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Young ASEAN Leaders

August 3, 2020 By Manting Chen

Pei Ling Tin, a Singaporean Member of Parliament and an active contributor to Singapore-China relations, explores the future of the China-ASEAN relationship.

Filed Under: All Articles, Globalization, International Trade, Policy and Law, Q&A Tagged With: ASEAN, Leadership, South East Asia

Sydney Finkelstein And The Superboss Playbook

April 20, 2016 By Chris Russell

Throughout our careers, we encounter a range of management styles, with mixed results. But what is it that distinguishes a regular boss from a truly great boss? Why is it that some help us to reach new heights, while others make us feel constrained? These are deceptively simple questions with many complex answers, the latest of which comes from Sydney Finkelstein. In his new book Superbosses, Finkelstein takes as his guide figures from disparate industries, including jazz musician Miles Davis and newspaper editor Gene Roberts, and examines the traits of those who have spawned extensive networks of talent, the titular superbosses, and ultimately brought greater success to themselves.

Filed Under: All Articles, Conversations, Management, The Thinker Interview Tagged With: Leadership, Management, Talent, The Thinker Interview

Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin: Challenge Yourself, Overcome Yourself

October 7, 2015 By Neelima Mahajan

Over the past 30 years Haier CEO Zhang Ruimin has led the company through several path-breaking business model changes, which have helped the company build a strong brand, grow both organically and through acquisitions, globalize and “get close to the customer”. Zhang is now leading the company through yet another transformation to make it what he calls an “internet-based platform company” made up of extremely responsive micro-enterprises. For the closest parallel, think of a Silicon Valley within a company. In this rare interview, he talks about his management philosophy.

Filed Under: All Articles, Best Practice, C-Suite Interview, Conversations, Management, Strategy Tagged With: Business Model Innovation, Haier, Leadership, Slider, Structural Reform, Zhang Ruimin

Linda Hill: “Everybody Has a Slice of Genius”

July 6, 2015 By Neelima Mahajan

Linda Hill, author of Collective Genius, believes leaders should create a context in which people are willing and able to innovate

Filed Under: All Articles, Best Practice, Conversations, Employment, ExpertSpeak, Know China, Management, The Thinker Interview Tagged With: #Corporate Culture, Entrepreneurship, Hierarchy, Innovation, Leadership, Slider, Steve Jobs, Teamwork

Jim Collins on the Building Blocks of Greatness

May 26, 2015 By Neelima Mahajan

Jim Collins, author of classics like Built to Last and Good to Great, on great companies, managing in a networked world and leadership

Filed Under: All Articles, Best Practice, Conversations, ExpertSpeak, Management, The Thinker Interview Tagged With: Apple, HP, Leadership, Management, Network, Slider

Brave Old World: Staying Motivated as a Mature Executive

May 20, 2015 By Bennett Voyles

You climbed all the organizational rungs and then hit the ‘Now what?’ question. Staying motivated is hard and here’s what can you do about the situation.

Filed Under: All Articles, Best Practice, Employment, Know China, Talent Tagged With: Employee Engagement, Human Resources, Leadership, Network, Slider

Peter Cuneo, Turnaround Superhero  

April 8, 2015 By Neelima Mahajan

Peter Cuneo, former CEO of Marvel Entertainment and the man behind seven corporate turnarounds, on what really goes into resurrecting a failing company.

Filed Under: All Articles, Best Practice, C-Suite Interview, Conversations, ExpertSpeak, Management, Strategy Tagged With: #Corporate Culture, Business Strategy, Leadership, Slider, Teamwork

The Networked Company: Q&A with Sudhanshu Palsule

March 3, 2015 By Bennett Voyles

Sudhanshu Palsule on what it means to be a leader in a world without distance or hierarchy

Filed Under: All Articles, Best Practice, Conversations, Employment, Know China, Management, Q&A Tagged With: Hierarchy, Internet, Internet Companies, Leadership, Management, Networked Company, Slider

Succeeding with Succession Planning in Public Companies

February 18, 2015 By Bennett Voyles

Succession planning is something boards need to think about constantly, and not just when the CEO is due to retire.

Filed Under: All Articles, Best Practice, Management, Talent Tagged With: Leaders, Leadership, Procter & Gamble, Slider, Succession Planning Series, Talent Management

The Contentious Issue of Succession Planning in Family Business

February 17, 2015 By Bennett Voyles

Succession planning in family business is often the cause of much stress. Are there ways of making the transition smooth while mitigating the risks involved?

Filed Under: All Articles, Best Practice, Management, Talent Tagged With: Decision-making, Family Business, Human Resources, Leadership, Retirement, Slider, Succession Planning Series

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