Ahead of mr lims first lecture on 12 september 2017, ips caught up with him for a quick chat. Aug 30, 2017 mr lim siong guan is ips 4th s r nathan fellow for the study of singapore. This book contains edited versions of the three ipsnathan lectures he gave between september and november 2017, and highlights of his dialogue with the audience. He may be the group president of singapore sovereign wealth fund gic, but mr lim siong guan rides the mrt to work. Lim was educated at the anglochinese school, singapore. Siong guan was the head of the singapore civil service from september 1999 to march 2005. Lim was one of four pap candidates selected to contest the 1955 election. Mr lim siong guan is a professor at the lee kuan yew school of public policy at the national university of singapore, instructing on leadership and change management, as well as a senior fellow of the singapore civil service college, since 2006. A challenge is also included at the end of every chapter for the reader to incorporate in his or her personal and professional life. Group president, government of singapore investment corporation. Leadership interviews with ceo archives leadership. Making the future for singapore, at lee kwan yew school of public policy, national university of singapore.
Apr 27, 2012 singapore businessman lim siong guan honoured. This book is thus a vital reference for policymakers, researchers and general readers interested in how asia can successfully secure the resources needed for sustainable development. The book had been on the bestseller list for over 40 weeks, but neither had had any expectations before the ceremony. We believe that honour is the essential quality that has enabled singapore to come so far since its independence in 1965, and has distinguished singapore from many nations in the world to become the worlds strongest nation brand in 2015. He was the eldest son of a taxi driver and teacher who got only two new sets of clothes a year during chinese new year and at christmas. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover lims connections and jobs at similar companies. He was group president of gic from 2007 until his retirement at the end of 2016. He effectively championed the cause of the unemployed and the exploited workers of singapore, and was wildly popular, winning the bukit timah constituency. Jul 12, 2018 from left education minister ong ye kung, institute of policy studies director janadas devan and mr lim siong guan at the launch of mr lims book yesterday. His intellect, leadership, and legendary oratory skills enabled him to organise the trade union movement and provide the organisational base for the pap. Mr lim siong guan honour international symposium 2018. Singapore was the worlds strongest nation brand in 2015.
In the spotlight is an initiative by pss that features pharmacists who excel in their area of practice and have been role models for fellow pharmacists. Siong guan lim is one of the most outstanding public servants in any. When singapore became independent in august 1965, it was an accidental nation, unplanned in its creation and unexpected in its survival, said former top civil servant lim siong guan. Lim siong guan, is the current group president of the government of singapore investment corporation gic. Goh lee kian representative of student illustrators for the book. Two acsians made the headlines recently when mr lim siong guan preuniversity class of 64 passed the head of civil service baton over to mr peter ho preuniversity class of 72. Lim chow kiat left, 46, will be the new ceo of gic. New book by lim siong guan focuses on honour, singapore news.
This is an exclusive interview with mr lim siong guan, the group president of government of singapore investment corporation on the role of leaders in a changing world. Below is an excerpt of the mr lim s lecture, where he also cited examples of how singapore could learn from other countries such as finland and israel in encouraging innovation and cultivating. A former head of the singapore civil service, he was permanent secretary in the ministries of defence, education and finance and the prime ministers office, and led various major government agencies. He alights at raffles place, then walks about 20 minutes to gics office in.
Be the best you can be by lim siong guan group president, government of singapore investment corporation former head of civil service dear young officer, if i am. Interview with professor lim siong guan graduate school. Compared to my peers in the pr profession, i was a late entrant. Lim chin siong cofounded the peoples action party pap in 1954 with lee kuan yew. Leadership interview with mr lim siong guan leadership.
Lim siong guan, professor at nus lee kuan yew school of. With the handover of the top civil job to mr ho, mr lim continues to be permanent secretary, ministry of finance. In the first part of the book, the teacher, siong guan shares the lessons that he has learned from various teachers in his life and through varied experiences in life. Cowritten with daughter joanne, the book emphasises the importance of honour. Lin xiangyuan, born 1947 is currently advisor to the group executive committee of gic, singapores sovereign wealth fund. Lim, who is also the founding chairman of nonprofit organisation honour singapore, launched his second book winning with honour last year. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover siong guans connections and jobs at similar companies. Exdetainees book recounts turbulent days brother of late leftist leader lim chin siong was a student activist in 1950s by leong weng kam senior writer retired lawyer lim chin joo, 77, is launching. Speaking at a book launch by former civil service chief lim siong guan, mr heng cited the singapore example to illustrate how a leader must identify and exemplify that which is timeless even as he helps his people navigate a rapidly transforming world. Leadership interview with mr lim siong guan leadership in. However, a recording was later revealed by tv3, showing clear evidence of lim guan eng proclaiming that singaporeans who are in johor are likely to be kidnapped.
