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SMU 
EXECUTIVE 
DEVELOPMENT 
NEWSLETTER 2014 
S I N G A P O R E M A N A G E M E N T U N I V E R S I T Y
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FIRST WORDS FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 
2014 IN NUMBERS 
CASE STUDIES IN 2014 
CUSTOM PROGRAMME 
FOSTERING LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE AND 
BUILDING A HIGH PERFORMANCE CULTURE 
AT INFINEON 
CUSTOM PROGRAMME 
UOB-SMU LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 
OPEN ENROLMENT PROGRAMMES 
STRUCTURE 
OPEN ENROLMENT PROGRAMMES 
REACHING OUT TO NEW COMMUNITIES 
NEW CONTENTS IN 2014 
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN CHINA 
NEW CONTENTS IN 2014 
SMU-CREDITEASE ADVANCED WEALTH 
MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME 
NEW CONTENTS IN 2014 
ALPINE - THE SOCIAL LICENSE TO MANAGE 
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS 
OPEN ENROLMENT PROGRAMMES IN 2014 
MANAGERIAL CAPABILITIES 
OPEN ENROLMENT PROGRAMMES IN 2014 
GLOBAL INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE 
AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMES 
OPEN ENROLMENT PROGRAMMES 
2015 AT A GLANCE 
SMU-EXD TEAMBUILDING ACTIVITIES 
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Our passion is to accelerate the development of executives 
and equip them with the skills they need to excel in 
management and leadership roles in Asia. We have a 
high commitment to client service, designing innovative 
programmes that combine our pedagogy of Knowledge - 
Application - Empowerment. We relish in discovering new 
SMU contents and building them into learning journeys that 
delight our participants and clients. 
Stephen Wyatt 
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FIRST WORDS FROM 
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 
There were moments during 2014 when we thought we wouldn’t 
make it to the end of the year, except in a state of utter exhaustion! 
But here we are looking towards the festive season – and for 
Executive Development (ExD) that means a time of catching up on 
all the important tasks left undone, such as this – sharing with you what 
we have been doing and ‘who we are’ as this important task is one of many 
submerged throughout the year under the rush of the urgent. 
The theme for this year has been Building Momentum, whilst battling 
the ‘winds’ blowing against us. I am particularly delighted by three 
achievements. Firstly we now have more than 248 faculty registered 
in our talent database – thank you so much for that show of support. 
Secondly the ExD team has grown - in spirit, competence, confidence and 
experience. We might be a little crazy and a little loud sometimes but I 
hope you’ll forgive us and join us. Thirdly despite the weak market demand 
and increasingly strong rivalry amongst competitors, we have achieved 
substantial revenue growth. 
Now that you know a little about us and what we do, I would ask that you 
come and meet us, and find out how we can collaborate to create some 
exciting synergies to make a difference. Be warned though, you might 
encounter a ‘fish’ flying across the office! 
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year! 
OVER 
HEADLINE NUMBERS 
FOR 2014 
NEW CLIENT COMPANIES 
2,428 
EXECUTIVES TRAINED 
70 
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SMU FACULTY ENGAGED IN DELIVERIES 
NEW CASES CREATED 
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COUNTRIES WHERE PROGRAMMES WERE 
DELIVERED - CHINA, HONG KONG, INDONESIA, 
JAPAN, KOREA, MALAYSIA AND UK 
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OPEN ENROLMENT PROGRAMMES 
AND APPROXIMATELY 
LUNCHES AND REFRESHMENTS SERVED! 
Stephen Wyatt 
Executive Director 
SMU-ExD 
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2014 IN NUMBERS 
4,566 
357 
135 
128 
Executives touched by 
SMU-ExD events and programmes 
in Singapore and overseas 
Days of delivery of 
events and programmes 
Modules and events 
Faculty, guest speakers and 
coaches participated in 
SMU-ExD events and programmes 
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Deliveries Deliveries Delivery Deliveries 
UK CHINA KOREA 
Overseas deliveries of events and 
programmes across 9 companies in 
China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, 
Korea, Malaysia and UK 
JAPAN 
HONG KONG MALAYSIA INDONESIA 
Delivery Delivery Delivery 
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SMU EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2014 
CASE STUDIES 
IN 2014 
Beer Wars 
This is a simple stylised illustration of the 
difficulties that managers make when the 
outcomes of any decision will be significantly 
impacted by the actions/decisions as yet 
unknown of the competitors; an illustration 
of Game Theory for firm strategy. The 
setting is for an international beer company 
(Heineken) to enter the China market in 
one of two regional markets served by a 
local competitor (TsingDao). The decision 
tree payoffs are easily calculated. There 
is the possibility that another international 
competitor, Carlsberg, could enter the 
market. The class discussion explores the 
beliefs that the Heineken manager must 
have about the other players, in order to 
decide how to act. 
Fair Process and 
the Means to an End 
By Michael Netzley, Academic Director, 
SMU Executive Development 
How does fair process, or the lack of, impact 
employees? This collection of two single-page 
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cases examines the question from 
multiple perspectives. The first brief case 
examines labour relations in Australia’s 
airline industry and invites discussion about 
fair process in a labour dispute. The second 
brief case examines employee review 
processes and decisions about annual 
pay raises. Together, the discussions invite 
students to consider how perceptions of 
fairness impact employees and whether or 
people are, as economists suggest, utility 
maximisers. 
Guns and Roses (A) and (B) 
By Tan Swee Liang, Associate Professor of 
Economics (Practice), SMU, 
and Michael Netzley, Academic Director, 
SMU Executive Development 
What role does peer-to-peer coaching play 
in university faculty development? Case A is 
set in September 2009, shortly after James 
Nelson, assistant professor at the Singapore 
Management University (SMU) sought 
guidance from practice associate professor 
Harry Denon on the issue of declining student 
ratings of his teaching performance. 
Den then observes Nelson’s lectures, and 
has in-depth discussions with him on his 
teaching style. The discussions prove very 
helpful to Nelson, who is now able to decide 
how he should approach his class and to 
what extent he needs to alter his teaching 
approach. 
The case looks at the value of feedback 
received by faculty through various lenses: 
students, peer and self-reflection. It is 
highly suitable for faculty development and 
executive education courses that cover 
different pedagogical philosophies and the 
effectiveness of student appraisal processes. 
Privatising the Pakistani 
Power Sector 
By Ijlal Naqvi, Professor of Sociology, SMU, 
and Christopher Dula, Senior Case Writer, 
Centre for Management Practice, SMU 
The case sheds light on the continuously 
ineffective measures of the Pakistan 
government to generate sufficient electricity 
for the country. Set in 1994, the case looks 
at key decisions in the establishment of a 
policy which introduced independent power 
producers to the Pakistani power sector. 
