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More ideas have been laid out to revive the Singapore Exchange by market regulators, as part of the ongoing bid by the Equities Market Review Group to attract IPOs and boost investor interest. Among these, the MAS is proposing for disclosure requirements to be simplified to make the listing process easier and help firms provide more relevant information to investors. Concurrently, SGX RegCo is considering doing away with the financial watch list, after feedback that it has unintended negative effects on business confidence and access to financing. Mak Yuen Teen, founding director of the Centre for Investor Protection and Professor (Practice) of Accounting at the NUS Business School weighs the pros and cons of the proposals. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With GE2025 set to take place in early May, many property buyers and investors are wondering how the market will respond. While property values are a reflection of the asset itself and to some extent the quality of the surrounding neighbourhood, election periods often bring a degree of uncertainty. As it is, the global storm brought on by the onslaught of US tariffs has raised upheaval in stock markets and recession fears. How have past elections traditionally affected property markets and economic confidence, and will this year’s event drive real estate prices and sales activity? Joining Lynlee Foo on The Afternoon Update is Professor Sing Tien Foo, Provost's Chair Professor from the Department of Real Estate at the NUS Business School, to share more insights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has wrapped his high-stakes tour of Southeast Asia. From Vietnam to Malaysia and Cambodia, President Xi urged regional economies to stand together, after US President Donald Trump ramped up its tariffs against most countries - with its biggest targets on China, who has since hit back with tit-for-tat tariffs. Professor Lawrence Loh, Director, Centre for Governance and Sustainability, NUS Business School, breaks down what this all means for the Southeast Asian region. Produced & Presented by: Audrey Siek Edited by Chua Meng Choon Photo credits: Reuters via The Straits Times See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mak Yuen Teen, Professor (Practice) of Accounting & Director at the Centre for Investor Protection, NUS Business School, National University of Singapore discusses why it is regulators should promote hybrid annual general meetings (AGMs) for companies listed on the Singapore Exchange - beyond just physical meetings. He points out this allows for great engagement with shareholders, ultimately fostering better corporate governance and more active investor interest. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Against a backdrop of US President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught, ASEAN may be out of the firing line for now, but it will not be long before Trump turns his attention to the region. But, what impact might ASEAN countries see, given the interwoven nature of supply chains? On this episode of Morning Shot, Professor Lawrence Loh, Director of the Centre for Governance and Sustainability at the NUS Business School shares his insights. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar & Audrey SiekProduced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Founder's GuideSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer is joined by Dr. David Daniels, a Presidential Young Professor at NUS Business School, as they dive into groundbreaking research on the value of gender diversity in companies. David discusses his extensive work that quantifies the impact of workforce gender diversity on company performance, revealing that a mere 1% increase in gender diversity can lead to significant financial gains—up to $152 million for tech companies and $18.7 million for financial firms. The conversation explores the long-standing debate around the business case for diversity, addressing challenges in establishing causality and the importance of using innovative research designs to uncover real-world insights. David shares how his unique approach utilizes stock market reactions to diversity reports from major companies like Google and eBay, providing a fresh perspective on how investors perceive and value diversity. In this episode: Discover the financial implications of gender diversity in the workplace and how it affects company valuations. Learn about the challenges researchers face in establishing causality in diversity studies. Explore the differences in investor reactions to diversity reports from tech and financial companies. Understand the psychological factors influencing investor behavior regarding diversity. Gain insights into the evolving discourse around diversity and its implications for organizations today. Get important links, top recommended books and episodes, and a full transcript at thebrainybusiness.com/477. Looking to explore applications of behavioral economics further?  Learn With Us on our website: thebrainybusiness.com/learn-with-us/ Subscribe to Melina's Newsletter Brainy Bites  Let's connect: Send Us a Message: thebrainybusiness.com/contact/ Follow Melina on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/melinapalmer/ The Brainy Business on Youtube: youtube.com/c/thebrainybusiness The Brainy Business on Instagram: instagram.com/thebrainybiz/

Mak Yuen Teen, Professor (Practice) of Accounting & Director at the Centre for Investor Protection, NUS Business School, National University of Singapore discusses his inaugural study reveal many gaps in the whistleblowing policies, raising concerns about their overall effectiveness in ensuring good corporate governance. He also shares how City Developments and SingPost stack up in the scoring, amid their recent respective dramas raising questions over corporate governance. Produced/Presented: Ryan HuangSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From vouchers for every adult Singaporean, to personal income tax rebates as part of an SG60 package, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong delivered a bumper SG60 Budget that will have something for every Singaporean. When delivering the Budget, PM Wong says that the Budget was shaped together with Singaporeans, and lays out the second instalment of plans on the Forward Singapore agenda, which seeks to keep society strong and united. On Part Two of our special Budget edition of Morning Shot, Professor Lawrence Loh, Director, Centre for Governance and Sustainability, NUS Business School, Dr Gillian Koh, Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Policy Studies andPatrick Tay, Assistant Secretary-General, NTUC and Member of Parliament for Pioneer SMC share their insights. Presented by: Audrey Siek & Emaad AkhtarProduced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Photo credits: Chng Choon Hiong, Adobe StockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Against the backdrop of a world that’s facing growing uncertainty, Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong delivered his fourth Budget