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Think To Thrive

Thinking happens almost automatically from the day we are born. However, this can be said of speaking and listening. We all know that few people speak well and listen well. It is the same for thinking: few think well. This book Think to Thrive will examine the basis of thinking and introduce a fundamental model of a process of good thinking called PEARL. The simple and effective tool can be used to improve thinking in any situation we face. PEARL is as applicable in the classroom as in the boardroom. Read More

Data Unplugged

Understanding the concepts of data has become more critical than ever as the world grapples with the age of information. In Data Unplugged: Understanding Data and Why It Matters, data strategist and technologist Parviz Foroughian explores some of the most fundamental concepts of data and its related technologies by juxtaposing powerful and complex concepts – all explained in plain language – with practical real-world examples of how data is transforming the world and impacting our future. He aspires to lead readers to unplug and understand data, to ultimately make better, smarter decisions. Read More

Digital CRM

The information age has engendered boundless business possibilities in the digital space as organisations big and small race to connect with customers across the globe. Their No. 1 aim: to build trust and attract buy-in through creative and intelligent digital customer relationship management (CRM) initiatives. A good deal of literature has been written on digital CRM, however, arguably none has been penned through the lens of Asian perspectives. In Digital CRM, author and leading Asian CRM expert Danny Condecido, methodically unfolds what is needed to build long-term relationship via CRM with consumers in Asia and beyond. Read More

Profiles in Resilience

Tough times don’t last, but tough people do! The recipe for resilience lies in the practice and joy of being in touch with humanity and nature. Profiles in Resilience has been inspired by the crisis wrought by the Covid-19 pandemic. In spite of their humble beginnings – some beset by abject poverty – the 20 individuals featured in the book are able to emerge as accomplished leaders in their fields, through sheer diligence, perseverance and dare. They have been senior civil servants, corporate leaders, university professors, and even a top motor racer and fashionista. Read More

Food Matters

Food matters. It is a basic human need, yet its availability in adequate, safe, nutritious and regular amounts for humans is by no means assured. This seminal book, Food Matters, by Professor Paul Teng and Manda Foo, provides explanations to the many questions asked about today’s food sources and quality. Written in prose that is easily understandable, it takes the reader through the fascinating story of the origin of our common foods, how they have changed in looks and their methods of production, and discusses many issues on the minds of consumers and governments. Read More

Where Great Work Lives

CORPORATE REAL ESTATE (CRE) is changing fast. In a world where clients need every advantage, CRE—a company’s means of housing its operations—is coming to the fore of corporate strategy. CRE professionals are no longer simply property hunters or facilities managers, but valuable consultants and partners whose input can make or lose millions. In this book, veteran CRE representative Chua Ming Lee distils her decades of experience into clear, simple lessons that anyone can learn and apply. Peppered with invaluable perspectives and lessons from case studies, Where Great Work Lives is your essential guide to building your career as a trusted, successful CRE professional. Read More

Differentiation

The age of disruption has arrived – fast and furious. Technological advances have revolutionised the global economy in ways not envisaged, engendering major established and traditional industries to wobble and slide. In Differentiation, Dr Wilson Chew underlines the imperatives for companies to differentiate – in order to create value and win – through a series of compelling strategies, bold innovation and perceptive branding. Read more

Remote-Entrepreneurship

remote-Entrepreneurship™ marks a seminal contribution in the evolving field of entrepreneurship. Evidence-based and market-tested, the concept, model and strategy of r-entrepreneurship™ is set to help scores of people and aspiring entrepreneurs overcome their fear and dilemma of leaping from a stable corporate life to starting a business. With r-entrepreneurship, one can start a successful business without having to leave his or her job. Read more

Boardroom Matters

Does good corporate governance really benefit a company’s valuation? Why should an honest mistake made by a director be a crime? These and many other questions on the various facets of corporate governance and directorship are addressed in this important book “Boardroom Matters”. Essential reading for directors and corporate leaders. Read more

Boardroom Matters Vol. II

Corporate governance is a highly topical subject. It should concern anyone involved in a company since good corporate governance is important for corporate performance. This second volume takes off from where the first left off [from Volume I]. Each article in this collection stands on its own, and collectively reflect the crucial dual roles of boards: ensuring conformance with the rules of the operating environment, and performance of the company in the longer term. Read more

Boardroom Matters Vol. III

What can directors do to avoid conflicts of interest? What is the value and pitfalls of having an executive committee? How can boards ensure that their companies will survive and even thrive amidst digital disruption? Boardroom Matters Volume III: Towards Effective Boards features 50 articles that range from age-old issues of directorship such as director independence to more contemporaneous topics such as digital disruption.

Boardroom Matters Vol. IV

How do boards and directors stay relevant in the face of the evolving business landscape? What can directors do to ensure that the right systems are in place? How has the regulatory environment and pandemic-related disruptions changed the role of boards? This fourth volume of Boardroom Matters (The Evolving Role and Expectations of Boards) collects 50 articles published from late 2016 through most of 2020. Since the publication of the previous volumes, the world has changed forever. Expectations of the board during the major upheaval caused by the rapid spread of Covid-19 threw a spotlight on board effectiveness, crisis and risk management, board processes and corporate culture. With environmental, social and governance issues entering mainstream discussion, emerging topics of digital transformation, virtual general meetings and corporate conscience have dominated the boardroom agenda. Boards are now, more than ever, under increased pressure to evolve with the changing regulatory landscape.