The Next100

to make small changes that have impact for the next 100 years.

tom chonlak
Sep 1, 2018 · 2 min read

My company was set up to solve the fundamental problem of her country 100 years ago, connectivity. Back then the country lacked the infrastructure to distribute development to her people.The first cement plant was set up to solve that problem.

Time passed, today we have all the dams, bridges and roads we need. However, even after 100 years, the basic need of the people is not fully served. It is still very difficult, if not impossible, for an individual to have a house.

Rich or poor, having a dream house has never been easy. From finding the right design, securing loan, finding contractors, monitoring the project progress, to finishing and decorations. Building a house is like getting married. For most people. It is a once-in-the-life-time event, risky and lots of uncertainties. They don’t know whom to trust and talk to.

If we can solve the problem for better living of the people 100 years ago, why can't we do it again now? That set the purpose and courses of what we aim to do.

Nexter was borned to simplify building and construction by providing accessabilities to every parties in the ecosystem.

The purpose is there but we need different "How" to solve today's problem. We know that the digital technology can ease the problem faster with greater impact. But, for large, old organization, adaptation to the new environmemt is very challenging.

We gradually transformed a part of the organization from strong, steady elephant to a nimble woodpecker. Series of changes were done around;
- Purpose
- Team
- Focused areas
- Process and Governance
- Culture

This is a start of an excited journey that would lead us to the next 100 years.

Join me if you want to start a small change that make big difference.

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