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Reading as a way to a better life
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 18/12/2019
» It was an eye-opener for me to read the latest Pisa results that show how well -- or poorly -- our young people are doing when it comes to learning. Pisa 2018, or Programme for International Student Assessment, measures 15-year-olds' ability to use their reading, mathematics and science knowledge. The survey, the seventh of its kind, is conducted every three years. Reading is considered by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development as the headline indicator of education potential.
'Business and the Buddha': A book review
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 18/05/2017
» Business and the Buddha: Doing Well by Doing Good is one of a handful of books that directly address the application of Buddhism to the current business environment and management in particular. The book is written by Lloyd Field, who provides coaching and counselling to senior executives seeking to solve business problems through a Buddhist-influenced approach. His consulting practice has spanned some 30 years since he left Johnson & Johnson International where he was vice-president of human resources.
Indorama: Challenging Goals and Operating Excellence (part one)
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 29/05/2014
» ‘In the past I had to tell my people the direction, as we had limited resources and capital investment,” says Aloke Lohia, group chief executive of Indorama Ventures Plc (IVL).
An Ethical Climate Leads to Business Success
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 20/03/2014
» Recently I had an opportunity to conduct a leadership session for a leading IT company. When I asked the participants about the qualities leaders should have, among the obvious attributes, most singled out “honesty”. That surprised me since this group was mostly under age 35, with one quarter under 30.
Ten commandments for successful leaders (And everyone else): Part II
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 17/10/2013
» Two weeks ago I introduced the concept of 10 Commandments for business leaders _ and for anyone else wishing to have a successful and fulfilled life. Many of these concepts are based on Buddhist thought but the values they represent are universal.
New 'Lateral Leader' takes helm at egat
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 22/08/2013
» 'Our research and development mainly focuses on improving energy usage to make it more effective. The more Thai people use electricity in an efficient way, the less fuel or other sources of power we will need to use," says Soonchai Kumnoonsate, the new governor of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand. "This kind of approach makes us different from private corporations that utilise R&D in order to increase revenue and profit.
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.