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Enterprises are facing unprecedented challenges arising from uncertainties of the economic recovery, intense competition in the global markets, and a new economic world order. Surviving and succeeding in such a dynamic and challenging economic climate requires new skills and attributes.
The leadership decisions that SMEs must make are not only tougher but also more consequential. Since the last global financial crisis, enterprises have come to understand, only too well, the importance of resilience. Many have survived and emerged even stronger with calmness, flexibility, and perseverance in meeting the challenges of such unpredictables. This would not have been possible without the effective leadership and foresight of the SME bosses.
How can SMEs better prepare themselves to lead in this current uncertain economic environment and move on with an even greater sense of confidence and optimism? What are the new challenges and opportunities emerging ahead of us?
The 12th Annual SMEs Conference will address such pressing issues and allow the delegates to brainstorm ideas and share experiences among themselves in facing the new economic world order ahead.
Conference Programme
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Programme
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8.30am
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Registration
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9.30am
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Welcome Address
Mr Teo Siong Seng, President of Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCCI)
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Opening Address
Mr Lim Hng Kiang, Minister for Trade and Industry
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10.00am
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Tea Reception
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10.30am
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Panel I: Lessons in Adversity: Acquiring the Art of Resilience
At this session, leading SMEs will share their recent successes and failures as they thrive under the most adverse business climate, to overcome challenges and demonstrate their resilience.
What are the underlying elements that give them the strength to overcome obstacles, maintain positive strategy and continue to thrive under adverse conditions?
Chairperson:
Mr Wong Lin Tam – Managing Director, Wang Media Consulting Pte Ltd
Panel speakers
- Professor Bernard Yeung, Dean and Stephen Riady Distinguished Professor, NUS Business School
- Mr James Kuah – Chairman & CEO, Hoe Leong Corporation Ltd
- Mr George Yeh – President, Taiwan Liposome Company
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12.30pm
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Lunch
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2.00pm
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Panel II: Business Transformation – Resilience in Adversity
This session takes a practical look at SMEs’ resilience in adversity.
How one can increase “change-ability”, organisational agility, protecting top talent and skills, building trust and responsible management, reducing costs and integrating new technology?
Discover the route to transform your business model and enhance corporate performance together with our panel speakers.
Chairperson:
Associate Professor Wu Wei – Director, Nanyang Centre for Public Administration
Panel speakers
1. Professor Wang Shu Guang – President, Zhejiang Business Research Institute
2. Mdm Zhou Xiao Guang – Board Chairman, Neoglory Holdings Group Co Ltd
3. Mr Ong Khim Kiat, CEO, Shanghai Spa Oasis
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4.00pm
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End of Conference
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