statement, but his first as prime minister. The broad suite of measures announced tally up to a record $143.1 billion, an increase from the $134.2 billion spent in the 2024 financial year. Key measures announced were aimed at helping Singaporeans tackle cost pressures, advancing the country’s growth, equipping workers through their lives, building a sustainable city, as well as nurturing a caring and inclusive society. Businesses and workers in particular can expect to benefit from a slew of subsidies and initiatives surrounding lifelong learning. Singapore is also pushing ahead with building a more resilient green economy. On Part One of our special Budget edition of Morning Shot, Professor Lawrence Loh, Director, Centre for Governance and Sustainability, NUS Business School, Dr Gillian Koh, Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Policy Studies and Patrick Tay, Assistant Secretary-General, NTUC and Member of Parliament for Pioneer SMC share their insights. Presented by: Audrey Siek & Emaad AkhtarProduced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Photo credits: Chong Jun Liang / STSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Latest in a slew of Trump tariffs - a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports into the United States with no exceptions or exemptions. This comes just after the US introduced 10% tariffs on goods from China, which has hit back by announcing similar charges on some US products. Meanwhile, Trump has hit the pause button - for now, at least - on imposing tariffs against imports from US neighbours Canada and Mexico. EU goods could also face tariffs "pretty soon". What effects could these tariffs have on prices of goods? On this episode of Morning Shot, Sumit Agarwal, Professor of Finance, Economics and Real Estate, NUS Business School shares his insights. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar & Audrey SiekProduced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Photo credits: Drago / Bloomberg / Getty ImagesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent analysis of 700 companies across 11 industries and 14 Asia-Pacific jurisdictions revealed that while 72% acknowledged issues like water and biodiversity, only 25% considered them material to their business. What’s driving the disconnect and the key gridlocks in finance models? And what are the implications now that the US has withdrawn from the Paris Agreement a second time? On this episode of Eco Money, Professor Lawrence Loh, Director of the Centre for Governance and Sustainability at the NUS Business School shares his insights. Presented by: Audrey SiekProduced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Assistant Producer: Muhammad Nazirul AsrarPhoto credits: Getty ImagesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calls for online finance-related content to be regulated are growing, amid an increasing number of so-called financial influencers, or "finfluencers". Even though the central bank has received an average of fewer than five complaints every year against finfluencers, authorities say that finfluencers, must be licensed and regulated if they provide financial advice. So, how should finfluencers be regulated? On this episode of Morning Shot, Sumit Agarwal, Professor of Finance, Economics and Real Estate at the NUS Business School shares his insights. Presented by: Audrey SiekProduced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tech giant Grab has told its employees to return to the office five days a week starting in December. This follows other MNCs such as Amazon. Do the reasons for mandating full-time office work stand up to scrutiny? Steven Chia and Crispina Robert discuss this with guests Karen Teo, country manager for recruitment and talent firm Quess Singapore, and Dr Issac Lim, founder of Anthro Insights and lecturer at NUS Business School.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 35,600 applications were received in the October Build-to-Order (BTO) flat sales exercise, the highest number since August 2022. A 10-year minimum occupation period, clawback rules and rental restrictions did not deter strong demand for Prime and Plus HDB flats. Steven Chia and Crispina Robert speak to Nicholas Mak, chief research officer at MOGUL.sg and Professor Sing Tien Foo from the NUS Business School.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Wages Council has recommended a 5.5 per cent to 7.5 per cent increase in gross monthly wages for lower-wage workers, or a pay bump of at least S$100 to S$120, whichever is higher. Taking into account the sustained productivity growth over the long term, as well as the improved economic outlook and expected moderation in inflation in 2024, the Council says that employers should reward employees with fair and sustainable wage increases. Additionally, the council recommended that businesses that have not done well should increase wages at the lower bound of the range. And if business prospects subsequently improve, employers should consider further wage increases. On this episode of Morning Shot, Sumit Agarwal, Professor of Finance, Economics and Real Estate, NUS Business School shares his insights. Presented by: Audrey SiekProduced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Photo credits: Chua Kee Siong / STSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new environmental movement is gathering pace: “Nature Positive”. The concept of "Nature Positive" envisages a planet where the current rapid loss of biodiversity is halted and reversed, and nature is restored. Since the term was coined in 2020 amid negotiations for the Global Biodiversity Framework under the Convention on Biological Diversity, world leaders, businesses and civil society have rallied behind the ambition. With calls for action growing stronger, there's an increasing recognition that reversing biodiversity is critical for combating the global climate crisis, preventing future pandemics of zoonotic origin, addressing water and food insecurity, as well as supporting sustainable and equitable development. In December 2022, the goal of halting and reversing biodiversity loss by 2030 was codified in the mission of the landmark Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. Its adoption under the UN Convention on Biological Diversity has been described as the ‘Paris moment' for nature.  