To Cook or to Paint? That is the Question – SOA Engage 2019

The SOA community came together once again for the annual community service event, SOA Engage. Building upon the same spirit as the inaugural 2018 edition, SOA Engage 2019 encompassed two different activity options—Arts Connect @ Bendemeer SAC and Wicked Chef @ Willing Hearts—which were held over five days.

How to Be a Thought Leader When Anyone Can Be a Self-proclaimed “Influencer” These Days

How can one build a credible personal brand and be a true thought leader amidst influencer fatigue? Here are some ideas.

Student Interview Series: Viona Giovanni Felisiana, SMU MSc in Management

An interior designer with the aspiration of one day owning her own business, Viona Giovanni Felisiana made the decision to upskill with the MSc in Management programme at SMU. Find out what her experience in the programme has been like.

Reaping Lifelong Returns

There is a powerful CV differentiator on the rise—the master’s in management. Peng Yuan Yuang talks about the doors it's opened for her in the business world.

Mid-career Itch? Here Are Six Tips to Help You Scratch It Successfully

Finding yourself at a career crossroads can be daunting. But with the right approach, it is possible to make that switch. Here six tips to scratch your mid-career itch successfully.

From Fiction to Finance

The seemingly disparate passions for reading and finance from a young age paved the way for Associate Professor Fu Fangjian’s journey in academia.

Decentralise Me (MITB Thought Leadership Series)

Just because the hype has died down, blockchain is most definitely not dead—not be any means. A new wave is coming, says SMU Assoc Prof Paul Griffin, and it's coming in the form of 'decentralisation'.

What the MBA Programme Must Do To Stay Relevant

With a multitude of ways to hack your way to success, it seems traditional MBA programmes are facing fluctuating applications alongside digital disruptions.

Driving an Effective Data-ready Culture: How Companies Can Take on a Data-driven Approach to Business (MITB Thought Leadership Series)

While big data can be used to gain insights more efficiently for swifter business decisions, adopting a data-driven approach can be daunting. SMU Adjunct Faculty Johnson Poh offers some guidelines to help companies transition into a data-ready culture.

Rice to the Occasion: David Chen

Meet David Chen, 35, COO and co-founder of Golden Sunland, a rice company he co-founded in 2016 with Peng Jingkai, 37. When it comes to rice, David is in familiar territory but it is also his calling and passion.

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