The concept of complex adaptive systems 
is crucial for understanding the challenges 
that needed to be addressed and the nature 
of the risk in the system. The second part of 
the case discusses the actual steps taken, 
the results, and how those same challenges 
remain a concern in the present day. 
Sarulla Geothermal 
Power Project 
By Katharina Lange, Programme Director, 
SMU Executive Development, 
Stephen F Wermet, Executive Director, Project 
Finance, Lanco Power International (LPI) and 
Christopher Dula, Senior Case Writer, Centre 
for Management Practice, SMU 
The case was written to facilitate effective 
in-class discussions in SMU Executive 
Development programmes for infrastructure 
industry development such as Asia Leaders 
Programme in Infrastructure Excellence 
(ALPINE). The case looks at an integrated 
geothermal steam field in Indonesia that 
is operated by a consortium of public and 
private institutions. Cases settle in 2013, 
when the stakeholders have to make the 
final investment decision. Class discussion 
centres on allocation of complex project risks 
and optimising financing instruments for PPP 
infrastructure development projects.
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Simpliflying (A) and (B) cases 
By Michael Netzley, Academic Director, 
SMU Executive Development, 
and Robin Speculand, founder 
and Chief Executive of Bridges Business 
Consultancy Int 
What are the start-up and implementation 
challenges faced by entrepreneurs? This 
case recounts how Shashank Nigam, an 
SMU alumnus, founded Simpliflying, a 
social media and marketing consultancy 
dedicated to the airline industry. Learners 
see how Nigam went about creating a 
name for himself in the airline industry, 
chooses between a narrow and broader 
market strategy, and goes about building 
the consultancy. The (B) case reveals how 
Simpliflying created and the world’s first 
airline social loyalty programme for Estonian 
Air. The case invites discussion around the 
challenges of starting a marketing services 
firm from scratch, building credibility for 
the new firm, and eight levers of effective 
strategy implementation. 
Starbucks in Forbidden City 
(externally published) 
By Michael Netzley, Academic Director, SMU 
Executive Development 
On January 12, 2007 a prominent Chinese 
blogger protested against Starbucks’ 
presence in Beijing’s Forbidden City. The 
blogger stated, “This is not globalisation 
but an erosion of Chinese culture.” The blog 
post signalled the start of an avalanche 
of criticism as Starbucks came under 
attack for operating a café inside China’s 
Forbidden City. The effort to remove the 
iconic western brand from the centre of the 
Forbidden City quickly became global news. 
Initially the story grew only within China’s 
Internet space, but once translated into 
English it became global front-page news 
in a matter of days. Starbucks quickly found 
itself on the receiving end of criticism for 
inappropriately operating a café in the 
middle of a cultural and historical centre. 
What should the company do? 
This case can be used to discuss the 
convergence of mainstream and digital 
media, and their interaction with one 
another to create a virtuous news cycle 
within which stories are amplified. It would 
also enable analysing issues of cross-cultural 
communication, and discuss the 
role that national and corporate identities 
play in global corporate communications. 
The Hour Glass Company: 
The March of Time 
The Hour Glass (THG) is a multi-brand 
luxury watch retailer, founded in 1979 
by Henry and Jannie Tay in Singapore. 
The store was one-of-a-kind when it 
was founded, positioning luxury watches 
as upmarket collectors’ items or for 
investments. This strategy proved to be 
a resounding success. By 1988, THG was 
worth US$38 million and was listed on the 
SESDAQ, the secondary stock exchange of 
Singapore. Between 1979 and 2004, the 
company expanded to overseas markets, 
and also bought various other businesses, 
such as perfume and jewellery, luxury 
watchmaking and distribution, and Milano’s 
Pizza. In 2005, Michael Tay, the son of Henry 
and Jannie Tay, took over as executive 
director and played an instrumental role in 
THG’s launch of two-pronged approach to 
educate consumers: promoting the culture 
and history of watchmaking, as well as 
attracting new segments of watch buyers 
through creative and innovative marketing. 
As the new patisserie store Ladurée opened 
in April 2013, Michael Tay pondered THG’s 
next move to stay ahead of the game. 
How should the lessons learnt over the 
company’s three-decade history influence 
its future growth strategy in an ever-evolving 
economic environment? 
This case can be used to teach corporate 
strategy concepts such as vertical 
integration and diversification. It would 
also enable the application of concepts 
of horizontal diversification and vertical 
integration to the THG case, and discuss 
options for the company’s future growth 
strategy.
SMU EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2014 
CUSTOM PROGRAMME 
FOSTERING LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE AND BUILDING 
A HIGH PERFORMANCE CULTURE AT INFINEON 
THE STORY BEHIND SMU-EXD AND INFINEON PARTNERSHIP AND 
THE SUCCESS OF THE ENGINE AND TECHSTAR PROGRAMMES 
T his [strategic insight] 
has led us to invest into 
a strong cross-regional 
collaboration model as 
well as to start to set-up 
our own sales presence in 
these countries 
Traditionally, we might expect leadership 
initiatives to be developed first in Europe 
and then extended to Asia; the opposite 
occurred in this relationship. This 
story illustrates how SMU Executive 
Development’s (ExD) approach to 
integrated learning journeys creates 
tangible Return-On-Investment for the 
client, Infineon. SMU-ExD designed 
and delivered two of Infineon’s flagship 
leadership programmes - Engine and 
Techstar 
These multi-module learning journeys 
focused on the Knowledge and 
Application developmental streams. 
The topics included: 
• Innovation Empowered Organisation 
• Systems and Design Thinking 
• Strategic Insight 
• Personal Influence 
• Managing Diversity and High 
Performance Teams 
• Advanced Account Management 
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The partnership between SMU-ExD and Infineon has extended beyond APAC, and 
involving participants in Europe. New modules have been added to the two original 
flagship programmes and additional programmes were also awarded to SMU-ExD. 
Business Impact 
ROI successfully achieved: 
100% increase, 
year-on-year, in 
technical papers 
contributions 
accepted 
The team helped in 
confirming that an on-the- 
ground sales office 
presence in Jakarta is a 
must to further develop 
the (CCS) business 
We had excellent 
trainers and I can 
already use some of the 
skills I have learned in 
my everyday work as a 
technical leader
SMU EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2014 
In 2012, UOB, a leading regional bank headquartered in Singapore, engaged SMU 
Executive Development (ExD) to redesign the portfolio of programmes for leadership 
talent development within the bank. The objectives for the redesign of the corporate 
academy suite of programmes were: 
• Accelerate talent development to support the bank in achieving its growth 
ambitions. This involved designing integrated learning journeys for each level of 
executives that aligned with the new competency framework that the bank had 
adopted. 
