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Book SynopsisIn this latest addition to the highly successful 100 Great Ideas series, readers will find a comprehensive guide to overcoming one of the most frequently felt emotions at work today: frustration. Frustration comes in many forms and from many sources—bosses, colleagues, staff, clients, and not to forget, oneself. If left to fester, frustration can quickly impair a person’s ability to work and to lead, and potentially hijack the performance of the entire team and organisation. 100 Great Leading Through Frustration Ideas provides a practical framework for leading yourself and others through frustration. Starting from a simple 5-step plan—Understand, Plan, Act, Observe and Reframe—this wise and wide-ranging guide shows you how to address your frustrations in a fresh and constructive way, and use them as a springboard to new breakthroughs. Author Dr Peter Shaw, who has written three other titles in this series, distils 100 learning points from his vast experience in business and government, and conveys them in a highly personable, easy-to-read style.

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Book SynopsisShirley Taylor has inspired audiences around the world with her heart-warming stories and simple but powerful lessons. Now through the pages of this book, they will inspire readers to stay positive during challenging times and create new opportunities for growth and success. In looking back at the significant turning points in her life, Shirley shares the key lessons that have helped her to grow both professionally and personally. She then ‘connects the dots’ to reveal the common thread that runs through all these turning points. Shirley also includes inspiring insights from global leadership experts who share their own personal turning points and the lessons they have learned. In Connecting the Dots, Shirley provides down-to-earth advice and practical tools that will help people everywhere to navigate change, unlock their true potential, and drive their own success.

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Book SynopsisThis collection of 51 essays contains rich memories of Singapore’s broadcasting pioneers based in their station atop Caldecott Hill. ON AIR captures the breadth and depth of their experiences over 82 years on the Hill; from the founding in 1936 of the British Malayan Broadcasting Corporation, to Radio and Television Singapore (RTS), to Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC), and finally to what is today, Mediacorp. In this book, the writrers have recorded eight decades worth of work experiences and have shared untold stories from the Japanese Occupation of Caldecott Hill, to the fascinating behind-the-scenes happenings that cast light and well known and well loved shows. Illustrated with rare, archival photographs, many not seen before, this publication is the first of its kind that gives an insight into the development of broadcasting in Singapore.

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Book SynopsisWe all negotiate every day, yet few people ever learn how to negotiate. Those who do usually learn the old-school, adversarial approach that is only useful in a one-off negotiation where you will never see the other party again. However, such transactions are becoming increasingly rare because most of us deal with the same people repeatedly-our spouses and children, our friends and colleagues, our customers and bosses. We need to achieve successful results for ourselves while maintaining healthy relationships with our negotiating partners. In today's interconnected world, a win-win outcome is fast becoming the only acceptable result. This book will show you how to get that win-win. You will also learn how to: distinguish interests from positions and uncover hidden interests use negotiating alchemy to create value out of nothing appreciate the beauty of no on your way to yes force your counterpart to consider your needs frame issues to your advantage recognize when to make the first offer make and demand concessions know when to compromise and when to try for something better develop a powerful Plan B so you cannot lose manage emotions, biases, and other psychological pitfalls use common negotiating tactics and counter-tactics overcome an impasse negotiate successfully with powerful counterparts prepare for any negotiation using an eight-step template and much more!

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Book SynopsisThe United States launched a new Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) strategy in late 2017 after reluctantly concluding that its patient effort to engage and socialize China to the rules-based order since 1972 had failed. China’s behaviour since 2009 convinced the United States that China is a revisionist power seeking to impose an authoritarian model of governance in Asia which, if successful, would end the rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific as well as endanger US security and vital trade interests.The new US FOIP strategy initiative seeks to engage like-minded nations in economic, security (both traditional and non-traditional), and political governance partnerships to construct a collaborative and scalable network of relations that will be able to respond flexibly to meet a wide range of stakeholder needs and regional contingencies across the Indo-Pacific region.The United States occupies a peak organizing role in this network and works with a hierarchy of partners distributed throughout the vast Indo-Pacific to meet the economic, security, and governance capacity needs of network members at any level. The rules-based order is the “operating system” of this network approach, and so the network itself sustains the rules-based order for its members as a collective good. FOIP is more like a club that generates rules-based order benefits for its members and as such has little in common with Cold War bloc politics and containment strategy.Bearing in mind that FOIP is only in its start-up phase and is likely to gather momentum going forward; that the elements of this network strategy are already in place; and that the United States and its main FOIP partners together have considerable material, organizational, and soft power resources, one may say that its prospects for long-term sustainability and success are not bad.

