My special thanks to Tuan Haji Ahmad bin Che Din, Taman Merdeka, Selama, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia
(KNOWLEDGABLE) - Possess sufficient knowledge, skills/competencies, abilities, experience, exposures and qualifications. All these criterions must be geared towards developing result-oriented system.
(HELPING HAND) - A lending hand to interested parties - associates, partners, staff and general public (including competitors) related to the business. This include sharing new business methodologies through training/ briefing/ conversation/ meeting/ coaching etc. etc. with a perspective of building a better business network in the long run. Becoming responsible corporate citizens by helping the needies (social/welfare activities) and susceptible to the surroundings (including general public)
(CORRUPTION-FREE) - Free from graft of any form. Bribery destroy businesses in a short time and it is also against religious beliefs and the laws.
(EFFECTIVE MARKETING) - Approach the market ethically upon seeing prospects. Diligence and hardworking without giving up easily. Never say 'NO' to customers requests or enquiries. Form up smart partnership(s) or JV(s) with more experienced parties if required.
(NO WASTAGES) - Do not waste time/money on prospective clients/sub-contractors/suppliers at entertainment centres/nightspots or going on tour - vacation in order to win certain tenders (s) or as one of the 'implied criterons' for tender(s) award. Wastages should also be avoided in terms of quality costs (scrap, duplicate activities, wastages etc. etc.) and where practicable, recycle. Apart from the above, meetings/discussions which are time- consuming and unproductive must be minimised including to experiment or test-run a certain 'blue print' or system which is still theoritical. Finally, negative habits such as loafing, truancy, too much talking, spending too long of a time at canteens/cafeteria/stalls should be avoided.
(VISIONARY) - having long term strategic plans in the context of mission, objective and goal. All planning should consider measurement, implementation, current financial status, human resources, technology and business suitability. Expecting potential problems proactively may prevent future pitfalls.
(EXCELLENCE) - excellence and having own business branding without 'xeroxing' or too much influenced by others/competitors. Being proud of own business (even how small or how big) without inferiority.
(PRACTICAL) - Putting all effort towards achieving the objectives and goals being set-up and not simply developing hypothesis or lip-service. Having business-'ownership' feeling, leadership and ability to work independently. These include the process of critical decision making under any circumstances. Responsible, committed and accountable on duties being executed.
(TRANSPARENCY) - adopting transparency in matters/current development pertaining business that need to be made known to interested parties (client, stakeholders, general public, consumers etc. etc.)
(SUSCEPTIBLE) - caring and susceptible towards the volatile changes in the requirements (specification/trend) of interested parties.
(TENDENCY TOWARDS CHANGE) - Readiness to embrace change or upgrade the quality of services and products according to the latest trends regarding new knowledge, technology and method. These include willingness to allocate additional investment(s) aimed towards continual improvement and long term returns.
(LISTENING TO OPINIONS AND CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM) - becoming a good listener to views and (constructive) criticisms from interested parties as they may become catalyst to business growth.
(NOT DEPENDING ON RUMOURS) - not depending solely on rumours in the course of running business. This include unverified/unreliable tips of market shares/stocks (known to fluctuate)
(QUALITY) - OVERALL - implementation of policy, procedures, standards/codes of practice, process, product/services, resources - technology, training, development of management/staff/workers, customers, teamwork, welfare, occupational health and safety/environmental management. Instilling discipline (or self-instilled disciplines) in all aspects including subordination
The 14 Golden Rules for Malaysian Business
(Version 02-May, 2006) - By : Nik Zafri (V1-2002)
(Version 02-May, 2006) - By : Nik Zafri (V1-2002)
(KNOWLEDGABLE) - Possess sufficient knowledge, skills/competencies, abilities, experience, exposures and qualifications. All these criterions must be geared towards developing result-oriented system.
(HELPING HAND) - A lending hand to interested parties - associates, partners, staff and general public (including competitors) related to the business. This include sharing new business methodologies through training/ briefing/ conversation/ meeting/ coaching etc. etc. with a perspective of building a better business network in the long run. Becoming responsible corporate citizens by helping the needies (social/welfare activities) and susceptible to the surroundings (including general public)
(CORRUPTION-FREE) - Free from graft of any form. Bribery destroy businesses in a short time and it is also against religious beliefs and the laws.
(EFFECTIVE MARKETING) - Approach the market ethically upon seeing prospects. Diligence and hardworking without giving up easily. Never say 'NO' to customers requests or enquiries. Form up smart partnership(s) or JV(s) with more experienced parties if required.
(NO WASTAGES) - Do not waste time/money on prospective clients/sub-contractors/suppliers at entertainment centres/nightspots or going on tour - vacation in order to win certain tenders (s) or as one of the 'implied criterons' for tender(s) award. Wastages should also be avoided in terms of quality costs (scrap, duplicate activities, wastages etc. etc.) and where practicable, recycle. Apart from the above, meetings/discussions which are time- consuming and unproductive must be minimised including to experiment or test-run a certain 'blue print' or system which is still theoritical. Finally, negative habits such as loafing, truancy, too much talking, spending too long of a time at canteens/cafeteria/stalls should be avoided.
(VISIONARY) - having long term strategic plans in the context of mission, objective and goal. All planning should consider measurement, implementation, current financial status, human resources, technology and business suitability. Expecting potential problems proactively may prevent future pitfalls.
(EXCELLENCE) - excellence and having own business branding without 'xeroxing' or too much influenced by others/competitors. Being proud of own business (even how small or how big) without inferiority.
(PRACTICAL) - Putting all effort towards achieving the objectives and goals being set-up and not simply developing hypothesis or lip-service. Having business-'ownership' feeling, leadership and ability to work independently. These include the process of critical decision making under any circumstances. Responsible, committed and accountable on duties being executed.
(TRANSPARENCY) - adopting transparency in matters/current development pertaining business that need to be made known to interested parties (client, stakeholders, general public, consumers etc. etc.)
(SUSCEPTIBLE) - caring and susceptible towards the volatile changes in the requirements (specification/trend) of interested parties.
(TENDENCY TOWARDS CHANGE) - Readiness to embrace change or upgrade the quality of services and products according to the latest trends regarding new knowledge, technology and method. These include willingness to allocate additional investment(s) aimed towards continual improvement and long term returns.
(LISTENING TO OPINIONS AND CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM) - becoming a good listener to views and (constructive) criticisms from interested parties as they may become catalyst to business growth.
(NOT DEPENDING ON RUMOURS) - not depending solely on rumours in the course of running business. This include unverified/unreliable tips of market shares/stocks (known to fluctuate)
(QUALITY) - OVERALL - implementation of policy, procedures, standards/codes of practice, process, product/services, resources - technology, training, development of management/staff/workers, customers, teamwork, welfare, occupational health and safety/environmental management. Instilling discipline (or self-instilled disciplines) in all aspects including subordination