• Equip executives with the skills, tools and techniques for driving innovation-based 
growth, with emphasis on collaboration and reflecting the values and strategy of 
the bank 
• Support the executives in leading the transformation that the bank had embarked 
upon, strengthening self-awareness and ability to lead. 
Across three different programme levels in 2014, UOB invested in leadership 
development experiences for participating executives. The hallmark of each 
programme was learning rooted in experiences. 
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CUSTOM PROGRAMME 
UOB-SMU LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 
DEVELOPING REGIONAL BANKING EXECUTIVES….AND BUSINESS IMPACT 
To illustrate: 
The distinctive Senior Leaders programme 
is composed of four modules carried 
out over six months. The journey is 
integrated with a strong backbone of 
structured innovation process where 
teams work between modules; and 
eventually being assessed by the CEO 
and C-suite representatives. This process 
deliberately takes the executives away 
from their comfort zone and established 
behaviours of how to manage teams and 
projects; to be successful, they must learn 
to depend on the contributions of one 
another and make decisions whilst facing 
market uncertainties. Personal coaches, 
innovation-process facilitators, learning 
‘buddy’ partners, personal journaling, 
as well as structured peer feedback 
and assessment tools actively support 
personal development. 
The UOB-SMU Leadership Academy is 
in its third year and has established a 
reputation for impact. The graduating 
cohorts (at all levels) put into action the 
tools and behaviours experienced in their 
learning journeys, reflecting SMU-ExD’s 
pedagogy of Knowledge - Application - 
Empowerment. 
Senior Leaders: 
Four modules over a six-month period 
equip executives to lead in complex 
and ambiguous environments. Focusing 
on identifying growth opportunities to 
empower the organisation. 
Managers: 
Teams worked through business 
issue projects applying different 
strategy tools and insights. The teams 
were also supported by one-on-one 
leadership coaching sessions. 
High Potentials: 
Early career executives participate in 
an intensive programme that grounds 
them with the foundation for leading 
self and others. 
The success of our partnership with 
SMU-ExD was made possible because 
of the high level commitment from the 
team and faculty members; ensuring 
that the modules offered to our 
executives are current, progressive and 
directly applicable. The multi-faceted 
programme provided our executives 
with a memorable learning journey 
that was enriching and engaging.
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OPEN ENROLMENT PROGRAMMES 
STRUCTURE 
Future Ready-Now 
Leadership Managerial 
Capabilities 
Global Industry 
Excellence
Woman and 
Leadership 
Winning Business 
Performance in Asia 
F-Ten 
(Transitioning CFOs) 
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Asia CEO 
(Transitioning CXOs) 
Business 
Leaders Forum 
(Innovation) 
Supply Chain 
Management 
ALPINE 
(Infrastructure) 
Excel 
Leadership 
Change 
Management 
J&J Hospital 
Management 
Asia General 
Management 
Leadership 
Communication 
Aligning 
to Win 
Negotiation 
Corporate 
Coaching 
Human 
Capital 
Brand and 
Reputation 
(Marketing) 
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OPEN ENROLMENT PROGRAMMES 
REACHING OUT TO NEW COMMUNITIES 
DIVERSITY 
LOCATION 
SENIOR 
EXECUTIVES 
FUNCTIONS 
INDUSTRIES 
GENERAL 
MANAGEMENT
SMU EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2014 
NEW CONTENTS IN 2014 
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN CHINA 
A China Strategy Meeting was organised by Professor Tan Chin 
Tiong, Special Advisor to President, SMU, in June 2014. Professor 
David Lee, Director of Sim Kee Boon Institute for Financial 
Economics, Professor Pei Sai Fan, Associate Director of Sim 
Kee Boon Institute for Financial Economics, Mr Stephen Wyatt, 
Executive Director of SMU Executive Development (ExD), and Dr 
Li Yan, Senior Lecturer of Strategic Management, participated in 
the meeting. 
It was decided that SMU-ExD would take the lead to develop the 
Chinese executive education market, and Sim Kee Boon Institute 
for Financial Economics would provide academic support. 
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To build opportunities for future programme collaborations, 
SMU-ExD connected with leading universities, training and 
consulting organisations as well as government agencies in 
China such as Renmin University, Southwest University of Finance 
and Economics (SWUFE), China-State-owned Assets Supervision 
and Administration Commission of the State Council (SASAC), 
UnionPay Academy, Beijing Institute of Technology and Huashang 
College.
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NEW CONTENTS IN 2014 
SMU-CREDITEASE ADVANCED 
WEALTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME 
The SMU-CreditEase Advanced Wealth Management Programme was delivered to 
the first cohort in September 2014 over a five-day period in Beijing with the objective 
to help CreditEase upgrade its high-potentials’ knowledge of finance. The second 
intake is in the process of discussion, and is tentatively scheduled to take place 
between March and May 2015 in Beijing. SMU-ExD is also in the midst of designing 
a 7-day SMU-CreditEase International Investment and Wealth Management Best 
Practice Programme for CreditEase’s senior executives. Professors from SMU were 
also invited to provide academic support to wealth management industry studies and 
marketing seminars conducted by CreditEase. 
The strong partnership established between SMU and CreditEase opens doors to 
potential collaborations from leading wealth management firms such as NOAH 
Wealth Management in Shanghai. SMU-ExD aims to continue to build connections 
and relationships with other established Chinese banks. 
Development of New Strategic 
Management Teaching and 
Training Materials 
GlobStrat Simulation 
GlobStrat Simulation is the most 
comprehensive global business strategy 
simulation in the market. Using this strategy 
simulation and with support from the Paris 
Dauphine University, SMU-ExD developed 
a three-day strategic management and 
implementation programmes for senior 
managers from the Royal Golden Eagle 
Group. 
Business Model Generation 
Based on Dr Rick Smith’s, Senior Lecturer 
of Human Resource, LKCSB, SMU, 
Business Capstone Course, the Business 
Model Generation upgrades our previous 
business canvas teaching content to a high 
level of business model innovation and 
generation. 
One Harvard case is translated into 
Chinese by Dr Li Yan. The Chinese version 
will be used by Dr Lim Meng Ann, Adjunct 
Faculty, LKCSB, SMU, in Module 3, 
CreditEase Advanced Wealth Management 
programme.