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Book SynopsisThere are at least 80–100 business associations (such as chambers of commerce or industry-specific bodies) in Malaysia today, representing over 600,000 firms. In February–April 2020, a range of chamber leaders and officers were interviewed to record their experiences of the recent Pakatan Harapan (PH) administration, and any future lessons for business associations in post GE-14 Malaysia.Few Malaysian chambers have had experience in dealing with changes of government, creating challenges when PH took office. Most associations were able to build effective working relationships with the new administration. Compared to Barisan Nasional (BN) ministers, PH ministers emphasized greater policy rigour, more evidence-based arguments, lower tolerance for corruption, and enhanced public accountability. Criticisms of PH include an early focus by some ministers on seemingly trivial issues, an initial distrust of some parts of the public service, and an inability to have all parts of the federal government work cohesively. Some future lessons that business associations have adopted are: avoid taking a partisan stance in policy debates; be prepared for some confusion and lack of clarity in the early days of any new government; expect many existing policies to remain; build relationships with both new ministers and with senior public servants; and ensure that policy positions are well researched and evidence-based. Most associations feel comfortable in adapting to the March 2020 installation of the new Perikatan Nasional administration.Changes in government have also prompted associations to review their own internal policy capacity. Interviewees suggest that chambers may need to enhance their advocacy skills, move away from racially based structures, improve their level of public transparency, become more strategic, and improve their own internal governance and management.

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Book SynopsisWith Baby Boomers working past the age of retirement and the arrival of Gen Z, we are seeing for the first time in history four — sometimes five — generations working alongside each other. As a result, organizations are experiencing the X-Y-Z Divide Syndrome, where generational diversity is seen as a negative element, making it difficult to build and maintain a happy and productive workplace. Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z have different mindsets, expectations and communication styles, yet they have one thing in common: they ALL feel misunderstood. Being aware of each other’s needs, challenges, viewpoints, strengths — even fears, is key to unlocking the power of intergenerational collaboration. Unlike most management books, Reframing Generational Stereotypes uses stories to reveal the origins of workplace conflicts, provide groundbreaking strategies to address them, and share first account best practices from leading global organizations. Whether you are a business leader, HR professional, employee, educator, student, or the founder or heir of a family business, this is a book you must read. Table of ContentsNote from the Author Introduction AcknowledgmentsForeword About the Author Part 1 How Effectively Leading a Multigenerational Workforce Became a Business Priority Chapter 1: Why This Book is REALLY Important – A Gen X Story Chapter 2: The Strategic Importance of Talent Chapter 3: The Millennial Impact Chapter 4: The Google Phenomenon Chapter 5: Life Careerism Chapter 6: The Rise of Gen Z • The Disruption of Higher Education • The Quest for Purpose Chapter 7: Ethical Consumerism Chapter 8: The Important Role of Today’s Youth Chapter 9: A Limited Window of Opportunity Chapter 10: The Rise of Generational Diversity Part 2 The Multigenerational Workforce — From Baby Boomers to Gen Z Chapter 11: The Truth Behind Intergenerational Conflicts Chapter 12: Are Baby Boomers and Millennials Really That Different? Chapter 13: Let’s Talk About Stereotypes Chapter 14: The Evolution of the Workplace From 1970s to 2020s • A Day in the Life of a Young Baby Boomer• A Day in the Life of a Young Gen X • Millennials and the Workplace Revolution • Gen Z and the Post-Covid-19 Workplace Chapter 15: The Opposing Definition of Respect Chapter 16: How Parenting Styles Affect Workplace Leadership • Baby Boomers and Authoritarian Parents • Gen X and Uninvolved Parents • Millennials and “Helicopter Parents”• Gen Z and “Stealth Fighter Parents”Chapter 17: Fears and Concerns of the Multigenerational Workforce Chapter 18: Benefits of Harmonizing a Multigenerational Workforce and What You Risk if You Don’tChapter 19: Covid-19 and the New Normal Part 3 Winning Strategies and Initiatives to Harness the Power of Intergenerational Collaboration Introduction Chapter 20: Recognize, Understand, Embrace and Celebrate Generational Diversity• The Importance of Cross-Generational Awareness • Generational Awareness Sessions• Workshops • Coaching • Sharing Platforms • Round Tables and Peer Groups • Team-Bonding Activities • Shared WorkspacesChapter 21: Use Collaborative Decision-Making to Create Winning Multigenerational Teams Chapter 22: Shift the Mindset of Your Senior Leaders Chapter 23: Don’t Underestimate the Importance of Manager–Employee Relationships Chapter 24: Choose Your Leaders Wisely and Hold Them Accountable Chapter 25: Prepare the Young Generation for Leadership • Don’t Mold Them — Help Them Uncover Their True Potential • Empower Them and Make Them Feel Safe • Offer a Multi-Dimensional Path to Leadership • Give Them Exposure and Allow Them to Make an Impact — From Shadow Boards to Leadership and Impact Challenges Chapter 26: Encourage a Learning Exchange: Two-Way Mentoring, Reverse Mentoring and Other Initiatives Chapter 27: Advocate and Practice Life-long Learning Chapter 28: Intergenerational Collaboration: The Key to Family Business Succession Chapter 29: Now It’s Up To You!References Index

