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A chairman who walks the talk
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 04/11/2022
» 'In order to effectively drive an organisation, three critical principles should be properly managed: a challenging strategy, effective execution and strong managerial capabilities," says Dr Chaiwat Wiboonsawat, a former chairman of the board of the Stock Exchange of Thailand.
Beware of remote working pitfalls
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 06/01/2022
» It's now been two years since we first encountered Covid-19, during which time most organisations have become familiar with remote working, among many other adjustments. As we accept and prepare to live with Covid, and maybe future pandemics, requiring all employees to come to the office every day is certainly a thing of the past.
Moving forward from work from home
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 02/09/2020
» Imagine if someone had asked you, late last year, what it would be like if everyone was allowed to work from home, the office would be closed and there would be no face-to-face communication. "Impossible," you probably would have said.
Leadership with a human capital focus
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 23/11/2019
» No matter how much technology advances, we as human beings still need to have leaders. If a CEO wants to have outstanding organisational performance, he or she has to lead and let the people below lead their teams as well. Leadership is never out of fashion. We just need to revisit the issue occasionally in order to catch up with the latest trends.
How mindfulness boosts effectiveness
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 07/09/2017
» Kamchai is a senior executive who reports directly to the CEO of a major company and is responsible for the financial performance of a key business unit. His track record is second to none, which means he excels in both technical knowledge and the people skills required to get the job done.
Great leaders certainly can be made
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 29/12/2016
» 'If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader," is a memorable observation from John Quincy Adams, the sixth president of the United States. His words not only guide us in how to properly behave as leaders, but also suggest how to take care of subordinates. It sounds simple, but not everyone follows this path.
Three simple steps towards an effective talent programme
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 08/09/2016
» Imagine that you are the CEO of an organisation. Besides business performance, you have to take care of many important people issues, and succession planning for important positions is second to none in this respect. What most top executives and board members often forget or ignore is the importance of participation from all related parties. Everyone wants to have a say in this crucial process. As a CEO, it is your duty to ensure that all the executives concerned are involved.
Principle-centred leadership at Banpu (part one)
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 08/10/2015
» Managing a big workforce in volatile market conditions is very challenging for any top executive. However, after five months at the helm of Banpu Plc, one of Asean's largest mining and energy concerns, Somruedee Chaimongkol is putting her unique approach to work.
Advice from an English monk
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 24/06/2015
» 'When we talk about good governance, we should refer to the issue of authority," says Ajahn Brahmavamso Mahathera, or Ajahn Brahm as the English-born monk is better known. "Whether we run an organisation or a department, there will be three types of authority: conferred, assumed and earned.
Our own choices define 'the way we do things around here'
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 23/04/2015
» The Songkran festival has been over for a week but memories of those three hectic days are fresh in my mind. The traditional Thai new year is supposed to be a mindful time for paying homage at a temple, asking for blessings from our elders, sprinkling water on others to wash away sins — activities that will help define the right course of individual life for another year.