Timeo's Talent Spotlight September 2023 | | | |
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Dear Guest,
Be successful: say no to almost everything
In an age where technology and disruption have fundamentally reshaped the business landscape, one might assume that executives have all the tools they need to be efficient and effective. But the reality is starkly different. While technology has solved many problems, it has also generated new layers of complexity that make time management and efficiency at work a renewed priority.
According to a survey by McKinsey & Co., only 9% of executives are "very satisfied" with their time allocation, and less than 50% of their work time is spent on activities that align with organizational goals. As Warren Buffett aptly puts it, "The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say no to almost everything." The ability to prioritize, to focus on tasks that truly matter, is more crucial now than ever before.
Introducing our latest comprehensive program, "Time Management: Maximizing Productivity and Goal Achievement." Picture an innovative training and coaching experience designed to empower you with the essential skills for excelling in this evolving landscape. Uncover the ability to identify and eliminate time-draining activities through the practice of 'Time Auditing,' enabling you to reclaim valuable hours for impactful endeavors. Master the Eisenhower Box technique to effortlessly categorize tasks based on urgency and importance, streamlining your approach to handling them effectively. In a world where executives are inundated with an average of 120 daily emails (as reported by Radicati Group), you'll also gain proficiency in transforming your inbox from a burden into an advantage. This program will introduce you to cutting-edge software that uses AI to schedule and manage your tasks, freeing you to focus on strategic thinking and leadership.
Investing in a program aimed at boosting time management and work efficiency is not just a commitment to professional development; it's a pledge to your own well-being. A study published in the Harvard Business Review found that high levels of productivity not only correlate with high job satisfaction but also with overall happiness. The truth is, you don't drown by falling into the water; you drown by staying there. The complexity and challenges you face today are not insurmountable—they're opportunities for growth, but only if you arm yourself with the right skills.
Discover the depths of our program below, and to truly amplify your comprehension of the subject, we've curated three compelling articles for you to delve into and enthusiastically distribute.
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10 Highly skilled individuals who we believe could be excellent additions to your teams | |
Ref #1 Regional Marketing Manager | |
Country Base & Nationality | SINGAPORE Singaporean | | Industries | FMCG, Market Research | Candidate highlights
| - 12 years of experience in developing commercial and marketing strategies, with in-depth knowledge in Asia Pacific
- Passionate in building strong brands through the adoption of data-driven solutions and experienced in driving cross-functional projects
- Expertise in driving brand and marketing strategies in FMCG and performance monitoring of campaigns
| | Specific skills | Brand marketing, Digital marketing, Project management, Market insights & research | | Education | Bachelor’s Degree in Business (Marketing)
| | Languages | English and Mandarin
| | Availability | 2 months |
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Ref #2 Head of Communications APAC | |
Country Base & Nationality | SINGAPORE PR | | Industries | Shipping, Logistics, Non-profit | Candidate highlights
| - Passionate, visionary, and business driven leader with 25 years leadership experience in marketing and communication across roles in non-profit, advertising and logistics
- Advisor to the Asia Pacific MD and point of contact to Asia Pacific leadership
- Leading senior communication advisors to drive external positioning and internal understanding of strategic priorities, our transformation, and M&A agenda
| | Specific skills | Communications, Marketing, M&A, Transformation
| | Education | Master of Science in Strategic Communication, Columbia University Master of Science in Economics | | Languages | English
| | Availability | 2 months |
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Ref #3 Head of Marketing & Digital Channel Sales | |
Country Base & Nationality | SINGAPORE Singaporean | | Industries | Retail, eCommerce, and Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
| Candidate highlights
| - Holds a total of 11 years of Marketing and Travel retail experience
- Experienced in beauty, travel retail, and eCommerce
- Has managed sales & marketing of 23 fragrance, skincare, and makeup brands
- Conceptualized and implemented business strategy for brands
- Responsibility of the P&L and A&P budgets of each brand.
