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Courage under fire: Learning from a real thai hero
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 30/05/2013
» Many stories have been told of heroism during World War II. The bold and courageous action of Oskar Schindler, who saved 1,200 lives, was the basis of a novel and blockbuster movie, Schindler's List, which won seven Oscars including Best Picture in 1994. Irena Sendler, a Polish nurse, is also praised as a heroine who smuggled 2,500 children to save them from the Holocaust.
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Taking srithai to the next level amid changing social habits
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 02/05/2013
» 'Throughout our 50-year history, people have always been our prime focus. This is one of the reasons for our growing business here in Thailand, in Asean and 110 countries where we export our products," says Sanan Angubolkul, the chairman and president of Srithai Superware Plc.
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Advice from a leading industrialist: Be diligent, Be honest, Be frugal
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 04/04/2013
» The visitor to the headquarters of Kulthorn Kirby Plc (KKC) can't help but notice the big sign hanging in the main lobby, which declares "Be Diligent _ Be Honest _ Be Frugal".
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Anti-Corruption crusader leading for a better thailand
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 18/04/2013
» 'Corruption is not an isolated case limited to Thailand. It can happen in any society since people are prone to greed. The problem is how can we control it by effective enforcement of rule and regulations," says Pramon Sutivong, chairman of the Anti-Corruption Network (ACN).
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The quest for the right talent
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 16/05/2013
» Whenever I discuss business perspectives with top executives or directors of a company, one issue that always comes up is the succession plan. Everyone knows that identifying and developing talented people who can move up is essential to the long-term success of an organisation.
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Teamwork begins with right 'Work Styles'
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 21/02/2013
» It is always a challenge for a company to sustain high productivity in the fast-changing automobile industry. The challenge in Thailand is greater than ever, as the entire industry is in overdrive to fill hundreds of thousands of orders resulting from the government's first-time car buyer scheme. First-tier suppliers have to work even harder to meet strong demand and shorter-notice ordering from car manufacturers without sacrificing quality.
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From chair maker to chairman: Leading with trust
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 07/03/2013
» 'Just responding to the competition is not enough. We have to bear in mind all the time that we need to keep our business growing," says Pisith Patamasatayasonthi, the president and chief executive of Index Living Mall Co Ltd. "Since Index was established in 1973, I have tried to expand the business in different aspects in order to grow and be competitive at all times."
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Flying high like an eagle: The leadership personality
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 21/03/2013
» We always hear that people are the most critical success factor in any organisation, which leads us to the question of leaders. Most people these days realise the leader is not only the person at the very top of the pyramid. Corporations require leaders at all levels, even the lowest one.
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CEO Succession: How two candidates compare
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 07/02/2013
» Two weeks ago I began a discussion of the complex process of evaluating potential chief executives, with a look at the so-called Big 5 personality traits on which many such evaluations are based. These five traits in turn have a total of 21 secondary characteristics. I looked at how all of these traits are evident in a group of 20 top executives of the listed manufacturing company in question.
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CEO Succession: A practical approach (PART 1)
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 24/01/2013
» Chief executives always find themselves in a difficult situation when thinking of their own successors. This is understandable since successful CEOs do extremely well in terms of business performance or task orientation. Most also have a strong people orientation, which means they usually listen to and inspire their team members.
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