SMU EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2014 
NEW CONTENTS IN 2014 
ALPINE 
THE SOCIAL LICENSE TO MANAGE 
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS 
Actively supported by the Singapore Economic 
Development Board (EDB), the Asia Leaders 
Programme in Infrastructure Excellence 
(ALPINE) is a first-of-a-kind programme 
that accelerates skill development for 
managing complex infrastructure projects in 
dynamic Asia. 
In its inaugural run in October 2014, 16 
participants came from India, Indonesia, 
Myanmar, Singapore and Vietnam. The 
programme provided a platform for sharing and 
understanding one another’s objectives, and 
allowed participants, speakers and panellists 
to build a network of trusted relationships 
The theme - ‘Social License to Operate’ - 
was woven into the fabric of the programme, 
connecting its structure, design and contents. 
Two bespoke case studies were written for this 
programme to make contents tangible and 
lessons applicable: 
PRIVATISING THE PAKISTANI POWER 
SECTOR (SMU-14-0038) sheds light on the 
continuously ineffective measures of the 
Pakistan government to generate sufficient 
electricity for the country. Set in 1994, the case 
looks at key decisions in the establishment of 
a policy which introduced independent power 
producers to the Pakistani power sector. The 
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concept of complex adaptive systems is 
crucial for understanding the challenges that 
needed to be addressed and the nature of the 
risk in the system. The second part of the case 
discusses the actual steps taken, the results, 
and how those same challenges remain a 
concern in the present day. 
Sarulla Geothermal Power Project (SMU- 
14-0034) looks at an integrated geothermal 
steam field in Indonesia that is operated by a 
consortium of public and private institutions 
(PPP). Class discussion centres on allocation 
of complex project risks and optimising 
financing instruments for PPP infrastructure 
development projects. This case serves as 
capstone project that connects programme 
modules and sustains the learning momentum. 
Both cases are designed as “rotating 
case studies” which promote a change of 
perspective. This is a proven technique to 
improve mutual understanding and trust, 
which is essential to building long-lasting 
trusted relationships critical to managing 
complex infrastructure projects. Teaching 
design and case content nicely document 
SMU’s thought leadership in this area. 
The programme faculty board reflected the 
collaborative approach of both public and 
private institutions. The SMU faculty included 
Ann Florini, Ijlal Naqvi, Yooil Bae, Mark Findlay, 
Gregor Halff, Michael Benoliel, Phang Sock 
Yong and Katharina Lange as Programme 
Director. From the private and financial sectors, 
the programme had the privilege of having 
Stephen Wermert (Coromandel), Yu Khing Poh 
(Sports Hub), Cledan Mandri-Perrott (World 
Bank), Andrew Davison (Moody’s), Nonito 
Bernardo (IFC) and Johann Bastin (CapAsia) as 
faculty speakers. 
The participants’ learning journeys were 
further enriched by the valuable insights 
and first-hand experiences of high profile 
CEOs from the region. They were Olivia Lum, 
Executive Chairman & Group CEO of Hyflux Ltd, 
Atul Punj, CEO of Punj Lloyd Group, and Pang 
Yee Ean, CEO of Surbana. 
Given the great success of its inaugural run, 
ALPINE will commence the next run in June 
2015. 
Supported by:
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Brand and Reputation Innovation and Growth 
Advanced Negotiation 
Strategies 
Strategies: Business 
Leaders Forum 
Designed for experienced 
executives this programme 
in partnership with Tuck 
emphasizes on how to build 
and maintain corporate 
brand and reputation. 
Focused programme 
is designed to sharpen 
negotiation and persuation 
skills. 
Designed for senior business 
executives who are seeking 
to further unlock the power 
of innovation to drive value 
growth in their firms across 
Asia 
Executive Skills for 
Board Members 
Aligning to Win 
(Strategy implementation) 
Competitive Advantage 
with Human Capital 
Managing Change 
A practical programme 
that examines leading 
models and current cases in 
implementation and change, 
as well as how to bridge 
the gap between target and 
performance 
A successful six-module 
programme in collaboration 
with SID with a 360-degree 
board-level view of key 
strategic areas and issues 
faced by company directors 
Designed for both business 
leaders and human resource 
professionals and explores a 
variety of key issues relating 
to the effective development 
and management of human 
capital 
Equips managers with 
leading-edge tools 
and knowledge to 
deliver effective change 
management 
Second successful run in 
partnership with Accenture 
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OPEN ENROLMENT PROGRAMMES IN 2014 
MANAGERIAL CAPABILITIES
OPEN ENROLMENT PROGRAMMES IN 2014 
LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMES 
EXCEL Leadership 
Programme 
Woman and Leadership F-Ten (CFO Leadership) 
Leadership development 
programme with unique 
features like assessment 
and coaching to enable 
transformation 
A unique leadership 
development programme for 
aspiring women 
Second successful run and 
launched WISER initiative to 
build a diversity network 
An élite leadership 
development, coaching, 
mentoring and networking 
programme for senior 
finance leaders 
GLOBAL INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE 
Alpine International Corporate 
Supply Chain 
Management 
Coaching 
A first-of-its-kind programme, 
ALPINE brings together 
participants from the public 
and private sectors and 
financial institutions for an 
integrated programme to 
accelerate skills development 
(collaboration with EDB) 
A collaborative programme 
with Cambridge that 
addresses key trends in the 
globalisation of manufacturing 
networks as well as offers 
insights into effective supply 
chain management practices 
within the Asian context 
A certification programme with 
a comprehensive perspective 
on practice coaching, personal 
development, integrity, ethical 
behaviour, and intuition needed 
for effective coaching 
J&J SMU Hospital 
Management Programme 
A successful specialist 
programme with insights 
into best practices in 
hospital management 
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Asia CEO 
Winning Business 
Performance in Asia 
Asia General 
Management 
Future Ready Forum 
Leadership 
Communication 
OPEN ENROLMENT PROGRAMMES 
2015 AT A GLANCE
SMU EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2014 
SMU-EXD TEAMBUILDING ACTIVITIES 
SMU Executive Development (ExD) was 
proud to have our inaugural staff training 
in September 2014 where we decided to 
adopt the FiSH! Philosophy to energise 
our team, deliver remarkable customer 
service and increase employee retention. 
The training was conducted by a certified 
FiSH! trainer from ChartHouse Learning 
where the philosophy originated. We 
learnt about four simple interconnected practices – ‘Be There’, ‘Play’, ‘Make 
Their Day’ and ‘Choose Your Attitude’. These philosophies will help us build 
stronger relationships with our team members, our customers, our students 
and the people we love. It was a fun-filled day of activities that helped us 
understand and appreciate one another better. 
