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SIM Postgraduate ScholarshipsSpecially for distinctive UniSIM & SIM GE Graduates

For details and application procedure, please visitwww.sim.edu.sg/simscholarships or call 6248 9489

SIM POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS 2016 he SIM Postgraduate Scholarships honour our pioneering leaders – Dr Richard K M Eu and Professor You Poh Seng – passionate contributors to the furthering of management development and education in Singapore.

These scholarships are offered to distinctive UniSIM and SIM GE graduates who have dreams – big dreams to fulfil.

And these dreams are all within reach. Go ride it. With the SIM Postgraduate Scholarships.

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SIM-Richard K M Eu Scholarship | SIM-You Poh Seng Scholarship

• Only for graduates who have completed their studies with SIM University

& SIM Global Education

• Each scholarship is worth S$100,000 and bond-free

• Awarded for postgraduate studies at reputable local or overseas universities

• For full-time or part-time postgraduate studies in the fields of Engineering,

IT and Computer Science, Science and Technology, Health Sciences, Banking,

Economics and Finance, Business, Mathematics and Statistics, Law, Social Sciences

• Open to Singapore citizens only

Specially for DistinctiveUniSIM & SIM GE Graduates

It’s within reach

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For details and application procedure, please visitwww.sim.edu.sg/simscholarships or call 6248 9489

SIM POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS 2016 he SIM Postgraduate Scholarships honour our pioneering leaders – Dr Richard K M Eu and Professor You Poh Seng – passionate contributors to the furthering of management development and education in Singapore.

These scholarships are offered to distinctive UniSIM and SIM GE graduates who have dreams – big dreams to fulfil.

And these dreams are all within reach. Go ride it. With the SIM Postgraduate Scholarships.

T

SIM-Richard K M Eu Scholarship | SIM-You Poh Seng Scholarship

• Only for graduates who have completed their studies with SIM University

& SIM Global Education

• Each scholarship is worth S$100,000 and bond-free

• Awarded for postgraduate studies at reputable local or overseas universities

• For full-time or part-time postgraduate studies in the fields of Engineering,

IT and Computer Science, Science and Technology, Health Sciences, Banking,

Economics and Finance, Business, Mathematics and Statistics, Law, Social Sciences

• Open to Singapore citizens only

Specially for DistinctiveUniSIM & SIM GE Graduates

It’s within reach

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Get Your Morning News FixSIM Library offers SIM Members exclusive access to four news sites to access news on-the-go.

These four sites are also the highly accessed e-Resources among SIM Members for the year 2015.

Straits Times is the most-read newspaper in Singapore with comprehensive coverage of local, regional and global news.

Business Times is Singapore’s only financial daily that provides a complete guide on the local, regional and international business screen.

To access Library e-Resources, go to https://primo.sim.edu.sg/eresources/

Emerging Markets Information Service provides news, company and financial data directly from more than 80 of the world’s emerging markets in Asia, Latin America, Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa. It features research and analysis reports, relevant company data tear sheets, and more.

Factiva provides current and archived news and business information from over

• 35,000 global news and information sources from • 200 countries, and in • 28 languages

The broad range of content provides global perspective on business issues and current events, which are essential when researching on companies, industries and financial markets.

4 Upcoming ProgrammesSKILLS ALIVE!

TRANSFORMATION SERIES

Creativity Quotient @ Work!Research has shown that the human brain has vast potential that is not fully tapped or developed. Yet it has often been said that people are the only real resource and hence, the task of developing our mental skills would be of utmost importance to the individual and any organisations. In this interactive three-hour session, you will be challenged to think creatively, solve problems and improve the status quo through the fundamental concepts of creativity.

Workshop Outline• Why creativity?• Your creativity quotient• Inhibitors and enablers of creativity• The creativity test • Concepts of creativity• Identify strategies to creative ideas

Betty Kan-Sekine is a certified professional trainer (IPMA, UK), a certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming practitioner (NFNLP, USA) and an associate lecturer with SIM Global Education. She is a ThinkBuzan licensed instructor and an iMindMap advanced instructor facilitating Tony Buzan’s Mind Mapping® technique. Betty is also a certified instructor of Dr Edward de Bono’s Six Thinking Hats® method and Lateral Thinking™ application. She has appeared on radio talk shows for AM1450 in San Francisco and FM938 Live! in Singapore. Her articles were also published in The Straits Times as well as India’s Hindustan Times.