| | Specific skills | Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Leadership | | Education | Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting and Marketing
| | Languages | English, Mandarin | | Availability | 1 Month |
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Ref #4 Regional HR Manager | |
Country Base & Nationality | SINGAPORE Singaporean | | Industries | Retail, F&B, Healthcare, Machinery Manufacturing, Airlines, and Aviation
| Candidate highlights
| - Has 10 years of Human Resources experience with a background in retail, healthcare, and F&B
- Handling the full spectrum of HR which includes recruitment, payroll, performance appraisal, training, compensation & benefits, career progression, welfare, and benefits
- Experienced in HR Strategy and Business Partnering, Talent Management and Succession Planning, Talent Attraction, Employee Engagement, Compensation, and Benefits Design
| | Specific skills | Strategy Development & Execution / Profitability and Cost Analysis / Annual Budget Forecasting & Administration / Lead Multinational Teams / R&D Experience / International Project Management / Process and Technology Transformation
| | Education | Bachelor in Business Management - HR Management (RMIT University) | | Languages | English, Mandarin | | Availability | 2 months |
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Ref #5 Country General Manager | |
| Country Base & Nationality | MALAYSIA Malaysian | | Industries | FMCG and Retail
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- More than 17 years of experience in managing retail operations and driving commercial and strategic business development
- Experienced in managing up to 10,000 SKUs across 7 product categories and managing forecasting, budgeting and full P&L to generate positive EBITDA
- Expertise in driving business strategies, branding and marketing
| | Specific skill | Business and marketing strategies, Retail operations, Brand management, P&L management
| | Education | Bachelor of Commerce | | Languages | English, Malay and Mandarin | | Availability | 2 months |
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Ref #6 Managing Director & APAC COO | |
Country Base & Nationality | CHINA (Suzhou) Chinese | | Industries | Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Automotive
| Candidate highlights
| - Over 20 years of extensive experience as an Executive Manager with domestic and international experience in the main operations of manufacturing companies with high specialisation in B to B.
- Experienced in the hydraulic sector of the automotive off-highway (cylinder and power transmission), ring gears for power reducers application, and fasteners for automotive (car/truck, Tier1/OEM)
- Effective oversight of the P & L with the capability to expand the business and the turnover discovering new ways to improve the profitability.
| | Specific skills | Team Management, Leadership, Delivery performance, Automotive networking, Business Development, Budget/Sales/Forecast/BP, Project management, Department Efficiency & OEE
| | Education | M.A. Degree in Business and Administration – Faculty of Economics
| | Languages | Mandarin (native) & English (Fluent) | | Availability | 2 months |
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Ref #7 Senior Regional Marketing Manager | |
Country Base & Nationality | SINGAPORE Singaporean | | Industries | FMCG, Retail and Sporting Goods
| Candidate highlights
| - 15 years of experience in brand marketing and category management within the Retail and FMCG industry
- Expertise lies in crafting brand narratives and leveraging digital platforms to create strong brand presence in the market
- Proven track record in driving GTM process as well as driving regional omni-channel marketing strategies across different markets in APAC
| | Specific skills | Brand marketing, Category management, Omni-channel marketing, Digital marketing
| | Education | Master’s Degree in World Economy
| | Languages | English and Mandarin | | Availability | 1 month |
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Ref #8 Chief Strategy Officer | |
Country Base & Nationality | SINGAPORE Permanent Resident | | Industries | Electronics, Hospitality and Travel, Distribution. | | Candidate highlights | - Creative, strategic, and consummate relationship builder, offering 25+ years of experience driving revenue and market growth by evolving customer experiences — tapping into the power of next-gen technology (IoT, Mobile, Artificial Intelligence, Machine learning)
- Adaptable, able to deliver transformation results in new industries.
- Mastered market penetration, sales and revenue hypergrowth, relationship building and management across the globe
- Distinguished by ability to actualize innovative visions and deploy focused solutions and change opportunities in B2B and B2C environments.