However, experts warn that vigilance is needed to prevent the concept of a Nature Positive world being threatened by greenwashing, with some pledges lacking the rigorous scientific framework needed to achieve real impacts. On this episode of Climate Connections, Professor Lawrence Loh, Director of the Centre for Governance and Sustainability at NUS Business School shares his insights on nature positivity and what companies should consider in order to avoid falling into the greenwashing trap Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Voiced by: Emaad AkhtarPhoto credits: Nature Positive InitiativeMusic credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News that German insurance company Allianz is planning to buy a majority stake in Income Insurance has led to sharp criticism. Questions are being asked - is Income Insurance, formerly an NTUC co-operative, prioritising profit over people? Or is it moving as all corporations do? Steven Chia and Crispina Robert speak to Professor Lawrence Loh, director of Centre for Governance and Sustainability at the NUS Business School and Eddy Cheong, CEO of Havend Pte Ltd, an insurance advisory firm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wages in Singapore grew at a slower pace last year - with nominal total wages growing by 5.2 per cent, down from 6.5 per cent in 2022.Recent data by the Ministry of Manpower also found that a slightly higher share of firms cut pay and bonuses in 2023.But taking a deeper look - what drives you when you hunt for that job? Salary or job satisfaction? And is it possible to have a good balance of both, under current economic conditions, and what resulting effect will that have on businesses?On this episode of Morning Shot, we find out from Sumit Agarwal, Professor of Finance, Economics and Real Estate at the NUS Business School.Presented by: Audrey Siek & Ryan HuangProduced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recently, it was announced that the site at Bukit Timah's Turf City will be developed into a new residential enclave with up to 20,000 private and public homes. The announcement marks the first time that public housing has been planned in Bukit Timah since the Toh Yi estate was built about 40 years ago. Professor Sing Tien Foo, the Provost's Chair Professor at the Department of Real Estate, NUS Business School, shares his views on what sort of impact this would bring to the area and if it would be game changer to Public Housing in future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In line with the newly launched OECD ministerial-level dialogue on decarbonisation, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has called for all countries to work together on climate change.But have you ever wondered what's usually lacking in such high-level climate dialogues, and what needs to be put in place to get the gears oiled?On this episode of Morning Shot, Lawrence Loh, Professor & Director of the Centre for Governance and Sustainability at NUS Business School shares his insights. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar & Audrey SiekProduced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Photo credits: Prime Minister's Office of JapanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mak Yuen Teen, Professor (Practice) of Accounting & Director at the Centre for Investor Protection, NUS Business School, National University of Singapore, discusses whether companies' motives for engaging in ESG practices have changed in the past year; what more can be done to improve gender diversity at the corporate level and the benefits of setting specific targets; and how Singapore stacks up internationally. Presented by Ryan Huang Podcast edited by Emaad Akhtar (eakhtar@sph.com.sg)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NUS Business School has recently released a book, entitled "Happiness and Wellbeing in Singapore — Beyond Economic Prosperity", which reveals the degree of Singaporeans' satisfaction with life and various life domains and affective aspects of wellbeing.  The book draws on findings from the 2022 Quality of Life (QOL) survey which examines the perceptions and views of 1,905 Singapore citizens from the ages of 21 years old and older.  So why are we less happy and satisfied with overall quality of life? Siok Kuan Tambyah, Associate Professor, NUS Business School shares more with us on the findings from the study.  Download a complimentary soft copy here, Happiness and Wellbeing in Singapore | Beyond Economic Prosperity | Si (taylorfrancis.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather Hansen, founder of the Global Speech Academy, discusses the issue of accent bias in the workplace and the importance of effective communication in a globalized world. She challenges the notion of "good" and "bad" English, emphasizing that successful communication is about getting the message across, regardless of accent. Heather highlights the need for leaders to understand and address accent bias, as well as the cultural differences that impact communication. She also emphasizes the importance of listening and valuing diverse perspectives. Overall, Heather advocates for a shift in mindset and a more inclusive approach to communication. Key Takeaways 1. Accent bias exists in the workplace and can hinder effective communication. 2. Communication is not a skills problem but involves cultural intelligence and active listening. 3. Non-native English speakers face challenges in a global economy dominated by English speakers. 4. Organizations need to create a culture of acceptance and understanding for diverse communication styles. 5. Accent bias is not limited to non-native speakers and can affect individuals with regional accents within the same country. Timestamps 00:00 Meet Heather Hansen 01:06 Exploring Global Speech Academy's Communication Training 01:54 Rethinking "Bad" English and Accent Bias 03:35 Unveiling Accent Bias in the Workplace 04:22 Diverse Language Experiences: A Personal Journey 06:11 The Realities of Written Accents and Language Prejudices 07:31 Tackling Language Bias in Organizations 08:11 The Role of Accents in Categorization and Discrimination 09:17 Beyond Non-Native Speakers: Accent Bias Affects Everyone 10:25 Beyond Skills Training: Enacting Real Communication Change 10:47 The Overemphasis on Presentation Skills in Communication 11:17 The Pillars of Communication: Culture, Listening, Connection 11:42 Overcoming Communication Barriers: Confidence and Fear of Failure 12:10 Communication: More Than Just Skills 12:26 Questioning Western Communication and Leadership Norms 13:35 Embracing Diverse Communication Styles 15:06 Adapting Speech in Global Contexts 16:15 Navigating the Complexities of Phrasal Verbs 17:19 Confronting Western Bias Against Non-Native English Speakers 18:07 Leadership's Role in Bridging Communication Gaps 19:00 Closing Thoughts Featured Guest Name: Heather Hansen Bio: Heather helps multinational companies enhance collaboration, innovation and inclusion across their global teams through greater understanding and stronger, more efficient communication policies. She focuses on fostering unmuted communication cultures where every voice is heard, resulting in greater inclusion, innovation and efficiency across remote and global teams. Along with private leadership communication coaching, Heather facilitates group training courses and consults on a number of topics related to global communication. Heather is also an External Industry Expert for NUS Business School's Executive Education programs where she runs modules on communication, presentation, and storytelling skills. 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Nico ngomongin pengalamannya menjadi mahasiswa S2 di NUS Business School jurusan Sustainable & Green Finance. Dari ngebahas kurikulum, momen di kelas, hingga kegiatan setelah kuliah diobrolin bersama Moses.

