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Scolding your team in public does not negate your accountability as the chief executive. The buck stops with you.
Public scolding without outcome is reputation management, not performance management.Dear @InstituteGC, do you truly believe that it is wise for Indonesia to spend this much public and private resources to build a new capital amidst an ever volatile world? Or would these resources be better spent on e.g. pursuing Sustainable Development Goals?
Indonesia needs Rp 466 trillion—equal to 2.7 percent of its GDP—to build its new capital, Nusantara. The state coffers can only cover one-fifth of the project costs.
BREAKING | SoftBank pulls out of Indonesia's new capital project
https://t.co/4IHGeV9b1FWith thanks to the insightful works of @wef (https://t.co/d6g8vMiIwQ) and @IESR (https://t.co/KsqItkiYwb.), finally wrote another piece in the @jakpost after over 12 years:
https://t.co/8xqMyW2DjTI stand corrected. Thank you for the enlightenment.
https://t.co/zDiDKSSqVXBudaya animisme Indonesia percaya bahwa jiwa berada di hati, sedangkan budaya Indo-Eropa percaya bahwa jiwa berada di jantung (heart).
Itu yang membuat penutur bahasa Indonesia "patah hati", sedangkan penutur bahasa Inggris "heartbroken". 💔
Sumber: https://t.co/M0X6ghnzSRThe mission of @TheEconomist since 1843 has perhaps never been more relevant than today:
"to take part in 'a severe contest between intelligence, which presses forward, and an unworthy, timid ignorance obstructing our progress'.”
Indonesia can lead G20 in sustainable energy transition
It may feel a bit like a strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde when we speak highly of green energy and energy transition whilst at the same time scramble to secure coal supply. In the early weeks of 2022, the Indonesian government had to take measures to ensure that (coal-fired) electricity is not […]
Posted in Business & Society, Climate Change, Editorial, Energy Tagged Indonesia
“Fratelli Tutti”:
Stark reminders to be (much) wiser in the digital age
It is remarkable that an organization that has been around for two millennia is able to deeply reflect on contemporary matters – with great relevance. The Catholic church is certainly not without flaws and its doctrines have not always been “wise” by many standards. Nevertheless, Pope Francis’ third papal letter or encyclical, “Fratelli tutti” (=”All […]
Posted in Contemplations, Editorial
Merit-based vs. Populistic Government?
A hypothesis: A merit-based government could be perceived less successful in good times because it does not give what the people “want”, but protect their “needs”. Whereas in times of crisis, the merit-based government is able to deliver what the people truly needs.
Posted in Business & Society
Covid-19: leadership in convening the right experts
In the complex “war” against Covid-19, the wisdom of promptly allocating finite resources can only be achieved if leaders assemble and listen to credible experts. The leaders’ humility to admit lack of comprehension is a critical step towards saving humanity.
Posted in Business & Society Tagged Covid-19
“Sexy Killers” documentary:
Cleaning-up Civilization’s Combustion Chambers
Most of us in a modern society take electricity and clean air for granted. An hour of blackout and we will scramble to charge our mobiles, complain about the dysfunctional air conditioning, or missing a favorite television show. We feel we are entitled for the electricity services because we duly pay our monthly dues. As […]
Posted in Business & Society, Editorial, Indonesia
A Documentary Shows Political Maturity of Indonesian Grassroots
Ordinary People, Extraordinary Resilience
Several international friends have asked the question, how come Indonesia managed a relatively peaceful transition of power over the years? Even following the 1997-98 regime change that involved some dark violent episodes, the country quickly re-established order and peace. Why is that despite the bitter political fights amongst the factions, the nation has not disintegrate […]
Posted in Editorial, Indonesia Tagged documentary, hope, Yang Ketujuh
Contemplation of a believer
Creed in a Loving God
I believe in a loving God. A God whose love is infinite, and whose love works in ways beyond human comprehension. I believe that we experience God and his love unconstrained by time and space. I believe that God grants us all intelligence and talents to be progressed and to help other men. He made […]
Posted in Contemplations
The Antarctic Series
Part 3: Looking Back at the Preparation
Like any trip to the wilderness, good preparation counts for over half of the success of the expedition. Preparing for this trip brought some sense of deja-vu to the times when I was in the mountainering club in my high school in Jakarta many years ago. The difference is that I always went to somewhere in the tropics, and I was quite a few kilograms less back then. Fortunately this trip will not be as physically demanding compared to the mountaineering trips I did (I surely hope I am right on this).
Posted in Climate Change
De-risking climate investments in energy transition