Solutions or snake oil?
On Feb. 3 the Executive Center for Global Leadership (ECGL) was launched at the Bali Hilton Hotel in Nusa Dua, Bali. According to media reports, ECGL provides world-class executive education for business and government leaders of Southeast Asia. In addressing the gathering, Minister of Industry and Trade Rini Soewandi said that ECGL would be “”clear proof to the world that Indonesia is serious about improving its human resources and in preparing good leaders.”" Undoubtedly, Minister Rini is sincere in her hope that ECGL will transform Indonesia’s leaders, as it promises to do. The ECGL itself is no doubt capable of delivering excellent management conferences, customized executive development programs, and CEO briefings, as the press release noted. All these offerings have value. But when it comes to solving Indonesia’s leadership problem, they are beside the point. See how many Indonesian leaders have already been through excellent university or managemenMore Details Read More