Month: October 2003

  • Enforcing decisions

    Written by: René Jakl Photo by: Věroslav Sixt Lodging a complaint against a debtor and getting a court’s decision within a reasonable period of time is still a minor miracle. But what if you go through the interminable proceedings, win the case, and the debtor still doesn’t want to pay up? Attorney Denisa Přibylová recommends…

  • Utilizing visionary speech

    Written by: Renée LeMoine Photo by: V&V “Our department is undergoing dramatic changes and I want to communicate it to the other groups in a compelling way. President Havel’s quote “Love and truth will win over the lies and hatred,” was an effective message for maintaining a nation’s faith during turbulent times. His words created…

  • Modern functionality

    Written by: Klára Smolová Photo by: Hana Hamplová One theme resonates through the interior and exterior design of Philips headquarters in Prague 5, which was built in 1999 – modern functionality. Interiors, including walls, are flexible, so it is possible to change the space to separate or larger offices as needed. According to general director…

  • Petr Kracik: “I don’t do things according to templates”

    Written by: Monika Mudranincová Photo: Vladimír Weiss Twelve years ago the hyperactive manager and director of Divadlo pod Palmovkou arrived on the Libeň scene. He turned a theater that drew marginal audiences into a sought-after stage that is always sold out. What’s the secret of his managerial skills? A theater in which the cast sometimes…

  • A web of opportunities

    Written by: Petr Tůma Feel like changing jobs? Before submitting your notice, check on the internet to see what sort of interest there is in your profession, and how much the market is willing to pay. Sometimes all you need to do is submit your CV, and the job will find you. http://www.cvonline.cz Here you…

  • ISSUE #95

    Written by: Todd F. Shaw Flat is beautiful Plasma technology is the definitive wave in television technology, and Panasonic has it. The TH-42PA20E is a 106 cm diagonal flat-screen plasma set that’s less than 10.2 cm deep, and offers a razor-sharp picture (850 x 840 lines resolution) and the highest contrast ratio in the industry…

  • Cars 2004: new stars appear

    Written by: Jan Tuček In mid-September the IAA Frankfurt Auto Show kicked off the 2004 season with a stunning display of new products. From the constellation of attractive cars in all price categories, we have chosen a few to acquaint you with. Small packages Three distinct approaches to the question of small cars are represented…

  • Czech trademarks: conflicts increase as brands gain value

    Written by: René Jakl & Klára Smolová Photo by: Vojtěch VlkThere have been notable cases worldwide of those who try to imitate or otherwise misuse well-known brands. Likewise, in this country the number of disputes concerning trademarks is on the rise. Michal Růžička Protecting ideasTrademarks are essentially included in a broader group designated as “intellectual…

  • ISSUE #95

    Written by: Klára Smolová Photo: Aleš Vlachovský, Věroslav Sixt Prague gets a “runner’s high” – 21.09.2003 For the last summer weekend, the Prague International Marathon and Mattoni organized the seventh annual Mattoni Grand Prix. This time with some changes: a new, longer course and a new program, including a lottery and the Mattoni “Bartenders Run”.…

  • Tomáš Tereba: “I like starting out”

    Written by: Monika Mudranincová Photo: Petr Poliak Tomáš Tereba (37) is a textbook example of a Czech self-made man. The founder and co-owner of Toma became well known by selling his company to the competition when it was on top. Following a short stint as the general manager of PepsiCo, he returned to what he…