The Italy of merit exists
This book is a collection of ten stories, each giving an example of a life based on commitment and determination
Good examples of how to do better. The idea is not to copy them, but to gain an understanding in order to act with prudence and awareness of what surrounds us. It is also valuable for companies, and for the people who work there. At every level. Reading Questione di merito. Dieci proposte per l’Italia (Question of merit. Ten proposals for Italy), edited by Maria Cristina Origlia, is useful for both entrepreneurs and managers.
The editor is a socio-economic journalist with extensive experience in publishing magazines, blogs and book series: an important feature that led to the choice of ten cases, not from companies but from areas in which companies (and people who work there) can find inspiration.
As mentioned earlier, the book is a collection of ten stories of people (five women and five men) who have been successful in their field due to merit, that is the quality of what they have done and continue doing. In the first few pages, the editor clearly explains how the book collects “stories about prestigious figures from the Italian economic, philosophical and scientific world, who have built their careers on commitment, seriousness and respect for themselves, the community and the country. Narratives of life, which offer a perspective for the future of Italy, reaffirming the value of study, sacrifice and the importance of well-deserved achievements”.
Readers will discover a series of different stories, such as that of the virologist Ilaria Capua, with her revolutionary approach to health; Leonardo Becchetti, one of the main voices of Italy’s civil economy; and of Daniela Del Boca, a pioneer in women’s participation in the labour market. There are also: the trade unionist Marco Bentivogli, trailblazer of the 4.0 debate; Giovanna Melandri, the director of Maxxi, committed to promoting impact finance; Roberto Cingolani, the inventor of the Italian Institute of Technology; and Alessandra Perrazzelli, Deputy Director of the Bank of Italy, who asserts the female vision in finance; as well as Carlo Cottarelli, committed to the mission of spreading the culture of public spending in the country; and Federica Saliola, who works to develop policies dedicated to sustainable growth at the World Bank. Finally, we have Luciano Floridi, the philosopher engaged in the study of ethical aspects of digital technologies.
There is no rhetoric in Questione di merito, only much real-life experience.
Each real-life story delivers the same message, in its own way: the Italy of merit exists and can grow more and do even better. It’s a message of great culture and remarkable civilisation. It’s a message that applies to everyone, of course. One that needs to be translated into a positivity that we often lack. With this in mind, here is a beautiful phrase from one of the protagonists of the book: “First and foremost, all of my education was in Italy and I’m very proud of this”.
Questione di merito. Dieci proposte per l’Italia (Question of merit. Ten proposals for Italy)
Maria Cristina Origlia (editor)
Guerini e Associati, 2020
Maria Cristina Origlia, socio-economic journalist, with experience as an editorial director of magazines, blogs and book series, was lead editor of the monthly L’Impresa, the oldest Italian management culture magazine from the Sole 24 Ore Group, for eight years. She often participates as a speaker and chair at conferences, debates and talks. She contributes to the blog Alley Oop-Sole24Ore. Alumnus of ValoreD’s IntheBoardroom 2018/2019 and president of the Forum of Meritocracy.
This book is a collection of ten stories, each giving an example of a life based on commitment and determination
Good examples of how to do better. The idea is not to copy them, but to gain an understanding in order to act with prudence and awareness of what surrounds us. It is also valuable for companies, and for the people who work there. At every level. Reading Questione di merito. Dieci proposte per l’Italia (Question of merit. Ten proposals for Italy), edited by Maria Cristina Origlia, is useful for both entrepreneurs and managers.
The editor is a socio-economic journalist with extensive experience in publishing magazines, blogs and book series: an important feature that led to the choice of ten cases, not from companies but from areas in which companies (and people who work there) can find inspiration.
As mentioned earlier, the book is a collection of ten stories of people (five women and five men) who have been successful in their field due to merit, that is the quality of what they have done and continue doing. In the first few pages, the editor clearly explains how the book collects “stories about prestigious figures from the Italian economic, philosophical and scientific world, who have built their careers on commitment, seriousness and respect for themselves, the community and the country. Narratives of life, which offer a perspective for the future of Italy, reaffirming the value of study, sacrifice and the importance of well-deserved achievements”.
Readers will discover a series of different stories, such as that of the virologist Ilaria Capua, with her revolutionary approach to health; Leonardo Becchetti, one of the main voices of Italy’s civil economy; and of Daniela Del Boca, a pioneer in women’s participation in the labour market. There are also: the trade unionist Marco Bentivogli, trailblazer of the 4.0 debate; Giovanna Melandri, the director of Maxxi, committed to promoting impact finance; Roberto Cingolani, the inventor of the Italian Institute of Technology; and Alessandra Perrazzelli, Deputy Director of the Bank of Italy, who asserts the female vision in finance; as well as Carlo Cottarelli, committed to the mission of spreading the culture of public spending in the country; and Federica Saliola, who works to develop policies dedicated to sustainable growth at the World Bank. Finally, we have Luciano Floridi, the philosopher engaged in the study of ethical aspects of digital technologies.
There is no rhetoric in Questione di merito, only much real-life experience.
Each real-life story delivers the same message, in its own way: the Italy of merit exists and can grow more and do even better. It’s a message of great culture and remarkable civilisation. It’s a message that applies to everyone, of course. One that needs to be translated into a positivity that we often lack. With this in mind, here is a beautiful phrase from one of the protagonists of the book: “First and foremost, all of my education was in Italy and I’m very proud of this”.
Questione di merito. Dieci proposte per l’Italia (Question of merit. Ten proposals for Italy)
Maria Cristina Origlia (editor)
Guerini e Associati, 2020
Maria Cristina Origlia, socio-economic journalist, with experience as an editorial director of magazines, blogs and book series, was lead editor of the monthly L’Impresa, the oldest Italian management culture magazine from the Sole 24 Ore Group, for eight years. She often participates as a speaker and chair at conferences, debates and talks. She contributes to the blog Alley Oop-Sole24Ore. Alumnus of ValoreD’s IntheBoardroom 2018/2019 and president of the Forum of Meritocracy.