Holding Company: Creating Synergy in Family Business
A holding company has become a popular choice for many family-owned businesses. Building on the concept of the Group Center, numerous family businesses establish formal structures through holding companies. Tata Sons Limited serves as the holding company for the Tata family, investing in various sectors. In Hong Kong, Li Ka Shing established Cheung Kong Holdings. […]
Trend #KaburAjaDulu (Just Run Away First) Employees Looking for Opportunities Abroad
The hashtag KaburAjaDulu (literally “Just Escape First”) went viral on Indonesian social media in February 2025, especially on social media platform X. Quoting kompas.com, the #KaburAjaDulu trend was used as a form of desire for Indonesian citizens to leave Indonesia to work or continue their studies abroad. Through this hashtag, netizens invited young people to […]
4 Working Days vs. 5 Working Days: Effective or Just a Gimmick?
In recent years, the concept of a four-day working week has become increasingly popular. A number of European countries have implemented it. Belgium, to quote kompas.id, is the first European country to have legislation in place to regulate a four-day working week by 2022. This rule applies to all workers, in both the public and […]
FIRE Movement: Financial Strategy to Be Able to “Retire” at a Young Age
Want to retire in your 40s, even 30s? This desire has become an obsession for many people who follow the FIRE Movement (Financial Independence, Retire Early). FIRE is a financial strategy that aims to achieve financial freedom earlier than the conventional retirement age (usually between 55-65 years, maybe even older). In recent years, this movement […]
Success Story of Local Entrepreneurs: Naikilah Perusahaan Minang Survives the Changes
There are many inspiring success story of local Indonesian entrepreneurs, one of which is PT Naikilah Perusahaan Minang (abbreviated as NPM). NPM is a land passenger transportation bus company originating from Padang Panjang City, West Sumatra. NPM is the oldest bus company in Indonesia that is still operating today. The bus company was founded on […]
Post-Truth and Echo Chamber in Leadership Decisions
Today, disinformation spreads fast. Opinions, even if they are false, are more trusted and believed to be true than facts. In this situation, leaders face tough challenges, namely navigating the post-truth environment and overcoming echo chambers. Decisions made by leaders are expected to be rational, based on correct, accurate and complete information. Thus, the organization […]
Digital Emotional Intelligence:The Main Soft Skills of Today’s Leaders
In the digital era, leaders must have digital emotional intelligence soft skills. What is it? Leaders must be able to understand, manage and express emotions effectively in a digital environment. Digital emotional intelligence combines the principles of traditional emotional intelligence with the challenges and opportunities of the digital world. Nowadays, leaders not only interact with […]
Green Flag vs. Red Flag Leader: Are You the Leader the Team Wants?
Many people still think that leadership is synonymous with titles and positions. Titles and positions are important, but they are not the most important thing. The most important things are influence, vision, and the ability to inspire and guide others towards a common goal. The success and failure of a team or organization is largely […]
Overcoming Overwork Hero for a Healthier and More Productive Team
Working late into the night, even into the early hours of the morning; joining in on other people’s tasks; not caring about rest time, as long as the project is completed quickly. But the results are not worth the sacrifice. If in a leadership position, reluctant to delegate work and responsibilities to others. Have you […]