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Fostering Excellence: Organisational Growth through Mentorship
This conference brings together mentorship experts, practitioners, mentors, and mentees to exchange insights, best practices, and strategies for advancing mentorship quality within A*STAR.
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Agenda
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25
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10
40
Keynote by Professor Ivy Ng Swee Lian, Senior Advisor, SingHealth Board
Prof Ivy Ng Swee Lian10
40
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11
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Panel Discussion: Cultivating a Sustainable Mentoring Culture
Panel Discussion: Cultivating a Sustainable Mentoring Culture
• Prof. Ivy Ng Swee Lian, Senior Advisor, SingHealth Board
• Mr Abel Ang, Chairperson, Advanced MedTech Investments
• A*STAR Senior Management
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30
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13
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14
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15
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Friday, October 11, 2024
13
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14
30
Concurrent Sessions I: Benefits of Engaging in a Mentoring Relationship. Paying It Forward through Mentoring
Prof Low Ee LingTeacher educators may be more traditionally seen as mentors of pre-service teachers. Yet, they themselves also need to be mentored through academic mentorship and faculty development in order to be continuing contributors to the fraternity and ultimately society. As a collaborative relationship that encompasses a broad range of activities, academic mentorship and faculty development create an environment where more experienced faculty members can provide a junior member with professional guidance and structured growth. This talk focuses on how academic mentorship and faculty development goes beyond the 2-person mentor–mentee relationship to a whole-community network. It illustrates through my own professional journey, significant mentors in my career and uses the case study of the practices of mentoring faculty at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University. With an articulated framework known as “Building the Archetype of a Future-Ready Faculty”, I will share our approach in mentoring faculty 4 life i.e. lifelong, life-wide, life-wise and life-deep and how we are invested in holistic faculty development from recruitment to retirement.
14
30
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15
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15
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16
30
Concurrent Sessions II: Building a Successful Mentoring Relationship. Building a high preforming team through effective mentorship
Prof. Tai E ShyongIn this session, Dr Tai will share some of the things that he has learnt about the value of mentorship and how effective mentors build success for themselves and their organizations, even as they facilitate the success of those they mentor.
Friday, October 11, 2024
13
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14
30
Concurrent Sessions I: Benefits of Engaging in a Mentoring Relationship. The Power of Mentoring
Ms Valerie LimIn a world marked by constant change and uncertainty, mentorship is a brave and powerful way to show up for ourselves and each other. It’s about forging real human connections, the kind that remind us we’re not alone as we navigate through challenges. Mentorship not only develops strong, empathetic leaders but also nurtures our well-being and bridges the gaps in a multi-generational workforce. In this session, we’ll unpack essential mentoring skills, including the framework for generative conversations, building trust with the Trust Equation, and practical active listening tips. Through personal stories and shared experiences, we'll explore how these skills can transform lives and help us all find our way in a world that often feels overwhelming.
14
30
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15
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15
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16
30
Concurrent Sessions II: Building a Successful Mentoring Relationship. Panel: Mentorship Journey for REs
• IMCB
• I2R
• EDDC
• A*GA
Friday, October 11, 2024
13
00
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14
30
Concurrent Sessions I: Benefits of Engaging in a Mentoring Relationship. How to Choose the Right Mentor?
Mr Randall SieMentorship provides valuable benefits both professionally and personally, whether you're just starting out or aiming to elevate your career to new heights. In this session, we'll cover essential topics like setting clear goals and expectations, identifying where mentorship can have the most impact, and choosing the right mentor. We'll also address practical challenges, such as navigating potential misalignments and maintaining strong, enduring mentoring relationships. Randall will draw from his experiences as both a mentee and a mentor to students, colleagues, and entrepreneurs. He will share how mentorship has influenced his career and personal growth and offer actionable tips for maximizing and sustaining these important relationships.
14
30
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15
00
Keynote by Professor Ivy Ng Swee Lian, Senior Advisor, SingHealth Board
Speakers
Prof Ivy Ng Swee Lian
Senior Advisor, Singapore Health Services Pte Ltd (SingHealth) BoardProf. Ivy Ng is the Senior Advisor to the SingHealth Board. Formerly, she was SingHealth's Group CEO (2012-2024) and CEO of KK Women's & Children's Hospital. SingHealth, Singapore’s largest healthcare group, includes major hospitals, specialty centres, community hospitals, and polyclinics.
She has received several awards, including the National Day Award Public Administration Medal (Gold) (Bar) in 2024 and the President’s Science & Technology Medal in 2021. She chairs the KKH Fund Committee and serves on multiple boards, including SingHealth Fund and Duke-NUS Medical School.
