The Covid-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed the way that most of us work. One of the most visible examples is the growth of remote office environments and they are likely to continue, in one form or another, after the pandemic ends. But there are many other less visible but equally important changes governing the way… [Read the full article]
Latest Thinking
THP Digitalization in 2022
When I think about what kind of company THP will be at the end of 2022, I know one thing for sure: everyone who works for us and with us will feel more connected than ever before. Last year, we initiated a five-year program to accelerate digitalization, broken down into two distinct parts. During the… [Read the full article]
THP’s 2021 in review: gone but unlikely to be forgotten
Regular readers of this blog will know that at THP we live by the maxim that “Nothing is Impossible.” It is one of the company’s seven core values, embodying the spirit of both of my parents who faced one challenge after another establishing a livelihood in the aftermath of the Vietnam War and then setting… [Read the full article]
How is leadership different from being a boss?
Anyone who’s at the top of any corporate hierarchy is often asked the question: “What does it mean to be a great boss? I’d like to learn so I can be one too.” But it is, in fact, the wrong question. The right one isn’t what makes a great boss, but what makes a great… [Read the full article]
Why camaraderie is now more important than ever
What do managers mean when they talk about fostering a spirit of camaraderie in the workplace? And why is it so important for a well-functioning company? If we take a look at the origins of the word itself, then it derives from the Middle French for camarade, which means a group sleeping in the same… [Read the full article]
Adapting to the new normal
It’s been an incredibly intense few months at THP, without a single day off. But it’s been necessary to make sure that we could pull off the government’s three-on-the-spot policy and kept our factories running safely and smoothly during the lockdown, which has just ended and we are approaching the new normal. Many factories around… [Read the full article]
Climate Change – Why companies must lead the way
For almost two years, the Covid-19 pandemic has dominated the news headlines. Yet I think we are all well aware of climate change which is an even larger threat facing humanity and it’s not one, that can be put off and dealt with over the long-term. The COP26 (UN Climate Change Conference) taking place in… [Read the full article]
Rising to the Challenges of the Covid-19 Pandemic
“Nothing is impossible. ” It’s one of THP’s seven core values and everyone, from the founder through to those on the factory floor, not only knows it by heart but also puts it into practice every day. At THP, we’re empowered to think differently and encouraged to approach problems with a willing spirit. We strive… [Read the full article]
Meeting the Consumer in the Digital Age
A business strategy in today’s economic environment is nothing without a digital strategy. Digital transformation is at the center of most business initiatives, and for good reason: the desire to interact with companies digitally is rising exponentially. The conversation around digital transformation is not a new one; however, it is one that is becoming increasingly… [Read the full article]
The Power of Setting Big Goals
It’s been well-documented from sports to business and everything in between – the practice of visualization can lead to real outcomes of success. The practice of visualization is often associated with big goals that you want to accomplish but need extra motivation and inspiration to achieve them. Visualization is the act of envisioning a particular… [Read the full article]
