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MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN
"One of the most admirable traits of a corporate is to continue to develop talent even in the face of uncertain economic climate ..."
Dear friends, partners and colleagues,
As we embark on this new issue of e-news from the Office of Executive Education (OEE) at SMU, we are happy to present the “Leadership” theme which we decided on some six months ago and have also identified specific clients and faculty who are involved with us in leadership development programmes during this first half of 2010. More
ARTICLES
Interview with Michael Netzley
I like to think of leadership as a social process whereby anyone can influence the thoughts, feelings, and actions of others. More
Doctors as Leaders
If leadership is conventionally defined as the ability to influence others towards a common objective, then medical doctors, especially those engaged in providing patient care, are leaders in their own right. More
Leaders...What are you made of?
What many may regard as an elusive quest, world renowned emergency assistance specialist International SOS practises on a daily basis. More
UOB's sustainable approach to talent management for the private banking industry
The private banking businesses are hiring again. The fastest way for them to do so is to poach experienced staff from competitors. However, from the perspective of Mr Wilson Aw... More
Prepared Directors Make Better Leaders
In terms of strategy, as company directors, we need to take the lead in taking a step back from our daily business challenges to search for... More
From Hard to Soft: A panel of women leaders imagines the future of leadership
A leadership style that aims to maintain the status quo, manage the day-to-day operations and keep things neatly in order is no longer enough in the modern economy. Instead, the preferred style of today is... More