According to former head of civil service, singapore may be decadent is the high noon over for singapore. The penang chief minister and dap secretarygeneral said only mca s no. It was really a breeze to read, very thoughtfully organized. Lim chin siong was born on february 28 1933, in singapore. He is advisor to the group executive committee of gic. The university of adelaide will honour prominent singapore government official lim siong guan with a distinguished alumni award this weekend when it holds its annual graduation ceremony in singapore on saturday 28 april. Discover book depositorys huge selection of siong guan lim books online. Joanne cowrote the leader, the teacher and you and winning with honour with lim siong guan, professor practice of the lee kuan yew school of public policy. The second part of the book, the leader, details siong guans thoughts on leadership within a framework of principles and ideas, and discusses how culture and values build sustainable success for organisations. Lim siong guan is professor at nus lee kuan yew school of public policy. The government of singapore investment corporation gic announced today that mr lim siong guan will be appointed as its group managing director with effect from 22 sep 2007.
Apr 30, 2016 new book by lim siong guan focuses on honour mr lim signing copies of his book winning with honour in relationships, family, organisations, leadership, and life which is coauthored by his. Making the future for singapore collects the three ipsnathan lectures that mr lim delivered between september and november 2017, and includes highlights of his dialogue with. An ongoing debate on the role and status of lim chin siong, one of the peoples action partys founding leaders, in the struggle for independenc can be seen as part of a wider attempt to. Minister for education ong ye kung, director of the institute of policy studies janadas devan, and mr lim siong guan officially launch mr lim s latest book titled can singapore fall. View lim siong guans profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community.
This guide accompanied the talk given by professor lim siong guan on the topic winning in work and life. In 1969, lim was granted the presidents scholarship, awarding him the chance to study at the university of adelaide, australia, where he graduated with a first class honours degree in mechanical engineering. Mr lim siong guan, 70, is a professor at the lee kuan yew school of public policy at the national university of singapore, a senior fellow of the singapore civil service college, and advisor to the group executive committee of gic, singapores sovereign wealth fund. There were 40,000 people, each mesmerised by lim chin siongs oratory.
Lim siong guan is a professor in the lee kuan yew school of public policy, instructing on leadership and change management. Lim guan eng insisted he never mentioned johor, and demanded that bernama retract their story and issue a formal apology, or face a lawsuit. Sep, 2017 lessons for singapore on the rise and fall of empires by lim siong guan today published. Mr lim was instrumental in implementing policies that have enhanced the performance of the public service. Mar 06, 2018 lim guan eng today told mca deputy president dr wee ka siong, who has criticised and questioned penangs undersea tunnel and highways project, that the latter is not qualified to debate him. Group president lim siong guan, 69, will retire, but. Most of the famous and well known chains have got the taste down, but they are extremely inconsistent when it comes to the toughness of their bak kwa. Below is an excerpt of the mr lims lecture, where he also cited examples of how singapore could learn from other countries such as finland and israel in encouraging innovation and cultivating. Group president, government of singapore investment. Former permanent secretary for the ministries of defence, education and finance, as well as for the prime ministers office. Leadership to me is making things happen which on their own would not happen. On 11 july 2018, minister for education, mr ong ye kung, institute of policy studies director janadas devan and mr lim siong guan launched the latest volume in the ipsnathan lectures series, can singapore fall.
September, 2017 when singapore became independent in august 1965, it was an accidental nation, unplanned in its creation and unexpected in its. This book is a collection of speeches by lim siong guan and peter ho, former heads of singapores civil service. He was chairman of the economic development board from october 2006 to june 2009. His insights as a former head of civil service are a mustread for all civil servants. Singapore news today lim chin siong was wrongfully detained. Adjunct professor, lee kuan yew school of public policy, teaching leadership and change management. Conversations with lim siong guan harvard university.