Concurrent Sessions I: Benefits of Engaging in a Mentoring Relationship. Paying It Forward through Mentoring
Teacher educators may be more traditionally seen as mentors of pre-service teachers. Yet, they themselves also need to be mentored through academic mentorship and faculty development in order to be continuing contributors to the fraternity and ultimately society. As a collaborative relationship that encompasses a broad range of activities, academic mentorship and faculty development create an environment where more experienced faculty members can provide a junior member with professional guidance and structured growth. This talk focuses on how academic mentorship and faculty development goes beyond the 2-person mentor–mentee relationship to a whole-community network. It illustrates through my own professional journey, significant mentors in my career and uses the case study of the practices of mentoring faculty at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University. With an articulated framework known as “Building the Archetype of a Future-Ready Faculty”, I will share our approach in mentoring faculty 4 life i.e. lifelong, life-wide, life-wise and life-deep and how we are invested in holistic faculty development from recruitment to retirement.
Speakers
Prof Low Ee Ling
Dean, Academic and Faculty Affairs, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological UniversityProf. LOW Ee Ling is the President’s Chair Professor in Education (Applied Linguistics & Teacher Education) and Dean, Academic and Faculty Affairs at the National Institute of Education (NIE), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. From 1 September 2024, she has also been appointed as Adjunct Professor at the Department of English, Linguistics and Theatre Studies at the National University of Singapore. She obtained her PhD in Linguistics (Acoustic Phonetics) from the University of Cambridge, UK under the NTU-NIE Overseas Graduate Scholarship. She won the Fulbright Advanced Research Scholarship which she spent at the Lynch School of Education at Boston College. Professor Low is an internationally renowned expert in Teacher Education and World Englishes who has won more than 2 million SGD in competitive grants. She is a member of the OECD Education 2030 Scientific Committee and the Forum for World Education (FWE) Steering Committee. In 2021, she was recognized for her exemplary scholarship by the Academy for Leadership in Teacher Education (ALiTE), University of Hong Kong and appointed as a member of the Board of Governors for the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO). In 2022, she was elected as a Fellow of the prestigious International Academy of Education based in Belgium.
Concurrent Sessions I: Benefits of Engaging in a Mentoring Relationship. The Power of Mentoring
In a world marked by constant change and uncertainty, mentorship is a brave and powerful way to show up for ourselves and each other. It’s about forging real human connections, the kind that remind us we’re not alone as we navigate through challenges. Mentorship not only develops strong, empathetic leaders but also nurtures our well-being and bridges the gaps in a multi-generational workforce. In this session, we’ll unpack essential mentoring skills, including the framework for generative conversations, building trust with the Trust Equation, and practical active listening tips. Through personal stories and shared experiences, we'll explore how these skills can transform lives and help us all find our way in a world that often feels overwhelming.
Speakers
Ms Valerie Lim
Regional Director, Development Beyond Learning (DBL)Ms Valerie Lim is the Regional Director at DBL overseeing operations across Asia. She is passionate about mentoring and people development, firmly believing that lasting growth is nurtured through authentic listening and thoughtful guidance. With a decade-long career in the fast-paced world of sports marketing, Ms Valerie Lim discovered her calling in positively influencing lives, particularly through mentoring young talent. Her shift into learning and development allows her to focus on cultivating emerging talent, emphasising the importance of human skills for both personal and professional success.
Concurrent Sessions I: Benefits of Engaging in a Mentoring Relationship. How to Choose the Right Mentor?
Mentorship provides valuable benefits both professionally and personally, whether you're just starting out or aiming to elevate your career to new heights. In this session, we'll cover essential topics like setting clear goals and expectations, identifying where mentorship can have the most impact, and choosing the right mentor. We'll also address practical challenges, such as navigating potential misalignments and maintaining strong, enduring mentoring relationships. Randall will draw from his experiences as both a mentee and a mentor to students, colleagues, and entrepreneurs. He will share how mentorship has influenced his career and personal growth and offer actionable tips for maximizing and sustaining these important relationships.
Speakers
Mr Randall Sie
Director, Infinite LeapsMr Randall Sie is a strategy and innovation consultant with a background in corporate, education, and entrepreneurship. He started his career at Capgemini Consulting in the Netherlands before pursuing an MBA in innovation and technology commercialisation at the National University of Singapore. He then served as Programme Lead and Senior Lecturer at NUS's Institute for Engineering Leadership and as Director of Innovation at MetLife's LumenLab. Currently, Mr Randall leads Infinite Leaps Pte Ltd, advising startups, government institutions, and multinational corporations on strategy and innovation. He holds degrees from Erasmus University and NUS and is pursuing a PhD at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He is also certified as a Singapore Certified Management Consultant, Accredited Mediator, and WSQ ACLP.
Concurrent Sessions II: Building a Successful Mentoring Relationship. Building a high preforming team through effective mentorship
In this session, Dr Tai will share some of the things that he has learnt about the value of mentorship and how effective mentors build success for themselves and their organizations, even as they facilitate the success of those they mentor.
