How do cognitive-behavioural theories explain how we make decisions? Speed in decision making can make or break an organization in today’s wildly dynamic business environment. Corporate leaders and project managers need to make decisions quickly and commit to them in the long term. But how do we make decisions? …

Expand the range of possible futures you can see without drifting into science fiction. At the end of this (eventfully) hectic year, when the world is filled with uncertain developments and complex dynamics, people and organizations strive to answer: what to do next? How can you improve the internal flexibility…

How should business leaders adapt during COVID-19? — Leading during a crisis. With organizations keeping up with the ‘new normal’, the current pandemic has certainly changed the way we live our daily lives. How does one lead effectively with the many disruptions in one’s routine? The basis of good leadership will not change because of COVID. But leaders…

An overview of the Logistics market in Indonesia. Indonesian territory, with 17,000 islands and a population of 260 million, encompasses the world’s largest archipelago. …

How would automation engineering change Indonesia’s industrial landscape? Production and Automation Engineering Industrial Overview As Indonesia’s economy accelerates over the next 15 years, automation suppliers will play an important role in the development of the country’s manufacturing and energy industries, as well as in the modernization of infrastructure. Industrial automation is a process of applying different…

An overview of the energy sector and its opportunities. Indonesia’s Energy Sector Overview The primary energy supply in Indonesia comes from fossil fuels such as oil and gas. More specifically, 62% of electricity is generated by fossil fuel and 21% by coal and natural gas in 2019. Renewable energy such as hydro and geothermal…

An ideal leader. How to become one? What is one? But better yet, is there one? For years, scholars have tried to come up with specific guidelines of how an ideal leader should be; what kind of styles, characteristics, and personality traits they should have. This article questions the idea…

Part III: The Buginese and Butonese. Home to over 1,300 ethnic groups, international companies might notice differences when conducting business in different parts of Indonesia. While the country possesses a certain national culture, ethnic groups in Indonesia conform to it to different degrees. We have covered some of the cultures…

Part II: The Bataknese, Minangnese and Chinese-Indonesians. Indonesia is home to over 1,300 ethnic groups. Despite its long historical contact with foreigners, Indonesians remain as “island people” who keep their traditional cultures. They are very proud of their heritage and the period of history they went through together in reaching…