safe and protect yourself.

    If you’re traveling, make sure you are aware of the laws in your destination country and make sure you are following the regulations related to travel. In addition, make sure you’re familiar with the news articles and videos related to the spillover effect so that you can prepare for any possible consequences.

    Managing spillover effects in your social life

    One of the most important things you can do to avoid spillover effects is to manage your social life well. If you’re not sure how to do this, it’s best to ask a friend or family member. They may help you avoid any potential adverse spillover effects.

    Another way to manage your social life is by having an active online presence. It will ensure that people know who you are and that your products and services are well known. For example, you may use Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to stay in touch with your customers and followers.

    Why does the spillover effect occur?

    1. The spillover effect is a result of the interconnectedness of economies
    2. The spillover effect is a result of the herd mentality and bandwagoning
    3. The spillover effect is a result of market saturation
    4. The spillover effect is a result of the diffusion of innovation
    5. The spillover effect is a result of the Matthew Effect

    Unrelated events to the original event often cause spillover effects. For example, an earthquake may have a negative spillover effect on the economies of surrounding nations. An invasion can have a negative spillover effect on the economies of neighboring nations. A stock market crisis can have a negative spillover effect on the economies of neighboring countries. These are just some examples.

    The spillover effect may exist when one company’s success or failure affects companies not directly involved in the business. For example, the 2008 financial crisis was caused by the housing market.

    The spillover effect can be seen in the example of the housing market crash. The housing market crash had a ripple effect on the stock market, as people began to sell their stocks to cover their losses.

    What is the difference between spillover and contagion?

    Spillover refers to the accidental spread of a contagion, while contagion refers to the intentional spread of disease.

    The two concepts are important because they help to understand how digital marketing can be harmful and how it can be helpful.

    What is the spillover effect on ecology?

    The spillover effect of ecology is how events in one nation can significantly impact the economies of other countries. For example, if you have an earthquake in Japan and California, the two events will have a positive or negative spillover effect. Similarly, the two economies will be affected when a stock market crisis happens in one country and spills over to another country.

    What is the spillover effect on ecology? 

    The spillover effects on ecology are the effects of human activities on the ecosystem. It could be direct or indirect. The spillover effect on ecology is one of the most critical topics in the world today. It is a primary concern for scientists, policymakers, and environmentalists. There are many ways humans affect their environment, and these effects can be both positive and negative.

    There are three types of spillovers. The first type is positive spillovers, which occur when human activities positively affect the non-human environment. 

    The second type is negative spillovers, which occur when human activities adversely affect the non-human environment. The third type is mixed spillovers, which appear when both positive and negative effects from human activity.

    What is the spillover effect in HRM?

    The spillover effect is a term used to describe the impact of one individual or group on others. The same concept can be applied to marketing, finance, and other business areas.

    The spillover effect can happen with any human resource management (HRM) function such as recruitment, selection, training, and development.

    In HRM, the spillover effect is often measured through the cost-benefit analysis (CBA). This method makes it possible to compare the costs and benefits incurred for each HRM function before and after its implementation.

    The spillover effect in HRM refers to how employees influence their peers, managers, and the company as a whole. For example, this can happen when employees share knowledge with their colleagues or develop company policies that affect their peers and manager.

    What is the spillover effect in psychology? 

    The spillover effect in psychology refers to the influence of one person’s behavior on the actions of another person. It happens when someone is exposed to an activity or event that directly or indirectly impacts their thoughts and feelings.

    The spillover effect can be positive, negative, or neutral. The positive effects cause people to change their thoughts and feelings, while adverse effects cause changes for the worse. An example of a positive spillover effect will be if someone depressed learns to improve their mood from reading a book about happiness.

    The spillover effect in psychology can occur when exposed to someone else’s emotions. This could be positive, such as empathy, or negative, like envy.

    The most common example of this is when people see someone crying, and they get teary-eyed themselves because they feel sad for that person.