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Following the FiSH! workshop, we 
did the Myers-Briggs personality test 
which was conducted by our very own 
Academic Director, Michael Netzley. 
Thereafter, we went to the MacRitchie 
TreeTop Walk and experienced the 
beauty of Bukit Timah and Central 
Catchment Nature Reserves which 
are home to more than 1,000 
species of flowering plants and over 
500 species of animals. We were 
delighted and captivated by some 
interesting sights along the way 
such as the towering trees, climbing 
palms (also known as rattans), ferns, 
orchids, gingers and wonderful 
blooms such as the Bat Lily. The total 
distance for this awesome afternoon 
walk was 6km, and we were proud 
to complete this exercise together as 
one “FiSH!” team. 
SMU-ExD has also started Sunday 
runs at the MacRitchie Reservoir. 
Running enthusiasts gather at 7am 
at the drop-off point and embark on a 
trail run which lasts for about an hour. 
Do feel free to join us if trail running 
excites you! 
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SMU-EXD FAMILY 
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Programme Director 
klange@smu.edu.sg 
Client Director 
swelkers@smu.edu.sg 
Head of Operations 
sandylow@smu.edu.sg 
Academic Director 
michael@smu.edu.sg 
Director, Open Enrolment 
hchartloff@smu.edu.sg 
Assistant Director, Marketing 
mephineong@smu.edu.sg 
Executive Director 
stephenwyatt@smu.edu.sg 
Programme Director 
liyan@smu.edu.sg 
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  • 1. SMU EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT NEWSLETTER 2014 S I N G A P O R E M A N A G E M E N T U N I V E R S I T Y
  • 2. CONTENTS 09 11 12 01 05
  • 3. 15 17 FIRST WORDS FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2014 IN NUMBERS CASE STUDIES IN 2014 CUSTOM PROGRAMME FOSTERING LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE AND BUILDING A HIGH PERFORMANCE CULTURE AT INFINEON CUSTOM PROGRAMME UOB-SMU LEADERSHIP ACADEMY OPEN ENROLMENT PROGRAMMES STRUCTURE OPEN ENROLMENT PROGRAMMES REACHING OUT TO NEW COMMUNITIES NEW CONTENTS IN 2014 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN CHINA NEW CONTENTS IN 2014 SMU-CREDITEASE ADVANCED WEALTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME NEW CONTENTS IN 2014 ALPINE - THE SOCIAL LICENSE TO MANAGE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS OPEN ENROLMENT PROGRAMMES IN 2014 MANAGERIAL CAPABILITIES OPEN ENROLMENT PROGRAMMES IN 2014 GLOBAL INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMES OPEN ENROLMENT PROGRAMMES 2015 AT A GLANCE SMU-EXD TEAMBUILDING ACTIVITIES 01 03 05 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 19
  • 4. Our passion is to accelerate the development of executives and equip them with the skills they need to excel in management and leadership roles in Asia. We have a high commitment to client service, designing innovative programmes that combine our pedagogy of Knowledge - Application - Empowerment. We relish in discovering new SMU contents and building them into learning journeys that delight our participants and clients. Stephen Wyatt 1
  • 5. FIRST WORDS FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR There were moments during 2014 when we thought we wouldn’t make it to the end of the year, except in a state of utter exhaustion! But here we are looking towards the festive season – and for Executive Development (ExD) that means a time of catching up on all the important tasks left undone, such as this – sharing with you what we have been doing and ‘who we are’ as this important task is one of many submerged throughout the year under the rush of the urgent. The theme for this year has been Building Momentum, whilst battling the ‘winds’ blowing against us. I am particularly delighted by three achievements. Firstly we now have more than 248 faculty registered in our talent database – thank you so much for that show of support. Secondly the ExD team has grown - in spirit, competence, confidence and experience. We might be a little crazy and a little loud sometimes but I hope you’ll forgive us and join us. Thirdly despite the weak market demand and increasingly strong rivalry amongst competitors, we have achieved substantial revenue growth. Now that you know a little about us and what we do, I would ask that you come and meet us, and find out how we can collaborate to create some exciting synergies to make a difference. Be warned though, you might encounter a ‘fish’ flying across the office! Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year! OVER HEADLINE NUMBERS FOR 2014 NEW CLIENT COMPANIES 2,428 EXECUTIVES TRAINED 70 8 SMU FACULTY ENGAGED IN DELIVERIES NEW CASES CREATED 7 COUNTRIES WHERE PROGRAMMES WERE DELIVERED - CHINA, HONG KONG, INDONESIA, JAPAN, KOREA, MALAYSIA AND UK 14 OPEN ENROLMENT PROGRAMMES AND APPROXIMATELY LUNCHES AND REFRESHMENTS SERVED! Stephen Wyatt Executive Director SMU-ExD 270 25,000 2 SMU EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2014
  • 6. SMU EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2014 2014 IN NUMBERS 4,566 357 135 128 Executives touched by SMU-ExD events and programmes in Singapore and overseas Days of delivery of events and programmes Modules and events Faculty, guest speakers and coaches participated in SMU-ExD events and programmes 3
  • 7. SMU EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2014 4 2 5 1 2 Deliveries Deliveries Delivery Deliveries UK CHINA KOREA Overseas deliveries of events and programmes across 9 companies in China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia and UK JAPAN HONG KONG MALAYSIA INDONESIA Delivery Delivery Delivery 13 1 1 1
  • 8. SMU EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2014 CASE STUDIES IN 2014 Beer Wars This is a simple stylised illustration of the difficulties that managers make when the outcomes of any decision will be significantly impacted by the actions/decisions as yet unknown of the competitors; an illustration of Game Theory for firm strategy. The setting is for an international beer company (Heineken) to enter the China market in one of two regional markets served by a local competitor (TsingDao). The decision tree payoffs are easily calculated. There is the possibility that another international competitor, Carlsberg, could enter the market. The class discussion explores the beliefs that the Heineken manager must have about the other players, in order to decide how to act. Fair Process and the Means to an End By Michael Netzley, Academic Director, SMU Executive Development How does fair process, or the lack of, impact employees? This collection of two single-page 5 cases examines the question from multiple perspectives. The first brief case examines labour relations