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The right eight for the right aid
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 26/12/2013
» In this world of high and continuous competition, business executives cannot just sit still and try their best to make the numbers. That is no longer good enough regardless of whether their firms are listed on the stock exchange. Many modern business management approaches have been developed and continuously evolved over the past 20 years.
The practice of buddhist management (Part Two)
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 12/12/2013
» This is the second instalment of the two-part interview with Somprasong Boonyachai, chief executive officer of Intouch Group or Shin Corporation Plc. The first part, published in the Business section on Nov 28, 2013, can be read online at http://bit.ly/1aU8Lh3
Principle-Centred leader in action (Part 2)
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 14/11/2013
» 'I may be considered a black sheep in the local market since we always do things differently from other local securities firms," says Banyong Pongpanich, the CEO of Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group.
Principle-Centred leader in action
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 31/10/2013
» 'I believe in a principle-centred organisation. If the organisation has the right set of principles, it will prosper and last long,'' says Banyong Pongpanich, the chief executive officer of Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group. ''Principle prevails but can also be changed. It must be relevant in order to effectively communicated with people in the organisation.''
Challenges ahead for seasoned power industry chief
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 19/09/2013
» 'What makes the Western and Eastern approaches to management different is the way managers treat their people," says Pongdith Potchana, the chief executive of Ratchaburi Electricity Generating Holding Plc (RATCH).
Executive coaching for a real transformation
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 05/09/2013
» Executive coaching is a management technique to help unleash and optimise an executive's potential by means of self-discovery. The coach raises an issue, asks a question and allows the subject to find the answer by himself or herself. The basic ingredients of effective coaching are a mindset to see the subject become a better person, listening skills, asking the right questions, and delivering honest feedback.
An investor turns CEO: How a leader finds his right path
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 25/07/2013
» 'The team is the first thing that comes to my mind when talking about managing since we have to think about what we have to manage, who has to be managed and how to manage," says Att Thongtang, the chief executive of Prasit Patana Plc and the Paolo Hospital Group.
Leading with mindfulness
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 11/07/2013
» 'It may not be practical to expect others to have the same view and understanding when discussing a particular subject, so I don't mind at all if there's a long discussion over the issue," says Anon Sirisaengtaksin. "However, once we agree on the decision, we should all go in the same direction."
A student for life enrols himself in the school of life
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 27/06/2013
» Haresh Khoobchandani can still remember the time when he thought his career was going nowhere.
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.