THE JAKARTA CONSULTING GROUP PRESENTS
FAMILY BUSINESS TALK Beyond Bloodlines: Aligning Family, Ownership & Management When family and business overlap, conflict is not a risk, it’s a certainty. The question is: are you managing it, or letting it manage you? Join Patricia Susanto , CEO and 15+ year family business expert, to explore how family governance protects relationships and long-term […]
Organizational Culture Clashes in Mergers and Acquisitions
In news reports about mergers or acquisitions, the spotlight is almost always on fantastic figures, market strategies, and potential synergies. Analysts are busy discussing valuations, cost savings, and expansion of reach. However, behind the fanfare of various figures and projections, there is a key factor that is often overlooked: organizational culture. More specifically, cultural friction—clashes […]
Inspirational Story of Local Entrepreneurs: From a Whim to a Legend – The Success Strategy of Bika Ambon Zulaikha
When Hajjah Mariani, a retired pharmaceutical company employee, tried making bika ambon cakes in 2003, she never imagined that this “whim” would change her family’s life. From selling only eight boxes a day, Bika Ambon Zulaikha has now become an iconic souvenir of Medan and one of the largest bika ambon shops in North Sumatra. […]
Empowering Business Families: “From Founders to Future” Event Bridges Generations and Builds Legacy
Singapore, July 24, 2025 — As family businesses across Asia face a new wave of generational transition, The Jakarta Consulting Group and FT Consulting invite business owners and next-generation leaders to an exclusive one-day event in Singapore: “FROM FOUNDERS TO FUTURE: Understanding the Other Side” Designed for those ready to move forward without leaving the past […]