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Latest Blog Posts​

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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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intersectionality at work

Intersectionality at Work

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

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employee performance management

Employee Performance Management

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

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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, ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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