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Delivering feedback in an acceptable manner
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 12/03/2015
» When I first started working as a corporate employee some 30 years ago, there was no such practice as feedback as we know it today. We worked according to what our direct supervisor told us to do. He also did as his boss expected. We may have had an opportunity to discuss our performance appraisal during an annual review, which was mainly for establishing grounds for a salary increase.
Spiritual intelligence and business success
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 29/01/2015
» 'Quantum physics showed me a new way to look at the world and the universe and also our place as a part of the universe. Because of the quantum paradigm, I later developed the spiritual quotient (SQ)," Danah Zohar tells me, explaining her work as one of the world's foremost management thinkers.
Transforming a technical expert into a people's champion
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 25/12/2014
» Whenever we encounter outstanding technical managers, we are impressed by how they think about and analyse things, often in ways we cannot imagine. We may believe that people with such skills should be working in more important roles. However, many great technical talents find their world turned upside down when they are put in charge of others.
Timeless virtues for modern corporate leaders
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 11/12/2014
» The birthday of His Majesty the King, which people across Thailand celebrated last week, provides an opportunity to reflect on all the great things our beloved king has done for our country and his people. During his 68-year reign, His Majesty has shared his views on numerous important issues and performed as a role model for us.
Leadership quality through the eyes of Asean managers
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 27/11/2014
» Whenever we put two or more people together, we can get a lot more productivity than we would from just one person if we handle them right. This was my experience at the Asean School for Young Insurance Managers (AYIM) in Brunei, where I conducted a course on people management last week for 80 participants.
From leading oneself to leading others effectively
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 13/11/2014
» All of us with any experience working in an organisation have come across challenges in managing people. We all have free will but are bound by the guidelines of our workplace in order to reach departmental and organisational goals. Many of us have learned the best way to stay out of trouble is to focus on task orientation.
The role of the boss in behavioural change
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 16/10/2014
» What do you do if you find your direct reports lack the personality traits needed to perform their work effectively? Will you provide direct and honest feedback or do nothing? Will you help develop them or be concerned only with performance?
Identifying and developing high-potential managers gives companies a strategic advantage
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 02/10/2014
» The ultimate goal of any business operation is growth. No matter what context we use, at the end of the day success boils down to increasing top-line revenue, EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation) and net profit. These are the magic key performance indicators that keep top executives and board members awake at night.
Encouraging growth in a culture of fun and trust (part 2)
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 18/09/2014
» When Mega Lifesciences Plc was preparing to list on the Stock Exchange of Thailand last year, chief executive Vivek Dhawan began thinking about something that hadn't occupied much of his attention in the past.
Leading Diversity Effectively with Compassion
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 21/08/2014
» Managing a team effectively is a lot easier said than done. We are often told to understand people better and to adapt ourselves according to their personalities, which is something I totally agree with. But since human beings have free will, we cannot simply classify them by type into some kind of table the way a zoologist might do with animal species. There are, however, academically proven principles, such as the Big 5 (Five Factor Model) personality theory, which have proved reliable over time in helping to assess people and predict their leadership behaviour.