On December 5, 2025, the Qazaq Independent Directors Forum was held in Astana. The forum was organized by the Qazaq Independent Directors (QID) Association. The event was attended by the President and Founder of Almaty Management University, Assylbek Kozhakhmetov.
Asylbek Kozhakhmetov received an award for his contribution to the development of the Institute of Independent Directors. AlmaU has been cooperating with QID since 2023, and during this period six groups have completed the program “Independent Director. A Successful Career,” and one group has completed the program “Innovative Corporate Governance.”
As part of the foresight session “The Board of Directors of the Future,” the President and Founder of AlmaU presented the Kazakh-language edition of Svyatoslav Biryulin’s book Red and Yellow Strategies. The book Red and Yellow Strategies was published by Smart University Press with the support of AlmaU and QID. The translation of the book was carried out by Sholpan Sagatova, Senior Language Instructor at the “Tolyq Adam” Institute.
The release of this book in the Kazakh language is a significant event for the professional community, as it substantially expands access to modern management concepts, strategic thinking tools, and practical managerial experience in the state language.
Red and Yellow Strategies is a practical guide on how to build effective strategies in conditions of uncertainty by combining a systematic approach, flexible thinking, and a strong focus on results. The book has already gained wide recognition among executives, entrepreneurs, and managers, and is now becoming available to a broader Kazakh-speaking audience.
The release of this translation makes a meaningful contribution to the development of professional and managerial literature in Kazakhstan. It also supports the formation of a modern business culture, the advancement of strategic thinking, and the preparation of a new generation of national leaders.
The book is available for purchase at the AlmaU Book Shop.