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Can Singapore Fall? - Making The Future For Singapore

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Can Singapore Fall? - Making The Future For Singapore

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Lim Siong Guan, Singapore's former Head of Civil Service (1999-2005) was the Institute of Policy Studies' 4th S R Nathan Fellow for the Study of Singapore. This book contains edited versions of the three IPS-Nathan Lectures he gave between September and November 2017, and highlights of his dialogue with the audience.Lim addresses the question, 'Can Singapore Fall?', by examining the state of Singapore today and proposing what Singapore and Singaporeans must do in order to prevent economic and social decline. Taking inspiration from Sir John Glubb's essay, The Fate of Empires and Search for Survival, Lim urges Singaporeans to counter decline by observing the 'three legs of honour': Trust, Diversity, and Excellence. These include becoming a gracious society and building up a culture of innovation, excellence and outwardness.Lim also reminds us that cultural change takes a generational effort to effect; for change to happen, Singaporeans must thus act with urgency and act now for the well-being of future generations.The IPS-Nathan Lectures series was launched in 2014 as part of the S R Nathan Fellowship for the Study of Singapore. The S R Nathan Fellow delivers a series of lectures during their term to advance public understanding and discussion of issues of critical national interest.

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Winning With Honour: In Relationships, Family, Organisations, Leadership, And Life

By: Siong Guan Lim,Joanne H Lim

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Winning With Honour: In Relationships, Family, Organisations, Leadership, And Life

By: Siong Guan Lim,Joanne H Lim

Following the success of their first book 'The Leader, The Teacher, & You', which won the Singapore Literature Book Prize in the Non-Fiction Category in 2014, Siong Guan and Joanne H Lim have collaborated again to produce their new book 'Winning with Honour: In Relationships, Family, Organisations, Leadership, and Life'. The book draws upon wisdom from history, geography, culture, religion, the wisdom of the ancients, as well as writings and examples from all over the world. The book posits that there is a universality in the message of Honour that can prove valuable to all who would care to reflect on how to sustain success in one's life, family, community, organisation and/or nation.The purpose of this book is to invite you to think about what winning in life actually means, and seeks to raise consciousness about the virtue of Honour in our lives, particularly in the two dimensions of 'Honouring Our Word' and 'Honouring Each Other'.Segmented into 10 parts and drawing from a collection of wisdom literature, the book posits that Honour does not just explain Singapore's journey from Third World Economy to First World Economy in a generation, but is an essential virtue that undergirds purposefulness in life, happiness in family, stability in society, advantage in business, success in leadership, and security in the nation. Written in a unique format that is accessible to people from all walks of life, the book seeks to showcase what is possible if imagination and human enterprise are coupled with honour.

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9813108665

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The Leader, The Teacher & You: Leadership Through The Third Generation

By: Siong Guan Lim,Joanne H Lim

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The Leader, The Teacher & You: Leadership Through The Third Generation

By: Siong Guan Lim,Joanne H Lim

Former Head of the Singapore Civil Service Mr Lim Siong Guan now shares his diverse experiences and fresh insights on leadership in his exclusive new book, The Leader, The Teacher & You. As a former Permanent Secretary in ministries, including the Ministry of Defence, the Prime Minister's Office and the Ministry of Finance, and former chairman of the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore and the Singapore Economic Development Board, the indefatigable public servant has contributed greatly to Singapore's success, introducing innovative policies and practices at each turn, which have greatly enhanced drive and performance across the board. Most notably, he is known for his pursuit of excellence, especially in spearheading the Public Service for the 21st Century (PS21) movement, to develop organizational excellence. From Singapore's early years of government to its emergence as a prosperous metropolis, Lim has served the nation tirelessly through the years.In The Leader, The Teacher & You, Lim puts forth a fresh take on the notion of leadership as other-centered, with the focus on enabling others to be the best they can be. This noble vision of leadership is elaborated and built upon through the sharing of his experiences, in particular the memorable lessons and deep-seated convictions he has had while serving under Mr Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore's first Prime Minister, and Dr Goh Keng Swee, Singapore's First Deputy Prime Minister. Different types of leadership, such as personal and position leadership are touched upon as the author encourages leaders to take an active role in empowering those they lead and spurring them on to excellence. Coming from a man who has helmed many distinguished organizations, Mr Lim's insights on core values essential for organizational excellence are also not to be missed. The book offers practical and down-to-earth advice for leaders in all walks of life. For leaders who genuinely care for the people they lead and hope to make a difference in their lives, this book will be a crucial guide.

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The Leader, The Teacher & You: Leadership Through The Third Generation

By: Siong Guan Lim,Joanne H Lim

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Winning With Honour: In Relationships, Family, Organisations, Leadership, And Life

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Can Singapore Fall? - Making The Future For Singapore

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Dynamic Governance: Embedding Culture, Capabilities And Change In Singapore (English Version)

By: Boon Siong Neo,Geraldine Chen

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Dynamic Governance: Embedding Culture, Capabilities And Change In Singapore (English Version)

By: Boon Siong Neo,Geraldine Chen

In a world of uncertainty and change, current achievements are no guarantee for future survival. Even if the initial chosen set of principles, policies and practices are good, static efficiency and governance would eventually lead to stagnation and decay. No amount of careful planning can assure a government of continual relevance and effectiveness if there is no capacity for learning, innovation and change in the face of ever new challenges in a volatile and unpredictable global environment.This book provides an in-depth look at dynamic governance, the key to success in a world of rapid, increasing globalization and unrelenting technological advancements. If bureaucratic public institutions can evolve and embed the culture and capabilities that enable continuous learning and change, their contributions to a country's socio-economic progress and prosperity would be enormous. The lessons from their efforts in institutionalizing culture, capabilities and change could provide meaningful and valuable insights for transforming organizations in other contexts.

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Book's by Siong Guan Lim

Can Singapore Fall? - Making The Future For Singapore

Can Singapore Fall? - Making The Future For Singapore

Winning With Honour: In Relationships, Family, Organisations, Leadership, And Life

Winning With Honour: In Relationships, Family, Organisations, Leadership, And Life

The Leader, The Teacher & You: Leadership Through The Third Generation

The Leader, The Teacher & You: Leadership Through The Third Generation

The Leader, The Teacher & You: Leadership Through The Third Generation

The Leader, The Teacher & You: Leadership Through The Third Generation

Winning With Honour: In Relationships, Family, Organisations, Leadership, And Life

Winning With Honour: In Relationships, Family, Organisations, Leadership, And Life

Can Singapore Fall? - Making The Future For Singapore

Can Singapore Fall? - Making The Future For Singapore

Dynamic Governance: Embedding Culture, Capabilities And Change In Singapore (English Version)

Dynamic Governance: Embedding Culture, Capabilities And Change In Singapore (English Version)

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