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This includes taking responsibility of office and staff to sustain the business, said Shwapna Bhowmick, Bangladesh country manager for Marks & Spencer.
They have to try to think differently as well as being aware of the ins and outs, she said, adding, “The leaders try to add value to what she/he does every day.”
Being in leadership is not about position rather it is an action, said Yasir Azman, chief executive officer of Grameenphone.
“You have to dream and learn more and more. These help you do more. Giving reward and feedback to colleagues are important to motivate their works,” he said.
No corporate house will be successful without practising the right culture, he said.
Syed Moinuddin Ahmed, additional managing director of Green Delta Insurance, stressed on practising telling the truth, saying it eventually helps a person become a trustworthy leader. Being disciplined is an important tool as it emanates the characteristics of a leader, he said.
Corporate leaders should maintain a vibrant relationship with vendors for expansion of their businesses, said Malik Talha Ismail Bari, a director of United Group.
Teamwork, encompassing all from manufacturing to distribution, helps make business sustainable, which subsequently yields a satisfactory outcome, said Asadul Haque Sufyani, chief operating officer of Bengal Cement.
The pandemic taught a lesson, that every company should keep some funds in reserve to make it through tough times, said Ihtesham Shahjahan, managing director of Quality Feeds. They have to also try to reduce operational costs, he said. He also underscored the importance of networking among stakeholders, especially companies and customers, saying it could help realise demand for products.
Najmus Ahmed and Anis A Khan, executive director and chairman respectively of the Valor of Bangladesh, also delivered opening speeches.
Presented by the EBL and powered by Btrac Technologies, the summit comprised six sessions which were addressed by over 36 senior executives of various companies.