Christine discusses accent bias with Heather Hansen, an expert on cultural inclusion and communication. They explore how accents impact perceptions, unconscious bias, and career advancement. Heather shares stories of being told her Danish accent was "charming" in business meetings and feeling like she would always be seen as a foreigner in Denmark. They discuss the dominance of Western leadership styles, the myth of the "perfect" English speaker, and how psychological safety may not translate across cultures. Heather explains authentic adaptability and provides tips for developing self-awareness and being a conversational ally at work. CHRISTINE AND HEATHER DISCUSSAccent bias, its unconscious nature and the ways awareness can mitigate it.How accents impact perceptions of capability in business. Why comments on accents diminish power. Western cultural spillover which doesn't necessarily work in all cultures.Self-awareness and the reality of understanding your values. How to listen beyond accents and invite others into conversations to be an ally.BEST MOMENTS"89 per cent of the people in their survey believed that others had made subconscious judgments about them. based on their accent or how they speak.""When we hear the accent, we're immediately placing them into all of those boxes. The minute we make a decision based on the boxes, that's when it can become discriminatory.""Imagine being in a business meeting and there's a man presenting, talking about his topic. He's speaking in a language other than his first, in the local language of the area, and some other man pipes up in the middle of the meeting and says, Oh, my goodness, your accent is so cute.""My authentic self at home with my family is very different from what I feel is my authentic self on a stage speaking, or in a business meeting. I am still bringing my authentic self to the table, but the way that I change my behaviour, my vocabulary, my speaking style is very adaptable."“I can go anywhere in the world, attempt any language and say, 'if it's too hard to understand me, why don't we just speak English?' And I get all of my power back. I'm now the one in charge. I'm the one who's confident.”ABOUT THE GUESTHeather helps multinational companies enhance collaboration, innovation and inclusion across their global teams through greater understanding and stronger, more efficient communication policies. She focuses on fostering unmuted communication cultures where every voice is heard, resulting in greater inclusion, innovation and efficiency across remote and global teams. Along with private leadership communication coaching, Heather facilitates group training courses and consults on a number of topics related to global communication. Heather is also an External Industry Expert for NUS Business School's Executive Education programs where she runs modules on communication, presentation, and storytelling skills.https://heatherhansen.com/books/https://www.linkedin.com/in/hansenheather/ABOUT THE HOSTChristine teaches individuals and organisations how to unlock the power of inclusive expression across teams, enhancing awareness, understanding and collaboration. She focuses on developing neuroculturally communicative teams in which every individual has the confidence to speak, resulting in greater efficiency, accuracy and productivity. Offering cultural profiling using “Culture Active: The Lewis Model”, Christine teaches those who "walk their diversity and inclusion talk”. Alongside individual communication coaching, she designs training programmes and workshops on a number of topics related to Neurocultural Communication. In the Connected Communication Supporters' Club, Christine shares unpublished public speaking and communication training, aiming to make communication expertise accessible to all.  Supporters' Club: www.connectedcommunication.club Website: www.languagecouragecoaching.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/connected_communication  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Earlier this week, EU and Chinese officials gathered for the 10th China-European Union High-Level Economic and Trade Dialogue in Beijing.  How successful was the dialogue? And with major differences that remain with the EU taking a series of policy measures in recent months under its so-called 'de-risking' campaign, what's next? Dr Cai Daolu, Senior Lecturer and the Academic Director of  the Master of Science in Strategy and Innovation at the NUS Business School's Department of Strategy and Policy breaks it down for us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Latest figures show that Singapore's core inflation continued its downtrend in August, reaching its lowest in more than a year. On this episode of Morning Shot, Professor Sumit Agarwal from the NUS Business School shares insights on whether we'll be seeing further easing in the coming months, and a wider look at how that might affect labour costs and prices of goods as we head into the year-end.  Presented by: Lynlee Foo This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore Post is pushing up its basic postage rates by 20 cents come October 9th, amid other adjustments to its postage structure. But coming against a backdrop of global declines in postal volumes, what must traditional postal firms do to survive the digital era? On this episode of Morning Shot, Goh Puay Guan, Associate Professor (Practice Track), Analytics & Operations at the NUS Business School shares his insights on the issue. Presented by: Lynlee Foo This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coming on the back of Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee's trip to Singapore for the first time after taking over the top job, Professor Sumit Agarwal from the NUS Business School weighs in on whether Hong Kong has lost its shine and competitive edge over Singapore, and the key opportunities and sectors that Singapore's enterprises can tap on.  Presented by: Lynlee Foo This podcast is produced by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor Lawrence Loh, Director of the Centre for Governance and Sustainability at NUS Business School weighs in on the challenges behind climate reporting, as Singapore's top regulators seek public feedback on their proposal to make such reporting mandatory for both listed and large non-listed firms. Presented by: Lynlee Foo This podcast is produced by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With AI being capable of replacing humans when it comes to doing tasks in the Human Resources sector, many are afraid that they will lose their jobs. This worry is spread across many other industries as well. However, rather than losing jobs, it seems like the roles and job scope of people working in HR will instead experience a shift to one that can work together with AI to provide good services. We speak to Sriram Iyer, Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Department of Management & Organisation, NUS Business School more about this.