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The management wisdom of mothers
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 08/08/2013
» For any executive, regular contact with coaching and mentoring is part of the experience of professional business life. It is probably correct to say that mentoring rather than coaching is more prevalent, since teaching and training subordinates is common practice in the workplace. Coaching is related more specifically to performance improvement in an individual in order to enhance corporate performance.
New 'Lateral Leader' takes helm at egat
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 22/08/2013
» 'Our research and development mainly focuses on improving energy usage to make it more effective. The more Thai people use electricity in an efficient way, the less fuel or other sources of power we will need to use," says Soonchai Kumnoonsate, the new governor of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand. "This kind of approach makes us different from private corporations that utilise R&D in order to increase revenue and profit.
Executive coaching for a real transformation
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 05/09/2013
» Executive coaching is a management technique to help unleash and optimise an executive's potential by means of self-discovery. The coach raises an issue, asks a question and allows the subject to find the answer by himself or herself. The basic ingredients of effective coaching are a mindset to see the subject become a better person, listening skills, asking the right questions, and delivering honest feedback.
Challenges ahead for seasoned power industry chief
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 19/09/2013
» 'What makes the Western and Eastern approaches to management different is the way managers treat their people," says Pongdith Potchana, the chief executive of Ratchaburi Electricity Generating Holding Plc (RATCH).
Ten commandments for successful leaders (And everyone else): Part I
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 03/10/2013
» Mention business executives and most of us think of powerful people at the top of the pyramid who work tirelessly to generate revenue and profit for corporations. On the other hand, business leaders are also normal people who wonder about the true meaning of life and the things around them.
Ten commandments for successful leaders (And everyone else): Part II
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 17/10/2013
» Two weeks ago I introduced the concept of 10 Commandments for business leaders _ and for anyone else wishing to have a successful and fulfilled life. Many of these concepts are based on Buddhist thought but the values they represent are universal.
Principle-Centred leader in action
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 31/10/2013
» 'I believe in a principle-centred organisation. If the organisation has the right set of principles, it will prosper and last long,'' says Banyong Pongpanich, the chief executive officer of Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group. ''Principle prevails but can also be changed. It must be relevant in order to effectively communicated with people in the organisation.''
Principle-Centred leader in action (Part 2)
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 14/11/2013
» 'I may be considered a black sheep in the local market since we always do things differently from other local securities firms," says Banyong Pongpanich, the CEO of Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group.
Management and mindfulness (Part ONE)
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 28/11/2013
» 'In order for an organisation to be successful and sustainable, leaders must ensure that the people who work for them can be successful first," says Somprasong Boonyachai. "However, even before that, it is my belief that we should not work only for financial benefit. Otherwise, we may start thinking that we do not receive a proper financial return in relation to the effort we put into our work. We should also think of the value [our work] contributes and to whom."
The practice of buddhist management (Part Two)
Business, Sorayuth Vathanavisuth, Published on 12/12/2013
» This is the second instalment of the two-part interview with Somprasong Boonyachai, chief executive officer of Intouch Group or Shin Corporation Plc. The first part, published in the Business section on Nov 28, 2013, can be read online at http://bit.ly/1aU8Lh3