    Ex: A person who has been drinking alcohol may be more likely to drink more alcohol when they see people drinking alcohol.

    The spillover effect can also be seen in the workplace. People who have been working for long hours are less likely to take breaks and take care of their health. This leads to them becoming less productive and eventually getting fired from their jobs.

    The first example is that more agreeable people tend to be more giving than less cooperative.

    – The second example is that more conscientious people tend to have better health outcomes than those who are less conscientious.

    What are spillover effects in research? 

    The spillover effect is the idea that a change in one area of research will impact other research areas. Spillovers are often studied using quantitative methods, but qualitative methods are also used for qualitative research.

    For example, when more people start using a particular technology, it can lead to more innovations for that specific field. Or, if people begin to think about a particular topic differently, they may be more likely to use that same technology or think about the same issue differently themselves.

    In research, many variables can have a spillover effect on each other. For example, if we study how people respond to stress, we can see how they react to different levels of social support.

    The spillover effect is also referred to as the butterfly effect because it is thought that a slight change in one place can cause massive changes somewhere else.

    What is the spillover effect in business? 

    The spillover effect in business refers to the unintended consequences of business decisions or actions. These consequences may be positive or negative and can impact employees, customers, suppliers, and the community. For example, a company that announces layoffs may experience a drop in stock prices due to the spillover effect, as investors fear that the company’s financial troubles will negatively impact other businesses.

    The spillover effect in business is the events in one nation impacting the economies of other countries. There are many ways to avoid spillover effects and deal with them, but here are five tips to get started.

    What are the economic spillover effects of the 9/11 attack on Twin Tower?

    The 9/11 attack on the Twin Towers has had a significant impact on the economy of the United States. The attack led to a decline in real estate, the stock market, and many other sectors.

    The September 11th terrorist attack on the Twin Towers in New York City had a substantial economic impact on the world. It is estimated that the economic effects of this attack will be $3 trillion for the United States.

    The economic effects of the 9/11 attack on the Twin Towers were significant. The attacks decreased the GDP of the United States by $100 billion and declined in exports by $180 billion.

    These effects are not limited to just the U.S. but to other countries like Canada, China, Japan, and France.

    The 9/11 terrorist attacks on the Twin Towers in New York City left a lasting impact on the United States economy. However, the physical destruction and loss of life were only the beginning; the attacks also led to a decline in consumer confidence and stock prices. 

    What are the economic spillover effects of the U.S. attack on Afghanistan?

    The U.S. attack on Afghanistan has had several economic spillover effects. One such effect has been the increase in oil prices. The attack has also led to a decrease in global trade and increased air travel costs. In addition, the attack has caused many companies to cancel or postpone their plans to invest in Afghanistan.

    The economic effects of the U.S. attack on Afghanistan have been largely positive for the United States.

    What are the economic spillover effects of the Russian attack on Ukrain?

    The world has started to find the major spillover effects too early. Many capital markets has suffered volatility, oil prices are getting record high, LNG price is uptrend. Cross-border banking transactions are at risk as the EU are threatening of cutting Russia from the SWIFT network. Tensions among nations are increasing surrounding the attack and there are ongoing sanctions that will further deteriorate the scenario.

  • Nudge Theory in Business | Secrets to positivity

    Nudge theory is the notion that subtle interventions can lead people to make better choices. For instance, if you put fruit in reach of your employees, they are more likely to eat healthier snacks during the day. The theory has many applications for businesses like increasing productivity and boosting morale.
    A growing number of business owners are employing nudge theory to improve their company’s operations. With more than 1 billion people employed worldwide, this strategy has become an invaluable asset to employers around the world.

    What is a nudging strategy?

    Nudges are small behavioral prompts that people might not even notice consciously. 

