JNA March/ April 2024

SPOTLIGHT 市场聚焦 JNA March/April 2024 | 27 “By engaging in open dialogue, actively listening to concerns and addressing them empathetically, I was able to build trust and gain support for the change initiative. I also organised workshops and training sessions to provide the necessary knowledge and skills to adapt to the new processes, ensuring a smooth transition and minimising resistance,” he recounted. Forging ahead Modern-day leaders need agility and adaptability to thrive in current business environments, said Smit. The pandemic highlighted the importance of responding swiftly to changing circumstances, he added. “Businesses need to build resilience by fostering a culture of continuous learning, encouraging innovation and implementing agile decision-making processes” he remarked. “This includes being open to experimentation, learning from failures and quickly adjusting strategies based on market feedback.” As CEO, Smit aims to establish KARP Jewellery as a globally recognised industry leader, renowned for its innovation, commitment to sustainability and exceptional customer service. By applying his transformational leadership skills to the company’s product, operations and corporate culture, he is securing its position as a frontrunner in the diamond sector for years to come. KARP Jewellery的第三代传人Smit Virani传承家族 祖业,并结合变革管理和业务流程管理方面的经 验,带领该公司彻底革新,在钻石/珠宝行业进占先 驱位置。 在他的领导下,这家钻石生产商及珠宝商打破既有的框 架,采用现代技术和数字平台来提升运营力,且覆盖更广阔 的客户群。Smit说:“钻石/珠宝行业正在不断发展,传统的 经营模式已不足以保持竞争力。我们意识到革新的必要性, 因而对市场趋势、消费者需求和新兴技术进行了深入分析, 强调创新和可持续实践的重要性。” 增长动力 Smit表示,业界在疫情后需要开启一套新的思路,才能 应对不断变化的环境。数字化转型是当中的关键。疫情令不 同行业加快应用科技,而业者必须透过数字工具和平台来 提升运营效率、客户参与度和远端协作。Smit透露,他已成 功开发和实施一套创新的客户关系管理(CRM)系统。 此外,珠宝商也透过电子商务平台和数字行销,更有效地 展示产品、与潜在客户互动并呈献个性化的购物体验。他表 示:“拓展线上平台能为消费者提供有关钻石原产地、认证和 道德实践的详细信息,帮助他们作出精明的购买决定。” 可持续发展同样举足轻重。Smit指,其公司致力减少 碳足迹和推广环保实践,以达至业务的长远成功。KARP Jewellery大举进行研发投资,生产合乎可持续和道德原则 的钻石,以满足市场对责任商品的需求。 Smit表示:“行业透过帮助消费者了解购买天然钻石的 正面影响,例如支持原产地的经济和社区发展,可以更有效 地创造责任开采钻石的需求。” 壮大团队 Smit以员工的福祉和工作与生活的平衡为依归,并积极 投资人才发展和培训,借此建立能够适应变化的专业团队。 他擅于培养一个协作和包容的环境,重视开放沟通和团 队合作,由传统的等级结构蜕变成一个鼓励参与和去中心 化的决策过程。他透露:“我锐意提升团队的力量和责任心, 并给予所需的资源和支援,从而创造佳绩。此外,我以设立 明确的目标为方针,同时鼓励员工发挥创意。” 然而,革新之路并非一帆风顺。在一些遵循传统的持份 者反对下,Smit曾经面临不少阻力。他说:“透过公开对话、 积极聆听和同理尊重,我最终能够获得大家的信任和支持, 成功破旧立新。我也举办了一些研讨会和培训课程,以提供 必要的知识和技能来适应新发展,尽量确保平稳转型和消 除障碍。” 开创新天地 Smit认为现今的领袖需要灵活变通和适应变化,才能在 当前的商业环境中有所成就。他补充道,新冠疫情凸显了果 断决策的重要性,“企业需要培养持续学习的文化、鼓励创 新和灵活决策,借此增强韧性。当中包括积极作出新尝试、 从失败中学习,以及根据市场反馈迅速调整策略。” 作为KARP Jewellery的首席执行官,Smit致力将该公司 打造成全球行业公认的领导者,发扬创新、可持续发展和优 越服务的精神。他正在将领导技能应用到产品、运营和企业 文化中,积极变革创新,在钻石行业保持领先地位。 KARP Jewellery [email protected] | www.karpjewellery.com Diamond earrings by KARP Jewellery的钻石耳环 Top challenges facing the diamond industry 钻石行业 面临的主要挑战: Lab-grown diamonds and the dip in demand for natural diamonds are impacting the further and sustainable growth of the natural diamond industry. 实验室培育钻石崛起和天然 钻石的需求下降,为天然钻石产业的持续发展带来负面影响。 Proposed solutions 应对方案: The diamond trade must adapt to the presence of lab-grown diamonds in the market and ensure these are fully disclosed and consumers clearly understand the differences between mined and lab-grown diamonds. Major marketing efforts are also needed to promote and instill confidence in natural diamonds, particularly among younger generations. The campaigns should highlight diamonds’ value, longevity and positive impact on local mining communities. 钻石行业必须 适应实验室培育钻石所开拓的崭新局面,确保资讯透明度,而 且令消费者了解开采钻石和实验室培育钻石之间的差异。企业 也需要加强行销力度,借此推广天然钻石和建立消费者信心, 特别是年轻一代。行销企划应强调钻石的价值、寿命,以及对当 地采矿社区的贡献。

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