Like rojak, a diverse board of directors might comprise all the “right” pieces, but without the balance that brings their contrasting strengths into harmony, a board doesn’t realise its fullest potential.
How difficult could it be to make rojak? The ingredients that go into our beloved salad are common in many Southeast Asian kitchens. Take vegetables, fruits, peanuts — cuttlefish if you feel like a treat — and toss them with a combination of prawn paste, sugar, lime and tamarind. Piece of kueh, right?
But there is a reason why some rojak sellers draw long queues, and some do not. One might have all the ingredients for rojak on hand, but turning said ingredients into a masterpiece requires careful preparation and balanced proportions.