    Nudge theory is a concept that proposes small, simple changes to environmental factors that can have drastic effects on behavior. It was first introduced by the libertarian economist Richard Thaler and legal scholar Cass Sunstein in their 2008 book Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, And Happiness. The theory is on the idea that people are not always rational beings. Instead, people are often predictable in how they behave- making them easy to manipulate for the betterment of society.

    It suggests that small, strategic acts can significantly affect behavior. It is instrumental in business and applicable to health care management, financial security and well-being, and sustainable living. In the workplace setting, nudges encourage employees to increase their well-being or take steps that benefit them and the company.

    Businesses are always looking for ways to stay competitive. Still, the reality is that it is becoming more difficult for organizations to grow and change at the same pace as their customers. As a result, many companies turn to nudge theory to subconsciously influence their customers to make up for this lag. It involves making subtle changes to the customer experience that result in desired behavioral changes.

    Nudge Theory in Business

    What are the types of nudges?

    Nudges can be categorized into two types: 

    1. Informational nudges- these are the ones that provide you with information to make a decision. 

    2. Behavioral nudges- these are the ones that provide you with a nudge in one direction or another to help you make a decision.

    What are examples of nudges?

    • If the waiter suggests, you will buy drinks with a burger.
    • Extra charges for polythene bags may discourage its demand and thus prevent pollution.
    • Financial incentives for returned bottles may save the environment
    • Examples of nudges include adding healthy options to vending machines, reminding people to drink water during their day, and providing forms for the simplified tax form.
    • It can be through subtle reminders or reframing how the choice is framed. For example, nudges are in labels, information on packaging, or text messages reminding people to do certain things.
    • A simple example of a nudge can be an arrow on the ground leading people to the exit.
    • -The placement of healthy food at eye level in a cafeteria encourages people to make healthier choices.
    • -A text message reminding people to take their medication.
    • -A reminder to turn off the lights when leaving a room. Pictures of icecream closer to a freezer increase purchases and make it easier for people to find recycling from trash cans by adding recycling information labels.
    • Examples of nudges include putting fruit near the cash register so that customers will buy more or tweaking language to encourage healthier food choices.
    • For example, if you want to stop drinking soda, you could set up your refrigerator so that the sodas are at the back of the shelf and not in plain sight. This is just one example of a nudge that may help you cut down on your soda consumption.

    What is nudging in organizational behavior?

    Nudging is a subtle way to influence people’s actions without them noticing. The idea of nudging originated from the work of Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein, who coined the term in their 2008 book “Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness.” 

    It is a form of social engineering that uses behavioral science to influence people into making better choices.

    Nudging is a concept that psychologists and behavioral economists have introduced to describe subtle ways individuals are influenced, often without awareness. Nudging is an attempt to harness the power of behavioral science without coercion.

    It is the idea that when we cannot change people’s attitudes and behaviors, we can instead use subtle interventions in their environment to influence them in the desired direction. Nudging aims to “nudge” people toward better decisions using behavioral science insights.

    Why is the nudge theory critical for business?

    In a world of information overload, the nudge theory is vital to making decisions. The idea is that people will often make choices automatically rather than thinking about what they want. However, in some cases, people might not know what they want and would need to be nudged in a direction to help them make a decision.

    The Nudge Theory is a phenomenon playing an increasingly prominent role in how we live and interact with others. It involves government policies that promote desirable behaviors by making it easier to take desired actions and more challenging to do undesired ones. The theory has applications in healthcare, education, energy provision, and tax compliance.

    Nudging or influencing people in a specific direction can be done in many ways, like using default choice architecture. As a result, the nudge theory has become an essential tool to improve public welfare.

    The nudge theory is vital for business because it helps companies make more informed decisions. Companies can use it to help their customers make the best possible choices for themselves, leading to higher customer satisfaction and lower costs for the company.

    The nudge theory is vital for business because it can make people more productive in their daily lives. For example, the nudge theory can make people more likely to put on sunscreen at the beach or apply for disability benefits when eligible.

