OPINION | Three life lessons for the next-generation leaders and managers By Isidro A. Consunji READ:
Some people see life as a series of moments. For me, being an avid reader, I see it as a book with blank chapters. You pen your own story and hope that in the end, it is one worth reading and retelling., which mean “to devise” and “cleverness.” I’m referencing these terms to give you an idea of how I came to be. You see, I never set out to become an engineer.
So, I decided to enroll at the Asian Institute of Management to learn more about the “science” of business and management. But being a contractor, we had very limited survival options. We couldn’t formulate a corporate plan or strategy because we were always dependent on the kind of projects our clients will do or won’t do.In 1995, we listed DMCI Holdings and raised enough funds to expand and diversify into other industries. We acquired assets and invested in projects that could generate revenues and growth for DMCI. That decision brought us closer to building an institution.
To transform the company, we focused on raising production and improving coal quality. We changed our mining method from continuous mining to selective mining, and put up a coal washing plant on the island. These initiatives allowed us to create new domestic and foreign markets for Semirara coal. I have been very fortunate to be surrounded by these exceptional people who sharpened me into becoming the manager and leader I am today. I will always be grateful for the roles they played in my life.
Our board of directors — both past and present — for their invaluable time and wisdom. Their guidance over the years has made our family better stewards and managers.rst civil engineer of DMCI. As my mentor and vice-chairman at DMCI Holdings, CAB showed me that engineers can be great managers in whatever industry they choose to be.
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