New book by lim siong guan focuses on honour mr lim signing copies of his book winning with honour in relationships, family, organisations, leadership, and life which is. The final section, the leader, the teacher, posits that the highest aspiration of the leader is to be a true teacher. The harvard university association of alumni in singapore huaas invites its members to an evening with lim siong guan, professor at the lee kuan yew school of public policy at the national university of singapore, senior fellow of the singapore civil service college, and advisor to the group executive. Create a free family tree for yourself or for lim siong and well search for valuable new information for you.
From may 1978 to june 1981, siong guan was the first principal private secretary to singapores founding prime minister, mr lee kuan yew. In relationships, family, organisations, leadership, and life. Mr lee will continue as chairman of the board of gic asset management pte ltd. Can singapore fall making the future for singapore ips. Whether you get the sliced pork or minced pork versions, the most important characteristic of delicious bak kwa is super soft tenderness. World scientific publishing is a leading international independent publisher of books and journals for the scholarly. Gic appoints mr lim siong guan as group managing director the government of singapore investment corporation gic announced today that mr lim siong guan will be appointed as its group managing director with effect from 22 sep 2007. Lim siong historical records and family trees myheritage.
The fatherdaughter pair of lim siong guan and joanne lim, authors of the leader, the teacher, and you were surprised when they were announced as the cowinners of the nonfiction category of the singapore literature prize in 2014. Lim siong guan to our board of advisors for our financial technology arm razer fintech. The leader, the teacher leading from within by lim siong guan, coauthor with joanne h. Book launched to get singaporeans to think about the. Joanne was awarded the 2014 singapore literature book prize in the nonfiction category for the leader, the teacher and you, which was a national bestseller for 40. Why spore needs to honour innovation, excellence and outwardness. In the spotlight mr lim teong guan pharmaceutical society. Lim siong guans lecture on the rise and fall of empires sounds like a complaint about todays youth. Hear what the former head of civil service has to say dont rely on the government. Lim siong guan is an advisor to the group executive committee of gic, singapores ruling wealth fund.
View siong guan lims profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Mr lim will succeed mr lee ek tieng who steps down as group managing director on 21 sep 2007. Uninhibited by textbooks or book learning, action is their solution to every problem. Lim siong guan, singapores former head of civil service 19992005 was the institute of policy studies 4th s r nathan fellow for the study of singapore. Hi mr lim, can you share with us how you define leadership. Why spore needs to honour innovation, excellence and.
Joanne was awarded the 2014 singapore literature book prize in the nonfiction category for the leader, the teacher and you, which was a national bestseller for 40 consecutive weeks since its launch on 8 january 2014. Gic is a private company wholly owned by the government of singapore that manages foreign financial reserves of singapore. Lim is a thought leader in the global financial services industry. Home was a rentcontrolled compound house in upper serangoon shared with 20 other relatives.
If you like what you read, follow us on facebook, instagram, twitter and. Prof chua joon eng and lim soon hock, editors and writers. Following a nineyear tenure as the group president of gic, lim was appointed adviser to the nations sovereign wealth fund on jan 1. Lim siong guan, professor at the lee kuan yew school of public policy at the national university of singapore, senior fellow of the singapore civil service college, and advisor to the group executive committee of gic, singapores sovereign wealth fund. Most recently the group president of singapores wealth sovereign arm gic private limited, mr. September, 2017 when singapore became independent in august 1965, it was an accidental nation, unplanned in its creation and unexpected in its survival, said former top civil servant lim. Professor in practice, lee kuan yew school of public policy. Part biography, part commentary, and part exposition, this book is a study on everyday valuesbased leadership based on the principles and experiences of siong guan lim, a former head of the singapore civil service and incumbent group president of gic private limited. Leadership with a difference lim siong guan central singapore cdc. Lim siong guans lecture on the rise and fall of empires.
The pharmacist being featured in the february edition of in the spotlight is mr lim teong guan. Leadership with a difference lim siong guan youtube. James puthucheary, in charge of the publicity for the pap during the elections, remarked that lim was brilliant, and the crowd was spellbound 65 an attendee at one of the rallies recounted. New book by lim siong guan focuses on honour, singapore. Gic appoints mr lim siong guan as group managing director. The leader, the teacher and you i picked up this book by lim siong guan from the library last night and finished nearly half of it in one sitting. Lessons for singapore on the rise and fall of empires by lim siong guan today published. View lim siong guans professional profile on relationship science, the database of decision makers. Challenge be the best you can be by lim siong guan. Find family history information in a whole new way.
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