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wedad Sunny, Deputy Director and Head of Marketing and Admissions of MBA Programmes at National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School, discusses what makes the NUS MBA unique, the school's admissions process, career opportunities and more. NUS is consistently ranked as one of the world's top universities by QS (#11 in 2023), Times Higher Education (#19) and US News & World Report (#26). Its MBA programme, run by NUS Business School, was ranked #1 in Asia by Poets & Quants and #25 worldwide by the Financial Times in 2023. Topics Introduction (0:00) Program Highlights – What Makes the NUS MBA Unique? (3:30) NUS MBA Admissions & Scholarships – How to Improve Your Chances? (19:30) Career Opportunities at NUS – What to Know & How to Prepare (38:40) Show Notes NUS MBA Get your profile assessed by the NUS MBA admissions team before you apply Episode write-up and snapshot/stats of NUS MBA: https://touchmba.com/nus-mba-program-admissions-interview-wedad-sunny Get free, personalized school selection help at Touch MBA: https://touchmba.com  

Wedad Sunny, Deputy Director and Head of Marketing and Admissions of MBA Programmes at National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School, discusses what makes the NUS MBA unique, the school's admissions process, career opportunities and more. NUS is consistently ranked as one of the world's top universities by QS (#11 in 2023), Times Higher Education (#19) and US News & World Report (#26). Its MBA programme, run by NUS Business School, was ranked #1 in Asia by Poets & Quants and #25 worldwide by the Financial Times in 2023. Topics Introduction (0:00) Program Highlights – What Makes the NUS MBA Unique? (3:30) NUS MBA Admissions & Scholarships – How to Improve Your Chances? (19:30) Career Opportunities at NUS – What to Know & How to Prepare (38:40) Show Notes NUS MBA Get your profile assessed by the NUS MBA admissions team before you apply Episode write-up and snapshot/stats of NUS MBA: https://touchmba.com/nus-mba-program-admissions-interview-wedad-sunny Get free, personalized school selection help at Touch MBA: https://touchmba.com  

How do we navigate change in a way that's good for people? Tune in to the latest episode of Making Sense of Work as Uen-Li, Downstream Chief of Staff at Shell, reveals creative approaches for coping with uncertainty within large organisations. Jean and Uen-Li discuss: Strategies for leading through changeThe intersection of creativity and working in an engineering companyGaining global recognition while prioritising motherhoodMeet Uen-LiUen-Li, currently Head, Downstream Ultimate Potential and Business Advisor to Downstream Director, is a Downstream veteran, having worked across functions such as Operations, Pricing, Sales, Strategy, M&A, Procurement and Supply Chain within the Fuels and Lubricants businesses in Shell since 2002. She thrives in making sense of a messy world and is now hard at work driving Shell's Downstream Business to achieve its Ultimate Potential. It is an exciting transformation journey that requires us to know our North Star whilst steadily closing our knowing-doing gap, using digital, data and leadership discipline.Externally, she is a faculty associated with LinHart Group for the Leadership Influence curriculum at NUS Business School and Nanyang Technological University, and the Leadership Influence for Early Executives program. Most recently she is Senior Advisor to NUS Business School's Enterprise Leadership for Transformation program, coaching and mentoring a group of Small and Medium Enterprises on their growth and reinvention plans.Book recommendation: Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling: https://www.amazon.com/Storyworthy-Engage-Persuade-through-Storytelling/dp/1608685489 Connect with Uen-Li Chia here: linkedin.com/in/uen-li-chia-59a254 Instagram: @uenlinotesExperience an Introduction to our Coach Training Programmes with our Free Taster Course: https://courses.baileybalfour.com/course/coach-training-introductionSign up to our newsletter to learn more about upcoming programmes: https://baileybalfour.com/subscribe/

Turmoil is brewing on the global chips front as the United States urges South Korean chipmakers not to fill any market gap in China if Beijing bans US memory chipmaker Micron Technology from selling chips. The EU has also struck a deal to boost its semiconductor production as the bloc races to reduce its dependency on Asian suppliers. Professor Alex Capri, Senior Lecturer at the NUS Business School, and Research Fellow at the Singapore-based Hinrich Foundation weighs in on where the global chip war is headed. This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Presenter: Lynlee FooSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singapore is looking to professionalise skilled trades such as work by electricians and plumbers as part of its push to broaden the nation's concept of meritocracy. In the same spirit, DPM Lawrence Wong says that our economic structures, remuneration, and career prospects in various professions must also be consistent with what we value.  Professor Lawrence Loh, Director of the Centre for Governance and Sustainability at NUS Business School shares his take on potential steps to achieve that.  This podcast is produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Presenter: Lynlee FooSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather Hansen: Author, Global Communication Consultant, TEDx Speaker Heather helps multinational companies enhance collaboration, innovation and inclusion across their global teams through greater understanding and stronger, more efficient communication policies. She focuses on fostering unmuted communication cultures where every voice is heard, resulting in greater inclusion, innovation and efficiency across remote and global teams. Along with private leadership communication coaching, Heather facilitates group training courses and consults on a number of topics related to global communication. Heather is also an External Industry Expert for NUS Business School's Executive Education programs where she runs modules on communication, presentation, and storytelling skills. For more information about Heather, visit https://heatherhansen.com/unmuted/. Global Speech Academy builds connected, collaborative and inclusive global teams through clear, confident and effective communication.

