leadership

Today’s leaders need to focus on defining problems, not solving them

Are we preparing our workforce for what AI can do, or for what AI cannot do?

There is a difference between specific benefits that can be rescinded, and improvements that represent an evolution of mindsets – such as workers today placing a premium on work-life balance.
THINKING ALOUD

What some see as entitlement, others see as enlightenment

Rather than seeing issues in terms of privileges that are granted, it might be more practical to acknowledge mindset shifts

Ritu Chandy began her career at BMW Australia as an intern in 1998, while completing her degree.

BMW’s first Asian head for Asia-Pacific sales wants to foster more talent from region

Ritu Chandy says staying agile is a key advantage for the German carmaker

That Keir Starmer is mostly a supporting role in the construction of his speeches is not incidental to why his government is directionless.
THE BOTTOM LINE

Carney, Trump and the power of a good speech

Leaders need not be the sole, or even the main author of their speeches, but they do need to be the guiding mind behind them

Business owners need to face the reality that succession may not be a smooth family affair, says the writer.

The US$5.8 trillion question: Who will inherit Asia’s family businesses?

With a great wealth transfer under way, succession planning can no longer be left unresolved

Leaders who accurately assess their exposure to uncertainty, adapt their leadership style and operations to be resilient will shaps the next phase of growth.

The 2026 mantra for Asia-Pacific CEOs

As the region’s leaders stand at the centre of change across economics, technology and geopolitics, they must assess, adapt and act

The reappointment of To Lam gives him a clear mandate to shape Vietnam's political and economic direction through the end of the decade.

To Lam retains Vietnam’s top job in pivotal leadership refresh

At least two other leaders will no longer be part of the country’s four ‘pillars’ of collective power structure in the next five-year term

The forum, taking place on Feb 27, gathers more than 600 business leaders.

Why top CEOs are looking to global champions for their 2026 strategy

Tech in Asia, with HSBC and IMG, is hosting the HSBC Women’s World Championship Business Forum 2026

Promotions are often a tool for rewarding past performance, not a way of selecting for future success.

The problem with promotions

The Peter principle is alive and well

How CEOs handle the converging issues of an increasingly complex world will play a big part in their success in 2026.

The five biggest challenges CEOs will face in 2026

How to conquer a job that keeps getting harder every year