From Legacy to Leadership: Preparing ASEAN’s Next Generation Through Family Business Values
Taylor’s University delegates after a workshop at Thammasat University, guided by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), where they explored themes of self-reflection, empathy, and inclusive leadership practices during the AYE 2025/ HO to Avnmedia.id
Visits to Thai heritage sites reinforced the belief that identity is not an obstacle to progress, but its foundation.
In Malaysia’s multicultural society, this lesson rings especially true. From traditional crafts to community festivals, culture drives both social cohesion and entrepreneurial opportunities.
For family businesses, heritage is not simply preserved—it is lived. And in times of global uncertainty, it becomes a strategic advantage.
Turning Inspiration Into Action
The true value of AYE 2025 lies in what comes next. Delegates return not just with knowledge, but with a sense of intergenerational responsibility.
Whether launching green startups, revitalizing traditional businesses, or contributing to national policy forums, their leadership will be measured by how effectively they translate legacy into action.
Taylor’s Centre for Family Business (TCFB)—a partner of ASEAN Youth Exchange 2025 organized by the ASEAN Youth Organisation—is positioned at the heart of this transformation.
By nurturing youth leadership through sustainability, innovation, and cultural continuity, TCFB ensures that Malaysia’s family enterprises do more than survive—they lead. (jas)