    The nudge theory is essential for businesses because it can help enterprises create more purchases. For example, the approach could help a company design a product label with a product picture and nutritional information. This way, consumers will be more likely to purchase the product with less effort.

    The nudge theory is essential to business because it allows modifying people’s behavior without knowing they faced manipulation. It can influence their decisions and make them more likely to buy a product or service.

    The nudge theory is vital for business because it can encourage people to make good decisions for themselves. For example, it can persuade people to stop smoking, drink less alcohol or junk food, or purchase healthier products. In addition, the nudge theory has proven successful in influencing consumer purchasing decisions through signage and labeling.

    The nudge theory is essential for business because it offers an easy way for marketers to encourage customers to purchase products without using forceful tactics. It also helps marketers reach customers on a subconscious level, which can be beneficial to establishing brand recognition. 

    Nudge theory is vital for business because it offers an easy way for marketers to encourage customers to purchase products without using forceful tactics.

    In a world of information overload, the nudge theory is essential to making decisions. The idea is that people will often make choices automatically rather than thinking about what they want. However, in some cases, people might not know what they want and would need to be nudged in a direction to help them make a decision.

    The Nudge Theory is a phenomenon playing an increasingly prominent role in how we live and interact with others. The theory was first proposed by behavioral economist and Nobel laureate Dr. Cass Sunstein and legal scholar Dr. Richard Thaler. It involves government policies that promote desirable behaviors by making it easier to take desired actions and more challenging to do undesired ones. The theory has been applied in healthcare, education, energy provision, and tax compliance.

    The power of persuasion is strong, and social psychologist Richard Thaler has found that nudges are one way to affect people’s choices without forcing them. Nudging or influencing people in a particular direction can be done in many ways, like using default choice architecture. As a result, the nudge theory has become an essential tool for governments and organizations to improve public welfare.

    The nudge theory is critical because it allows governments to change people’s behavior without coercion. It is especially important in the age of social media, where people are more and more able to avoid messages they don’t want to hear.

    The nudge theory is essential for business because it helps companies make more informed decisions. Companies can use it to help their customers make the best possible choices for themselves, leading to higher customer satisfaction and lower costs for the company.

    The nudge theory is vital for business because it can make people more productive in their daily lives. For example, the nudge theory can make people more likely to put on sunscreen at the beach or apply for disability benefits when eligible.

    The nudge theory is essential for businesses because it can help companies create more likely to be purchased. For example, the approach could help a company design a product label with a product picture and nutritional information. This way, consumers will be more likely to purchase the product with less effort.

    The nudge theory is essential to business because it allows modifying people’s behavior without knowing they faced manipulation. As a result, it can influence their decisions and make them more likely to buy a product or service.

    The nudge theory is vital for business because it can encourage people to make good decisions for themselves. For example, it persuades people to stop smoking, drinks less alcohol or junk food, or purchase healthier products. In addition, the nudge theory has proven successful in influencing consumer purchasing decisions through signage and labeling.

    The nudge theory is essential for business because it offers an easy way for marketers to encourage customers to purchase products without using forceful tactics. It also helps marketers reach customers on a subconscious level, which can be beneficial to establishing brand recognition. 

    Nudge theory is vital for business because it offers an easy way for marketers to encourage customers to purchase products without using forceful tactics.

    What are the most common nudges, and how do they work?

    One study found that they doubled the number of people who pay into a retirement account. Another study found that reminding people to turn off their monitors at night can improve sleep quality.

    How is the nudge theory related to behavioral economics?

    Nudge theory is related to behavioral economics because it is designed to influence people’s behavior to improve social welfare. The nudge theory was created by Nobel Prize-winning psychologist Richard Thaler and economist Cass Sunstein. It involves controlling people’s choices in the most advantageous way for them. It could be done by providing information or changing the default choice they face, for example.

