BAM as an Effective Strategy in Urban Asia: Reaching a Tipping Point
by Francis Tsui >> Read Part 1, How Business has Transformed Nations and Lifted People Out of Poverty in China and East Asia Continuing from Part 1, this article explores BAM as an effective mission strategy for missional impact in urban Asia, especially as we aim to reach a tipping point for macro impact through BAM companies. Increasingly Asia has
How Business Transformed Nations and Lifted People Out of Poverty in China & East Asia
by Francis Tsui How have businesses, especially SMEs, transformed nations and lifted people out of poverty in China and East Asia? What were critical and contributing factors? More than 1.5 billion people, about 38% of the population of Asia or 22% of the world population, live in geographic East Asia. The region is one of
Transforming the Next Generation
“Asia is rapidly increasing in her global leadership and influence and she needs authentic, Christ followers to lead. The work that A3.business is doing to develop leaders in a holistic way is critical to transform the next generation.” Ms. So-Young Kang
Polycentric Leadership: A Theoretical Model for Global Leadership
By Promod Haque, Ph.D. and Joseph Handley, Ph.D. The development of fresh Global Leadership models has accelerated over the last few decades.1 These models show promise as businesses increasingly engage diverse customers and work across multiple cultures and nations. Teamwork effectiveness and cross-cultural acumen are imperative for success. Early in my career (Joe), I was
Polycentrism as the New Leadership Paradigm
SIX COMMON THEMES FOR A TRINITARIAN APPROACH TO LEADING MISSIONS By Joseph W. Handley, Jr. Polycentric—Why? And, what’s that?1 As the world grapples with ongoing tensions, polarities, and ever-growing challenges, I am convinced that we need a new approach to leadership. It was this concern that compelled me to study global leadership and see if
Lessons on Brokenness and Business
Reflecting on the Ten Years since Japan’s Triple Disaster By Sue Plumb Takamoto PART 2 In Part 1: “Looking Back on Ten Years: Finding Beauty in Brokenness”, I highlighted the unimaginable damage and challenging aftermath from Japan’s March 11, 2011 Triple Disaster—a 9.0 earthquake that triggered a tsunami and caused a nuclear power plant meltdown.
Looking Back on Ten Years: Finding Beauty in Brokenness
Reflections on the 10-Year Remembrance of Japan’s Triple Disaster By Sue Plumb Takamoto PART 1 There is beauty in brokenness. This is a message that we all need to hear right now.
My Journey toward Ethical Awareness
True Confession: Even though I am the founder and director of one of the very few social enterprises in Japan for women, I have not been very aware of the issues surrounding the fashion industry and ethical sustainability. That all began to change two years ago. After some deliberate consideration, my husband and I canceled
It’s Time to March Off the Map
By Rod Denton, Equipping The Next Generation In 330 B.C., Alexander the Great had conquered the Persian Empire and in the process had become ruler of most of the known world. With the greatest army ever assembled, he decided to continue his push eastward. His vision was unrelenting. He wanted to rule the entire world.
When God Leads Us by a Route We Do Not Expect
By David Bennett, who shared this devotional with the A2 board of directors during a videoconference God often leads us by a route we do not expect. When reflecting on the course of my life and ministry over the last 50 years, I am reminded that every single major transition was a complete surprise—it was
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