Date 27 February 2016 (Saturday)

Time 9 am –12 pm(Registration at 8.45 am;Refreshments at 10.15 am)

Venue SIM Management House

Fee $40 SIM Members$45 UniSIM/SIM GE Alumni$50 Non-members

Register by 18 February 2016

BUILDING A WORLD CLASS BRANDBY PETER DRAPER DATE:

22 APR 2016, FRIDAY

TIME:

9 AM to 11.30 AM

VENUE:

SIM Performing Arts Theatre,SIM Headquarters

FEESIM MembersUniSIM / SIMGE AlumniNon-members

CONTACTCall

Email

More details in the next issue of Inter@ctive.

:: Patricia Lee at 6248 9447:: patricialee@sim.edu.sg

:: $120

:: $150

:: $200

Brought to you by:

Former Director of Marketingat Manchester United FC

5Upcoming ProgrammesSKILLS ALIVE!

FINENESS & WELLNESSRiedel Comparative Wine Crystal Workshop – An Exclusive Insider LookJoin us for an exclusive Riedel Comparative Wine Crystal Workshop and learn how different shaped wine glasses can enhance and affect the flavours of various wines. This special tasting workshop features Riedel’s visually stunning Veritas series that combines the charm of a handmade glass with the consistency of a machine-made product. There will also the additional element of O-Riedel Coca-Cola exquisite glass to capture and enhance the iconic taste, and chocolate and wine matching, thanks to its global partner, LINDT Chocolate.

Workshop Outline• Three red wine comparison tasting: Cabernet / Pinot Noir / Syrah• Coca-Cola tasting • Water tasting • Wine and Chocolate pairing from LINDT

Victor ULRICH, Riedel’s Vice President Asia Pacific, will lead you through this fascinating workshop that includes an opportunity to appreciate how the taste and aroma of three different wines subtly alters according to the glassware they are served in.

Date 16 March 2016 (Wednesday)

Time 6.30 pm – 9 pm

Venue SIM Management House

Fee $180 SIM Members$200 UniSIM/SIM GE Alumni$280 Non-members

Register by 1 March 2016

All participants will receive three stunning Veritas glasses (Pinot Noir, Syrah and Cabernet) worth $245 as well as the O-Riedel Coca Cola glass worth $26.

Attendance is limited to 40 participants and is on a first-come-first-served basis.

The world is built upon the Power of Numbers. The entire universe is composed of mathematical patterns and all things can be expressed in numbers, which correspond to universal vibrations. These numbers determine our personalities, destinies and fortunes of individuals- Pythagoras, Greek philosopher and mathematician

Discover the Secrets of Numbers and Harness the Power for a Successful CareerIt is key to understand the (personal) numbers that are working secretly and silently in our lives. This workshop will give you a unique understanding of the functions and power of numbers and how you can apply it to your career and business choices to enhance success. You will be amazed by the secrets hidden behind each number.

Workshop Outline• The true meaning behind each number 1 to 9 and its combinations• Learn the unique method to decode your very own numbers• Using numbers for SWOT analysis• Match the right career, industry, job type with your numbers

Peter Koh is the CEO of Ministry of Properties Pte Ltd. He has been in the real estate industry for 15 years. He mastered the Secrets of Numbers seven years ago and it has helped him so much in his career and family life that he setup De Numbers Academy (DNA) with a fellow course mate to spread this unique knowledge. DNA conducts classes (in English and Mandarin) and provides consultancy services to individuals and corporations.

Date 19 March 2016 (Saturday)

Time 9 am – 12 pm

Venue SIM Management House

Fee $35 SIM Members$40 UniSIM/SIM GE Alumni$45 Non-members

Register by 10 March 2016

SIM Members can redeem the SIM Membership Event Pass for this event.

Managing your Professional Competence and Strengthening Personal TalentIn partnership with APF Group, SIM Professional Development presents this workshop on Managing Your Professional Competence and Strengthening Personal Talent.

