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Working in harmony among generations
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 16/01/2024
» Recently, I had an opportunity to listen to an interesting presentation on understanding Generation Z in the workplace. It included a lot of statistical information to help the audience manage their organisations, but I paid particular attention to how different generations can work in harmony.
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.
Why companies need a moral compass
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 12/12/2018
» The recent news about Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn sent shockwaves through the automotive industry and the global business community. Since joining Nissan in 1999, Mr Ghosn had become a corporate superhero and role model, turning around a troubled company and delivering outstanding results.
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.
The spiritual side of a central bank chief (part 1)
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 17/07/2015
» 'I have to admit that I'm not a serious practitioner of Buddhism but rather someone who wants to learn based on logic and reason, so I need to understand the teachings by myself first," says Prasarn Trairatvorakul, the governor of the Bank of Thailand.
Words of wisdom from an English monk (Part two)
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 02/07/2015
» Individual ability will only take us so far if we are unable to use it in a way that helps those around us, believes Ajahn Brahm, the abbot of Bodhinyana Monastery in Western Australia.
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.
Sustainable road to success bears fruit for Thai Nakorn Patana (part two)
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 10/07/2014
» ‘Think carefully if you run a business, because if it’s based on moral practices, business will surely be a success. This is because everyone who works in your organisation will work with a good mindset based on Dhamma and will believe in practising good deeds,” says Supachai Verapuchong, the deputy managing director of Thai Nakorn Patana Co.
Indorama: challenging goals and operating excellence (Part 2)
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 12/06/2014
» ‘We are lucky that our customers are mainly the global brands, ranging from beverages (Coca-Cola, Pepsi) to diapers (Kimberly Clark, P&G, Unicharm), and one thing global brands care about is quality,” says Aloke Lohia, group chief executive of Indorama Ventures Plc (IVL), one of the world’s largest polyester and polyethylene terephthalate producers.