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Brain Drain, Brain Waste And Exporting Talent, Singapore Management University Feb 2019

Brain Drain, Brain Waste And Exporting Talent, Singapore Management University

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Developing countries should remember the purpose of higher education instead of viewing a degree as a tool for career opportunities overseas


Education As A Catalyst For Socio-Economic Development In South Africa, Singapore Management University Feb 2018

Education As A Catalyst For Socio-Economic Development In South Africa, Singapore Management University

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In order to progress socially and economically, a united South Africa will have to focus on an education sector hindered by apartheid era policies.


Innovation In Organisations, Singapore Management University Jan 2016

Innovation In Organisations, Singapore Management University

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Inter-team competition activates information coordination and innovative performance of teams; implication of team members’ narcissism


Education For A Second Career, Singapore Management University Jul 2015

Education For A Second Career, Singapore Management University

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Two former soldiers go from the business of waging war to waging war in business


Working Inclusiveness Into Society, Singapore Management University Feb 2015

Working Inclusiveness Into Society, Singapore Management University

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Treating the disabled as no different from able-bodied folks and holding them to the same standards are key


Is The Ability To Speak Multiple Languages Always A Good Thing?, Singapore Management University Feb 2015

Is The Ability To Speak Multiple Languages Always A Good Thing?, Singapore Management University

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People who speak more than one language are more likely to be smarter, but they might have a smaller vocabulary


The Rise Of The Gen Y Workforce In India, Singapore Management University Aug 2014

The Rise Of The Gen Y Workforce In India, Singapore Management University

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Technology, education, and demographics make the Indian Gen Y a force to be reckoned with


Uniquely Bloomberg, Singapore Management University Apr 2014

Uniquely Bloomberg, Singapore Management University

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A study conducted at the global media company unveiled the "And factor", which defines leadership qualities in the organisation.


‘Educating Indonesia’ And The Minister Who’S Making It Happen, Singapore Management University Feb 2013

‘Educating Indonesia’ And The Minister Who’S Making It Happen, Singapore Management University

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Energy and optimism were highlights of the recent speech given by Indonesia’s Trade Minister Gita Wirjawan during the SMU Presidential Distinguished Lecturer Series. While the optimism may be rooted deeply in the potential of Indonesia’s current demographic — more than 30 percent of its population is aged between 19 and 24, and more than 50 percent is under 29, making it one of the youngest productive populations in the world — its economic success story is fact, reflected in its G-20 membership, where it is the second fastest growing economy.Yet much remains to be done to unleash the full potential …


The Worth And Values Of Education, Singapore Management University Feb 2012

The Worth And Values Of Education, Singapore Management University

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Singapore’s education minister Heng Swee Keat surprised parents and educators when he indicated last September at his first major policy address a desire for education in Singapore – which has come under criticisms for its emphasis on grades- to return to the basics of moulding students’ characters.