The boss’ complaint There was a senior project manager who invited me down to his office to talk about a training program for his staff. He introduced me to his company and also the type of engineering work that they were involved in. However, when it came to his team of people working on the project, […]
In my work with people and teams, goal setting is NOT an issue, goal attainment is. The big question is, “How can I ensure that I hit my goals consistently?"
Many people focus on what’s needed to be done and keep adding to their plate. However, they fail to consider that the process of stopping what is not working is just as important as starting on what works.
We are currently living in a world focused on problems everyday. When we turn on the news, almost 95% of content covers problems that are happening around the world. In my meetings with clients, i hear more problems than solutions brought up by leaders. By focusing on problems, it results in people getting low morale, […]
This article explores the concept of trust, emphasizing how individual integrity forms the foundation for organizational trust. It highlights the importance of personal character, competence, and values in building a trustworthy reputation. Delve into the case study of the ponding incident in Singapore, demonstrating how a lack of transparency can erode public confidence.
In every organization, there will definitely be teams of people working together. In your company, it could be your department working with one another, your immediate team with a team supervised by a colleague or even teams that are cross-functional. Regardless of the team composition, there is always a need to lead them to high […]
Here are the winners to the SCCCI Leadership Workshop that I will be delivering at the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry: “Creating High Performance Teams Without Putting In More Time“. As I received huge response from my readers and subscribers since my last blogpost, I have managed to secure 9 complimentary tickets (previously […]
Back by popular demand at the 15th Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry Conference 2013, I will be delivering my workshop “Creating High Performance Teams Without Putting in More Time” once more! This is the topic which I’ve been invited by major organizations such as Manulife, Ministry of Health and AVA and in some […]
As you already know. I’m writing a new book on creating high performance teams. This process consists of writing and interviewing key leaders from successful companies. It’s also a process of distilling the wisdom of senior leaders in such organisations. I’m glad to be invited to Malaysia’s BFM Radio 89.9 to share on my expertise […]
Just got my tyre punctured last night and I picked up quite a few leadership lessons from it: 1. When problems happen, make sure you steer out of potential dangers while trying to address your current situation. Eg, I could have stopped at the main road, but that would have been dangerous because of the […]