How ready are you for the modern marketplace?

Would the skills, knowledge and qualifications you have today be enough to keep you relevant tomorrow?

According to the World Economic Forum, 2 top skills which are required in the workplace of 2020 are “Complex Problem Solving” and “People Management” skills. And according to the 18th Annual Global CEO Survey conducted by PwC, the top skills CEOs think are essential for future leaders are “Strategic Thinking” and “Talent Acquisition and Management” skills.

The Classroom to Boardroom Workshop is back again to equip you with the key skills to help you excel in tomorrow’s marketplace.

ITINERARY:

Skill 1: People Skills
To be a leader and influencer, you need to deal with people well. 15 people skills to thrive in the workplace. Invest in relationships and respecting others.

Skill 2: Strategic Thinking Skills
The need for innovation, according to the S&P 500 Index and GE’s 2012 Global Innovation Barometer. Strategic questions to ask. How to think strategically, instead of linearly.

// Guest Speaker 1: William Wijaya

Are you a problem solver and are you the one bringing solutions to the table?

With over 5 years of experience working in ANZ in capacities including trade finance, due diligence and business analysis, William would share his insights on what it takes to be a thinker and problem solver in the modern workplace. He would also talk about his career journey and some of the lessons he learnt along the way.

Skill 3: Communication Skills
You are a brand – what’s your personal brand? Communication = selling. How to be a networking superstar. Your network determines your net worth.

Skill 4: Stress and Time Management
How stressed is America and young people? Average people struggle with time and stress, successful people thrive in the midst of it. 3 techniques to managing stress as used in the military. 4 tips on effective time management.

// Guest Speaker 2: Carolyn Alcausin

No one succeeds alone, and team work makes the dream work. How confident and competent are you in dealing with and managing people?

Coming from a strong management and supervisory background in Uniqlo and Coles, Carolyn would be covering how to invest in others and manage a team effectively, as well as dealing with conflicts and expectations in the workplace.

Skill 5: Leadership
What is leadership? What do 330,000 bosses and subordinates think are the top leadership skills for success? You can’t out-obey your competitors, but you can out-lead them.

Skill 6: Adaptability
The world is changing faster than we want it to. Adapt or die. Taxi industry vs. Uber – which side do you want to be on? Get comfortable being uncomfortable.

// Guest Speaker 3: Teigan Margetts

Welcome to a world of change and disruption. Where the computer in your cell phone today is a million times cheaper, a thousand times faster and about a hundred thousand times smaller, than one computer at MIT in 1965. How you cope with change ultimately determines how relevant you are in the workplace.

As the former Graduate Program Manager of Ericsson and having extensive experience in recruitment, Teigan will be shedding light on how a candidate can adapt, be relevant and stay ahead of the game in tomorrow’s marketplace.

// Host and Presenter: Dominic Soh

Founder of Industry Bootcamp, Dominic is passionate about bringing out the best in others. He has been featured in news outlets like The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald and News.com.au and does keynote speeches, workshops and conferences in institutes like The University of Melbourne, RMIT, Monash and Kaplan Business School.

He would be presenting the 6 key skills and facilitating discussions with the guest speakers.

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Other details

Date: 16 April 2016, Saturday
Time: 1pm
Location: TBC

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