Articles
Articles 2021
Notes from the editors on leadership across Asia-Pacific, 2021.
- Multi-factor authentication for small business teams
Multi-factor authentication adds a second login step that blocks most account takeovers. Here is how a small firm can roll it out in a week.
- Hybrid work policy checklist for managers and HR
A hybrid work policy checklist for managers and HR: core days, tools, equipment, fairness and review dates to write down before you set a schedule.
- Psychological safety at work: how leaders build it
Psychological safety at work helps teams speak up, admit mistakes and learn. See what the research says and six habits leaders can start this week.
- GHG Protocol scopes 1, 2 and 3 explained simply
GHG Protocol scopes sort a firm's emissions into three groups. Here is what scope 1, 2 and 3 mean, with plain examples for a small business.
- ESG reporting basics for small and mid-size firms
ESG reporting basics for smaller firms: what a report covers, which standards guide it, and the first three data points you can start collecting.
- Structured interview questions for hiring managers
Structured interview questions give every candidate the same scored test. Learn how to write them, score them and use them to hire more fairly.
- Leadership styles compared: Goleman's six styles
Leadership styles compared: Goleman's six styles, what each does, and when to use it. A plain guide for managers choosing how to lead.
- Public speaking tips for executives and founders
Public speaking tips for executives and founders: a simple talk structure, a rehearsal plan and ways to calm nerves before a talk or investor pitch.
- Register a company in Singapore: steps and fees
How to register a company in Singapore: name approval, the resident director rule, a secretary, a local address and the S$15 and S$300 fees.
- BATNA explained: negotiation skills for leaders
BATNA explained in plain words: what your best alternative to a deal is, how to build one before a talk, and how to use it to set a walk-away point.
- Cross-border payment options compared for small exporters
Cross-border payment options for small exporters: bank wire, card and online transfer compared on cost, speed and risk, plus a short checklist.
- Employee retention: practical steps for managers
Employee retention starts with the manager. Use these low-cost steps on pay clarity, growth paths and daily habits to keep good people on your team.