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Dealing with the challenges of people management
Business, Kriengsak Niratpattanasai, Published on 03/10/2016
» Our lives would be a lot easier if the people working with us had some or all of the following qualifications: a positive attitude, skills and knowledge that match the job, a good fit with the company's values, ambition, initiative, willingness to work hard, ability to communicate effectively, and so on.
'CEO Disease' and how to prevent it
Business, Kriengsak Niratpattanasai, Published on 19/09/2016
» 'Coach Kriengsak, I've been a CEO for three months now and my honeymoon period is over," Kong tells me. "Today I want to discuss my plan for the next three months."
How to lead teams on complex problems
Business, Kriengsak Niratpattanasai, Published on 15/02/2016
» Recently, the World Economic Forum produced a report that predicts what the employment landscape will look like in 2020 after talking to chief human resources and strategy officers from leading global employers. The top 10 skills in 2020 will be:
From 'Business as usual' to becoming a great team
Business, Kriengsak Niratpattanasai, Published on 13/06/2016
» In tough times like the ones we're experiencing now, we are supposed to work as a great team to prevail. Unfortunately, most leadership teams in most organisations are still working in "business as usual" mode. This will lead to poor outcomes in the near future. Why we do what we do? Here are five possible causes:
Creating a business plan for the 'new normal'
Business, Kriengsak Niratpattanasai, Published on 14/09/2015
» 'Coach Kriengsak, I want to discuss our business plan for 2016," Pravit tells me. "This is the time of year when our organisation normally starts to work on the plan for the following year. But when I look back at the past three years, I think we have not planned very well. I want to do it differently this time."
Seven habits of highly effective employees in tough times
Business, Kriengsak Niratpattanasai, Published on 20/07/2015
» If you follow the news regularly, you will be aware that Thailand is facing tough times. Surprisingly, a lot of people are still working in a "business as usual" mode. Like the old saying about the frog in slowly boiling water, many lack awareness of adversity.
Tips from Bridging the Gap 2.0
Business, Kriengsak Niratpattanasai, Published on 21/12/2015
» In 2004, I launched the book Bridging the Gap, based on my weekly columns in the Bangkok Post, at Asia Books. Over the years it has proved a useful resource for new expats in Thailand and remains in demand today in both print and e-book form.
Helping leaders to let go of saving face
Business, Kriengsak Niratpattanasai, Published on 11/05/2015
» A recent study by Gallup and the Human Capital Leadership Institute (HCLI) of 72 business leaders in six Asean countries identified five key developmental practices that helped them to thrive. They represent a practical, self-aware approach that emerging leaders can adopt in virtually any setting or industry:
Becoming a more self-aware CEO
Business, Kriengsak Niratpattanasai, Published on 29/08/2016
» CEOs are usually smart people who are very good when it comes to business skills. But many lack self-awareness, stemming from a misunderstanding of intent and impact.
'No time' is an excuse -- do something about it
Business, Kriengsak Niratpattanasai, Published on 30/05/2016
» When you say, "I don't have time, so I wasn't able to do this and that…", you might expect others to feel empathy with you. In fact, most people perceive your response as an excuse and not the real cause.