Being a GM Asia, I am able to work with our colleagues and serve customers of different countries. Though I need to possess basic knowledges in the sense of sales and operational management and budget...

The challenges

Able to meet with the expectation of your bosses and the Board (of different nationality) and at the same time effectively manage your team (mix up of people from various Asian countries) and most imp...

May 2021

General manager roles are quite diverse but it's people management at the core.

Reviewer's Qualification

Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Science

Experience

1 – 4 years

Organisation size

Medium (20-199 employees)

Specialisation

sales

The good things

Strategic planning, the ability to shape the direction of the business, define culture and set clear goals and objectives.

The challenges

Sometimes being financially hamstrung in achieving goals, managing people who are resistant to change or only see changes as benefit if it improves their outcome.

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