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Why Succession Plans Rarely Succeed
Most succession plans are too idealistic, burdened by unrealistic expectations thus designed to fail. Here is how you can avoid this approach.
Making Dialogue Work
The current global movement of dialogue is in a dire need for innovation to become more effective to overcome stalemates in the politics, business and religion.
How to get more bang for your social media buck
Find out how your company can make more effective use of social media to enhance its online brand experience, create brand advocates and ultimately impact the bottom line.
Rethinking Design
The design bug is catching on in a big way in Asia, with even governments embracing the role of design in policy. Here are two photos to sum up the two years and our thoughts on how designers should evolve as we enter 2013.
Country Spotlight: The Rise of Asia’s South
We shine the spotlight on four countries to give a glimpse of how they will lead the next wave of growth in Asia.
No Longer Business as Usual
2012 has seen several game changers, from the maturing of social media to the redefining of the role of marketing. From technology to Islamic finance, we have identified seven ideas to look out for in 2013.
Finding gold in trash: An interview with Illac Diaz
A Liter of Light, affected about 300,000 houses around the world in 10 countries. Illac Diaz, the social entrepreneur driving the project, shares how objects to solve social problems need not be complex to go viral.
Rethinking the Value of Objects: Interview with MUJI’s President, Masaaki Kanai
The Columnist interviewed President Masaaki Kanai about MUJI’s design philosophy and his opinions on the value of objects in society today.
Many Features to Like, Few Reasons to Love
The incremental innovation that many of the latest gadgets tout actually do little to improve the customer experience. Roy Chen, Senior Strategy Consultant at Consulus, outlines what is important in product development.
Khew Sin Khoon: Leading Sustainable Architecture in Asia
With 28 years of experience working on landmark projects such as Gardens by the Bay, Mr. Khew Sin Khoon, Chief Executive Officer of CPG Corporation and Managing Director of CPG Consultants shares his thoughts on leadership in Asia.
Leading beyond three generations
A clear sense of purpose and strong set of core values contribute to the foundation of an effective leadership ascension programme. Tang Ying Chun shares tips on how to ensure smooth succession planning within your organisation.