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The Most Wanted series of books co-authored by Richard Oon and Chris Tan seek to bring understanding to those who respond to visual stimuli to understand business concepts and practical application. They kick off the series with a tome on the GST. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The GST is being rolled out april 1st but while most companies have done the necessary groundwork for implementation, we're still not aware of what complexities may arise. Today, we discover key learnings from the Australian Experience by drawing comparatives with the Malaysian context as we speak to Professor John Glynn from Sydney Business School, University of Wollongong - a partner to INT...

Some say the idea of content marketing is to attract and retain customers by creating and curating relevant and valuable content. We debunk the myths and get an overview on the topic in this, the first of 4 episodes on content marketing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Naga DDB, one of Malaysia’s largest creative agencies, is keeping the flood relief efforts at the forefront of their annual CNY message. Mission #wangnee is a programme to create value from the destruction and devastation wrought by the recent floods and give back to those most in need. We look at the decision-making process of this CSR exercise and study its impact.  See omnystudio.com...

Aside from the digital revolution, the rapid rise in the importance, influence and value of female fans has been one of the most distinctive shifts in the sports marketing landscape in the last 50 years. We now see the impact of a second generation of young women growing up with a much higher chance of developing an interest in sport, and female sporting celebrities providing role models who are c...

The 4th Edition of the Malaysian Trust Barometer continues to explore the state of trust in 4 institutions: NGOs, Business, Media and Government, as well as the impact of global events. For the first time ever, the connections between trust and innovation are also explored. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Advertising + Marketing’s Agency of the Year Awards returns again after a successful run last year, which saw some 500 media and marketing professionals paying homage to some of the best campaigns of 2014. We find out what's new in this year's awards along with the rationale for new categories and awards, indicative of the changing landscape. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

With current economic demand and much needed adjustments by most sectors of the economy, the subject of change has become a significant topic within organisations, and it is evident with the recent wave of leadership changes with conglomerates in Malaysia. We speak to consultants &Samhoud to discuss the role of leadership in organisational transformation and how such transition interrupts the...

In the uphill climb towards reaping the benefits of a gender diverse workforce, part of the struggle is getting women who have left to return. What are successful strategies that have worked? What are the benefits? We hear from Khoo Choo Ki and Vanitha Subramaniam on this matter.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In many industries, boundaries are set and structure by big players while all the other companies have to play by the “rules”. This is what is called structuralism. This limits the thinking of the leaders and makes it difficult to think of new ways of doing business, to reconstruct the market boundaries. How can organisations break free to truly innovate? See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

The GST is on every entrepreneur's mind, particularly as the commencement date of April 1st looms ahead. We tap into Jacqueline Arnold's years of experience in the businessworld, consulting with organisations in the different industries, to discover how the GST will impact business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The issue of continuing professional development is often overlooked, and one of the first cuts made whenever budgets need to be reduced. HRDF CEO, CM Vicks discusses gaps in HR that need to be filled and how the HRDF can work with SMEs with little to no allocated budget for upskilling employees. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It all started back in 1972 in North Miami, when Tony opened the first “Tony Roma’s”. The restaurant featured casual décor, comfortable ambience and the feel of a neighbourhood eatery. Considered the pioneer of Baby Back Ribs, Tony Roma’s can now be found all over the world With over 150 family restaurant locations on six continents. We find out what makes their brand uniq...

We've come a long way since the wireless first enthralled audiences with sound and music. These days, it's no longer a destination but something we listen to while we get to our destination. Is the art of radio advertising still relevant? We dig into the world's archives of radio ads to find exemplary gems and break it down in today's terms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petzl Malaysia was awarded RISING STAR at the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers Excellence Awards in 2014. As a manufacturing company with an employee turnover of only 1% and strategies in creating efficiencies, we tap into their secrets to find out why they're a rising star, and why they believe Malaysia should be a regional hub for manufacturing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Trends in food consumption have been evolving over the years, along with encouraging economic conditions and the increase of disposable income. More evolved consumers and entrepreneurs, increasingly exposed to global trends and travel have also changed the restaurant landscape in Malaysia. However, sustainability remains an issue. How did the Goodfood Trio manage this for all their award-winning b...

The World Islamic Economic Forum Foundation (WIEF) through its WIEF Education Trust presented awards to four winning teams that completed its WIEF Social Entrepreneurship Challenge (WSEC) recently. Targetted at students in higher education to nurture their business ideas with the larger aim of empowering the poor and underprivileged communities in Malaysia, we discover what's next for the winners...

Many say selecting the right talent is half the battle won. When you have the right people, the rate of attrition is lower and the task of keeping them engaged may be a lot easier. But how do you know for certain you have the right people? Beyond the immediate skillsets, what other factors come into play and what are the negative implications of hiring the wrong people? See omnystudio.com/listener...

The advent of social media where news spreads like bush fire has made it difficult to contain or control conversations. Once it's out there, there’s a possibility it will create negative perceptions which may linger for some time, affecting business/personal reputations. Is it best to avoid bad press in the first place? Is prevention possible and is it better than the cure? See omnystudio.co...

As more and more individuals adopt flexible worklives, the marketplace is starting to see more consultants or startups. However, it is often a lonely road. To combat this, more and more individuals are creating "tribes", smart partnerships with complementary talents working together. Is this the way of the future? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With so much of our lives going digital - the question begs to be asked - how has technology changed the way we go about strategising and executing our marketing campaigns. How has technology changed the way the consumer lives? Are the fundamentals of marketing now obsolete? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the characteristics of female entrepreneurs. What’s setting us back, and how do we get ahead? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Raised in poverty-stricken, gang-infested South Central Los Angeles, John Hope Bryant saw firsthand how our institutions have abandoned the poor. Now as a successful self-made businessman, founder of Operation HOPE and advisor to the US president on Financial Literacy, John Hope Bryant is a man on a mission prepared to create a thriving economy not just for the 1 percent or even the 99 percent but...

Absenteeism, presenteeism, employee disengagement and non engagement. What does it all mean? They all relate to the age old human resource problem of employee wellbeing, of course, which, if left unmanaged, results in a high staff turnover. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From on-site pineapple farms to the Gym Idol internal championships, to developing a Facebook-compulsory organisation, Datuk Michael Tio tells us about his endeavours in understanding the Gen-Y dominant workforce, and his philosophy for CSR which begins first, at home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.