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Book SynopsisThe year 2020 marks the twelfth anniversary of the 2008 global recession. In the last decade, economies were seen to have weathered the global recession relatively well. From each financial crisis experienced, there is always something to be learned. However, one of the hardest parts of investing is to have control over one’s emotions. The ups and downs in the stock market are perfectly normal and it is how an investor reacts to each of them that makes a difference in their investment strategy. Following on the success of the first edition, veteran financial adviser Dr Ben Fok offers rational, well-documented insights and tips on ways to maximise your returns for your hard earned money. The 36 articles featured here, previously published in The Sunday Times and The Business Times, were written during the times of bull and bear markets. It serves as a timely reminder of the importance of managing your money, and in particular financial planning, understanding the investment world and devising strategies to protect your investments.

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Book SynopsisAny business that allows their customers credit terms will invariably run into late or non-payments. This affects cash flow and business viability. However, as the authors show, customers that are solvent will pay some suppliers every month, even if they don't pay everyone. So how do you ensure you are 'first in line' to get paid? This book examines the strategies that work – and those that don't. The authors introduce a simple but highly effective model, the Virtuous Revenue Cycle, that shows readers how to cultivate business relationships that keep the cash flowing. The strategies are highly practical, down to advice on just how to phrase those tricky emails reminding customers to pay up!

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Book SynopsisIn the history of human progress, the most fruitful developments take place at the intersection of different lines of thoughts. The timeless topic of leadership has for centuries always been dominated by the ideas and philosophies of Western thinkers, business executives and academics. For far too long, the voice from the East has been deafeningly silent. As Asia rises in the global economy, a question that begs an answer is, "What is the leadership tradition of the East and how will it play out globally?" Leadership consultant BH Tan has written an outstanding exposition of the Asian perspective on leadership. He has drawn upon his deep appreciation of Daoist principles to propose a complementary approach to the Western-centric leadership mindset. A lifelong student of Eastern and Western thinking and leadership, he challenges some of our most cherished truths and perspectives. "Either-or" is out. The "both-and" philosophy will lead us to a better future in this complex, chaotic yet interconnected world. This is the essence of leadership paradoxes. When we integrate both streams of thinking, we transcend contradictions and tap into greater possibilities for progress and creativity. This can only help us lead more wisely and courageously. Each of the 25 chapters is fabulously written, easy to read, with plenty of real-life cases drawn from the author's many decades of experience working alongside leaders around the world. This is the author's third book on leadership.

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Book SynopsisAgricultural products are one of Vietnam's most important exports, contributing considerably to the overall export turnover of the country. Vietnam's agricultural exports are easily affected by external factors. It is overly dependent on the Chinese market, and its agricultural products do not as yet meet strict global standards. Challenges facing Vietnam's export of fruits and vegetables to the Chinese market include technical barriers, long risk assessment periods, restrictions on products exported through official quotas to the Chinese market, and frequent changes in China's policy on border crossings. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of market diversification to this sector. To further develop its agricultural export sector, Vietnam needs to gather and consolidate information on import standards and guide its farmers on product quality requirements. Besides, efforts to gradually diversify its markets are essential for it to avoid being dependent on a small number of partners and markets. Vietnam's participation in international organizations such as ASEAN, APEC, WTO, and AEC exemplifies its increasingly active efforts at seeking new development opportunities. The seventeen bilateral and multilateral free trade agreements which have been signed by Vietnam partly demonstrates efforts at achieving market diversification.

