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Choosing the right successor
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 16/06/2023
» More than ever, succession is at the top of the priority list for many organisations. No matter how successful they are, most CEOs and directors know they must address this issue to prepare for any unexpected change at the top.
Do you have enough in the tank?
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 10/02/2023
» Jacinda Ardern shocked the world last month when she said she was stepping down as the prime minister of New Zealand. Over her six-year tenure she won admiration as someone who always has her feet on the ground, and for practical solutions to big challenges, ranging from the Christchurch mass shooting to the Covid-19 crisis.
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.
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.
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.
Reading as a way to a better life
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 18/12/2019
» It was an eye-opener for me to read the latest Pisa results that show how well -- or poorly -- our young people are doing when it comes to learning. Pisa 2018, or Programme for International Student Assessment, measures 15-year-olds' ability to use their reading, mathematics and science knowledge. The survey, the seventh of its kind, is conducted every three years. Reading is considered by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development as the headline indicator of education potential.
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.
Leadership for ethical practice
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 06/09/2018
» Life is not easy for business leaders in these hectic and uncertain times. Besides managing themselves, they must effectively manage their people in order to reach business goals and stay ahead of the competition. They cannot do all of this by themselves. The secret is to manage and work through their people.
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.