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The Numbers Every Manager Should Be Able to Read
There is a moment most people who have sat in a budget meeting without a finance background will recognize. Someone puts a number on the screen, there's a debate about whether it's the right number and the meeting moves on based on a conversation that half the room didn't totally follow. No one admits to feeling this way. The proposal is accepted or rejected, and the manager who couldn’t follow the argument walks away having learned nothing except that he lost. The usual expl

Raffles Jakarta
2 days ago9 min read


What Management Actually Asks of You
After you get promoted, there is a particular silence. The announcement is made, the congratulations are received and then the new manager sits down at the same desk with a new title and realizes that no one has told them what the job is. They know more or less what their forerunner did. They sort of know what their manager’s after. What they don’t know, what almost nobody tells them, is that the work they were promoted for is different from the work they are now being paid t

Raffles Jakarta
2 days ago10 min read


Fashion Design Education and the Making of Indonesia's Next Generation of Designers
Fashion is one of the few industries that compress culture, commerce, craft, and technology into one discipline. The global clothing and textile system employs hundreds of millions of people, shapes national identities, and is now at the center of two of the defining debates of our time; what is the environmental cost of consumption and the disruption of creative work by artificial intelligence? The tenth annual State of Fashion report from The Business of Fashion and McKinse

Raffles Jakarta
3 days ago8 min read


Why Your MBA Cohort Matters Most
Graduates of a serious postgraduate program often say that what surprised them was not a module. It was the people with whom this phenomenon is associated. This phenomenon is such a ubiquitous finding in alumni testimony that it has become a cliché, and clichés tend to be dismissed rather than examined. The assertion is a mistake here, because that claim turns out to be supported by a substantial body of research in sociology, economics, and organizational behavior, and under

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3 days ago9 min read


The Rise of Combined Design and Business Education in the Creative Economy
For much of the twentieth century, design and business occupied different institutional worlds. Designers are trained in art academies to develop form, craft, and visual sensibility; managers are trained in business schools to optimize capital, operations, and markets. The two professions only met at the commission and often misunderstood one another when they did. Now that division has fallen apart. Global consultancies acquire design studios, technology companies place desi

Raffles Jakarta
3 days ago5 min read


How Short-Form Storytelling Took Over Digital Marketing in 2026
In 2026, a TikTok trend called “FlashFrame Stories” took social media by storm. In this trend, creators told a whole story in just 15 seconds with rapid cuts, bold motion graphics, and catchy sound bites. It was a new way to get quick attention and to keep people looking. Brands jumped on this trend fast, knowing that short-form storytelling was how to reach audiences in a crowded digital space. Videos like these are so popular because they fit so well into our fast-paced liv

Raffles Jakarta
7 days ago3 min read


Creator-Led Brands Are Shaping Entrepreneurship in 2026
Entrepreneurship is changing fast. In 2026, one of the biggest trends is the rise of creator-led brands. These brands emerge from individuals who combine creativity with business skills to connect directly with their audience. This shift is changing how businesses start and grow. What Creator-Led Brands Mean for Entrepreneurs Creator-led brands are businesses owned by creators like artists, designers, influencers, or content creators. Not only do they put their work online, t

Raffles Jakarta
Jul 184 min read


Why Designers Need Marketing Skills in Today’s Industry
The fashion industry has changed dramatically in the last few decades. The world that once revolved around craftsmanship and creativity has become a complicated global business. Today, fashion designers are in a situation where creativity is no longer sufficient for success. It’s more important to understand marketing, consumer behavior, and business strategy. This article discusses how the work of fashion designers has grown beyond the simple creation of clothing. It talks a

Raffles Jakarta
Jul 164 min read


The Design Story Behind the Levi's Logo at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and What It Means for Fashion Today
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is already generating buzz off the soccer field. Among the most talked-about moments is the display of the Levi’s logo during the event. It's not just a logo placement; it's a strong example of how branding and visual identity impact the fashion industry today. The visual identity of a brand can influence how people connect with it, remember it, and ultimately choose to engage with it. Branding is more than a name or a symbol these days. It's about tel

Raffles Jakarta
Jul 134 min read


Is a Business Administration Degree Worth It in 2026?
Selecting a degree program is a big decision. Is a Business Administration degree still worth it in 2026? Many are wondering. With the job market changing rapidly and new skills emerging, you may be asking yourself: Will this degree lead to new opportunities or just more student debt? Here's my perspective on why a Business Administration degree is still a valuable choice and how it can position you for a successful career. Why Consider a Business Administration Degree Today

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Jul 124 min read


MBA Education Evolution: Bridging Theory & Practice at Raffles Jakarta
Understanding the Shift in Business Education and MBA One of the most significant misconceptions about business education is that it primarily revolves around management theory, corporate structures, and financial decision-making. In reality, human behavior increasingly shapes modern business environments, which are far less predictable. Today, companies across industries invest enormous resources in understanding why consumers make decisions. They analyze how digital environ

Raffles Jakarta
May 223 min read


LIVE COMMERCE 3.0
Live shopping is transforming from a basic transactional format into an immersive, AI-driven entertainment ecosystem, redefining how fashion is discovered, narrated, and purchased.

Raffles Jakarta
Feb 104 min read
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