Amidst the challenges of a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous world, the leader needs to have a vision for the future and move the organization toward this vision. To do this, the leader needs a deeper understanding of both the self and the situation, clarity of one’s purpose and mission, and agility in mapping the journey of the enterprise. The session will discuss some tools that can help leaders navigate in a VUCA world. In-laws joining family businesses is controversial, and in this talk we discuss why. We explore possible pros and cons of this situation—involving employment, management, and even ownership—and suggest ways for in-laws to help, rather than harm, the family and business. Every business has a story and the role of marketing is to help tell that story and connect it to the right audience. This seminar focuses on marketing management in the context of a family business. Participants will learn how to apply and strategize the 4Ps in their respective areas and update themselves with some of the latest trends in marketing. In the current era of rapid technological development and digitalization, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has seen unprecedented growth in both functionality and adoption. Despite its ubiquity in everyday life, AI is commonly seen as a complex, opaque, and unapproachable figure that is difficult to understand. This seminar gives a high-level overview of AI, including its foundations, applications, and challenges, with a particular focus on how its adoption can be useful for small to medium businesses. Participants should gain a better understanding of what AI is, how it works, and how it can be applied to their particular use cases. With the fast-paced technological advancements, changing market demands, and unpredictable economic environment, businesses are prompted to take actions in order to adapt. However, many still struggle or outright refuse to do so. This seminar shall introduce various methodologies that can help reframe how one can view and eventually solve a business problem to achieve a desired trajectory while maintaining alignment with the company's core values and branding. In a 2024 PwC study on Asia Pacific Workforce Hopes and Fears, 'nearly a third (31%) said they are likely to change employers in the next year'. What will it take to proactively manage and navigate the complexities of a multigenerational workforce with evolving expectations and needs, before it is too late and we regret losing our employees? This learning session introduces business leaders to key trends, experiences, challenges and opportunities that a multi-generational workforce brings into our workplace in order to unpack perspectives, motivations, approaches and engagement strategies to manage potential conflicts, while elevating business competitiveness, organizational culture, social sustainability and overall employee satisfaction. Don't miss this chance to elevate your leadership and create a thriving workplace! |