Speakers
Prof. Tai E Shyong
Senior Consultant, Division of Endocrinology, National University HospitalProf. Tai E Shyong is a clinician scientist and an endocrinologist who has been engaged in a variety of research areas over the last 3 decades. He secured his first NMRC grant in 1996 and has been a holder of a clinician scientist award since the scheme first became available in the early 2000s. He was a recipient of the mid-career award for mentoring in science awarded by the scientific journal Nature.
Speakers
Prof Ivy Ng Swee Lian
Senior Advisor, Singapore Health Services Pte Ltd (SingHealth) Board
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Prof Low Ee Ling
Dean, Academic and Faculty Affairs, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University
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Prof. Tai E Shyong
Senior Consultant, Division of Endocrinology, National University Hospital
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Prof Ivy Ng
Swee Lian
Senior Advisor, Singapore Health Services Pte Ltd (SingHealth) Board
Prof. Ivy Ng is the Senior Advisor to the SingHealth Board. Formerly, she was SingHealth's Group CEO (2012-2024) and CEO of KK Women's & Children's Hospital. SingHealth, Singapore’s largest healthcare group, includes major hospitals, specialty centres, community hospitals, and polyclinics.
She has received several awards, including the National Day Award Public Administration Medal (Gold) (Bar) in 2024 and the President’s Science & Technology Medal in 2021. She chairs the KKH Fund Committee and serves on multiple boards, including SingHealth Fund and Duke-NUS Medical School.
Mr Abel Ang
Chairperson, Advanced MedTech Investments
Mr. Abel Ang is the Chairperson of Advanced MedTech Investments, a US$335M global leader in urology devices. His career in medical device, includes roles as Senior Advisor at Greatbatch Inc. and President, Asia/Pacific at Hill-Rom Inc. He is an Adjunct Professor at Nanyang Business School and Waseda University and chairs the Board of Governors for Republic Polytechnic amongst several other Board appointments. Mr. Ang holds a Master’s in Computational Biology from Rutgers University and completed Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program. He has received the Public Service Medal twice for his contributions to medical devices and pandemic response.
Prof Low
Ee Ling
Dean, Academic and Faculty Affairs, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University
Prof. LOW Ee Ling is the President’s Chair Professor in Education (Applied Linguistics & Teacher Education) and Dean, Academic and Faculty Affairs at the National Institute of Education (NIE), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. From 1 September 2024, she has also been appointed as Adjunct Professor at the Department of English, Linguistics and Theatre Studies at the National University of Singapore. She obtained her PhD in Linguistics (Acoustic Phonetics) from the University of Cambridge, UK under the NTU-NIE Overseas Graduate Scholarship. She won the Fulbright Advanced Research Scholarship which she spent at the Lynch School of Education at Boston College. Professor Low is an internationally renowned expert in Teacher Education and World Englishes who has won more than 2 million SGD in competitive grants. She is a member of the OECD Education 2030 Scientific Committee and the Forum for World Education (FWE) Steering Committee. In 2021, she was recognized for her exemplary scholarship by the Academy for Leadership in Teacher Education (ALiTE), University of Hong Kong and appointed as a member of the Board of Governors for the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO). In 2022, she was elected as a Fellow of the prestigious International Academy of Education based in Belgium.
Ms Valerie
Lim
Regional Director, Development Beyond Learning (DBL)
Ms Valerie Lim is the Regional Director at DBL overseeing operations across Asia. She is passionate about mentoring and people development, firmly believing that lasting growth is nurtured through authentic listening and thoughtful guidance. With a decade-long career in the fast-paced world of sports marketing, Ms Valerie Lim discovered her calling in positively influencing lives, particularly through mentoring young talent. Her shift into learning and development allows her to focus on cultivating emerging talent, emphasising the importance of human skills for both personal and professional success.
Prof. Tai E
Shyong
Senior Consultant, Division of Endocrinology, National University Hospital
Prof. Tai E Shyong is a clinician scientist and an endocrinologist who has been engaged in a variety of research areas over the last 3 decades. He secured his first NMRC grant in 1996 and has been a holder of a clinician scientist award since the scheme first became available in the early 2000s. He was a recipient of the mid-career award for mentoring in science awarded by the scientific journal Nature.
Mr Randall
Sie
Director, Infinite Leaps
Mr Randall Sie is a strategy and innovation consultant with a background in corporate, education, and entrepreneurship. He started his career at Capgemini Consulting in the Netherlands before pursuing an MBA in innovation and technology commercialisation at the National University of Singapore. He then served as Programme Lead and Senior Lecturer at NUS's Institute for Engineering Leadership and as Director of Innovation at MetLife's LumenLab. Currently, Mr Randall leads Infinite Leaps Pte Ltd, advising startups, government institutions, and multinational corporations on strategy and innovation. He holds degrees from Erasmus University and NUS and is pursuing a PhD at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He is also certified as a Singapore Certified Management Consultant, Accredited Mediator, and WSQ ACLP.