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Three simple steps towards an effective talent programme
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 08/09/2016
» Imagine that you are the CEO of an organisation. Besides business performance, you have to take care of many important people issues, and succession planning for important positions is second to none in this respect. What most top executives and board members often forget or ignore is the importance of participation from all related parties. Everyone wants to have a say in this crucial process. As a CEO, it is your duty to ensure that all the executives concerned are involved.
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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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What do great leaders have in common? They listen
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 16/06/2016
» Have you ever noticed that you prefer to discuss things with some colleagues and not with others? One reason could be the way a person behaves during a conversation. He or she will demonstrate a willingness to listen to what you have to say rather than shifting their eyes to glance at a smartphone or some other distraction.
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The ethical approach to leading a business (part two)
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 04/06/2015
» 'Taking the ethical approach to practical daily business management is not an easy task, especially under highly competitive conditions," observes Boonyarith Mahamontri, the president of Lion Corporation (Thailand).
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How to avoid having another fallen angel
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 07/04/2016
» People produce outstanding work and business results for different reasons. If they have the right combination of personality traits and cognitive ability, they usually succeed. If they work in an area that interests them personally, they should thrive.
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The mindful path to better business decisions
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 24/03/2016
» It is a hot day in New York. Twelve members of a jury have to decide the fate of a young man accused of killing his stepfather. Eleven are convinced of his guilt but one lone dissenter changes their opinions. Because of his mindful manner and skill at persuading his peers to examine the evidence without prejudice, the defendant is declared not guilty.
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Courage has to be encouraged when it comes to the tough decisions
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 11/02/2016
» 'Now please don't think I'm weak, I didn't turn the other cheek" is a memorable line from Coward of the County, a famous song by Kenny Rogers. It tells the story of a young man named Tommy who kept avoiding a fight until one day he decided to prove to his tormentors that they were wrong. The moral of the song is that we must have courage and choose our own time and terms if we have to fight.
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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.
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The world is not enough for the self-confident executive
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 07/05/2015
» One of the more popular training courses for new managers and senior executives is negotiation skills and techniques. The content covers proven tactical approaches such as preparation, offering, clarification and closing. Participants also learn to understand non-verbal communication, which often speaks louder than verbal communication by as much as 70:30.
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