- Currently involved with several startup / ramp-up companies through mentorship, investments, fund raising and Board appointments
| | Specific skills | Turnaround management, Deal structuring & negociations, Strategic partnerships, Go-to-market strategy, Business Unit startups, Sales and Revenue growth | | Education | Bachelor degree in Hospitality Management (with high honours and jury congratulations) | | Languages | English & French | | Availability | 2 months
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Ref #9 Director Sales & Marketing | |
Country Base & Nationality | SINGAPORE Singaporean | | Industries | Medical device, Life Science | | Candidate highlights | - An experienced senior professional with demonstrated history of working in Medical Device (including Diagnostics) and Life Sciences industries
- Skilled in Commercial Excellence/Integrated Business Planning, Channel Management, and Cross-functional Leadership.
- Strong regional experience (SEA, Greater China)
| | Specific skills | Commercial Excellence, Service Excellence, Integrated Business Planning, Sales Operations, Business Development, Sales & Marketing, Channel Management, Direct and Indirect Sales Management
| | Education | Bachelor of Science, National University of Singapore - Major in Biomedical Science | | Languages | English and Mandarin | | Availability | 1 month |
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Ref #10 Global Business Development Senior Manager | |
Country Base & Nationality | KOREA Korean | | Industries | Healthcare, Biotech, Life Science | | Candidate highlights | - 15 years of experience in business development and sales/marketing strategies execution in global and domestic healthcare markets.
- Excellent communicator and proven track record in building business from zero to mature by seeking ideal partners, closing deals, and achieving the goals.
- Expertise in managing KOL
| | Specific skills | Distributorship Management, License in and out, Medical product registration, New product launch | | Education | Bachelor of Science in Biological Science - University of California, Irvine | | Languages | Native English and Korean (resided in the US 1992-2010) | | Availability | 1 month |
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Food for thoughts and actions | |
Our brand-new blended program to help you achieve your goals: "Time Management: maximise your productivity & achieve your goals"
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Focus energy on what matters most to you to make the best use of every waking (and non-waking) hour, minute and second available every day. Explore the best-practice behaviours, habits and ways-of-working (including AI tools) that will help to increase your productivity and work satisfaction.
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Format of the Coaching Journey: - 60 min ‘Kick-off Webinar’ - 3-hour ‘Training Workshop #1’ - 3-hour ‘Training Workshop #2’ - 90mins ‘Follow-up Group Coaching'
With self-learning, quiz, discussions, support on our SkillsFactory digital platform over the journey (up to 3hrs of learning content) And practical assignments under the supervision of our coachs
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You will learn how to : - Focus on achieving more of the work that matters most to you and fits with your business goals and life priorities
- Get started on tasks quickly to avoid procrastination, maintain concentration, beat overwhelm, avoid burnout and stay motivated for task completion
- Manage distractions and achieve more: Multitasking is a Myth, Sticking to tasks, schedules & to-do list, Email, Managers & Meetings
- Delegate effectively to free up time and say ‘no’ without getting penalized
- Leverage on digital / AI solutions for your personal efficiency
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A readers digest here with 3 great articles from FastCompany, Forbes and The Strait Times about Productivity at Work | |
Your brain will perform better if you shift into this mode of working | Have you noticed how busy is the new black? Many workplaces recognize and reward being fast-moving or adaptive. The result? Stressed and burned-out employees. | | | |
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The Productivity Problem with Remote Work |
The debates about remote work, hybrid work and in-office work are (still) raging and they mostly center around productivity, performance and employee motivation.
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Research: A Little Nature in the Office Boosts Morale and Productivity | As we at Timeo have just moved into our new office in CapitaGreen, surrounded with beautiful lush greenery - this article confirms the benefits of nature in the office on morale and productivity. | | | |
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The Skills Factory for your performance in Asia-Pacific
We assess, build and develop teams for our clients to execute their business in Asia-Pacific. | |
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Isabelle Larché Managing Director, Timeo-Performance M: +65 9028 5920 w: timeo-performance.com Registration: 200811838D | EA license: 21C0685 | EA Reg: R1103259 | | | |
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