Our sixteenth Leadership Series session, “Leadership Resilience to Thrive in Challenging Times,” was successfully held on 17 June 2026 (Wednesday) via Zoom.
We extend our sincere appreciation to our Patron, Sayar Gyi Prof. Dr. Aung Tun Thet and to more than 400 participants who contributed to an engaging and thought-provoking discussion.
𝑲𝒆𝒚 𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔
The session explored how resilient leaders navigate setbacks, adapt to change, inspire their teams, and transform challenges into opportunities for growth.
🔹 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
• Physical resilience
• Mental resilience
• Emotional resilience
• Social resilience
🔹 𝗘𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
• Physical activity
• Quality sleep
• Mindfulness
• Positive reappraisal
• Emotional savoring
• Gratitude
• Social connections
• Engaging the senses to reduce stress
🔹 𝗙𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
1️⃣ Focus
2️⃣ Fast
3️⃣ Flexible
4️⃣ Fearless
5️⃣ Fun
One of the most powerful messages from the session was that resilient leadership is not simply about recovering from adversity—it is about growing stronger through challenges and empowering others to do the same.
The Batch 4 of Audit Committee for Directors Program was successfully completed as a 4 half-day online program on 23 – 24 and 30 – 31 May 2026.
A heartfelt thank you to our distinguished faculty members, Daw Kim Chawsu, Daw Wah Wah Min, Daw Thin Thin Myat, and Special Guest Daw Tin Tin Nyo and all participants for making the program engaging, insightful, and impactful.
We hope the discussions, case studies, and peer exchanges have strengthened your understanding of the Audit Committee’s critical role in corporate governance and equipped you with practical tools to enhance board effectiveness and organizational resilience.
🎉 Congratulations to all participants who successfully completed the program!
#MIoD #AuditCommittee #CorporateGovernance #BoardLeadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #BoardDirectors
We recently hosted our online panel discussion, “𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 & 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲: 𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲,” bringing together governance, policy, and legal professionals to discuss how organizations can strengthen readiness and resilience in evolving environments on Wednesday, 27 May 2026.
Across three focused sessions, panelists shared practical insights on stakeholder engagement, regulatory risk assessment, corporate readiness tools, ESG, and future-focused business practices.
A big thank you to our distinguished panelists and moderator – Daw Khine Wai Thwe, U Thet Zaw Htwe and Daw Khin Soe Htaik and everyone who joined us for an engaging and insightful discussion.
What keeps you awake? Let us know
As geopolitical tides shift and AI accelerates, the boardroom is no longer a forum oversight; it is a cockpit for navigating unprecedented change. Across Southeast Asia, directors are asking: How do we capture short-term gains amid volatility while advancing value-up priorities, strengthening market valuation, and sustaining long-term investor trust – and are our governance models fit for the decade ahead?
The ASEAN IOD Network is launching a landmark study to move beyond anecdotes and capture the true pulse of leadership, drawing on the lived experience of C-Suite leaders and board members shaping the future of ASEAN business. Our goal: to understand how boards across the region are navigating disruption, setting priorities, and preparing for what’s next.
Why your participation matters
Your insights will directly contribute to a regional benchmark on:
The survey will take 20 to 30 minutes, and closes on Monday, 23 March 2026.
Contact Vivian Ko, ICDM’s Head of Research & Advocacy at vivian@icdm.com.my if you need further assistance.
You may access the 2024 ASEAN Board Trends Report here.
Our fifteenth Leadership Series session was successfully held on 18 March 2026 (Wednesday) via Zoom, bringing together an engaged and enthusiastic audience.
A heartfelt thank you to Sayar Gyi Prof. Dr. Aung Tun Thet for an inspiring session on “Leading with Heart.” The discussion highlighted the importance of emotional intelligence, empathy, and authenticity in becoming a truly effective leader.
Thank you to 300 attendees who joined us, and we look forward to seeing you at the next instalment of the Leadership Series!
#Leadership #LeadingWithHeart #EmotionalIntelligence #Empathy #LeadershipDevelopment #MIoD
On 28 February 2026, the Myanmar Institute of Directors (MIoD) successfully conducted Batch 1 of the Corporate Citizenship for Future Leaders program at Inya Lake Hotel.
Designed for mid- to senior-level managers, this one-day program focused on strengthening ownership, accountability, structured communication, cross-functional collaboration, and risk awareness in everyday work. Through practical case studies, group discussions, and self-reflection, participants explored how governance starts with individual behaviour — not just policies.
Our sincere thanks to our dedicated faculties — Dr. Aye Aye Mar, Daw Nandar Thaung, and Daw Thuzar Win — for their valuable insights and guidance.
Congratulations to all Batch 1 participants for your active engagement and commitment to building principled, high-performing organisations.
