Misunderstandings between Thais and expats

Misunderstandings between Thais and expats
June 17th, 2013 in General Interest

“Khun Kriengsak, how long have you been writing your cross-cultural columns?” asks Surapong, an old friend …[More]

Consultant survey finds Coke’s brand image in top 10 in 6 markets

Consultant survey finds Coke’s brand image in top 10 in 6 markets
June 14th, 2013 in General Interest

In a brand-image survey, Coca-Cola did very well over a wide area, coming second in the Philippines, fourth …[More]

Thailand tops CG list in Asean

Thailand tops CG list in Asean
June 13th, 2013 in General Interest

The corporate governance (CG) of Thailand’s top 50 listed firms ranked No.1 when compared with their peers …[More]

Inclusiveness as a management approach

Inclusiveness as a management approach
June 13th, 2013 in General Interest

‘Thai people should be more active participants in the international arena such as under the Asean platform …[More]

Values transfer keep family firms afloat

Values transfer keep family firms afloat
June 11th, 2013 in General Interest

Transferring the core values of the family is one of the key challenges facing a family-owned business in …[More]

Business coaching vs business consulting

Business coaching vs business consulting
June 10th, 2013 in General Interest

Confusion can arise over the meanings of “business coaching” and “business consulting”. This may be the …[More]

Family businesses ‘need to bridge generations’

Family businesses ‘need to bridge generations’
June 10th, 2013 in General Interest

Family businesses appear to be a key mainstream of global business. But bridging the gaps between the …[More]

Why some corporate-performance scorecards don’t drive performance

Why some corporate-performance scorecards don’t drive performance
June 10th, 2013 in General Interest

One of the hardest challenges in executing strategy is how to align employees towards a common business …[More]

Road map for a low-carbon Thailand

Road map for a low-carbon Thailand
June 6th, 2013 in Featured, General Interest

Joint Thai-Japanese study points the way forward for sustainable energy and the reduction of …[More]

Practical and effective approach to building supply chain management capability

Practical and effective approach to building supply chain management capability
June 5th, 2013 in General Interest

We are writing further on the topic of the emerging approach of supply chain coaching. As we have written …[More]

CAC survey finds rise in corruption

CAC survey finds rise in corruption
June 4th, 2013 in Featured, General Interest

The Coalition Against Corruption (CAC) says corruption in the country has risen sharply over the past …[More]

Business scions share insights

Business scions share insights
June 3rd, 2013 in Featured, General Interest

Heirs to four of the Kingdom’s most prominent family-run businesses share a common goal: ensuring their …[More]

Human resource development to the fore

Human resource development to the fore
May 28th, 2013 in General Interest

Central Retail Corporation (CRC), Thailand’s leading retail conglomerate owned by the Chirathivat family …[More]

Corporate achievement calls for a change in individual mindset

Corporate achievement calls for a change in individual mindset
May 22nd, 2013 in General Interest

It’s very important for all people in an organisation to contribute to the collective success of their business …[More]

The quest for the right talent

The quest for the right talent
May 16th, 2013 in General Interest

Whenever I discuss business perspectives with top executives or directors of a company, one issue that …[More]

An inspirational leader’s message

An inspirational leader’s message
May 13th, 2013 in General Interest

While waiting in the lobby of the new DKSH Healthcare office in Thailand, I came across the Hecazine …[More]

Clearing the water

Clearing the water
May 9th, 2013 in General Interest

A joint project between Chook Don villagers and SCG Paper has revitalised the Mae Klong River. …[More]

Zombified! or why johnny can’t innovate

Zombified! or why johnny can’t innovate
May 9th, 2013 in General Interest

Recent years have seen many stories involving zombies, from the novel World War Z to the straight-to-video …[More]

Last rites for boneyard

Last rites for boneyard
May 7th, 2013 in General Interest

Old aircraft left to die at Don Mueang must be removed to make way for the airport’s renovation. …[More]

Thai companies need to put employees first

Thai companies need to put employees first
May 7th, 2013 in General Interest

Employers in neighbouring countries Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong, recently took steps to increase …[More]

Still a long way to thai business sustainability

Still a long way to thai business sustainability
April 30th, 2013 in General Interest

Over the past few years, we have seen a gradual shift in the way that companies in Thailand view responsible …[More]

As ye decide, So shall ye innovate

As ye decide, So shall ye innovate
April 25th, 2013 in General Interest

In the last column on April 10, we discussed how an organisation’s decision-making processes predict its …[More]

Female leaders bridge gender gap but more needed

Female leaders bridge gender gap but more needed
April 24th, 2013 in Featured, General Interest

Women will play an even more important role in the fast-changing spheres of global business and politics …[More]

Ready and Able

Ready and Able
April 22nd, 2013 in General Interest

Disabled people are benefiting from efforts by major companies to use their skills in the workplace …[More]

PTT leads 16 Thai firms on Forbes’ Global 2000 list

PTT leads 16 Thai firms on Forbes’ Global 2000 list
April 19th, 2013 in Featured, General Interest

Only 16 Thai enterprises – led by PTT, the national oil and gas conglomerate – are included in Forbes’ list …[More]

Anti-Corruption crusader leading for a better thailand

Anti-Corruption crusader leading for a better thailand
April 18th, 2013 in General Interest

‘Corruption is not an isolated case limited to Thailand. It can happen in any society since people are prone …[More]

Declaring War on Bad Management

Declaring War on Bad Management
April 17th, 2013 in General Interest

Unless you have been really lucky in your working life, you should immediately relate to this headline. …[More]

Coaches VS Trainers

Coaches VS Trainers
April 15th, 2013 in General Interest

People are often confused about the difference between a coach and a trainer, and unless it is cleared, these …[More]

Supply chain smile … or … Supply chain dangerous

Supply chain smile … or … Supply chain dangerous
April 10th, 2013 in General Interest

It’s always important to know your odds when dealing with new business partners, ventures or trading …[More]

Advice from a leading industrialist: Be diligent, Be honest, Be frugal

Advice from a leading industrialist: Be diligent, Be honest, Be frugal
April 4th, 2013 in General Interest

The visitor to the headquarters of Kulthorn Kirby Plc (KKC) can’t help but notice the big sign hanging in the …[More]

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