Making a strong and favourable impression in business is far more than following a list of ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’. You need to create an authentic professional image of competence and talents that are truly you and nobody else. In organisations today, you cannot do it all alone, you need to work with positively influence and motivate people towards a common goal. In so doing, you build trust and reinforce relationships with people that turn conflicts into positive power. Whilst building your personal talents, it would strengthen yourself to pursue your career goals which results in greater self-esteem and self-confidence. This workshop explores with you on how to make the most of your time and energy and help maximise your contributions to yourself and your organisation.

Workshop Outline• What are the differences between competence and talents• Mastering personal effectiveness and building emotional competence• Developing and engaging your team for workplace success• Two essential managerial techniques an effective manager must have• Helping organisation to achieve their business performance

Michael P A Tan has more than 20 years of working experience in administration and HR training and development, and training consultancy. He specialises in personal enrichment programmes and organisational development courses. Michael holds a Master of Arts in Tertiary, Adult & Continuing Education, University of Hull, UK. He also has the Advanced Certificate in Training & Assessment (ACTA) issued by Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA). Currently, Michael is an associate trainer/facilitator with SIM Professional Development.

Date 1 March 2016 (Tuesday)

Time 2 pm – 5 pm

Venue SIM Management House

Fee $35 SIM Members$40 UniSIM/SIM GE Alumni$45 Non-members

Register by 10 March 2016

SIM Members can redeem the SIM Membership Event Pass for this event.

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Access the Greater China with Phillip CFDKick-start your new year with emerging investment opportunities!

The uncertainty over China’s economic slowdown, the high retail volume composition (on margin) of China’s market, and most recently, the devaluation of the Chinese Yuan, has all led to an increase in volatility in the Chinese equity market. 

Learn more about the China market and how you can capitalise on it. Explore the trends and indicators that move the China market and gain invaluable insights on how you can ride the ups and downs of the recent market volatility to maximise your profits in both the bear and bull markets. Come join us and immerse yourself in the discussion of China’s market outlook, its economic strategy and hidden potential. Workshop Outline• Fundamental analysis of China’s market • Methods to protect your investment in a volatile performing market• Capitalising on China’s market with Contracts for Difference (CFD)

Gillian Li Jing is a Senior CFD dealer and has been in the stocks trading industry for over four years. She is the Head of the Greater China Market team and part of Phillip CFD’s dealing team, providing execution services to clients. Prior to obtaining her dealing license, she specialised in crafting risk management strategies and customer care services with Phillip CFD. Gillian is now a regular speaker for Phillip CFD’s Educational Programme including ‘Risk Management with CFD Trader2’ and ‘A to Z of Equities CFD Trading’.

Date 3 March 2016 (Thursday)

Time 7 pm – 9 pm (Registration and light refreshments from 6.30 pm)

Venue SIM Management House

Fee $30 CIG Members $35 SIM Members $40 UniSIM & SIM GE Alumni $45 Non-members

Register by 24 February 2016

Interest Group Activities

THE ENTREPRENEURS GROUPMarket Outlook 2016 - Riding the perfect storm in 2016 and how to position yourself for gains

Persistently low oil prices, easy monetary policies, currency war, impending interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve. What do these signs mean? How will they impact the markets and you? What are the market predictions for 2016? Get the answers from the speaker to help you make sense of the market in 2016.

Talk Outline• De-mystify the bull and bear markets – How to position yourself for gains, be it bull or bear• Understand liquidity cycle and its influence on the market – Why the market seems to have a life of its own that is detached from reality• Main sources of money (liquidity) in the market – Understand the factors that drive the financial market• The strongest and weakest markets/sectors• Insights into the local and overseas markets

C K Ee is the co-founder, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Trainer of Asia Charts Pte Ltd. An active trader in the equities and derivatives markets, CK is a practitioner of technical analysis and has been actively trading since 1993 in Singapore, Malaysia and the US markets. In his 16 years of trading experience, CK has developed dozens of trading systems and methods for medium and short term (both swing and intra-day) trading. CK holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of London and Master of Science from National University of Singapore.

