People is the core of innovation. Without it, it will just be a body without a soul. I would say people is the most important yet difficult part of the equation in making innovation happen. Most people would say that you need the right kind of people for innovation to happen. … [Read more...]
How a manager can inspire
In all organisation, the C-suite level need to be inspirational and sometime, they must be. But to me, what really drive the organisation is when the mid-level managers are able to inspire their team. All too often the team or department crumple just because the mid-level … [Read more...]
Making Innovation happen
Every company knows how important innovation is but they usually do not know how to go about it. In fact, they view innovation as just a process. They will gather people from different departments, hire a facilitator who is specialised in brainstorming, put them all in a room and … [Read more...]
So What’s Your Leadership Style?
The first time that I was asked on what's my leadership style, my mind was blank. I have no idea on what's my style is. When I was tasked to lead any team, there wasn’t any specific style that I have in mind, which I will use. In fact, there was no style at all. I just lead … [Read more...]
The Role of a Manager. Is it Just Operational?
There is nothing wrong with a finance manager good at just managing finance. Nothing wrong with a Business manager good at just securing business for the company. Well, that's what they are paid for anyway. But is it enough? … [Read more...]