Edgar J. Ridley & Associates

Edgar J. Ridley and Associates were honored to host a delegation from the Malaysia a Productivity Corporation visiting the United States.  The focus of the visit was on knowledge-sharing in Competitiveness and Regulatory Affairs, and successful meetings were had with U.S. representatives from government and academia.

Seated from left:  Zahid Ismail, Director, Regulatory Review, MPC; Abdul Latif HJ. Abu Seman, new Director General, MPC; and Lee Saw Hoon, Senior Director, Global Competitiveness, MPC.

                            MPC team in discussion with Edgar J. Ridley

                                                                                    

                                                                                      Photos by Linda Ridley

 

(Almaty, Kazakhstan) –  As part of the continuing field research into human behavior accompanying the unique research methodologies of Edgar J. Ridley & Associates, the principals traveled to Kazakhstan, Central Asia, to extend the firm's global research platform.  This was done through an extensive itinerary, from many substantive meetings with business and academic leaders to exploration of the apple forests in Zhungarsky National Park in the Zhungur Alatau Mountains, a protected area requiring multiple government permits for entry.    

Kazakhstan is the world’s ninth biggest country. Its large oil and gas reserves make it the world’s 21st biggest producer - they hope to be in the global Top Ten by 2015.  The most economically advanced of the ‘stans’,Kazakhstan has reinvented itself as a prosperous and modern Eurasian nation over the past two decades.  Almaty is the commercial and social hub; while Astana has been transformed into a 21st-century capital. 

“It is important to discern the similarities that occur among the world’s peoples if we are to solve the problems of human behavior”, says Edgar J. Ridley, Chairman of Edgar J. Ridley & Associates.  “Whether in West Africa, Central or Southeast Asia, or the Americas, the damage wrought by symbolic behavior is evident among people.”  Said Linda Ridley, CEO of Edgar J. Ridley & Associates, “As so-called developing countries make their mark on the world, significant opportunities present themselves for collaboration and change management.  Edgar J. Ridley & Associates is on the cutting edge of these opportunities.”   

Consultation in Almaty, Kazakhstan


Edgar and Linda Ridley in cultural exchange with Mongolian host family in Lepsinsk Village, near Zhungarskiy National Park, Kazakhstan 



Edgar Ridley and Russian translator, Svetlana

EDGAR J. RIDLEY & ASSOCIATES and AFRICAN PROFILES USA & GLOBE Magazine hosted an International Conference on African Productivity.  The event, scheduled to coincide with the United Nations General Assembly, was attended by a cross-section from New York’s business and diplomatic community.

The theme of the event was Africa‘s prospects beyond the meltdown.  The discussion surrounded new productivity strategies and diaspora opportunities for the continent following the global economic collapse.  The evening’s dialogue, moderated by Dr. P. Chudi Uwazurike of City College of New York, was begun by a presentation by Edgar J. Ridley, founder of Edgar J. Ridley & Associates, during which he revealed his groundbreaking management concept, The Symptomatic Thought Process®, which he implements with his consulting clients worldwide.  Mr. Ridley’s concept addresses how a strategic change in mindset can advance Africa’s recovery.     A distinguished panel composed of multiple disciplines from Africa and America provided validation of the efficacy of The Symptomatic Thought Process® and its applicability in real-world problem-solving.

The event was held at the Neil D. Levin Graduate Institute of International Relations and Commerce for the State University of New York in midtown Manhattan.  Panelists participating along with Mr. Ridley and Dr. P. Chudi Uwazurike were Olaniyan Safiu Olukayode, Minister of Trade for Consul General of Nigeria; Roderich “Rick” M. Carr, Managing Director, MKP Capital Management, L.L.C.; Eloho Otobo, Director, United Nations Peacekeeping; Kassahun Checole, Publisher, Africa World Press/Red Sea Press; and Prof. Yaa-Lengi Ngemi, Africa Research and Educational Institute.

                                                                           Photo by Vince Nubichukuu

Edgar J. Ridley and Fabian Burrell, attendee

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