Ensuring efficient information flow in complex organizations
27 November 2024 — Organizations with complex structures often struggle with maintaining efficient information flow. Utilizing a structured meeting cadence and empowering the frontlines can help.
Growing Korean SMEs and startups amidst its chaebol-centered economy
7 October 2024 — The dominance of conglomerates in the Korean economy is holding back the growth of SMEs and startups, which in turn is slowing future economic development. Structural reforms are, therefore, necessary to unlock the potential of the smaller players in the Korean market.
Navigating global uncertainty using scenario analysis
23 May 2025 — Global uncertainty, driven by shifting geopolitical dynamics and trade disruptions, requires strategic foresight from businesses to ensure resilience and adaptability. This article explores the use of scenario analysis as a method to navigate such uncertainties effectively.
Reddal CEO Forum: Building the future Korea in the new world order
22 July 2025 — On June 12, 2025, Reddal continued the global series of CEO Forums with the second event in Seoul, South Korea. The event was themed “80 years of liberation, the next 80 years: Building the future Korea in the new world order”.
The untapped business opportunity in Southeast Asia – productivity improvement
30 March 2016 — Low productivity is the main challenge facing Southeast Asian economies. There is a macroeconomic imperative to boost productivity but implementation is difficult. In this article, we address automation, efficiency and human capital development as key new business development areas in the region.
Foreign capital as a means for globalization of Korean SMEs
3 April 2025 — South Korea is facing economic challenges from declining population and saturated domestic markets. Globalizing SMEs is becoming increasingly vital, and strategically leveraging foreign capital offers a viable pathway. To attract investors and succeed globally, SMEs must pursue outreach efforts, carry out pre-deal turnarounds, and implement risk mitigation.
Vietnam’s semiconductor: How domestic leaders can deepen value amid escalating trade pressures
31 October 2025 — Vietnam’s chip exports are booming, but domestic value capture remains low. To stay competitive under trade pressure, Vietnamese conglomerates must invest in high-value segments and ecosystem building.
Discovering business opportunities in South Korea
15 July 2020 — South Korea has been known as a rapidly growing prosperous economy, home to global conglomerates called chaebols. However, actual opportunities and challenges of the South Korean market remain unknown to most foreign companies. Here we discuss recent developments in the South Korean economy, and what they mean in terms of opportunities for market entry.