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Book Synopsis Is specifically for MedTech entrepreneurs Covers all major steps in the development of a new medical device and bringing it to the market Analyzes product roadmap, common pitfalls, and factors, which can increase chances for success Discusses in each chapter a particular aspect of the MedDev startup roadmap: regulatory, fundraising, business model, IP protection Is primarily based on the US market but is also illustrated with examples from Europe and Canada Table of Contents1. Introduction, Part I: Road to Market, 2. Regulatory Environment, 3. Prerequisites, 4. Product Development Process, 5. Timelines and Capital, Part II: Important Ingredients, 6. Funding, 7. IP and Other Moats, 8. Business Model, 9. Other Considerations, 10. Silver Lining

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"One of the most authoritative voices on Fintech anywhere." --Seth Wheeler, Former Special Assistant to the President for Economic Policy at the White House

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Book SynopsisTraditional banks are facing unprecedented disruption from challenger banks today. So why aren’t more of them launching challenger banks of their own? Well, two high-profile examples – JP Morgan’s Finn and RBS’s Bo – were launched with much fanfare, but both shuttered after less than a year. In light of this, the success of TMRW digital bank by UOB, launched in Thailand in 2019 and Indonesia in 2020, is astonishing. Dr Dennis Khoo, who created TMRW, shares with us the thinking behind the design of this revolutionary undertaking. At every step of the way, he and his team went against established paradigms and bucked conventional wisdom to build ASEAN’s first digital bank. Filled with visionary analysis and on-the-ground guidance, Driving Digital Transformation demonstrates how this success can be replicated across all industries. For any leader or organisation starting on a major digital initiative, this book is a must-read. What makes this playbook particularly valuable is that it is written by Dennis Khoo, one of the sharpest minds in the industry. – Mary Huen, CEO, Standard Chartered Hong Kong

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Book SynopsisWestern business leaders make two key assumptions about China: that China is always copying the West, and that the West is the seat of innovation. The truth is surprising: China is both copying and innovating, and while Western businesses are busy looking for the next new thing, China is rapidly iterating on what’s already been done and pushing ahead. While businesses in the West are getting disrupted and left behind, the savvy leaders among them can learn, innovate, and excel – by copying China’s playbook! Chinafy distils the key lessons from China to unlock business potential anywhere in the world. These lessons serve as catalysts for how to “Chinafy” innovation for growth. Taking a deep dive into the workings of China’s most successful brands – from Haier to ByteDance – author Joanna Hutchins reveals what it takes to get ahead in the world of business and innovation.

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Book SynopsisEmotional inclusion— putting Emotional Intelligence into Action for sustainable change in the workforce.When Mollie Rogers Jean De Dieu founded Emotional Inclusion in the workforce three years ago, she was on a mission to rid emotional unwellness shame and stigma in companies. She realized that companies with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion platforms spoke of all kinds of inclusion but neglected to tackle emotional inclusion or the act of caring for the emotional realms of individuals in a measurable and sustainable manner. The robotic, productivity-driven, and bustling work culture cultivated over the years morphed what it meant to be ‘human’ and ‘ emotionally inclusive’ at work. The pandemic has turned the corporate landscape upside down and shed more light on the significance of emotional wellbeing. It has become more apparent now than ever that there is a need for new, evidence-backed, confidential, and medical-based workplace solutions that are more compassionate and considerate of employee wellbeing and welfare.

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Book SynopsisGet a gripping glimpse into the therapy room and most powerful boardrooms in Asia in this first ever self-help collection of essays by an expatriate therapist from New York City. In more than a decade as a psychotherapist to some of Asia’s most powerful couples and business people, expat New Yorker Allison Heiliczer has seen it all.From toxic offices and complex relationships, boardroom power and bedroom failure, doomed marriages and ill-advised affairs, workaholism, loneliness, lies; these are struggles more common than many of us care to admit. Heiliczer lays them all bare through the prism of culture and is expert in understanding what makes those embroiled in them tick.

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Book SynopsisChapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: State and Market Tensions Throughout China’s Economic Reforms.- Chapter 3: Xi Jinping’s New Era for the Economy.- Chapter 4: China’s Economic Contradictions.- Chapter 5: Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisData Mining in Business.- Data Mining Processes.- Data Mining Software.- Association Rules.- Cluster Analysis.-Regression Algorithms in Data Mining.- Classification Tools.- Variable Selection.- Dataset Balancing.

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