Starting my new assignment, I decided to approach it as a project rather than simply another piece of coursework. Instead of jumping straight into the tasks, I wanted to apply Agile project management principles to help me stay organized while remaining flexible enough to deal with uncertainty. The first step was defining the project’s scope.Continue reading “Applying Agile Principles to My New Assignment”
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When a Small Resource Reveals a Bigger Shift in Thinking
Sometimes, a small thought reveals a much bigger change happening beneath the surface. Recently, I was reflecting on a devotional story about someone receiving an unexpected $100 just in time to pay their utility bills. It highlighted a simple but powerful theme: provision arriving when it’s needed. Later that day, I thought about the SG100Continue reading “When a Small Resource Reveals a Bigger Shift in Thinking”
Breaking Free: The Benefits of Leaving an Unethical and Micromanaging Boss
Deciding to leave a workplace can be a difficult choice, especially when the primary concern is the behavior of a manager. However, leaving an unethical manager who micromanages excessively and lacks compassion can open doors to professional growth, personal well-being, and renewed career satisfaction. Here are some of the key benefits: 1. Reclaiming Your IntegrityContinue reading “Breaking Free: The Benefits of Leaving an Unethical and Micromanaging Boss”
How Strengthening Workplace Interaction Habits Can Boost Job Satisfaction and Retention
Imagine a workplace where employees and their environment exist in perfect harmony, each meeting the other’s needs seamlessly. Sounds ideal, right? This concept isn’t just wishful thinking—it’s the foundation of the Theory of Work Adjustment (TWA), developed by Dawis and Lofquist. The theory revolves around one key idea: employees and workplaces thrive when they continuallyContinue reading “How Strengthening Workplace Interaction Habits Can Boost Job Satisfaction and Retention”
The Quiet Truth About Leadership: Loud vs. Silent Leaders
Leadership is an art, not just a title. One of the defining traits of a good leader is how they respond to their team’s mistakes and successes. Unfortunately, not all leaders master this balance. Bad leaders are often loud when their team makes mistakes and silent when they achieve something great. Good leaders, however, flipContinue reading “The Quiet Truth About Leadership: Loud vs. Silent Leaders”
The Importance of Skill-Role Alignment: Fostering Success in the Workplace
(article by Chat GPT) In the dynamic landscape of today’s workplaces, the success of a company hinges not only on its strategies and technologies but also on the individuals who form its backbone. Each member of a team contributes unique skills, experiences, and perspectives, collectively driving the organization towards its goals. However, ensuring that theseContinue reading “The Importance of Skill-Role Alignment: Fostering Success in the Workplace”
Unveiling the “Loyalty Tax”: The Hidden Costs of Employee Dedication
(article written by Chat GPT) According to the commentary by Channel News Asia, there is a cost to employee loyalty. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/employee-loyalty-tax-pay-raise-switch-company-hr-work-3405556 In the ever-evolving landscape of the job market, a subtle but significant phenomenon has emerged – the “loyalty tax.” It’s a term that captures the notion that employees who remain steadfast with a companyContinue reading “Unveiling the “Loyalty Tax”: The Hidden Costs of Employee Dedication”
Why knowing VUCA is important to understand how the business world is changing
Starting my learning journey with my skills future credit I embarked on my learning journey with NTUC as the organization is offering 90% off their courses before year end in a bid to get adults to upskill to meet the demands of the new year. As all Singaporeans are given skills future credit to utilizeContinue reading “Why knowing VUCA is important to understand how the business world is changing”
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