Growth in China is set to pick up with the faster-than-expected easing of the country's zero-COVID rules on January 8th and this will be a boon for the Singapore economy in two ways. Two months down the line, how beneficial has this move been for Singapore's economy? We speak to Dr. Sumit Agarwal, Professor of Finance, Real Estate and Economics at NUS Business School to get his insights on the impact of China's reopening for businesses here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In his Budget 2023 speech,  Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong continued his approach to wealth taxes, increasing buyer's stamp duty (BSD) for higher-value properties and further taxing luxury cars.  Sumit Agarwal, Professor of Finance, Real Estate and Economics at NUS Business School explains how taxes on the wealthy will benefit the wider community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This next episode I interview Heather Hansen, Founder of Global Speech Academy where she helps top global leaders show up, speak up, and inspire action in a changing world. She is also the author of UNMUTED, The must read guide to enhancing your communication.Global Understanding1. Stop and Listen: How can we listen so people want to speak? Listen to understand and removing your roadblocks to listening is a key to unlock global understanding.2. Speaking to be Understood: Speak in a way that others can understand you. Slow down your speech so people can understand you. Listen in to correct your vocal fry.3. Inclusive Communication: Are you inviting everyone to speak up at the table?Heather helps multinational companies enhance collaboration, innovation and inclusion across their global teams through greater understanding and stronger, more efficient communication policies. She focuses on fostering unmuted communication cultures where every voice is heard, resulting in greater inclusion, innovation and efficiency across remote and global teams. Along with private leadership communication coaching, Heather facilitates group training courses and consults on a number of topics related to global communication. Heather is also an External Industry Expert for NUS Business School's Executive Education programs where she runs modules on communication, presentation, and storytelling skills.Learn More about Heather Hansen:Website: https://heatherhansen.com/unmuted/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hansenheather/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/heatherhansenTwitter: https://twitter.com/heatherhansenPurchase Pampered Chef Items here: https://www.pamperedchef.com/party/jamiewaugh0924To learn more about Julie Riga and her mission to Stay On Course, visit her website: www.julieriga.comJulie Riga is a certified coach, trainer, speaker and author with over 20 years of experience in the Pharma Industry. Julie's education is vast with studies that include business, communications, training and executive coaching.Julie started on this journey because she had a strong desire to pass on the knowledge and skills passed on to her by her father, Ennio Riga, and inspirational man who taught her how to keep going irrespective of the challenges that life may present you with.Based in New Jersey, Julie have travelled the world supporting corporations, business leaders and individuals on their journey of empowerment and growth.

Today's conversation is with Heather Hansen, Global Communication Consultant, TEDx Speaker, Trainer and Author. Heather helps top global leaders show up, speak up, and inspire action in a changing world. She focuses on fostering unmuted communication cultures where every voice is heard, resulting in greater inclusion, innovation and efficiency across remote and global teams. Along with private leadership communication coaching, Heather facilitates group training courses and consults on a number of topics related to global communication. Heather is also an External Industry Expert for NUS Business School's Executive Education programs where she runs modules on communication, presentation, and storytelling skills. I invited Heather to the show because we've had some great conversations about inclusive leadership and I thought my listeners would enjoy hearing her perspective. We talk about communication's role in leadership (hint, it's everything), language, accents, bias, racism, sexism, stereotypes, belonging, and trust — and how language is at the heart of it all. It was a fascinating conversation. I hope you find it helpful. Get this episode on our website, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor.fm or anywhere you subscribe to podcasts. Learn more about Heather: • Website • LinkedIn • Global Speech Academy Website • Get Heather's Book — Unmuted: How to Show Up, Speak Up and Inspire Action Learn more about your host, Michael Piperno, here: https://www.wearecomvia.com/about/ and here: https://www.michaelpiperno.com/about-michael-piperno/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/leadership-communication/support

Heather Hansen is a Global Communication Consultant, TEDx Speaker, Trainer and Author. Heather helps top global leaders show up, speak up, and inspire action in a changing world. She focuses on fostering "unmuted communication cultures" where every voice is heard, resulting in greater inclusion, innovation and efficiency across remote and global teams. Along with private leadership communication coaching, Heather facilitates group training courses and consults on a number of topics related to global communication. Heather is also an External Industry Expert for NUS Business School's Executive Education programs where she runs modules on communication, presentation, and storytelling skills.

