Talking From The Top: Communication From Leadership Sets The Tone
In global organizations today, every current event becomes a potential business issue. Whether a geopolitical conflict is impacting supply chains, or a sociospolitical movement means customers expect an official response, leaders today can feel that they are in constant crisis management. And many of these issues have very strong supporters on both sides, which means […]
API News – Semiconductors
Last Friday, 24th May at 4:30 PM CET our members in India and Singapore, AdAstra Consultants, held a discussion on Semiconductors with Raja Manickam, Founder of AJK NexSemi & Tessolve and former CEO of Tata Electronics OSAT. The conversation was hosted by AdAstra’s Chairperson, Jayanthi Yeshwant Kumar.
We held our 29th General Assembly hosted by M18 in Antwerp.
One of the best parts of engaging and growing a Network is getting the chance to share in-person events and discuss best practices – all accompanied by good typical Belgian cuisine and a guided tour of the city of Antwerp!
Colleagues Who Can’t: How To Lean Into Relationships With Underperforming Team Members
Work is stressful, at least some of the time, for all of us. The stakes are high: work represents everything from how we pay the bills to how we see ourselves. Work consumes a huge amount of our days, literally, and even when we’re not at work, it frequently demands our attention. Often, we focus […]
Sector discussion meeting 15th April 2024 – Construction & Real Estate sector
Held on Monday 15th April 2024 at 16:30 CET via Zoom conference call, members of the Association meet to hold a Best Practices meeting on the Construction & Real Estate sector. The goal of these meetings is to exchange information, help each other, and share what we are currently working on to see if we […]
Leadership Teams Are Still Learning How To Speak Out Staying Neutral Is Not An Option. Getting Better At Having A View Is.
In the 1980s, much of the world had shifted their opinion of apartheid in South Africa. Whether they were fully comfortable, or merely tolerant, in the decades prior, by the late 20th century, people around the world were publicly speaking out. That included heads of state, to student activists. What it did not include, however, were […]
Sector discussion meeting 18th March 2024
Held on Monday 18th March 2024 at 16:30 CET via MSTeams conference call, members of the Association meet to hold a Best Practices meeting discussing the Education, Nonprofit, and Charity sector, with the participation of 9 members. The goal of these meetings is to exchange information, help each other, and share what we are currently […]
You Made an Important New Hire. What to Do When it Isn’t Working Out
Six months ago, your team made a C-suite (or C-suite-track) hire. You employed two search firms. You interviewed a dozen candidates over three rounds. Your board of directors vetted and approved them. Everyone was equal parts excited and relieved that you had found The Next Exciting Leader. This person would help with growth or talent […]
Sector discussion meeting – 19th February 2024
Held on Monday 19th February 2024 at 16:30 CET via Zoom conference call, members of the Association meet to hold a Sector Discussion meeting on Health Care; Pharma; Wellbeing; and Personal Services, with the participation of 18 members. The goal of these meetings is to exchange information, help each other, and share what we are […]
Working for a Greater Cause: The Distinctive World of Non-Profit Careers
In a world where the bottom line often dominates the conversation, making the leap to the non-profit sector can seem like stepping onto a different planet. Here, success is measured not in profit margins but in lives impacted. If you’re considering a career shift or just starting out and yearning to make a difference, understanding […]