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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.
Leadership in an Emerging Asia: An Interview with Claire Chiang
Claire Chiang, Managing Director of Banyan Tree’s retail operations and former Nominated Member of Parliament of Singapore, shares her opinions on leadership and the calibre of today’s emerging leaders.
What is Asia’s Brand of Leadership?
As the globe shifts towards a new world order, what kind of Asia will emerge? Read about the ideas which inspired the Shape the World conference series.
How to be Powerful when you are Powerless
Building an enduring institution is the only way to influence change and shape the future. Lawrence Chong, CEO of Consulus, provides perspectives on how to do so.
The Power of Media: An Interview with Woon Tai Ho
Woon Tai Ho, the man behind the launch and expansion of Channel NewsAsia, shares his views on Asian leadership, their grasp of soft power and their media management capabilities.
Home Team Gallery: Collective Power
Uniting the stories from the different Home Team agencies, Consulus designed an educational exhibition experience that sought to change how people view the homeland security agencies in the Home Team Academy Gallery.
How to embrace failure and begin anew
Preparing for failure and having the will to succeed are what enable greatness to happen. Lawrence Chong shares tips on how your organisation can take failure in stride.
Sri Lanka: Asia’s Next Boom Country
Chitrangani Herat Gunaratne, Chairman of Chartered Institute of Marketing, Sri Lanka, discusses Sri Lanka’s economic boom and what it means for local entrepreneurs.
Creating Tea & Happiness with Teyvika
To make drinking quality tea more scalable and relevant to a mass audience in today’s fast-paced world, Consulus developed the Teyvika brand experience with a modern interpretation.
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