The Iclif Leadership And Governance Centre

The Iclif Leadership and Governance Centre (Iclif) is a non-profit organisation in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, dedicated to executive education, research, coaching, and advisory services in the areas of leadership development and corporate governance.

Background

Iclif was created and funded by Bank Negara Malaysia (The Central Bank of Malaysia) in 2003 as an independent non-profit organisation. In 2010, It received a significant funding boost from Bank Negara to RM800mil. Iclif's goal is to provide practical and relevant executive development and advisory services in Malaysia and globally across industry and government sectors. As the only organisation in the region that focuses both on leadership and corporate governance, their goal is to deliver holistic and sustainable solutions to their clients.

Iclif has international faculty members who come from well regarded academic institutions and Fortune 500 companies. They are mostly based in Asia and conduct applied research in the Asian world.

Originally, Iclif was focused on the financial services industry in Malaysia. However, as national and global economies became more connected, Iclif has since expanded into varied economic sectors across Asia and beyond.

In 2020, The Iclif Leadership and Governance Centre merged with the Asia School of Business, forming the ASB Iclif Executive Education Center (Iclif). The mission of Iclif is to provide a broader set of business education offerings to the region and beyond, offered through in-person and online modes.

Programs

Iclif promotes leadership development and corporate governance, although it has evolved beyond its initial charter to conduct programs for Malaysian financial institutions only. It now conducts programs for all corporations in Malaysia and neighboring countries, including Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, India, and the Middle East. It also offers custom-built programs to help organizations close knowledge gaps.

Publications

Iclif's publications focus on Asia-related research, which is used to develop targeted programs and advisory services. Some notable research efforts include:

''Open Source Leadership: Reinventing Management When There's No More Business As Usual''

A study in 28 countries of interviews with approximately 16,000 executives, designed to explore leadership challenges in today's workforce and employee motivation in the 21st century. The findings are summarised in the book Open Source Leadership, published by McGraw-Hill, New York.

''Asian Leadership Index''

Approximately 4,000 employees in companies operating across the Asia-Pacific region were asked about their expectations of leaders, and what their current leaders are missing. The research identified 10 attributes that deemed important for leadership effectiveness in Asia.

''Leadership Energy''

A study on Iclif's proprietary concept of Leadership Energy. Over 10,000 randomly selected individuals from 27 countries were asked to answer three questions on leadership and personal success. The same questions were then directed to 500 individuals with exposure to the concept of Leadership Energy. The goal of the research was to determine whether the questions would be answered differently by those with context and education in the discipline. The results of this research is captured in the article titled, ''Quantum Mechanics, Spirituality and Leadership''."Leadership all about Energy"
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''Employee Engagement''

This research was conducted primarily to establish a differentiated perspective on the conventional concept of employee engagement. A distinct element of this study is that it segmented the views of followers along the performance bell curve recognising that the needs of high performers, average performers, and low performers will vary. Additionally, the study provided insight into leader's expectations of followers and uncovered sources of motivation for performance at the highest level. It also investigated the need for a certain amount of bold, tough and sometimes top-down leadership in achieving breakthrough success.

''Corporate Governance: Insurance Sector Report''

This study reviews the corporate governance practices of 50 of the largest publicly listed Asia-Pacific insurance companies by market capitalisation. The report provides practical recommendations for improving corporate governance practices in the insurance sector.

''Too Many Bosses, Too Few Leaders''

Rajeev Peshawaria, the current CEO of Iclif, wrote a book that culminated Iclif's research into the concept of Leadership Energy. It explores how values and a sense of purpose support leadership efforts.

''Be the Change''

''Be The Change'' is a compilation of short essays drawn from the actual experiences of Iclif's faculty members, as well as the input and challenges faced by participants of Iclif's programmes. It was created as a guide to help leaders address leadership challenges related to personal and business performance.

''The Philosophy and Practice of Coaching: Insights and issues for a new era''

Written by organisational psychologist, author, and executive coach Peter Webb, this book's key premise is recognising "the urgent need for wiser leaders to address the challenging issues of our time," offering two models coaches can use to bring forth wisdom in their clients.

''Brain-Based Leadership''

Taken from decades of research and over 60 publications, this book by author, columnist, and leadership coach Dr. Thun Thamrongnawasawat explores the brain and how it applies to leadership. Concepts such as brain functions, energy minimisation, and brain-based leadership matrix are told through stories of everyday leadership.

''Brain-Based Leadership: The Models''

A sequel to the ''Brain-Based'' series, this book goes further into connections between the brain and leadership. It introduces three models: B.A.S.E., S.I.M.G.A.R.D., and F.I.G.H.T., designed to help leaders address challenges of leading themselves and others.

''Developing Leadership Talent''

''Developing Leadership Talent'' offers a framework for attract talent through various systems. The authors write about organisational goals and effective development are necessary of sustainable leadership development.

Summits and Conferences (LESA)

Since 2013, Iclif has organised an annual summit called the Leadership Energy Summit Asia (LESA). The summit features invited international and local speakers, who address the growing need to develop leadership skills in order for leaders to face challenges.

Iclif Leadership Energy Awards

During the LESA Conference, Iclif recognises individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership energy. The Iclif Leadership Energy Awards (ILEA) honour “Leadership Energy Champions,” people who have demonstrated abilities to solve challenging problems while bettering themselves. The awards recognise individuals who employ leadership energy to create value for their employers, communities, and worldwide.

Thought Leadership Sessions

Talks typically held for a small, invitation-only audience.

List of talks since 2012:

*November 2012, hosted International Monetary Fund's managing director Christine Lagarde.
*September 2013, Pradeep Pant, president and executive vice president, Asia Pacific and Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa (EEMEA) of Mondelēz International.
*October 2013, hosted Professor David Schmittlein, John C. Head III, dean of MIT Sloan School of Management.
*April 2015, Professor Linda A. Hill, Wallace Brett Donham, Professor of Business Administration and faculty chair of the Leadership Initiative at Harvard Business School.
*January 2015, Dr. Jane Goodall DBE, primatologist, ethologist, anthropologist, and UN Messenger of Peace.
*June 2015, Chade-Meng Tan, former Google employee, author, philanthropist, and founder of the One Billion Acts of Kindness.

References

External links

Iclif Official WebsiteArticles by the Iclif Faculty

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