in Australia’s airline industry and invites discussion about fair process in a labour dispute. The second brief case examines employee review processes and decisions about annual pay raises. Together, the discussions invite students to consider how perceptions of fairness impact employees and whether or people are, as economists suggest, utility maximisers. Guns and Roses (A) and (B) By Tan Swee Liang, Associate Professor of Economics (Practice), SMU, and Michael Netzley, Academic Director, SMU Executive Development What role does peer-to-peer coaching play in university faculty development? Case A is set in September 2009, shortly after James Nelson, assistant professor at the Singapore Management University (SMU) sought guidance from practice associate professor Harry Denon on the issue of declining student ratings of his teaching performance. Den then observes Nelson’s lectures, and has in-depth discussions with him on his teaching style. The discussions prove very helpful to Nelson, who is now able to decide how he should approach his class and to what extent he needs to alter his teaching approach. The case looks at the value of feedback received by faculty through various lenses: students, peer and self-reflection. It is highly suitable for faculty development and executive education courses that cover different pedagogical philosophies and the effectiveness of student appraisal processes. Privatising the Pakistani Power Sector By Ijlal Naqvi, Professor of Sociology, SMU, and Christopher Dula, Senior Case Writer, Centre for Management Practice, SMU The case sheds light on the continuously ineffective measures of the Pakistan government to generate sufficient electricity for the country. Set in 1994, the case looks at key decisions in the establishment of a policy which introduced independent power producers to the Pakistani power sector. The concept of complex adaptive systems is crucial for understanding the challenges that needed to be addressed and the nature of the risk in the system. The second part of the case discusses the actual steps taken, the results, and how those same challenges remain a concern in the present day. Sarulla Geothermal Power Project By Katharina Lange, Programme Director, SMU Executive Development, Stephen F Wermet, Executive Director, Project Finance, Lanco Power International (LPI) and Christopher Dula, Senior Case Writer, Centre for Management Practice, SMU The case was written to facilitate effective in-class discussions in SMU Executive Development programmes for infrastructure industry development such as Asia Leaders Programme in Infrastructure Excellence (ALPINE). The case looks at an integrated geothermal steam field in Indonesia that is operated by a consortium of public and private institutions. Cases settle in 2013, when the stakeholders have to make the final investment decision. Class discussion centres on allocation of complex project risks and optimising financing instruments for PPP infrastructure development projects.
  • 9. SMU EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2014 6 Simpliflying (A) and (B) cases By Michael Netzley, Academic Director, SMU Executive Development, and Robin Speculand, founder and Chief Executive of Bridges Business Consultancy Int What are the start-up and implementation challenges faced by entrepreneurs? This case recounts how Shashank Nigam, an SMU alumnus, founded Simpliflying, a social media and marketing consultancy dedicated to the airline industry. Learners see how Nigam went about creating a name for himself in the airline industry, chooses between a narrow and broader market strategy, and goes about building the consultancy. The (B) case reveals how Simpliflying created and the world’s first airline social loyalty programme for Estonian Air. The case invites discussion around the challenges of starting a marketing services firm from scratch, building credibility for the new firm, and eight levers of effective strategy implementation. Starbucks in Forbidden City (externally published) By Michael Netzley, Academic Director, SMU Executive Development On January 12, 2007 a prominent Chinese blogger protested against Starbucks’ presence in Beijing’s Forbidden City. The blogger stated, “This is not globalisation but an erosion of Chinese culture.” The blog post signalled the start of an avalanche of criticism as Starbucks came under attack for operating a café inside China’s Forbidden City. The effort to remove the iconic western brand from the centre of the Forbidden City quickly became global news. Initially the story grew only within China’s Internet space, but once translated into English it became global front-page news in a matter of days. Starbucks quickly found itself on the receiving end of criticism for inappropriately operating a café in the middle of a cultural and historical centre. What should the company do? This case can be used to discuss the convergence of mainstream and digital media, and their interaction with one another to create a virtuous news cycle within which stories are amplified. It would also enable analysing issues of cross-cultural communication, and discuss the role that national and corporate identities play in global corporate communications. The Hour Glass Company: The March of Time The Hour Glass (THG) is a multi-brand luxury watch retailer, founded in 1979 by Henry and Jannie Tay in Singapore. The store was one-of-a-kind when it was founded, positioning luxury watches as upmarket collectors’ items or for investments. This strategy proved to be a resounding success. By 1988, THG was worth US$38 million and was listed on the SESDAQ, the secondary stock exchange of Singapore. Between 1979 and 2004, the company expanded to overseas markets, and also bought various other businesses, such as perfume and jewellery, luxury watchmaking and distribution, and Milano’s Pizza. In 2005, Michael Tay, the son of Henry and Jannie Tay, took over as executive director and played an instrumental role in THG’s launch of two-pronged approach to educate consumers: promoting the culture and history of watchmaking, as well as attracting new segments of watch buyers through creative and innovative marketing. As the new patisserie store Ladurée opened in April 2013, Michael Tay pondered THG’s next move to stay ahead of the game. How should the lessons learnt over the company’s three-decade history influence its future growth strategy in an ever-evolving economic environment? This case can be used to teach corporate strategy concepts such as vertical integration and diversification. It would also enable the application of concepts of horizontal diversification and vertical integration to the THG case, and discuss options for the company’s future growth strategy.
