Show Notes
In this episode of Hidden Currents, host Paraic Mac Donnchadha speaks with Prof. Maurizio Bragagni OBE, Chairman and CEO of Tratos Group, about the vital role trust plays in international business, leadership, and long term commercial success. Drawing on decades of experience across global markets, Maurizio shares practical insights into building trust through honesty, transparency, reputation, and consistently delivering on commitments. He also explains how strong relationships, cultural understanding, and a willingness to address challenges openly have helped him build enduring partnerships and grow businesses across multiple countries. This show is sponsored by the Intergroup Consulting Method, the quickest, most powerful and effective way to turn around relationships that have soured among groups at work, or among groups that have got bogged down in delivering a major project.We use this method to help organizations, in only two days, to replace resistance, rancour and resentment with mutual trust, shared resolve and new hope for the future. This results in smoother functioning teams, higher retention rates, and team happiness.To find out more, visit our website at: www.intergroupconsulting.com
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