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Board composition: the importance of personality factors
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 13/07/2017
» At the very top of the corporate pyramid sits a group of experienced members of the board who are perceived by management and shareholders as the right people for the right jobs. Generally speaking, they have the skills, experience and expertise to monitor and supervise the company's chief executive and top management.
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'Business and the Buddha': A book review
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 18/05/2017
» Business and the Buddha: Doing Well by Doing Good is one of a handful of books that directly address the application of Buddhism to the current business environment and management in particular. The book is written by Lloyd Field, who provides coaching and counselling to senior executives seeking to solve business problems through a Buddhist-influenced approach. His consulting practice has spanned some 30 years since he left Johnson & Johnson International where he was vice-president of human resources.
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Reflections of a practical economist (part one)
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 06/10/2016
» 'I believe my approach to management practice is not very different from that of others. Teamwork is the most important element. Therefore, for senior executives, people management should be the focal point," says Veerathai Santiprabhob, the governor of the Bank of Thailand (BoT).
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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.
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Communicating honestly and effectively still matters
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 02/06/2016
» In today's world we have more ways to communicate than ever before. We chat via social media, smartphone applications and Skype, and many in the working world use video conferencing. Yet there is often no substitute for a face-to-face conversation.
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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.
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Love your people the way your mother loves you
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 07/08/2014
» Successful development of human resources (HR) depends on many factors. The very first prerequisite is a strong will to improve and grow in one's career. This is one of the key characteristics of "behavioural growth potential", which refers to behavioural styles that relate to career growth and advancement.
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Never Stop Creating: The Power of Twins (part two)
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 01/05/2014
» ‘I consider Index Creative Village an entrepreneurial business. Since we’re not that big a firm, besides entrepreneurial spirit, we need professionalism as well,” says Kriangkrai Kanjanapokin, the co-CEO of the event organising company. “The upside of the entrepreneur is speed, flexibility and alertness.
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The man behind the kitchen delights
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 14/06/2012
» 'It is an economic loss when an end user can't use a product to its full capacity. I consider it an obligation for any businessperson who sells a product to explain how to use it at great length. At the end of the day, the decision lies with our customer, and we should not push for the order," says Wera Suteesopon, the president of Verasu Group.
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