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Becoming a high-performance team
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 14/02/2020
» Rapid changes in the competitive landscape and consumer behaviour, along with new business opportunities, compel organisations these days to change continuously to become more effective and customer-driven.
Leading with task or people orientation
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 27/07/2017
» Leadership is a subject that has been discussed ever since human society first began to form. It became increasingly important as major business organisations grew out of the industrial revolution and subsequent advances in production and technology. Leadership in the military also took on a critical role in the two world wars of the last century.
A practical path towards ethical leadership (Part 1)
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 14/07/2016
» When I was in primary and secondary school, we had two courses related to morality and ethics -- the duty of the citizen and Buddhism. So it always surprises me when I hear someone talk about "ethical leadership", since I have always believed that ethics is the key element in leadership right from the start.
The ethical approach to leading a business (part two)
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 04/06/2015
» 'Taking the ethical approach to practical daily business management is not an easy task, especially under highly competitive conditions," observes Boonyarith Mahamontri, the president of Lion Corporation (Thailand).
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.
Never Stop Creating: The Power of Twins (part one)
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 03/04/2014
» ‘I still remember my feeling more than 25 years ago when I saw a multivision slide show for the first time on a Seatran Queen ship,” says Kriangkrai Kanjanapokin. “As an amateur musician and someone who enjoys live concerts, I just loved this creative activity and wanted to do it as my own business.”
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."
CEO Succession: How two candidates compare
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 07/02/2013
» Two weeks ago I began a discussion of the complex process of evaluating potential chief executives, with a look at the so-called Big 5 personality traits on which many such evaluations are based. These five traits in turn have a total of 21 secondary characteristics. I looked at how all of these traits are evident in a group of 20 top executives of the listed manufacturing company in question.
Know when to move, Know when to hold
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 10/01/2013
» 'A leader should know when to move forward aggressively in order to grasp the business opportunity first. The upside of this 'first mover' strategy is the advantage over one's competitors. However, if we miss the mark, we also have to pay the price which sometimes can cost us a fortune," says Takon Tawintermsup.
In-Depth analysis can optimise leaders' performance
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 27/12/2012
» Michael Jordan, the famous Chicago Bulls captain, once said, "Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships." This is absolutely true for the corporate world as well.