Just like a single chopstick cannot pick up food, organizations cannot achieve their goals with strategy or execution alone. True mastery comes when the two work together — balanced, aligned, and precise.
The Chopsticks Way is a guiding philosophy that bridges the gap between vision and action, turning complexity into clarity and clarity into results.
Why Simplicity Wins in Vietnam
Global tools succeed in advanced economies because of strong legal frameworks, corporate governance, and mature organizational cultures.
However, in Vietnam, businesses are still learning to build these foundations. Our research with nearly 100 enterprises shows that mechanical application without customization fails—especially when organizations struggle to set clear priorities and align people.
When goals conflict—like chasing revenue growth while protecting brand image—costs rise, focus blurs, and investors see “expenses” instead of long-term investments.
The Power of Chopsticks Thinking
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A Vietnamese family meal needs only chopsticks—low cost, multifunctional, easy to manage, and deeply tied to tradition.
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Western meals, in contrast, often depend on multiple utensils, requiring coordination that can feel complicated and inefficient.
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Just as chopsticks simplify the dining table, Vietnamese leaders must recreate or customise better business management & governance toolsets —a way to solve complex organizational challenges with clarity, accessibility, and effectiveness.
The Two Chopsticks of Transformation
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Strategy Chopstick: Sharpened by vision, leadership, and long-term thinking.
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Execution Chopstick: Powered by processes, teamwork, and daily discipline.
The Chopsticks Way: A Vietnamese Answer
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Instead of complexity, we believe in clarity and balance.
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One simple tool can unify strategy and execution.
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One simple mindset can turn diversity into alignment.
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One page—OPC—can bridge ambition with reality.
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The Chopsticks Way is Vietnam’s contribution to global leadership: solving big problems with simple tools, combining humility with boldness, and keeping people at the center.
LEAN LEARNING GOVERNMENTS
Lean Learning Governments build smarter policies with fewer resources, delivering greater public value.
They empower civil servants to learn, adapt, and innovate continuously in service of the people.
By doing so, they create resilient institutions that drive long-term national transformation.
LEAN LEARNING SCHOOLS
How lean learning schools create Lean Learning Schools shape meaningful careers, ensuring income security for Vietnamese graduates. They equip students with future-ready skills while elevating learning outcomes. At the same time, they drive high-impact transformation across Vietnam’s top universities.