  • 10. SMU EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2014 CUSTOM PROGRAMME FOSTERING LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE AND BUILDING A HIGH PERFORMANCE CULTURE AT INFINEON THE STORY BEHIND SMU-EXD AND INFINEON PARTNERSHIP AND THE SUCCESS OF THE ENGINE AND TECHSTAR PROGRAMMES T his [strategic insight] has led us to invest into a strong cross-regional collaboration model as well as to start to set-up our own sales presence in these countries Traditionally, we might expect leadership initiatives to be developed first in Europe and then extended to Asia; the opposite occurred in this relationship. This story illustrates how SMU Executive Development’s (ExD) approach to integrated learning journeys creates tangible Return-On-Investment for the client, Infineon. SMU-ExD designed and delivered two of Infineon’s flagship leadership programmes - Engine and Techstar These multi-module learning journeys focused on the Knowledge and Application developmental streams. The topics included: • Innovation Empowered Organisation • Systems and Design Thinking • Strategic Insight • Personal Influence • Managing Diversity and High Performance Teams • Advanced Account Management 7 The partnership between SMU-ExD and Infineon has extended beyond APAC, and involving participants in Europe. New modules have been added to the two original flagship programmes and additional programmes were also awarded to SMU-ExD. Business Impact ROI successfully achieved: 100% increase, year-on-year, in technical papers contributions accepted The team helped in confirming that an on-the- ground sales office presence in Jakarta is a must to further develop the (CCS) business We had excellent trainers and I can already use some of the skills I have learned in my everyday work as a technical leader
  • 11. SMU EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2014 In 2012, UOB, a leading regional bank headquartered in Singapore, engaged SMU Executive Development (ExD) to redesign the portfolio of programmes for leadership talent development within the bank. The objectives for the redesign of the corporate academy suite of programmes were: • Accelerate talent development to support the bank in achieving its growth ambitions. This involved designing integrated learning journeys for each level of executives that aligned with the new competency framework that the bank had adopted. • Equip executives with the skills, tools and techniques for driving innovation-based growth, with emphasis on collaboration and reflecting the values and strategy of the bank • Support the executives in leading the transformation that the bank had embarked upon, strengthening self-awareness and ability to lead. Across three different programme levels in 2014, UOB invested in leadership development experiences for participating executives. The hallmark of each programme was learning rooted in experiences. 8 CUSTOM PROGRAMME UOB-SMU LEADERSHIP ACADEMY DEVELOPING REGIONAL BANKING EXECUTIVES….AND BUSINESS IMPACT To illustrate: The distinctive Senior Leaders programme is composed of four modules carried out over six months. The journey is integrated with a strong backbone of structured innovation process where teams work between modules; and eventually being assessed by the CEO and C-suite representatives. This process deliberately takes the executives away from their comfort zone and established behaviours of how to manage teams and projects; to be successful, they must learn to depend on the contributions of one another and make decisions whilst facing market uncertainties. Personal coaches, innovation-process facilitators, learning ‘buddy’ partners, personal journaling, as well as structured peer feedback and assessment tools actively support personal development. The UOB-SMU Leadership Academy is in its third year and has established a reputation for impact. The graduating cohorts (at all levels) put into action the tools and behaviours experienced in their learning journeys, reflecting SMU-ExD’s pedagogy of Knowledge - Application - Empowerment. Senior Leaders: Four modules over a six-month period equip executives to lead in complex and ambiguous environments. Focusing on identifying growth opportunities to empower the organisation. Managers: Teams worked through business issue projects applying different strategy tools and insights. The teams were also supported by one-on-one leadership coaching sessions. High Potentials: Early career executives participate in an intensive programme that grounds them with the foundation for leading self and others. The success of our partnership with SMU-ExD was made possible because of the high level commitment from the team and faculty members; ensuring that the modules offered to our executives are current, progressive and directly applicable. The multi-faceted programme provided our executives with a memorable learning journey that was enriching and engaging.
  • 12. SMU EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2014 9 OPEN ENROLMENT PROGRAMMES STRUCTURE Future Ready-Now Leadership Managerial Capabilities Global Industry Excellence
  • 13. Woman and Leadership Winning Business Performance in Asia F-Ten (Transitioning CFOs) SMU EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2014 Asia CEO (Transitioning CXOs) Business Leaders Forum (Innovation) Supply Chain Management ALPINE (Infrastructure) Excel Leadership Change Management J&J Hospital Management Asia General Management Leadership Communication Aligning to Win Negotiation Corporate Coaching Human Capital Brand and Reputation (Marketing) 10 OPEN ENROLMENT PROGRAMMES REACHING OUT TO NEW COMMUNITIES DIVERSITY LOCATION SENIOR EXECUTIVES FUNCTIONS INDUSTRIES GENERAL MANAGEMENT
  • 14. SMU EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2014 NEW CONTENTS IN 2014 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN CHINA A China Strategy Meeting was organised by Professor Tan Chin Tiong, Special Advisor to President, SMU, in June 2014. Professor David Lee, Director of Sim Kee Boon Institute for Financial Economics, Professor Pei Sai Fan, Associate Director of Sim Kee Boon Institute for Financial Economics, Mr Stephen Wyatt, Executive Director of SMU Executive Development (ExD), and Dr Li Yan, Senior Lecturer of Strategic Management, participated in the meeting. It was decided that SMU-ExD would take the lead to develop the Chinese executive education market, and Sim Kee Boon Institute for Financial Economics would provide academic support. 11 To build opportunities for future programme collaborations, SMU-ExD connected with leading universities, training and consulting organisations as well as government agencies in China such as Renmin University, Southwest University of Finance and Economics (SWUFE), China-State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council (SASAC), UnionPay Academy, Beijing Institute of Technology and Huashang College.
  • 15. SMU EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2014 12 NEW CONTENTS IN 2014 SMU-CREDITEASE ADVANCED WEALTH MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME The SMU-CreditEase Advanced Wealth Management Programme was delivered to the first cohort in September 2014 over a five-day period in Beijing with the objective to help CreditEase upgrade its high-potentials’ knowledge of finance. The second intake is in the process of discussion, and is tentatively scheduled to take place between March and May 2015 in Beijing. SMU-ExD is also in the midst of designing a 7-day SMU-CreditEase International Investment and Wealth Management Best Practice Programme for CreditEase’s senior executives. Professors from SMU were also invited to provide academic support to wealth management industry studies and marketing seminars conducted by CreditEase. The strong partnership established between SMU and CreditEase opens doors to potential collaborations from leading wealth management firms such as NOAH Wealth Management in Shanghai. SMU-ExD aims to continue to build connections and relationships with other established Chinese banks. Development of New Strategic Management Teaching and Training Materials GlobStrat Simulation GlobStrat Simulation is the most comprehensive global business strategy simulation in the market. Using this strategy simulation and with support from the Paris Dauphine University, SMU-ExD developed a three-day strategic management and implementation programmes for senior managers from the Royal Golden Eagle Group. Business Model Generation Based on Dr Rick Smith’s, Senior Lecturer of Human Resource, LKCSB, SMU, Business Capstone Course, the Business Model Generation upgrades our previous business canvas teaching content to a high level of business model innovation and generation. One Harvard case is translated into Chinese by Dr Li Yan. The Chinese version will be used by Dr Lim Meng Ann, Adjunct Faculty, LKCSB, SMU, in Module 3, CreditEase Advanced Wealth Management programme.