Date 17 March 2016 (Thursday)

Time 7.30 pm – 9 pm (Registration & dinner from 6.30 pm, AGM at 7.15 pm)

Venue NUSS Suntec City Guild House, 3 Temasek Boulevard, #02- 401/402 Suntec City Mall, (Tower 5) Singapore 038983

Fee $45 TEG Members $50 SIM Members $60 UniSIM & SIM GE Alumni $70 Non-members

Register by 20 March 2016

Dinner from 6.30 pm, followed by AGM at 7.15 pm

Build Your Own Smart Home The world is increasingly connected through the internet. With the advent of Internet of Things, devices communicate with each other and with us. Applications or apps on connected personal devices allow companies to connect with customers so everyone can work smarter. Raspberry Pi is an inexpensive development tool for students or enthusiasts who have neither electronics nor programming background to explore and create interesting projects ranging from light deco to robotics. It can even be used to automate homes and factories to enhance our lives and operational efficiency. Join us and open your mind to possibilities. Get your family and friends involved too in this limitless exploration bound only by imagination and creativity.

Bob Ng is a back-end software developer of Genesis Network Software team. As an enthusiastic software developer and credit card-sized computing enthusiast, he has implemented several software solutions at home that cater for various computing needs. In view of how the Internet of Things will change the world, he hopes to inspire more people to look at existing problems and leverage on their creativity to provide affordable solutions to some real life challenges.

Dinner from 6.30 pm, followed by AGM at 7.15 pm

Attend this event and stand a chance to win attractive lucky draw!

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY GROUP

Date 23 March 2016 (Wednesday)

Time 7.30 pm – 9 pm (Registration & dinner from 6.30 pm, AGM at 7.15 pm)

Venue NUSS Suntec City Guild House, 3 Temasek Boulevard, #02- 401/402 Suntec City Mall, (Tower 5) Singapore 038983

Fee $45 ITG members$50 SIM Members$60 UniSIM / SIM GE Alumni$70 Non-members

Register by 11 March 2016

7Interest Group ActivitiesInvestment Outlook 2016Global investors are worried as the Federal Reserve raises interest rates. While US interest rates are heading up, the central banks of Japan and the EU are keeping them low. What is the net impact of these moves on global interest rates, the economies and your investments? Should the recent volatility in the global stock markets be ignored? Attend this talk and hear what the speaker has to say about the global stock markets, where the global economies are heading and what other investment assets you should consider in 2016.

Dr Tan Kee Wee helps his clients with advice on economics. Prior to that, he spent many years in the finance industry as an economist, forecasting the financial markets and global economies. Dr Tan started his career in 1988 as a journalist with The Business Times after he received his PhD in Economics from the University of East Anglia in Britain. Despite spending most of his career in the business world, he has kept in touch with the academia and continues to teach economics on a part-time basis.

Date 10 March 2016 (Thursday)

Time 7.30 pm – 9 pm (Registration & dinner from 6.30 pm, AGM at 7.15 pm)

Venue NUSS Suntec City Guild House, 3 Temasek Boulevard, #02- 401/402 Suntec City Mall, (Tower 5) Singapore 038983

Fee $45 SMG Members $50 SIM Members $60 UniSIM & SIM GE Alumni $70 Non-members

Register by 3 March 2016

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT GROUP

Dinner from 6.30 pm, followed by AGM at 7.15 pm

企业管理学会BUSINESS MANAGEMENT GROUP

商场交战、知己知彼！事半功倍、百战百胜！ 面相学的应用Application of Physiognomy

你对面相有兴趣吗？

面相如何影响个人及事业的运势？如何了解上司及挑选员工？可否以貌取人？一个人的性格是否

能从面相反映出来？如何趋吉避凶，避开小人以减少不必要的损失！

面相学如何帮您观察人，对待人，广交人，找对人，搞定人，用好人，会看人！怎样把面相学应

用在商场及企业管理上, 考察人物, 鉴别人才, 知己知彼，事半功倍，百战百胜？

让张玉珊硕士和您分享：·学习面相学的好处 ·面相与人的一生·人的五官 ·九种面相法·十字面相法 ·论相六法

·鉴别人材 ·面相的改变与相由心生等

张玉珊硕士研究面相学30多年, 由于在商场及社交场合活跃，也爱周遊各国，

常有机会结识到不同国家的各阶层人士，在生活及工作上，更印证了面相学对

个人电脑及事业的好处。五年前从商场退休后，根据当年导师之指示，她才开

始在公开的场合,如书城展,中华总商会及新加坡管理学院,与听众分享‘面相

学与您’之学说。

日期 2016年3月19日(星期六)

