polytechnic forum 2010 children
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Closing Ceremony• Singapore 2030 Presentation
• 5 presenters representing the 5 Polys• Format to cover 3 parts:Part A: ‘The Singapore landscape in 2030’What would it be like in the future?
Part B:‘Current Issues and Policies’What it is like right now?
Part C:‘Recommendations’What we can do to make it happen?
Outcome of Breakout SessionsEvery breakout session will be guided by these questions whether it is at focus area or sub-theme level:
• Part A: ‘The Singapore landscape in 2030’What would it be like in the future?
• Part B:‘Current Issues and Policies’What it is like right now?
• Part C:‘Recommendations’What we can do to make it happen?
Wed AM Breakout Session
Cross-sharingwithin theSub-theme
Vision Conference 2010 at Pulai Springs on the 7th of Oct PM.
Sharing of ideas/ vision between themes (in the ballroom assigned to your subtheme)
Group 1 from
subtheme 3
6 students from class 4
Group 1 from
subtheme 2
6 students from class 4
Group 1 from
subtheme 1
7 students from class 4
6 students
from subtheme
1
Class 1
Sharing of ideas between themes (in 3 different ballrooms elsewhere)
6 students
from subtheme
3
Class 3
6 students
from subtheme
2
Class 2
Wed PM Cross-Sharing Session- Across Sub-themes
Sub-theme 1 Vision
(Consolidated from the
AM session)
Useful ideas from Sub-theme
2
Useful ideas from Sub-theme
3
Useful ideas from Sub-theme
4
Final Sub-theme 1 Vision (after
discussion on which ideas are
to be incorporat
ed or refined)
Useful ideas brought Back after visiting the
various Other Sub-themes
Example based on Sub-theme 1
Key events… Vision Conference 07 Oct (1400-1630hrs)
Time for the Sub-Themes (ST) to share with everyone else their findings – subtheme vision for 2010
Presentations would be centered around their vision in their respective Sub-Themes.
Explore skits, performances, etc @ 20 mins each subtheme. (Avoid DBP – death by powerpoint!!)
Convey findings in the Sub-Themes. (Hint: Parts A to C)
Aim is to get as much of the 75 students in the subtheme involved as possible in terms of roles.
Guest Judge to judge the performances/presentations
Key events… Vision Conference 07 Oct (1400-1630hrs) PRIZES/TOKENS - There will be prizes for:Best Vision Conference Item : 75 prizes (for
entire sub-theme)
We need help…Vision Conference Organizing Team: 2 for each
sub-theme (total of 8 from all 4 subthemes will be the main organization committee)
They are encouraged to recruit helpers from their own subtheme to help them carry out their duties.
Final Presenter: 1 from each sub-theme (There will be 5 presenters to represent 5 polys so 1 ST will have 2 delegates selected) (Names to be put forth by your facilitators.)
Administration details Please check with your individual polytechnic representatives
with regards to transport arrangements to Pulai Springs. Please check your Facebook account regularly for updates from
your Facilitators. Do note that delegates will report to their respective poly to
register on 5 Oct ( time as instructed by their poly rep in Org Committee), in their subtheme T shirt, luggage . All delegates must arrive at P Spring by 10.30am.
Rooming arrangements handled by TP Reps will be by sub theme/same floor , only same gender in the same apartment and details announced at P Springs, during check in time.
Do manage expectations - no delegates are to leave the Resort for any other purposes at all.
Please do ensure that you have a few laptops to work on (for your presentation slides). Arrange within your classes.
Key Events (Past 4 days)
Key note speakers – Gerard Ee and Aaron Maniam
World Café with Jonathan MarshallHome Team Academy VisitDialogue in the DarkPanel Discussion (Leaders in Society)Dinner with IRO Leaders
Key Note Speakers(Gerard Ee and Aaron Maniam)
Current challenges in SingaporeFuture challenges for Singapore (2030)
Food for thought? Think of some countries who have had they
heydays. Where are they today? (e.g. Burma, Sri Lanka) What has happened to them? How did leadership play a part in this?
Hint: read key address by Gerard Ee and Aaron Maniam for more information (Find them on Facebook!)
Key Note Speakers(World Café by Jonathan Marshall)Different generations of leadership/leadership
styles So what sort of leadership do we need for the
future generation? What kind of leadership qualities do these
leaders need to possess?Are our current systems producing the right
type of qualities in our leaders for the future?If no, what can we do to bridge this gap?
Site Visit(Home Team Academy)
Can everyone really be a leader? Situational leadership? Remember the Geese
(Hint: Check your FB wall for the video)Bottom up leadership – is it truly effective all
the time? (e.g compare the context – governing a
nation vs managing an organization? )
DID - Some food for thoughtWhat are the qualities good leaders should possess and
what is required for leaders in 2030?What happens when the scenario becomes something
which we are foreign to? (Such as total darkness where we need to be guided by the visually challenged?)
Do we have mechanisms that can produce alternative types of leaderships if our landscape changes drastically? (Total destruction of the environment or collapse of economy?)
If the scenario of the world changes, are we willing to accept people whom we perceive as our “inferiors” to lead us?
Panel Discussion - Leaders in SocietySituational leadership? Think Jane Lee! Qualities / Values of a leader - Are these values
identical to those you found in the World café session? If no, how are these qualities different? Are they equally important?
Leadership through the generations – think Eunice Tay, Tan Kin Lian vs. Lionel Yeo and Jane Lee
Should leadership styles to be applied to people as a generation or individuals? Think Lionel Yeo vs. Jane Lee.
How can we circumvent the problem of generation differences and come up with common values?
Dinner with the IRO MembersCo-relation between Religious harmony and economic
development? Role of leaders to bring this about.E.g. Nigeria – rich in natural resources but not as successful
as Singapore (no natural oil resources) Why is this so?
Understanding your own religion to understand others (Mr Harbans Singh, Rev. Lam and Ustaz Shaik Hussain) How relevant is this when it comes to leading people?
Ven. Gunaratana’s example of Sri Lanka (Tamils vs. Sinhalese) What were the leaders of the country trying to do there?
Sister Theresa – first woman president of IRO (what qualities did she need to do her job?)
Rev. Master Lee and Master Tan – talked about Man’s ability to bring about both good and destruction. Can you think of a real life example where a leader who tried to do good ended up doing more harm?
In specific…Focus Areas for Leaders Subtheme for PF2010:
New Leadership By 2030, what would be some of the local and global challenges faced by
Singapore? How do you propose to tackle these challenges? What more needs to be done so that the youth of today will have what it
takes to face these challenges head on in 2030?
Engaging the People Who are the “people” of Singapore in 2030? Which leaders do you think would have a greater influence on the people
and why? What key principles do future leaders need to bear in mind to ensure a
peaceful and prosperous Singapore in 2030?
Managing Unity in Diversity With the increasing mix of cultures, races, religions and languages
in Singapore, how can the government ensure that all segments of society will still have a ‘voice’ in 2030?
Are there any segments of society being marginalized in today’s society? Discuss why this is dangerous and ways in which they can be made to feel a part of society.
In short…Gain insight into qualities good leaders
should posses; what is required for a leader in 2030.
Dissect if the present system in Singapore will be able to continue producing good leaders for the future.
Identify gaps in the present system in Singapore which need to be addressed to produce good leaders for the future.