How do you communicate effectively in a global society with different accents? In this episode, my guest Heather Hansen and I discuss this very topic. We will address the impact of media on language biaswhat to do when you don't understand what is said, andhow to make the best conversation happenHeather Hansen helps multinational companies enhance collaboration, innovation and inclusion across their global teams through greater understanding and stronger, more efficient communication policies. She focuses on fostering unmuted communication cultures where every voice is heard, resulting in greater inclusion, innovation and efficiency across remote and global teams.Heather is the author of two books, "Unmuted: How to Show up, Speak up, and Inspire Action" and "Powerful People Skills" as well as contributing to three other books. She has been featured in several media outlets and gave a TEDx talk titled "2 Billion Voices: How to Speak Bad English Perfectly" where she advocates for global voicesAlong with private leadership communication coaching, Heather facilitates group training courses and consults on a number of topics related to global communication. Heather is also an External Industry Expert for NUS Business School's Executive Education programs where she runs modules on communication, presentation, and storytelling skills.Support the showThanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please support us on Patreon. For more leadership tools, check out the free workbooks at KylaCofer.com/freestuff. Book Kyla to speak at your event here, or to connect further, reach out to Kyla on LinkedIn and Instagram.All transcripts are created with Descript, an amazing transcript creation and editing tool. Check it out for yourself!Leadership School Production:Produced by Kyla CoferEdited by Neel Panji @ PodLeaF ProductionsAssistant Production Alaina Hulette

Big names like Netflix, Paypal and Tesla have either shed jobs or cooled on offers. At home, the conglomerate Sea Limited has run into rough waters with management suspending salaries. What's going on? Has growth at all costs come home to roost and what does this mean for tech jobs in Singapore? Otelli Edwards speaks to Yorlin Ng, chief operating officer of Momentum Works and assistant professor Ng Weiyi at the NUS Business School.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most retirement systems across the globe have three pillars: a government run social security system, an employment-based retirement system, and, finally, additional individual retirement savings. On the fourth stop of our global tour, we travel to a country where the government runs the whole thing…Singapore! Their comprehensive system goes beyond retirement and is run by the government through the Central Provident Fund (CPF). In this episode, Josh Cohen interviews Desmond Chew, a senior manager at CPF, to help explain its history and how it works, and Joe Cherian, a professor who lays out a methodology which helps evaluate both Singapore's system and others around the globe. Join us to hear about this all-in-one approach!  Key Takeaways: [:25] Josh Cohen, your host, introduces today's topic: Singapore, whose government runs the whole retirement plan, and in fact, reaches well beyond retirement. [2:25] Singapore established a mandatory retirement system called the Central Provident Fund (CPF) the basis of the system played today. [2:50] Mr. Desmond Chew (Group Director- Housing) has served in the CPF for more than 20 years. Desmond explains what exactly CPF is and what is its role. [7:51] CPF supports other goals apart from retirement, Dr. Chew speaks about the importance of public housing. [10:52] MediSave are contributions that increase as workers age and its purpose is to be destined for medical expenses. Desmond shares the most important aspect. [13:08] Josh and Desmond dive deep into how the money is invested and the role the GIC plays. [15:25] Desmond talks about the case of those individuals who are ready to take more risks with their savings. [16:45] The system balances individual choice with collective responsibility, Dr. Chew explains how. [20:02] Joseph (Joe) Cherian (Professor of Finance at NUS Business School) shares his background and career journey. [22:10] Joe talks about what happened in 2014, a conflictive time for Singapore's retirement system. [22:54] Joe wrote an article named: Seven Pillars of a Good Retirement System, stating why CPF meets most of these pillars and the possible areas for improvement. [30:06] Can the US or other countries adopt a system like this? Joe thinks it's difficult to emulate the historical and governmental influence, so he does not recommend it unless the country has a good and solid government. [33:06] Stayed tuned for the bonus episodes!   Thank you for tuning in. If you liked what you heard, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts.

On this episode Leo interviews Heather. She helps top global leaders show up, speak up, and inspire action in a changing world. She focuses on fostering unmuted communication cultures where every voice is heard, resulting in greater inclusion, innovation and efficiency across remote and global teams.Her book “Unmuted – how to show up, speak up and inspire action” is coming out on 17.03.22 via Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.Link to order directly from the publisher in the UK Link to register for the Unmuted Experience launch event Website Heather is also an External Industry Expert for NUS Business School's Executive Education programs where she runs modules on communication, presentation, and storytelling skills.IN THE NEWSHeather is an outspoken advocate for global voices and her views on global communication have been featured in NPR (USA), ABC Radio National (Australia), Quartz (QZ.com) and multiple print and radio outlets in Singapore, including The Straits Times and CNA938. TEDxHer 2018 TEDx talk "2 Billion Voices: How to speak bad English perfectly" has over 100,000 views GLOBAL CLIENTSChevron, MasterCard, Bayer, Novartis, Amazon Web Services, BD, L'Oreal, Singtel, BNP Paribas, Lundbeck, Kuehne + Nagel, Singapore Airlines, Scoot, Kelly Services, INSEAD, Zain and many others across SE Asia, MENA, Europe and the US.Connect with Heather on LinkedIn Self-learning is of paramount importance in the business world, listen to your international peers and step up your game.Connect with the host Leonardo Marra on LinkedIn Follow the page on LinkedIn ***This episode is sponsored by International Expansion Explained. Are you looking to expand internationally, but you're not sure where to start? Or you export already but would like to venture further overseas? Reach out to arrange an international clarity session and learn more about growth plans here International Expansion StrategyPartners SearchOngoing sales and branding supportIndividual one on one support