    The nudge theory is a relatively new concept in the field of economics. It is derived from behavioral science and social psychology insights, which prove that human behaviors are easy to manipulate through intervention. Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein first introduced the concept of the nudge theory. The idea behind this theory is that small cues can influence people’s choices without restricting their freedom of choice.

    Nudge theory is a term coined by Cass Sunstein and Richard Thaler to describe how groups, organizations, and governments can influence people’s decisions – often in a direction that leads to better results. The idea is that we often fail to choose the best option because we neglect the importance of context, neglect information about our choices, or because we are too lazy. It means that nudges are applicable to help us make better decisions.

    A few examples of nudges in action – Pre-filled in tax forms, defaults with retirement saving in 401k plans, default organ donation in some European countries, reminders about the flu vaccine

    The nudge theory is a behavioral economic idea that suggests that small environmental changes can significantly affect people’s choices. This theory has been used in many fields, including healthcare, education, and law.

    How do I nudge at work?

    To nudge at work, identify the desired behavior and then create a plan of action to promote it. One example would be using positive words and phrases in conversations to encourage productivity and work harder. Another is making sure break areas are stocked with fresh fruit and water instead of sugary snacks.

    Every day you have a choice to make. You can either go about your workday with a sense of apathy or find ways to be more productive and significantly impact your job. Sometimes all it takes is a little nudge to get yourself going. Nudging is essentially asking someone to do one thing that will lead them toward the desired outcome.

    Ever wondered how to nudge your coworkers into doing the things you need to be done? Here are some ways that might work. These tips might help:  

    1) ask politely and explain why they need to complete an assignment or task. 2) When people say “No,” maybe they don’t mean it.

    Many people struggle with this problem at work, and they know that their boss is willing to help if they ask for it. But, unfortunately, despite your best efforts to garner help, some bosses don’t offer anything without being prompted. , Often, it’s because they are busy or have their hands complete with other responsibilities.

    It could be as simple as adding incentives to complete tasks or writing out a detailed process for completing a job in the workplace.

    Is nudge theory practical?

    Nudge theory is based on the idea that people are more likely to make rational decisions when opting out of a decision. Governments and private companies have used this theory to encourage healthy behaviors. For example, some restaurants offer more nutritious options at eye level so that customers can see them without asking for them.

    The effectiveness of the nudge theory varies depending on the situation. It may be effective for some people but not for others.

    What are nudges in economics?

    Economists have been exploring the idea of nudges for decades, but recent discussions have focused on them as a way to reform policy potentially. For example, in 2008, Cass Sunstein and Richard Thaler wrote a paper arguing that “libertarian paternalism” is a viable alternative to traditional libertarianism and paternalistic regulation.

    Economists have been exploring the idea of nudges for decades, but recent discussions have focused on them as a way to reform policy potentially.

    Nudges are an innovative way to change the behavior of individuals within society by influencing their decision-making process. It can be done using different techniques, such as providing informative summaries, social norms, or personalizing everything. It was first introduced in 2015 by economist Richard Thaler and behavioral psychologist Cass Sunstein. They wrote a book about this concept called “Nudge.

    How does nudge theory help consumers make better choices?

    Nudge theory, typically used in public policy, is gaining popularity among marketing experts as businesses seek to influence consumer behavior without using coercive or manipulative tactics. It’s based on the idea that people are more likely to choose if it’s presented and briefly. The theory can be used in many ways, such as placing healthier food items at eye level or designing websites with less scrolling.

    To get consumers in the desired direction, organizations use nudges or minor adjustments in the environment that lead the consumer towards better decision-making. Examples of nudges include:

    • Changing how food choices are displayed on a menu.
    • Adjusting the wording on a recall notice.
    • Providing helpful information about specific products during checkout.

    One example of how it works is providing healthy food options next to unhealthy ones and then subtly steering people towards the better choice. Another way is by looking at what triggers people to buy and nudging them towards the more profitable one for the company.

    Is nudge theory ethical?

