Posts by Colin Yeow
The Middle Management Squeeze 2026: Why Supervisors Are Often Overlooked and How to Empower Them
Middle managers are the heartbeat of an organisation. Tasked with executing strategic plans and guiding people, these team members often experience high tension, both mentally and emotionally. The strain may become even more pronounced as budgets tighten and the speed of change accelerates. If nothing is done to support this group, they could burn out…
Read MoreEngaging Leaders to Engage Your Workforce
Employee engagement is a team sport. While Human Resources (HR) departments are often tasked with designing programmes that elevate motivation and in effect, set up the plays for others to execute, their efforts will stall before they reach the goal if they cannot align with their colleagues. One position that proves to be especially important…
Read MoreWhat Makes an Exceptional Leadership Retreat?
The leadership retreat…a time to connect, to step away from daily responsibilities and truly focus “on the business” rather than “in the business”. Whether for strategic planning, team building, professional development or a combination thereof, these sessions offer an opportunity to elevate thinking and consider new possibilities for the trajectory of the company and the…
Read MoreUnlock Greater Organisational Performance with a Growth Mindset
I’ve always had an unshakeable belief in the power of a growth mindset, which I suppose should be expected in the talent development field! Even though the concept has been around for a few decades, companies continue to find it useful, and I’ve begun to notice a surge in the desire to build growth mindsets…
Read More4 Tips to Embrace a Flexible Work Mindset
With TG-FWAR less than a month away from implementation, flexible work arrangements are top of mind for many employers in Singapore. This topic is not distinct to one region, however, as a global study revealed that nine in ten employees want more choice in where and when they work. Cultivating an environment where personnel have…
Read MoreThe Role of Coaching in Building a Fearless Organisation
At the centre of a psychologically safe workplace is the ability for employees at all levels to speak up, raise concerns or ideas and offer constructive input without fear of repercussion. When staff can be open with each other, organisations benefit from greater productivity, innovation, morale and much more. One way that leaders can cultivate…
Read MoreWhy Does Psychological Safety Matter?
Did you know that only 35% of employees strongly agree that they can voice their opinions at work without fear of repercussion and only 53% feel they can take a risk? Being able to raise concerns, share differing perspectives and step outside of one’s comfort zone are core tenets of psychological safety, which is a…
Read MorePart III: 8 Practices to Embrace Inclusivity in the Workplace
After examining why diversity and inclusion are so valuable to business and recognising the positive impact that comes from an environment where employees can be their authentic selves, the natural questions that follow include: What now? How does inclusion become an organic part of an organisation? What can be done to make a culture of…
Read MorePart II: Help Employees Thrive, Not Strive, in the Workplace
What would change in your organisation if every employee was thriving instead of striving? On the surface such a question may sound odd as there is a positive connotation associated with both terms. If we pause and consider the words more carefully, there is an important distinction. The term “strive” is defined as: To try…
Read MorePart I: Integrate Inclusivity in the Workplace
Think about the diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) efforts in your organisation. How familiar are you with these initiatives? Do you know what sort of impact they are making? If you’re part of the team leading DEIB programmes, you are likely very aware of the work that has been implemented. However, in many companies,…
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