时间 2 pm - 5 pm (登记及午餐从12.45 pm开始/会员大会在1.45 pm)

地点 新加坡管理学院分院, SIM Management House

收费 $30 企业管理学会会员$40 新加坡管理学院会员$45 新跃大学毕业生协会/新加坡管理 学院全球教育毕业生协会$50 非会员

报名截止日期 2016年3月10日

登记及午餐从12.45 pm开始 会员大会在1.45 pm

Connections8

Register NowPlease complete and return this registration form toRachel Chin / Eunice LingSIM Membership, SIM Management House, 41 Namly Avenue,Singapore 267616 • Tel: 6248 9445 / 6136 • Fax: 6462 5751• Email: rachelchin@sim.edu.sg / euniceling@sim.edu.sg+ You can also register online by clicking on respective events on the Membership Events Calender at www.sim.edu.sg/ms.+ All fields are mandatory and data will be used for event registration only.

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Interest Group Activities Date Time Fee $ (Members)IG / SIM / Uni / Non

CIGAccess the Greater China with Phillip CFD

3 Mar (Thu) 7 pm – 9 pm 30 / 35 / 40 / 45

TEGMarket Outlook 2016 - Riding the perfect storm in 2016 and how to position yourself for gains

17 Mar (Thu) 7.30 pm – 9 pm 45 / 50 / 60 / 70

ITG Build Your Own Smart Home 23 Mar (Wed) 7.30 pm – 9 pm 45 / 50 / 60 / 70

SMG Investment Outlook 2016 10 Mar (Thu) 7.30 pm – 9 pm 45 / 50 / 60 / 70

BMG商场交战、知己知彼！事半功倍、百战百胜！ 面相学的应用Application of Physiognomy

19 Mar (Sat) 2 pm – 5 pm 30 / 40 / 45 / 50

Member Specials Present your SIM Membership Cardand enjoy privileges!

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EditorHanafi Mohamed

WriterJanice Tan

DesignerLi Jiaxi

CoordinatorChew LiniFiona Tan Publisher : Singapore Institute of Management

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Registration and Payment

A place will be reserved for you upon receipt of your payment. Please inform us in writing of any change in registration. The full fee will be chargeable if withdrawal is made less than 1 week before commencement. All fees are inclusive of 7% GST. All cheque/bank drafts should be made payable to ‘Singapore Institute of Management’, crossed and marked ‘A/C Payee only’, with the activity title indicated on the back. All registration and payment should reach us by the activity registration closing date.Cancellation: SIM reserves the right to make any amendments, cancel and / or change the programme, speaker, date or venue if warranted due to unforseen circumstances. PDPA: During the course of your attendance at SIM Membership and Interest Group events, photograph(s) or video image(s) of you may be taken or recorded for news and publicity purposes. For detailed information, please visit http://www.simms.sim.edu.sg/mp/IndividualMembershipApplication.aspx

Upcoming Programme Date Time Fee $ (Members)SIM / Uni / Non

Creativity Quotient @ Work! 27 Feb (Sat) 9 am – 12 pm 40 / 45 / 50

Riedel Comparative Wine Crystal Workshop – An Exclusive Insider Look

16 Mar (Wed) 6.30 pm – 9 pm 180 / 200 / 280

Discover the Secrets of Numbers and Harness the Power for a Successful Career

19 Mar (Sat) 9 am – 12 pm 35 / 40 / 45

Managing your Professional Competence and Strengthening Personal Talent

1 Mar (Tue) 2 pm – 5 pm 35 / 40 / 45

I am Legend – Western FoodThis new eatery was started by Chef Emil. He was chef of several restaurants in Singapore and abroad. This western fusion food restaurant is also a social enterprise that works with SCORE and the Prisons Department to give ex-offenders a second chance to reintegrate into society. With his credentials and experience, Chef Emil mentors young chefs to better themselves, aspire and encourage them to showcase their talent at the restaurant. Most importantly, Chef Emil wants to serve customers a memorable meal. To satisfy them and hopefully, to return for more!

SIM Member Promotion: 10% discount off total bill I am legend western food

Terms and Conditions • Please present the SIM Membership card upon making payment• Not valid in conjunction with other promotions, discounts and

vouchers unless otherwise stated• The management reserves the right to amend the terms and

conditions without prior notice• Other terms and conditions apply