    Nudge theory is a hot topic in the social sciences that describes the idea of influencing people’s behavior in a nonthreatening manner. The two main nudge tactics are 1) designing choice environments to make desired choices more likely to occur and 2) providing individuals with information or tools that make it easier to make choices consistent with their goals.

    Proponents of nudging maintain that this technique is ethical because it does not involve coercion or manipulation. In addition, proponents of nudge theory believe it is ethical because it seeks to help people make better decisions. Still, critics are wary of any policy that involves manipulating individuals’ choices without their consent.

    Those who oppose this technique argue that it is unethical to try and manipulate people’s decisions without their conscious knowledge or agreement. 

    Who created nudge theory?

    Nudge theory is that subtle changes can influence people in their environment without being aware of it. The idea was developed by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein in their 2008 book Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness.

    The authors argue that people are often unaware of their decisions and do not make the best choices.

    Are nudges inevitable?

    Yes, nudges are inevitable, and they can be used for both good and bad.

    Nudges are inevitable because we’re constantly making decisions and choices in our lives. Sometimes these choices are very deliberate, and other times, they’re more unconscious or automatic, but we’re constantly deciding what to do next. And since we’re constantly making decisions, there’s a chance that someone will use a nudge to influence us.

    It is true whether it’s done for good or evil purposes.

    Nudges are not inevitable. Nudges are a form of soft paternalism, which is the idea that it’s okay to interfere with people’s choices for their good. This idea is based on the assumption that people are not rational actors who make decisions in their best interest. Still, instead, they are vulnerable to biases and often make irrational decisions.

    Why is nudging ethical?

    Nudging can be more ethical than persuasion techniques such as coercion because nudging doesn’t involve manipulation or deception. As a result, this tactic is often used in health care, education, and workplace settings.

    Nudging is ethical because it does not force people to decide anything, letting them make their own choices. It has offered many benefits.

    Nudging is used to change decisions without limiting the person’s autonomy. Public health professionals, for example, can use nudges to encourage people to stop smoking or drinking alcohol by posting messages on billboards and running ads on television stations.

    Are nudges manipulative?

    Nudging can be seen as manipulation; however, many psychologists disagree with this view. Nudging is simply an innovative way to help people make better decisions without requiring strict government intervention or punishments for poor choices.

    Nudges shouldn’t be seen as manipulating a person’s decision-making process. The theory that nudges alter the decision-making process is called “bounded rationality.” In this theory, it is proposed that nudges reduce the information processing load on the decision-maker. It means that nudgers should see their actions to make it easier for people to make good decisions without going about their decision-making in an unethical way.

    For a long, economists and psychologists have been exploring how to nudge people in the desired direction. It has ranged from manipulating what food people see on the shelves so they buy more healthy foods to giving employees the option of working from home when it’s cold outside. Nowadays, many governments are turning to nudges to steer people towards healthier lifestyles without resorting to further regulation or penalties that may be more forceful.

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    How to Use Nudge Theory in Business

    There are many grounds why businesses need to use nudges. They can help motivate and engage employees, increase sales, and improve customer service. However, when it comes to using nudges in business, there are a few key things to keep in mind:

    1. Use nudges in a way that is effective and efficient. If you use them too often or for too long, they might become counterproductive.
    2. Use in a way that is fair and consistent. You should not push people to do something they don’t want to do, and you should not make them feel uncomfortable or uncomfortable with the experiment.
    3. Remember that nudges should not be used as a substitute for other marketing or customer service forms.
    4. Nudges can complement those efforts rather than replace them.

    Wrapping

    The Nudge Theory is an effective tool for governments and businesses to achieve their goals.

    The article discusses the benefits of implementing the Nudge Theory in business. Governments or companies can use it to achieve their goals better, whether to get people to act responsibly or make healthier choices. The Nudge Theory has shown success in governments worldwide and has been proven successful in the private sector.