Indonesia’s startup ecosystem is often compared to Silicon Valley or India, but those comparisons hide deep mismatches. This article explores whether imported models like venture capital truly serve Indonesian realities
How Authenticity on LinkedIn Beats AI-Generated Replies
Not every comment needs to impress. It just needs to be honest. In the age of AI-generated content, this article explores why authentic LinkedIn engagement is the key to building lasting professional relationships.
Mid-Career Resume Tips: How to Position for Senior Roles
Too many mid-career CVs read like task lists, not leadership documents. This guide breaks down how to write a CV for senior roles that signals executive readiness with clarity, focus, and strategic intent.
The What’s In It For Them Principle: Networking That Works
Too many requests are one-sided. If you’re asking for time or advice, pause and ask: What’s in it for them? That mindset shift can change your entire professional reputation.
Job Definition vs Job Description: Why the Difference Matters
Generic job descriptions don’t attract top talent. This article explores why creating a job definition is a strategic advantage, and how companies can align hiring with purpose, performance, and long-term success.
Doing Business in Indonesia: A Strategic VUCA Analysis
Doing business in Indonesia 2025 means managing risk, embracing complexity, and leading through uncertainty. Our VUCA framework breaks down what to expect and how to prepare.
What Private Companies Can Learn from Indonesia’s BUMNs
Why do Indonesians prefer state-owned companies? The answer lies in emotional connection, cultural alignment, and multigenerational loyalty. Private firms would do well to pay attention.
Radical Candour in Southeast Asia: Helpful or Harmful?
Radical Candour asks for open challenge and personal care. But in hierarchical environments, that mix can feel unsafe. We examine what it takes to make feedback cultures truly work.
STAR Method Interview Guide: Tell Better Stories, Get Hired
Being qualified isn’t enough. The STAR method interview framework helps translate your achievements into stories that land. Candidates who practice, rehearse, and refine consistently outperform those who rely only on instinct or memory.
The Contingent Recruitment Problem: A Broken System
What looks like flexibility for employers is often unpaid labor for recruiters and career risk for candidates. The cost of the contingent recruitment problem is growing.