Singaporean Matters: Retirement Adequacy — The Singapore government will disburse an additional Assurance Package (AP) Cash Payment of up to $200 in December 2023. This means eligible Singaporeans (see Table below) will receive up to $800 in December 2023. …

Leadership 101: Embracing ChatGPT — Introduction In the dynamic landscape of today’s workplaces, leaders are constantly seeking innovative solutions to increase employee productivity. Generative AI is a disruptive technology that can not only transform productivity, but also the quality of work. Employees, however, have harbor reservations that hinder the integration of this powerful tool into their…

Our Singapore: Everyday Encounters, Shared Perspectives — Earlier this morning, I was chatting with a young gentleman who is waiting to start university. As we chatted, he said life is tough and will only get tougher because of next year’s GST increase. I asked if he did the sums himself, or whether he was simply repeating something…

Leadership 101: Importance of strategy — Southwest Airlines is considered one of the more financially successful airlines in the United States, and they are the subject of numerous business case studies. A recent article on Southwest’s strategy triggered an ‘aha’ moment for me as it explained why, while many airlines emulate what Southwest does, none have…

To: My Fellow Singaporeans From: Fong Cheng Wah Subject: Enhancing Productivity Through ChatGPT Integration Dear Singaporeans, I hope this message finds you well. As we continually strive to optimize our work processes and boost overall productivity, I'm excited by the proliferation of ChatGPT. If you do not know by now, ChatGPT is an advanced language model designed to assist and augment human communication. Its…

A New Paradigm for Leadership Success — In the dynamic world of leadership, success often lies in challenging the status quo, questioning entrenched beliefs, and forging a new path forward. This calls for leaders to embrace the concept of “slaying sacred cows” — the process of challenging deeply ingrained practices and traditions to foster innovation and progress. The Concept of “Slaying Sacred Cows”

Leadership 101: Not all experts are experts — By definition, an expert is a person who has acquired a high level of skill, knowledge, and experience in a specific area. Based on the expert’s deep and comprehensive understanding of the subject matter and accumulated hands-on experience within their field, the expert’s perspective can be valuable. Unfortunately, I believe…

ChatGPT: Your Virtual Assistant for Productivity Boosts — ChatGPT is here, and generative AI’s integration into our lives will only accelerate. We should therefore not fear it but embrace it. In its current form, ChatGPT cannot yet replace us. But it is good enough to serve us as a virtual assistant to increase our productivity. …

Believing in the strength of collective wisdom, organizations use committees to discuss issues facing the organization and approve initiatives to address them. The thinking is that if a committee, made up of many diverse members, approves the initiative, then the quality of the decision is high and the initiative will…