Professional Writing
We have long known that the best way to learn about something is to teach about it. But that’s not always possible. It can be tough to get out and find the time to teach a class. It can be even tougher to find a willing audience. Another option, though, is writing. When you write, […]
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- Mar, 30, 2015
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Mar, 30, 2015
Keys to a Creative Culture
You can hire creative people, you can have them teleworking or sitting in an open-air office, your can pay them better than your competitors can match, but that does not guarantee you creativity. Your employees cannot just be creative on demand, or on certain days of the week, if they are going to be most […]
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- Mar, 27, 2015
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Activate Effective Networks
Last year, JobStreet in Singapore published a short piece called 7 Ways to Connect Powerfully and Build Your Influence at Work.” It suggested some steps you should take to build relationships in the organization that will help advance your career, including: 1. Schedule lunch 2. Take the initiative 3. Know your boss and your boss’ […]
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- Mar, 25, 2015
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Lee Kuan Yew, 1923-2015
The Designing Leaders team has a long history with Singapore, dating back to 1993. And so it was with heavy heart that we read the news this morning about the passing of its first Prime Minister and Founding Father, Lee Kuan Yew. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the Singaporean people and to Mr […]
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- Mar, 23, 2015
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Looking for Overseas Experience When Recruiting
A study a few years ago by the American Psychological Association found an interesting relationship between increased creativity and living overseas. Students in various business schools were evaluated using common tests for creativity, and the more overseas experience they had, the more creative they tended to be. It was not totally clear from the study […]
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- Mar, 20, 2015
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