  • 16. SMU EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2014 NEW CONTENTS IN 2014 ALPINE THE SOCIAL LICENSE TO MANAGE INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS Actively supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), the Asia Leaders Programme in Infrastructure Excellence (ALPINE) is a first-of-a-kind programme that accelerates skill development for managing complex infrastructure projects in dynamic Asia. In its inaugural run in October 2014, 16 participants came from India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Singapore and Vietnam. The programme provided a platform for sharing and understanding one another’s objectives, and allowed participants, speakers and panellists to build a network of trusted relationships The theme - ‘Social License to Operate’ - was woven into the fabric of the programme, connecting its structure, design and contents. Two bespoke case studies were written for this programme to make contents tangible and lessons applicable: PRIVATISING THE PAKISTANI POWER SECTOR (SMU-14-0038) sheds light on the continuously ineffective measures of the Pakistan government to generate sufficient electricity for the country. Set in 1994, the case looks at key decisions in the establishment of a policy which introduced independent power producers to the Pakistani power sector. The 13 concept of complex adaptive systems is crucial for understanding the challenges that needed to be addressed and the nature of the risk in the system. The second part of the case discusses the actual steps taken, the results, and how those same challenges remain a concern in the present day. Sarulla Geothermal Power Project (SMU- 14-0034) looks at an integrated geothermal steam field in Indonesia that is operated by a consortium of public and private institutions (PPP). Class discussion centres on allocation of complex project risks and optimising financing instruments for PPP infrastructure development projects. This case serves as capstone project that connects programme modules and sustains the learning momentum. Both cases are designed as “rotating case studies” which promote a change of perspective. This is a proven technique to improve mutual understanding and trust, which is essential to building long-lasting trusted relationships critical to managing complex infrastructure projects. Teaching design and case content nicely document SMU’s thought leadership in this area. The programme faculty board reflected the collaborative approach of both public and private institutions. The SMU faculty included Ann Florini, Ijlal Naqvi, Yooil Bae, Mark Findlay, Gregor Halff, Michael Benoliel, Phang Sock Yong and Katharina Lange as Programme Director. From the private and financial sectors, the programme had the privilege of having Stephen Wermert (Coromandel), Yu Khing Poh (Sports Hub), Cledan Mandri-Perrott (World Bank), Andrew Davison (Moody’s), Nonito Bernardo (IFC) and Johann Bastin (CapAsia) as faculty speakers. The participants’ learning journeys were further enriched by the valuable insights and first-hand experiences of high profile CEOs from the region. They were Olivia Lum, Executive Chairman & Group CEO of Hyflux Ltd, Atul Punj, CEO of Punj Lloyd Group, and Pang Yee Ean, CEO of Surbana. Given the great success of its inaugural run, ALPINE will commence the next run in June 2015. Supported by:
  • 17. SMU EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2014 Brand and Reputation Innovation and Growth Advanced Negotiation Strategies Strategies: Business Leaders Forum Designed for experienced executives this programme in partnership with Tuck emphasizes on how to build and maintain corporate brand and reputation. Focused programme is designed to sharpen negotiation and persuation skills. Designed for senior business executives who are seeking to further unlock the power of innovation to drive value growth in their firms across Asia Executive Skills for Board Members Aligning to Win (Strategy implementation) Competitive Advantage with Human Capital Managing Change A practical programme that examines leading models and current cases in implementation and change, as well as how to bridge the gap between target and performance A successful six-module programme in collaboration with SID with a 360-degree board-level view of key strategic areas and issues faced by company directors Designed for both business leaders and human resource professionals and explores a variety of key issues relating to the effective development and management of human capital Equips managers with leading-edge tools and knowledge to deliver effective change management Second successful run in partnership with Accenture 14 OPEN ENROLMENT PROGRAMMES IN 2014 MANAGERIAL CAPABILITIES
  • 18. OPEN ENROLMENT PROGRAMMES IN 2014 LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMES EXCEL Leadership Programme Woman and Leadership F-Ten (CFO Leadership) Leadership development programme with unique features like assessment and coaching to enable transformation A unique leadership development programme for aspiring women Second successful run and launched WISER initiative to build a diversity network An élite leadership development, coaching, mentoring and networking programme for senior finance leaders GLOBAL INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE Alpine International Corporate Supply Chain Management Coaching A first-of-its-kind programme, ALPINE brings together participants from the public and private sectors and financial institutions for an integrated programme to accelerate skills development (collaboration with EDB) A collaborative programme with Cambridge that addresses key trends in the globalisation of manufacturing networks as well as offers insights into effective supply chain management practices within the Asian context A certification programme with a comprehensive perspective on practice coaching, personal development, integrity, ethical behaviour, and intuition needed for effective coaching J&J SMU Hospital Management Programme A successful specialist programme with insights into best practices in hospital management SMU EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2014 15
  • 19. SMU EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2014 16 Asia CEO Winning Business Performance in Asia Asia General Management Future Ready Forum Leadership Communication OPEN ENROLMENT PROGRAMMES 2015 AT A GLANCE
  • 20. SMU EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2014 SMU-EXD TEAMBUILDING ACTIVITIES SMU Executive Development (ExD) was proud to have our inaugural staff training in September 2014 where we decided to adopt the FiSH! Philosophy to energise our team, deliver remarkable customer service and increase employee retention. The training was conducted by a certified FiSH! trainer from ChartHouse Learning where the philosophy originated. We learnt about four simple interconnected practices – ‘Be There’, ‘Play’, ‘Make Their Day’ and ‘Choose Your Attitude’. These philosophies will help us build stronger relationships with our team members, our customers, our students and the people we love. It was a fun-filled day of activities that helped us understand and appreciate one another better. 17
  • 21. SMU EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2014 Following the FiSH! workshop, we did the Myers-Briggs personality test which was conducted by our very own Academic Director, Michael Netzley. Thereafter, we went to the MacRitchie TreeTop Walk and experienced the beauty of Bukit Timah and Central Catchment Nature Reserves which are home to more than 1,000 species of flowering plants and over 500 species of animals. We were delighted and captivated by some interesting sights along the way such as the towering trees, climbing palms (also known as rattans), ferns, orchids, gingers and wonderful blooms such as the Bat Lily. The total distance for this awesome afternoon walk was 6km, and we were proud to complete this exercise together as one “FiSH!” team. SMU-ExD has also started Sunday runs at the MacRitchie Reservoir. Running enthusiasts gather at 7am at the drop-off point and embark on a trail run which lasts for about an hour. Do feel free to join us if trail running excites you! 18
  • 22. SMU EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2014 SMU-EXD FAMILY 19 Programme Director klange@smu.edu.sg Client Director swelkers@smu.edu.sg Head of Operations sandylow@smu.edu.sg Academic Director michael@smu.edu.sg Director, Open Enrolment hchartloff@smu.edu.sg Assistant Director, Marketing mephineong@smu.edu.sg Executive Director stephenwyatt@smu.edu.sg Programme Director liyan@smu.edu.sg Assistant Director, Open Enrolment paulli@smu.edu.sg
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