As part of the NUS-SPRING-SBF Business Advisors Program, some PMETS had earlier been successfully matched with their respective SME companies. Six became the first batch to participate in this engaging and insightful 2-day orientation to SME corporate culture and environment. Dr Mike Teng (MBA 1980), Managing Director of Corporate Turnaround Centre Pte Ltd, conducted the orientation where he also spoke on "Professional Versus Entrepreneurial Management."

Through role-play segments and case studies, participants were exposed to organization dynamics and other strategic issues that SMEs face. Role-playing further taught participants about the different leadership and communication styles of SMEs, and how SMEs differ from MNCs.

This orientation session has proven itself to be an effective transition, and an exciting start, as these PMETs prepared to join and mentor their respective SMEs.

Participants Speak
Man Mun Leong (NUS Engineering 1984):
"The interaction and sharing with other industry professionals were very illuminating and educational. This is an excellent program which I'll be quite indebted to!"

More Information

• Find out more about BAP
• NUS-SPRING-SBF Business Advisors Program Update
• Sign up as Business Advisor (English eFlyer / Chinese eFlyer)
• Sign up as SME participant