Articles & Inspirations

Why Communication Skills Is A Career Game Changer

In today's fast-paced and ever-changing job market, the role of effective communication skills cannot be overstated. As AI takes on more roles within organizations, professionals must recognize the unique qualities that human interaction brings to the table.

25 September 2023

The Art of Creative Thinking & Problem Solving: Why You Must Master It

In today’s ever-evolving workplace, employees and businesses are facing a big transformative shift that demands innovation and design thinking.

25 September 2023

Critical Core Skills: Understand The Building Blocks To Success

Developing your critical core skills allows you to become more versatile across various disciplines and industries. It is the bedrock to increasing your employability and excelling in today’s hyper-competitive job market.

25 September 2023

Critical Thinking & Reasoning: Your Superpower To Reach Your Goals

Critical thinking and reasoning skills are essential cognitive tools that empower individuals to navigate complex challenges, analyze information, and make informed decisions

25 September 2023

Empowering Professionals Through SIM’s SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme

The importance of continuous learning and adaptability cannot be overstated in today's fast-paced and ever-evolving world. In the context of the job market, these two attributes have become crucial for individuals seeking personal and professional growth, career advancement, and overall success.

13 September 2023

A Hands-On Approach For A Mid-Career Change

Switching professions or industries in the middle of one's career can be daunting. However, understanding the challenges one might face during this transition and knowing how to combat them can significantly increase the chances of success.

13 September 2023

Developing Workplace Competency By Taking Stock Of Your Skills

Employers are looking for candidates that excel not only in technical skills but also in soft skills to thrive in the workplace. Understanding our skillsets helps us align our career goals with our capabilities. If you are looking to make a career change, it is crucial to take stock of your skills by considering your experiences and career roles.

17 July 2023

Staying Agile And Relevant – Invest In Upskilling And Reskilling Today

Critical Core Skills (CCS) are foundational skills that serve as building blocks for acquiring additional skills. To stay ahead in today's rapidly changing landscape, it is crucial to analyse the steps one can take to equip oneself with the essential skills. Learn how to identify the relevant CCS needed based on the nature of your work, specifically through the Career-Learning-Planning Programme.

17 July 2023

SIM X Project Zero research

Recognising the need for targeted educational programs during complex career transitions, Singapore Institute of Management and Harvard Graduate School of Education's Project Zero, joined forces and designed a learning experience catering to Singapore's PMETs (Professional, Managerial, Executive & Technical employees), who often hold middle-management roles and are susceptible to structural shifts.

June 2023

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

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

Damian Ngiam

From Airbnb to Facebook to TikTok, Damian Ngiam’s career journey is surely the envy of many young graduates. With a business management bachelor’s degree from RMIT University, Damian landed his first full-time job in Airbnb as a Fraud & Risk Analyst. Now, as a Trust & Safety Global Policy & Implementation Manager in TikTok, Damian leads a team in the development of policies, procedures and implementation of programmes for safety issues.

20 Oct 2022

Clarence Seow

Creating experiences, delighting people and making sustainable choices – these are what make Clarence Seow excited about his job. Initially working as a restaurant manager, Clarence decided to quit, go back to school and take a degree for greater career opportunities. A graduate of La Trobe University at SIM, Clarence landed a job at Farmz Asia upon graduation. He was promoted to an Assistant Manager role this year.

20 Oct 2022

A.I. has given us new tools. We need even more human skills to leverage them.

Take the train these days and you will notice a robot cleaner mopping the floor at the station as it moves. The bot has a perpetual smile on its face, is smart enough to avoid collisions with commuters, and cleans quickly and efficiently. Watching the machine work, it is easy to think that robots are well and truly taking over our jobs.

22 Sep 2023

Honing the capability to deal with an increasingly complex world

If there is one key lesson that the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us, it is this: new uncertainties are always lurking around the corner. And when disruptions come, they come hard and fast – as seen in the last three years.

4 May 2023

Reach for the “STAR”s: How companies should embrace skills-based hiring

As large companies contend with the pandemic-induced “great reshuffle”, many are now looking for a new type of talent.

21 Mar 2023

How to unfreeze the “frozen middle” for greater growth

Senior leaders and business owners today have to adapt enterprise strategies and objectives for growth amid pandemic-induced changes and uncertainties. Frontline workers have had to contend with the pandemic’s impact on their daily operational work too.

21 Feb 2023

Leaders For and Of Tomorrow: The Rise of the Chief Sustainability Officer

As recently as 20 years ago, the title of Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) was a corporate novelty – Dupont’s Linda Fisher, the first known CSO, was appointed only in 2004.

7 Feb 2023

How end-to-end learning can take your enterprise to the next level

As technology, hybrid practices and competition for talent come to the fore in a changing work environment, many enterprises have embraced lifelong learning as part of building resilience. With roles constantly reshaped by industry demands and technological innovations, leaders must ensure that they, as well as their employees, can adapt and respond to these changes by gaining new skills to thrive.

24 Jan 2023

Integrating Learning for Strategy

Our world is facing unprecedented changes - social, economic and environmental. These changes have been both amplified and accelerated by the pandemic – driven by the increasing complexity of businesses, and the rapid pace of technological development and transformation.

10 Jan 2023