Month: December 2004

  • Superlegalization to the rescue

    Written by: Halka Jaklová Photo by: René Jakl In order to recognize the validity of a foreign-issued document, Czech authorities often require, in accordance with international private law and procedure, verification by the relative authority of the foreign country – so-called superlegalization. In this process, the authenticity of signatures, official stamps, and seals on documents…

  • Leadership lessons

    Written by: Renée LeMoine Photo by: Vojtěch Vlk “CEOs are normal men and women, not super humans able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. When we look at CEOs and other top executives from a social humanistic perspective it is easy to find their faults. And it is human nature to blame others…

  • Jozef Špirko: “Trust, but verify”

    Written by: Monika Mudranincová Photo: Petr Poliak The chief brewmaster for Pivovar Velké Popovice is self-taught when it comes to management. He used trial and error to find the recipe for successful team leadership, and recommends an individual approach, open communication, and trust. What is the job description of the chief brewmaster at Pivovar Velké…

  • Branding the luxury business

    Written by: Tim Gosling Photo by: Tomáš Kubeš In a market where luxury brands are a relative novelty, and the average income still falls well below that of western Europe, how do retailers of the world’s most prestigious names fare? Reactions are mixed, but optimism seems to prevail. Barbora Bergová WHILE THEY CLAIM a steady…

  • Raw charm of industry

    Written by: Štěpánka Strouhalová Photo by: Věroslav Sixt The unmistakable “raw” hallmark of the architect Stanislav Fiala turned a prewar industrial building in Strašnice, Prague, into a pleasant, airy space with the help of simple elements. Its design communicates with the mission and spirit of Illbruck, a vendor of sealing and anchoring construction materials. “We’re…

  • The Bacchus Report: Real Champagne comes only from Champagne

    Written by: Libor Ševčík With year’s end approaching, times are great for sparkling wine producers. And limestone cellars filled with gems from the French Champagne district, from whence the world’s Champagne comes, are emptying out. foto: Věroslav Sixt Wines that in the classic production method gain their requisite bubbles during secondary fermentation in bottles can…

  • Holiday indulgences

    Written by: Tim Gosling Photo: Dorothea BylicaPerhaps in the run-up to the holidays you want to use the bathtub yourself rather than have it patrolled by your Christmas repast. Alternatively, avoid frantically turning your hair-drier upon a halffrozen turkey at midday on the 25th. Here’s a selection of venues that will help give you incentive…

  • Toyota Prius: ecology in practice

    Written by: Jan Tuček Environmental protection is taking on a new, practical dimension: The Toyota Prius, the first commonly available car with a hybrid fuel system combining gasoline and electricity is arriving on the Czech market. TOYOTA HAS BEEN mass-producing hybrid cars since 1997, and over 130,000 of them have been sold so far. The…

  • ISSUE #108

    Written by: Todd F. Shaw Compact computing NEC’s Versa LitePad is engineered to blend the convenience of pen-based computing with the productivity advantages of Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition. A primary feature is its 10.4-inch display, allowing users to interface with the product like “digital paper”, thus simplifying daily business collaborations. CZK 46,000 The…

  • Party service

    Written by: Jiří Vašek Time is always tight at year’s end; we try to finish what we’ve put off and shop for Christmas gifts, and some of us still have to organize Christmas parties for clients. You needn’t worry about that if you call the right helpers. You can find them on the internet. http://www.maxservice.cz…