Events

Month: July 2026

policy advocacy

MBC GMM 2026: Reflecting on 2025 Achievements and Looking Ahead

The Makati Business Club (MBC) held its annual General Membership Meeting (GMM) on July 9, 2026, at the ...

Read More
AI in recruitment

AI in Recruitment: Where It Helps and Where Human Judgment Still Wins

Article Highlights: AI is highly effective at automating repetitive hiring tasks such as resume screening, matching qualifications, and ...

Read More

Success Beyond the Finish Line

TL;DR Session 6 of the John Clements Mid-Level Managers Program used the 1996 Mount Everest disaster as a ...

Read More
workplace relationships

Workplace Relationships: Key Leadership Lessons from an HBS Case Study

Workplace relationships can be rewarding, but they also introduce challenges that require professionalism, emotional intelligence, and sound judgment. ...

Read More
recruitment consultants

What a Recruitment Consultancy Actually Does (And Why More PH Companies are Partnering With One)

Article Highlights Hiring has become more complex, making strategic talent acquisition a competitive business advantage.   Effective hiring starts ...

Read More
technology summit

AI at Scale: Five Leadership Lessons from the 2nd MAP x KPMG Technology Summit

TL;DR: At the 2nd MAP x KPMG Technology Summit, Philippine business, government, and technology leaders agreed that scaling ...

Read More
executive search

How Executive Search Works: A Guide for Companies Hiring Their Next Leader

Article Highlights Leadership hires carry significantly higher costs and risks than standard recruitment decisions.   Senior-level hiring requires a ...

Read More
effective leadership feedback

Beyond Performance: Why Effective Feedback Shapes Strong Leaders

A successful manager reaches business goals and develops people through clear communication and meaningful feedback. The case study ...

Read More
emerging career opportunities

5 Careers That Didn’t Exist in the Philippines 3 Years Ago — And How to Break into Them 

Article Highlights New career paths are emerging rapidly as technology, regulation, and industry needs continue to evolve.   AI-related roles are ...

Read More
intersectionality at work

Intersectionality at Work

One of the greatest benefits of attending industry events is encountering ideas that challenge not only how we ...

Read More
employee performance management

Employee Performance Management

The third session of the New Managers Program, facilitated by Roger Santos, focused on employee performance management using ...

Read More
leadership development programs

From Peer to Boss: Mastering the 3 Biggest Hurdles for First-Time Managers 

Article Highlights Strong individual performance does not automatically translate into effective management; the transition requires a completely new ...

Read More
AMCHAM Business Leadership Program participants

AMCHAM: Business Leadership Program 2026

TL;DR: John Clements and AMCHAM have partnered for 22 years to develop future Filipino business leaders The program ...

Read More

Nearshoring and Global Talent Access via Outsourced Staffing

Quick Answer  Outsourced staffing solutions let companies fill specialized roles, such as AI, cybersecurity, and digital transformation positions, ...

Read More
panel discussion on AI and human collaboration in a modern workplace environment

Empowering People Through AI and Human Collaboration

The July 2 edition of Weekly with JC (WWJC) featured a thought-provoking discussion on the transformative role of ...

Read More
Kellogg alums gathered at a tribute dinner honoring Tita Isabel Juan in Manila

Fifty Years of Opening Doors: Kellogg Alums Gather to Honor Tita Isabel Juan

Ask any Kellogg alum from the Philippines how “Tita Isabel” started, and they’ll all tell you the same ...

Read More
leadership development programs

Agentic Leadership: Upskilling Executives for Human-AI Partnerships 

Key Takeaways  The rise of autonomous AI systems is transforming leadership responsibilities, requiring executives to manage not only ...

Read More
organizational leadership change

Organizational Change Leadership: Moving Fast Without Breaking People

Three senior leaders get candid about bureaucracy, tech disruption, and the art of moving fast without breaking people. ...

Read More
mastering difficult conversations

Mastering Difficult Conversations: Building Stronger Leaders Through Better Communication

Every organization faces moments of tension, misunderstanding, and competing priorities. While technical expertise and strategic thinking remain important, ...

Read More
cybersecurity leadership panel discussion at Manila House

Securing the Future: A C-Suite Briefing on Digital Resilience and Leadership

Article Highlights Cybersecurity is now a boardroom priority, not just an IT issue. The Philippines’ fast-growing digital economy ...

Read More
blended workforce strategy

Designing a Blended Workforce Strategy for Fluctuating Demand

Key Takeaways  Traditional workforce planning models are becoming less effective as organizations face faster-changing market conditions, evolving skill ...

Read More
: Kellogg MBA alumni panel at Manila event hosted by John Clements Consultants, June 2026

Is an MBA Worth It? Real Alumni Answers From the Kellogg Experience

TL;DR Three Kellogg alumni —a CEO, a VC investor, and a food entrepreneur—gave one clear answer: yes. An ...

Read More
executive recruitment

The Rise of the Fractional and Interim C-Suite: Why Businesses are Rethinking Executive Hiring in 2026

Key Takeaways  Executive leadership is becoming less permanent, with rising turnover and shorter tenures making traditional long-term C-suite ...

Read More
Showing Slide 1 of 24