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Effective ways to better read people's ability
Business, Published on 27/06/2025
» 'How many of you don't think you are a people person?" Jack Welch once asked his audience at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. One of the most successful business leaders in modern management, the former head of GE was considered an outstanding people-focused CEO.
5 common mistakes of succession planning
Business, Published on 22/01/2025
» Imagine that, out of the blue, your top executive resigns and your company is left with the urgent task of finding a capable replacement in no time. Or, your board decides to fire the CEO and your company cannot afford to wait to appoint a new chief.
HR issues that boards need to focus on
Business, Published on 19/09/2024
» On May 21, Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 was forced to make an emergency landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport after encountering severe air turbulence that resulted in dozens of injuries and the death of one passenger.
Leadership role models essential
Business, Published on 08/04/2024
» Leading people nowadays is easier said than done. Rapid changes in external conditions and information overload, to name a few, are making it harder for both leaders and the people they lead to perform as in the past.
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.
Ethical leadership in the boardroom
Business, Published on 04/01/2024
» Imagine you are a director on a corporate board. What proper practices should you adopt as guidelines for your own directorship?
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.