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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.
Ethical practice and sustainable performance
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 01/05/2021
» It's no exaggeration to say that we are in living in a "do whatever I want" world. For example, riding against the traffic is the norm for motorcyclists, especially delivery drivers seeking to cash in on the huge spike in Covid-era demand. You may also have noticed more car drivers going the wrong way just to save a few seconds in closed spaces such as shopping mall parking lots.
Following in the footsteps of King Bhumibol
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 23/10/2017
» It was heartbreaking news for Thai people when they heard that their beloved King had passed away on Oct 13, 2016. During his 70-year reign, King Bhumibol Adulyadej did so many things and taught us so many valuable lessons that have helped to guide us in how to properly behave and manage ourselves and our society.
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.
Board composition: the importance of personality factors
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 13/07/2017
» At the very top of the corporate pyramid sits a group of experienced members of the board who are perceived by management and shareholders as the right people for the right jobs. Generally speaking, they have the skills, experience and expertise to monitor and supervise the company's chief executive and top management.
Steps towards change management that works
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 09/03/2017
» Change is impermanence. This is a fact of life that everyone is aware of, but accepting the hard truth is another story. The fact is, human beings are always looking for change, but only as long as it is within the limits of their expectations and desires.
Ethical Leadership at Thai Nakorn Patana (part one)
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 26/01/2017
» 'I oversee overseas businesses, and I apply many ethical principles in my work whenever I have the opportunity to talk with the local team, and not only with the management group, regardless of what staff levels are involved," says Supachai Verapuchong, deputy managing director of Thai Nakorn Patana Co, a major producer of over-the-counter pharmaceuticals such as Antacil, Sara and Tiffy.
Communicating honestly and effectively still matters
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 02/06/2016
» In today's world we have more ways to communicate than ever before. We chat via social media, smartphone applications and Skype, and many in the working world use video conferencing. Yet there is often no substitute for a face-to-face conversation.
How to avoid having another fallen angel
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 07/04/2016
» People produce outstanding work and business results for different reasons. If they have the right combination of personality traits and cognitive ability, they usually succeed. If they work in an area that interests them personally, they should thrive.
Forward-thinking leadership at Muang Thai Life (part two)
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 03/12/2015
» 'We must understand and perceive our service through the eyes of customers. They look at us as Muang Thai, not from the perspective of internal, separate departments," says Sara Lamsam, president and chief executive of Muang Thai Life Assurance Plc.