Culture, Indonesia, Leadership

24 Jun 2025

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…

Leigh McKiernon

Business, Careers, Culture, Human Resources, Indonesia, Leadership

21 Jun 2025

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…

Leigh McKiernon

Careers, Culture, Indonesia

05 Jun 2025

The Real Cost of Living for Professionals in Jakarta

The cost of living for professionals in Jakarta has outpaced wages. As luxury units remain empty, educated workers are forced…

Leigh McKiernon

Culture, Indonesia

26 May 2025

Indonesian Business Culture: Execution Matters More Than Ever

Indonesian business culture is rich with vision, but delivery often falls short. This article explores the growing need to shift…

Leigh McKiernon

Business, Careers, Culture, Hiring, Human Resources, Indonesia, Leadership

20 Apr 2025

Ani-Ani in Indonesia: Stereotype or Structural Issue?

In Indonesia’s corporate world, the term ani-ani has evolved into a stereotype aimed at women perceived to rise through charm…

Leigh McKiernon

Business, Culture, Indonesia

12 Feb 2025

Indonesia Business Conferences: All Talk, No Action?

Indonesia business conferences now dominate the national calendar, offering endless dialogue on reform and innovation. Yet despite a decade of…

Leigh McKiernon

Business, Culture, Leadership

14 Jan 2025

Are Fake Business Awards Damaging Professional Integrity?

The professional world is full of trophies that don’t mean much. This article looks at how fake business awards and…

Leigh McKiernon

Careers, Culture, Expat Life, Indonesia

02 Dec 2024

How to Succeed as an Expat in Indonesia: A Jakarta Guide

Thinking of living and working in Jakarta? This practical Indonesia expat guide goes beyond surface advice to explore how foreign…

Leigh McKiernon

Business, Culture, Indonesia, Leadership

23 Nov 2024

The Real Reason Why Nepo Babies Fail So Often

Nepo baby failure in Indonesia is not a personal tragedy. It is a systemic signal that inherited access without earned…

Leigh McKiernon

Business, Culture, Indonesia, Leadership, Management

27 Oct 2024

Why Power and Corruption Persist in Modern Leadership

Systemic reform won’t come from those who mastered the game. It will come from those bold enough to build a…

Leigh McKiernon