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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.
Succession planning and CEO accountability
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 27/10/2023
» Succession planning is one of the most important action points on which boards and top executives have to focus. Most organisations usually say they already have a plan in place, but as we are aware, the devil is in the details.
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.
Getting effective solutions from the board
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 17/01/2023
» It is common knowledge that working as a team can result in an outstanding performance beyond what a highly capable person can achieve alone. The same is true for a corporate board of directors.
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.
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.
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.