Notwithstanding substantial gains made in the West over the past several decades to level the playing field and bring about greater equality between men and women, pay gaps persist, and in many countries, corporate leadership remains heavily dominated by men. Japan continues to be one of the most patriarchal societies on earth, the dominant role… Continue reading Courage to break Japan’s glass ceiling
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Breaking the glass ceiling at Grundfos Thailand
Porthip Nat Viphatanaporn joined Grundfos in 1993, soon after the company launched operations in Thailand. After working in a supportive capacity alongside five country managing directors in not so many years, she took a shot at the top post herself and proved her worth in a traditionally male-dominated industry, delivering growth and stability for the… Continue reading Breaking the glass ceiling at Grundfos Thailand
The urgent need to bring humanity back into business: upskill your workforce now, the clock is ticking
The global workplace is changing rapidly. By 2022, the frontier between humans and machines will have shifted significantly. Thus, humanity needs a reboot and will be the real differentiator. Companies are being implored to act now and to upskill their workforce with people skills such as communication, intercultural competencies, complex problem solving and emotional intelligence… Continue reading The urgent need to bring humanity back into business: upskill your workforce now, the clock is ticking
How locals can play a more prominent role leading multinationals in Asia
Hiring more locals to fill top posts at Western multinational corporations (MNCs) operating in Asia doesn’t just further inclusion, it’s good business. Localising leadership requires overcoming cultural conditioning in certain Asian cultures that may, in certain circumstances, be a hindrance to upward mobility in large global organisations, but organisations that are cultivating local management in… Continue reading How locals can play a more prominent role leading multinationals in Asia
Exploration Leadership: An Astronaut’s Perspective
Breaking boundaries to solve complex problems calls for “exploration leadership”… What is “exploration leadership”? Retired NASA astronaut, Steve Smith states that exploration leaders possess the following attributes: 1. They are “authentic servants”. As such, they are involved and engaged but humble. They find a balance between exploitation and exploration. 2. As leaders, they set clear… Continue reading Exploration Leadership: An Astronaut’s Perspective