"The Centre will undertake research and disseminate leadership knowledge to strengthen business practices within and across Asia."
Leaders face new challenges in an increasingly competitive and interconnected world. E-technology that allows more efficient flow of information also facilitates procurement and consumption across borders. End users are asserting higher expectations on the quality and friendliness of the final products, as well as on the speed and value-adding services of the operations. The demand for change and improvement is particularly valid in Asia, marked by a growing population of more sophisticated consumers and the rising prosperity of a larger mass.
1. Rising business challenges and emerging leadership models in Asia
This includes studies on the business megatrends and rising management issues in key Asian markets, as well as impactful leadership models of companies or institutions with long-term commitments in this region.
2. Leading philosophies and competencies that build business with strategic impact
Research will focus on the management philosophies and leadership competencies that characterize the market leaders and corporate benchmarks in Asia.
3. Leaders’ business and people management practices that enhance effective & efficient operations in Asia
The studies will identify the business positioning and value propositions of successful companies in Asia, as well as enlightened people management practices that support effective and efficient business operations.
4. Responsible Leadership
Efforts will be directed to understand and develop measures for effective execution of responsible leadership in corporate Asia.
5. Leadership practices to engage staff, enhance well-being and build resilience
Studies will be conducted to identify enlightened leadership practices in Asia that excel in employee engagement, workplace health promotion and resiliency building.