Articles & Inspirations

Mastering Assertive Leadership: 6 Skills with Examples, and Training for Confident Leaders

Assertive leadership means leading with confidence, clarity, and respect, without being aggressive or passive. In today's fast-paced workplaces, it is essential to achieve results while at the same time building strong relationships within the team.

If you are an emerging or mid-level leader, learning to balance firmness and empathy can transform your leadership style. Assertiveness helps you take charge, handle challenges calmly, and inspire your team. Let us explore six key assertive leadership skills, with examples and training tips to help you lead with confidence.

23 April 2025

How to Excel at Conflict Resolution as a Supervisor: 5 Proven Strategies

Let’s face it, conflict is inevitable in any workplace, but handling it as a supervisor can make or break your team’s success. Mastering conflict resolution is not just about putting out fires; it is about turning challenges into opportunities for growth, collaboration, and stronger relationships.

In this article, we will explore five proven strategies to help you to confidently navigate conflicts, boost team morale, and create a more productive and harmonious work environment.

27 March 2025

How Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Redefines Leadership Success

Have you ever wondered why some teams thrive while others struggle? The answer often lies in Emotional Intelligence (EQ). Far from being just a leadership trait, EQ is essential for everyone. It's not like IQ, which focuses on cognitive skills. EQ enables us to connect deeply, empathise with others, and manage emotions. This article delves into how EQ, a blend of emotion and intelligence, fosters a more productive and harmonious workplace.

27 March 2025

4 Proven Ways to Master Strategic Thinking Skills: Unleash Your Inner Strategic Thinker

Are you tired of making decisions that seem to lead nowhere, while others effortlessly achieve long-term success? The secret often lies in strategic thinking. This crucial skill differentiates the truly successful, whether in leading a team, running a business, or charting your career path.

Strategic thinking equips you to cut through complexity, make well-informed choices, and reach your long-term goals. In this article, we will uncover four tried - and - tested ways to hone your strategic thinking skills and unleash your inner strategic thinker.

27 March 2025

Why is ESG & Sustainability important for a business in Singapore? Reason For Considering A Career In Sustainability

25 September 2024

What Are The High-Demand Industries And Jobs In The Future?

Preparing for the future job market is crucial as technological advancements and economic shifts reshape industries. Several sectors are poised for significant growth, offering substantial employment opportunities globally and in Singapore.

25 September 2024

Equip Essential Soft Skills Through Leadership Development Programs to Pursue Manager-Level Positions

In today's dynamic work environment, possessing the right soft skills is crucial for leadership success. But what are soft skills, and why are they essential for leaders?

24 September 2024

How Can Strong Communication Skills Transform Your Leadership as a Manager?

Effective leadership communication is a cornerstone of successful management, playing a pivotal role in guiding teams and driving organisational success.

24 September 2024

Empower Your Career: 3 Reasons Why Project Management Skills Are Critical

In today's fast-paced business environment, project management skills play a pivotal role in enabling organisations to navigate complexities, optimize resources, and achieve strategic goals, making it a critical competency for business success.

20 September 2024

HP-SIM Skillsfuture Queen Bee Programme

Watch this video and visit the HP-SIM Skillsfuture Queen Bee Programme microsite for more information.

28 Oct 2022

A Holistic Introduction to Systems Thinking

As organisational leaders debate how they could have handled the crisis better, one thing is clear: complex interwoven operations across multiple countries require detailed contingency plans against disruptions. This is where systems thinking can help.

8 Jun 2021

3 Reasons Why Systems Thinking is Important for Innovation

In a world where interconnectedness and complexity hold sway, systems thinking offers a disciplined approach to make sense of the world and find innovative solutions to problems. How can a disciplined systems thinking approach lead directly to the ability to innovate?

8 Jun 2021

How this graduate pivoted her career by pursuing a degree while working full time

Starting her career with only a diploma, Violet would go on to pursue her degree with SIM-RMIT while working full-time. Now an associate director at a fintech company at age 37, she looks back at her journey and shares her mindset for success.

2 April 2025

Defying Gravity: How This Private University Graduate Bounced Back From ‘A’ Levels to Scale Corporate Heights

Despite a setback to her dreams, SIM-University of London (UoL) alumna Shafikah Bajrai entered her university years where she discovered new possibilities and rose above her challenges.

7 January 2025

Harsh Shah

Harsh Shah loved solving puzzles and writing code as a teenager. This led him to fun-filled time at SIM where he graduated as a Valedictorian with a distinction in computer science with the University of Wollongong. Currently, he is a Penetration Tester at ExpressVPN. His winning formula is to “put his head down”, focus on solving one puzzle at a time, persistently and steadily forward.

11 Jul 2023

Tan Meng Chuan

Tan Meng Chuan has always been interested in psychology. He decided to pursue a full-time psychology degree from the University of Wollongong and discovered strong interests in organisational and industrial psychology. Despite being an adult learner, Meng Chuan chose to embrace student life fully by participating in several CCAs from canoeing to peer mentoring. His active engagement with his younger classmates has enhanced his empathy and communication skills. Currently, Meng Chuan is a HR Business Partner with M1. 

11 Jul 2023

Prashant Kumar

After witnessing how his parents’ jobs were made redundant multiple times during their corporate career, Prashant Kumar knew he wanted to be an entrepreneur who could take the reins of his own destiny. More importantly, he is passionate about making an impact in his community with job creation. A graduate of the University of Birmingham, Prashant co-founded FREO Labs, a B2B brand, design and digital consultancy and shared his experience on this challenging but rewarding journey.

10 Jul 2023

Ian Kan

Ian Kan took the road less travelled - he started a business overseas after his diploma and returned to SIM two years later to pursue a business degree from RMIT University. His first job in a golf resort ignited his passion for the hospitality industry. An avid learner, he decided to return to SIM to pursue an MBA during the pandemic. It has proven to be rewarding as Ian got a promotion even before he completed his MBA. Now, as an Assistant Director of Sales, Ian oversees the sales performance for SEA properties under Frasers Hospitality.

10 Jul 2023

Stanley Eu

Stanley Eu is a rare corporate executive who has enjoyed his work life from the beginning of his career in the Software industry. Armed with more than three decades of professional experience, he rose through the rank and is currently the Regional Director, Parasoft SEA. As the president of RMIT Alumni Singapore, Stanley is passionate about building a nurturing network and hope to reconnect with those who have lost touch with their alma mater.

10 Jul 2023

Raymond Chia

After graduating in 2001, Raymond Chia went on to pursue his master’s degree in Australia. His University of London degree gave him such a strong foundation in economics that he would graduate as the top student of his cohort. Since then, he has been working with some of the largest financial companies, focusing on research and analysis of varied investment instruments. Last year, Raymond joined BlackRock as its Managing Director, Head of APAC Company Research/Portfolio Manager.

10 Jul 2023

Elaine Ng

Nursing has always been Elaine Ng’s passion since she was a teen. Despite her parents’ initial objection, she became a registered nurse at the age of 20 years old and progressed on to a stellar nursing career. Elaine was part of the early cohorts of the University of Sydney at SIM. She recalled being excited about the course as there was no tertiary institution for nursing in Singapore then. Today, she is the Group Head of Nursing at IHH and remains as passionate about nursing.  A nurse, a teacher, a community volunteer, Elaine wears many hats in the nursing field and community.

10 Jul 2023