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November 25, 2020 by Deborah Unger and Nicolas MayerDillip Rajakarier, group CEO of Minor International, on why strong cash management, weekly planning, and a focus on local markets have been key to managing through crisis.Related tags: asia, ceo, coronavirus, COVID-19, culture, customer experience, hotels, Inside the Mind of the CEO, mobility, travelTaking over a dynasty in a time of uncertainty and change
February 19, 2020 by Art KleinerJohn Riady, the CEO of Indonesia’s Lippo Karawaci, is a young business leader with an eye for the future of his company and his region.From smokestacks to solar panels: Asia starts embracing renewables
June 25, 2019 by Samantha MarshallMomentum is building for the use of green energy in a region long known for fossil fuel dependency.Asian opportunities
March 20, 2019 by Jeremy GrantJaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, who leads one of the Philippines’ biggest conglomerates, explains how Southeast Asian companies are taking advantage of the changes in East–West dynamics.Related tags: asia, china, China geopolitics, conglomerates, global companies, global expansion, global trade, Inside the Mind of the CEOSustaining Southeast Asia’s momentum
February 12, 2019 by David Wijeratne, Neil Plumridge, and Sundara RajHow the 10 countries of the vibrant ASEAN region can avoid the threat of slower growth.Transforming a traditional bank into an agile market leader
December 19, 2018 by Jeremy GrantIn 2014, Piyush Gupta, CEO of DBS Bank of Singapore, asked his staff to think like the employees of a fintech startup and build the digital capabilities they would need to succeed.Related tags: asia, banking, digital banking trends, financial services, fintechs, Inside the Mind of the CEO, transformationCan more flexible workforces solve society’s problems?
March 21, 2018 by Bobbie van der ListYasuyuki Nambu, CEO of Japan’s Pasona Group, is reframing short-term employment as a means of social benefit.Related tags: asia, employee engagement, human resources, Inside the Mind of the CEO, leadership, personal development, trainingCan a Laundry-Folding Robot Improve Your Life?
February 27, 2018 by Bobbie van der ListFor Shin Sakane, CEO of Japan’s Seven Dreamers Laboratories, the key to innovation is satisfying unrecognized customer needs.A Strategist’s Guide to China’s Belt and Road Initiative
January 22, 2018 by David Wijeratne, Mark Rathbone, and Gabriel WongA new global megaproject, unparalleled in scope and ambition, presents vast opportunities and risks for multinationals.Related tags: asia, china, emerging markets, global expansion, global issues, infrastructure, Pakistan, Strategist's GuideSingapore: The First-Mover Nation for Driverless Cars
July 26, 2016 by Chunka MuiStartup nuTonomy thinks that the island nation is the place to make autonomous vehicles — in the form of driverless taxis — a reality.India’s Triple Play
June 7, 2016 by Suvarchala NarayananWhat do feature phones, regional newspapers, and smartphones have in common? They’re all vehicles for the country’s remarkable move to digital broadband.The Prescriptions of Dr. Sachs
June 3, 2015 by David K. HurstThe eminent — and controversial — economist offers a set of cures for the ills of global poverty. It’s not clear the medicine works.Why to Schedule Your Next Conference in Dubai or Kuala Lumpur
April 8, 2015 by Antoine NasrEmerging economies are poised to attract tourism’s most lucrative niche market.Pay Well, But Not Too Well
January 7, 2015 by Matt PalmquistWhile compensating managers generously might induce more of them to stay, paying anyone too much can upset the balance of the executive suite.Best of Multimedia: What’s Your Leadership Style?
August 28, 2014 by Charity DelichIt may depend on where you live. Here’s how to navigate different ways of managing across cultures.Lessons from the East Asian Development Model
July 8, 2014 by John JullensWhat are the paths to economic growth for today’s emerging markets?Organize Like a Startup
March 17, 2014 by Eric J. McNultyLegacy companies looking to increase agility and collaboration can take a few lessons from new firms.An Extreme Take on Restructuring: No Job Titles, No Managers, No Politics
February 11, 2014 by Sally HelgesenZappos is the latest company to switch to a “holacracy,” but will the concept work with some 3,000 employees?From Halfway around the World to a Store Near You
November 6, 2013 by Theodore KinniJournalist and author Rose George recounts her voyage on a container ship, transporting goods across the globe.How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia
July 3, 2013 by Theodore KinniMohsin Hamid’s new novel raises perennial questions about the sacrifices we make to get ahead.The ABCs of Analytics
February 26, 2013 by David Meer“Big data” can drive competitive advantage if companies follow a few timeless principles.The Lesson of Lost Value
November 27, 2012 by Christopher Dann, Matthew Le Merle, and Christopher PencavelA new study finds that underestimating strategic risk is the number one cause of shareholder value destruction. But it doesn’t have to be.For Online Retailers, Many Happy Returns
June 15, 2012A welcoming policy for unwanted products increases customer loyalty and spending.Strategy or Execution: Which Is More Important?
June 1, 2012 by Ken FavaroMany business leaders think they’d rather have great execution than superior strategies, but you can’t have the first without the second.
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