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HR as Change Agent: Translating Best Practices from Industry Leaders to Develop Professional Supervisors

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HR as Change Agent: Translating Best Practices from Industry Leaders to Develop Professional Supervisors

On August 10, 2026, the Division of Human Resources and Organization (HRO) at Walailak University held an internal meeting under the theme “HR as Change Agent.” The primary agenda focused on presenting and exchanging strategic insights gained from study visits to leading organizations in Thailand—including SCG, the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), and Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited—to elevate the university’s human resource and organizational development practices.

The study visits were designed to explore best practices in talent management, organizational agility, and corporate culture from industry benchmarks. HRO staff presented these takeaways to assess how best to adapt modern management models to Walailak University’s specific operational context.

A central highlight of the session was the presentation on “Professional Supervisor: From Managing Tasks to Driving Results.” This initiative aims to shift the supervisor’s role from routine task oversight and control toward becoming an empowered Change Leader. Core elements of this approach include:

  • People-Centric Leadership: Aligning individual staff aspirations with organizational goals through effective team building, clear communication, and continuous talent development.

  • Value-Driven Results: Balancing successful project execution with high-performing team dynamics and individual staff growth.

  • Proactive Organizational Transformation: Positioning HR as an active catalyst that introduces external knowledge to modernize workflows, foster a growth culture, and support institutional goals.

Through the operational framework of “Learn – Share – Apply – Deliver Results,” HRO continues to reinforce its role as a proactive HR Change Agent, empowering professional supervisors and driving meaningful organizational progress across Walailak University.

HRO Hosts Workshop on Drafting University Regulations and Announcements, Attendance Exceeds Expectations

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HRO Hosts Workshop on Drafting University Regulations and Announcements, Attendance Exceeds Expectations

On February 9, 2026, Walailak University, through its Human Resources and Organization Division, organized a hands-on training workshop titled “Drafting Regulations, Rules, and Announcements of Walailak University” at Phattharathammabhorn Conference Room, 9th Floor, Building B, Walailak University Medical Center, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The workshop aimed to enhance participants’ knowledge, understanding, and practical skills in drafting university regulations, rules, and official announcements in accordance with legal principles and established procedures.

The event received an overwhelming response, with 104 participants in attendance—exceeding the anticipated number—reflecting strong interest among university personnel in strengthening institutional legal and regulatory competencies.

The morning session began with a lecture on the “Conceptual Framework for Legal Drafting,” covering the hierarchy of laws, definitions of rules, regulations, and announcements, fundamental principles of legal drafting, legal structure, and appropriate legal language usage. The session was delivered by Mr. Somporn Silsuwan, Assistant to the President for Rules and Regulations Development, Personnel Affairs and Human Resource Development.

Subsequent sessions addressed the authority to issue university regulations and announcements, presented by Mr. Nikorn Duangsuwan, Acting Head of Legal Affairs (Contracts), followed by a session on the review and screening process undertaken by the University’s regulatory review committee, delivered by Mr. Banchongwit Yingyong, Head of the University Council Office. Participants were also introduced to the preparation and submission process through the university’s electronic document management system (DOMS), ensuring efficiency, transparency, and traceability in administrative procedures.

In the afternoon, the workshop continued with a session on the format and structural components of university regulations and announcements before moving into case studies and hands-on drafting exercises. Participants engaged in practical activities designed to simulate real-world scenarios, enabling them to apply the knowledge gained and develop tangible drafting skills.

In addition, the program incorporated both pre-test and post-test assessments to systematically measure participants’ learning outcomes and evaluate the effectiveness of the training.

This workshop marks another significant step forward in Walailak University’s efforts to enhance institutional standards in regulatory drafting, ensuring clarity, accuracy, systematic processes, and alignment with good governance principles—ultimately contributing to sustainable and effective university administration.

Walailak University Hosts Module 2 Training on “Team Management” to Strengthen Leadership and Build Resilient Teams

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Walailak University Hosts Module 2 Training on “Team Management” to Strengthen Leadership and Build Resilient Teams

The Division of Human Resources and Organization Development at Walailak University continued its training program, “Capacity Building for Mid- and Junior-Level Managers at Walailak University,” with Week 2: Module 2 – Team Management, held on May 15–16 and 29, 2025. A total of 44 participants from the university’s mid- and junior-level management attended the training.

This module focused on comprehensive team management development, covering three core topics:

  1. Providing Feedback at the Individual and Team Levels and Conflict Management, delivered by Mr. Wittapon Jawjit, Assistant Chief Human Resources Officer at Banpu Public Company Limited.

  2. Coaching and Mentoring, led by Asst. Prof. Dr. Pawarut Puangsri, psychiatrist and Deputy Director of Walailak University Medical Center Hospital, along with his team.

  3. Collaboration and Agile Teamwork, facilitated by Mr. Pasakorn Kangwanchansiri, an expert team-building trainer and facilitator from Add Friend and Smile Co., Ltd.

Participants gained practical knowledge and strategies applicable to real-world team management, including building foundational collaboration, promoting agile teamwork, handling conflicts constructively, and unlocking the potential of team members effectively.

The three-day training was filled with enthusiasm, teamwork energy, and dynamic interactions. Participants engaged in creatively designed activities and benefited from the diverse experiences of expert trainers from both the public and private sectors. The program successfully broadened perspectives and significantly enhanced the leadership and team management skills of Walailak University’s management personnel.