𝐄𝐆𝐍 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 — EGN Executive Leadership Virtual Peer Group Meeting
The Two Frictions: From Boardroom Tension to Mid-Tier Traction
The C-suite rarely lacks vision. The frontline rarely lacks effort. So why do organisations still struggle to execute?
Often, the real friction lies in two places: the boardroom and middle management.
At our recent EGN Executive Leadership Virtual Peer Group Meeting, members explored these challenges with @𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐨’ 𝐀𝐧𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐚 𝐒, EGN Malaysia Chair, Founder & CEO of Akshiya Global Ventures, and qualified International Negotiator and Mediator with experience spanning 120+ countries, the United Nations, government agencies and global boardrooms.
Drawing on her extensive experience in diplomacy, negotiation and board leadership, Dato’ Anusha shared how organisations can turn conflict into productive tension and unlock stronger execution.
𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬:
𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦.
Use disagreement to uncover misalignment, build trust and create Conflict Capital.
𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐲𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲.
Separate people from positions, clarify decisions and encourage data-driven dissent.
𝐔𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐳𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞.
Address strategy translation gaps, conflict avoidance and unclear ownership between departments.
𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞.
Clarify decision rights, reward early problem-solving and match authority with accountability.
𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐲𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲.
True progress happens when people deliver together, even when they disagree.
The goal is not to eliminate friction, but to channel it into better decisions and stronger execution.
At the top, create productive tension. In the middle, enable traction. Between departments, take ownership of the handover.
A heartfelt thank you to Dato anusha for sharing her valuable expertise, practical frameworks and insights on transforming organisational friction into Conflict Capital.
Thank you also to Subhash Raghavendra, EGN Singapore Chairperson, for facilitating the session and creating space for meaningful conversations.
Our appreciation to Dona amelia, Managing Director of EGN Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia, for sharing her perspectives on cross-cultural leadership, and to all our EGN members for their openness, questions and thoughtful contributions.
We look forward to more meaningful conversations, connections and learning together. 💙