A big announcement is expected on Friday (Feb 18) - on when the Goods and Services Tax (GST) will be raised. It is a lightning rod but only one tool in the Government's revenue kit. What is its value, how will people be impacted, and will offsets like GST vouchers sufficiently aid low-income families? Lin Suling puts these burning questions to Simon Poh, Associate Professor at the NUS Business School, Ajay Kumar Sanganeria, Head of Tax at KPMG Singapore and Terence Ho, Associate Professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another episode of The Thinking Leader podcast, brought to you by Red Team Thinking. In this episode, Bryce Hoffman talks with Professor Virginia Cha of the National University of Singapore (NUS) about today's hyperconnected world and the “AAA Mindset” she says leaders need to cultivate to successfully navigate it. Dr. Cha is a leading teacher of innovation and entrepreneurship in Asia, not only at the NUS Business School, but also at INSEAD and SMART, the Singapore MIT Alliance for Research and Technology. She also has founded or co-founded multiple high-tech companies in Singapore and China, with listings on the NASDAQ and HKSE. She is co-author of the book, Asia's Entrepreneurs: Dilemmas, Risks and Opportunities,  and she serves on the World Economic Forum's Future Council. Top 10 Takeaways:   [01:48] VUCAH: volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity, and hyperconnectivity.   [08:34] How leaders can cope with hyperconnectivity.   [10:02] The AAA Mindset.   [14:27] We have to admit we don't know what the future holds.   [17:16] The limits of AI and the ways human decision makers can leverage its promise.   [19:28] The cognitive skills executives need to succeed today.   [22:52] How to train your brain with “Architectural Reasoning.”   [24:31] The problem with processes.   [27:49] How leaders can overcome cognitive biases.   [33:45] The “Three Gear Framework.”   Mentioned in this episode: Brought to you by Red Team Thinking Thai demonstrators at the German Embassy in Bangkok VUCA PDCA Lean Agile James March and Organizational Ambidexterity Nassim Nicholas Taleb and Antifragility “Machine, Platform, Crowd” by Andrew McAfee & Erik Brynjolfsson Cynefin Framework, by Dave Snowden Goldratt's Theory of Constraints Kaizen Productive Thinking John Boyd's OODA Loop Book of Five Rings by Musashi Miyamoto Charlie Munger with Berkshire Hathaway Burroughs Corp.   Find Out More Connect with Dr. Cha on LinkedIn Sign up for Bryce's newsletter Connect with Bryce on Linkedin Follow Bryce on Twitter

Welcome to another episode of The Thinking Leader podcast, brought to you by Red Team Thinking. In this episode, Bryce Hoffman talks with Professor Virginia Cha of the National University of Singapore (NUS) about today's hyperconnected world and the “AAA Mindset” she says leaders need to cultivate to successfully navigate it. Dr. Cha is a leading teacher of innovation and entrepreneurship in Asia, not only at the NUS Business School, but also at INSEAD and SMART, the Singapore MIT Alliance for Research and Technology. She also has founded or co-founded multiple high-tech companies in Singapore and China, with listings on the NASDAQ and HKSE. She is co-author of the book, Asia's Entrepreneurs: Dilemmas, Risks and Opportunities, and she serves on the World Economic Forum's Future Council. Top 10 Takeaways: [01:48] VUCAH: volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity, and hyperconnectivity. [08:34] How leaders can cope with hyperconnectivity. [10:02] The AAA Mindset. [14:27] We have to admit we don't know what the future holds. [17:16] The limits of AI and the ways human decision makers can leverage its promise. [19:28] The cognitive skills executives need to succeed today. [22:52] How to train your brain with “Architectural Reasoning.” [24:31] The problem with processes. [27:49] How leaders can overcome cognitive biases. [33:45] The “Three Gear Framework.” Mentioned in this episode: Brought to you by Red Team Thinking Thai demonstrators at the German Embassy in Bangkok VUCA PDCA Lean Agile James March and Organizational Ambidexterity Nassim Nicholas Taleb and Antifragility “Machine, Platform, Crowd” by Andrew McAfee & Erik Brynjolfsson Cynefin Framework, by Dave Snowden Goldratt's Theory of Constraints Kaizen Productive Thinking John Boyd's OODA Loop Book of Five Rings by Musashi Miyamoto Charlie Munger with Berkshire Hathaway Burroughs Corp. Find Out More Connect with Dr. Cha on LinkedIn Sign up for Bryce's newsletter Connect with Bryce on Linkedin Follow Bryce on Twitter

What You'll Learn From This Episode: Deploying the right task to the team members Finding out the energy level of each individual Understanding that greatness is different for each person Related Links and Resources: It's a free eBook that really states about how to deploy people even better. This is to understanding not only competency but also energy level. Go to  www.perfectperformance.org/primal-greatness  so you can download the resources to help your team immediately. Summary: Jason Ho is the founder of Strengths School™ and Performance Capital™, who has over 13 years of Training and Coaching Top Leaders in MNCs, SMEs; to optimize team development and drive PERFECT PERFORMANCE™. His work spans organisations across Asia, Canada and the UAE. Some of many include Ubisoft, DHL, Johnson&Johnson, LeeJeans,Vans, VFCorp, National University of Singapore, NUS Business School and Singapore's Ministry of Education. As South East Asia's 1st Gallup Certified Strengths Finder® & Platinum Coach, Jason was invited as a keynote speaker for an ASEAN Future Leaders Summit. He also sits on the Singapore's NUS Business School panel as a Strengths Finder® Advisor. Here are the highlights of this episode: Most of the time Jason works with Directors, GM's, and C-levels to whom he does his 1-on-1 coaching. He says that the challenges these people face is when they wonder on how they can deploy their team in the best possible way. When they try to designate a certain task to someone, they don't get the performance that they want from that person. Jason tries to ask them "if somebody is really actually good at doing something, do you think that person likes it or hates it?" and most of the time they'll say they like it of course. But that's WRONG, that's not true. Sometimes there are people who are good at doing something but they don't like it. We need to understand what are the things they are good at they really enjoy. By doing so, they will give you their greatest performance. Jason believes that everyone is built for greatness. The issue is, the greatness is different for each person. How we get that greatness from each person, that world-class standard, is really to identify what they're built to do, since each person is different.  Jason's Valuable Free Action (VFA): There's this one question that you could ask: try asking them "For this task, how energize or drain do you feel in doing that task? From 10 being 'energized' and zero being 'drained'. Jason emphasizes that everybody's energy level is different, and as a leader, you need to figure out what they are their best in doing a job.