DW Associates

What LEADERS do to remain relevant and competitive?

2008-10-10T17:20:00.000-07:00

TEN Leadership winning strategies for times of challenge and change.
(What LEADERS do to remain relevant and competitive?)

Where: Shangri-La Hotel - 22 Orange Grove Road, Singapore

When: Wed, 13 July 2011 - 9am to 12.30am. Registration, welcome drink and networking starts at 8.30am!

If you think only artists need to be creative, think again. Creativity is just as crucial to the modern executive and professional as they seek better solutions to the complex business challenges of today’s globalised and high competitive marketplace.

The crux of the organisation dilemma is that while there is a need for increasing productivity, employees are potentially growing de-motivated, disengaged and un-committed. This is because there is no guarantee that their livelihoods are assured, and they fear the worst for their jobs.

The truth is that no one factor makes a company admirable. But if you were forced to pick the one that makes the most difference, you'd pick leadership.

Good leadership is good leadership, regardless of the economic climate. However, during difficult times, top-notch leadership skills become even more important. Second-rate leaders might be able to keep a company going in a strong economy, but you need high-performing leaders to succeed in tough times.

Of course, you need leaders who can control costs and conserve cash. However you also need leaders who see opportunity - and who will strive to seize that opportunity - despite all the negativity. You need leaders who remain committed to their people. And you need leaders who can transfer their own positive outlook to the people around them.

Seminar Outlines

Differentiation - competitive edge.

Adversity, Attitude - the foundation of success

Velocity, Visionary - speed is now a strategy

Ideas, Creativity, Innovation - innovative organisation culture

Dependable right people - hire people better than you

World Wide Web - internet marketing & social network

Energy - promote high morale

Enthusiasm - achieving dreams

Mindset - learn, unlearn & relearn

Emotional Intelligent - the right way at the right time

Who should attend?

This workshop is designed for managers and executives who have to lead people. CXOs, Entrepreneurs, Professionals and executives in Customer Relationship Management, Advertising, Business Development, Product Development, Brand Development, Operations, Merchandising, Sales, Marketing, Human Resources, Department Head, ... and everyone who wants to tap on ideas to create a fun company culture and make a difference to their work and life. Teams are highly encouraged to attend!

Investment for attending this half-day seminar:

Normal S$395 each.

Early bird for registrations and payment before 1 Jul 2010
· S$295 each
· S$265 each for three and above
· S$235each for 7 participants and above
· S$215 each for 1o participants and above

Registrations will only be confirmed upon payment. There will be no refund for cancellations. However, replacements are welcomed.
Get your entire team to attend for maximum effectiveness. Hurry! Register NOW.
The fee includes welcome drink and one tea-break
The Organizer reserves the right to make any amendment and/or change to the seminar programme, venue, speakers replacement and/or topics if warranted by circumstances beyond its control.

REGISTER NOW FOR EARLY BIRD!

Please complete this form and email to davidckwee@pacific.net.sg and then proceed to issue cheque / bank transfer / bank draft (OCBC Bank Account No: 656-817830-001 SWIFT Code: OCBCSGSG) payable in S$ only to DW ASSOCIATES PTE LTD and mail to 2 Sin Ming Road, #02-05 Sin Ming Plaza, Tower 1, Singapore 575583. Tel: (65) 9679 1106 http://www.asiasb.org/

Yes! Please register the following participant(s) for this event;

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PS. Why not let us come to you? If you have a team of 12 or more colleagues interested in our seminars, please e-mail: davidckwee@pacific.net.sg / asiasb@starhub.net.sg to discuss how we can meet your unique needs. Call David Wee about In-house training now at (65) 9679 1106

http://asiaspeakersbureau.blogspot.com/ (Creativity & Innovation)
http://hochiminhcitydavid.blogspot.com/ (Create your own Blue Ocean)
http://aboutdavidwee.blogspot.com/ (Servant Leadership)
http://davidasb.blogspot.com/ (Grow your business)
http://www.davidwee.com/ (DW seminars & Workshops)

Your customer does not want to be sold to. They want to buy!

2008-03-17T06:11:00.000-07:00

New Strategic Marketing Planning

A practical and strategic approach to create long-term competitive advantage and achieve sustainable growth as well as profitability

WHERE: RELC International Hotel – 30 Orange Grove Road - SINGAPORE
WHEN: 9 & 10 Nov 2011 (9.30am to 5pm)

Are you responsible for making and executing marketing plans? What is the performance of your company’s previous marketing plans against key indicators such as sales growth, increased market share, and customer satisfaction? Have your company achieved the established targets? Does it wish to set more challenging goals and achieve them?

If formulating or implementing marketing plans is an important part of your responsibilities, this two-day intensive training course is for you. It is specially designed to assist you in developing and implementing the strategic marketing plan which leads to growth and profits for your company.

In the crowded markets today, marketing is at the heart of all the companies’ business activities. Making marketing plans is a crucial process that gives you and your organization a clear direction and control over business. A well-conceived plan which integrates the leader’s vision, the overall business plan, and the departmental strategies will better prepare your company for future business and enable it to capitalize on opportunities and effectively deal with challenges lying ahead.

The course leader will share with you his insightful ideas and valuable hands-on experience on various key elements related to the strategic marketing planning. These include, among others, the following:

1. Understanding your customer needs
2. Lessons from winners & losers in the 21st century
3. Creative marketing
4. Developing winning strategic competitive advantage
5. Key considerations on how to create strategic marketing plan
6. Marketing budget consideration
7. Innovation though strategic collaboration

You will leave this course with valuable knowledge of how to think strategically and outside the box as well as how to create and maintain a sustainable competitive advantage to improve sales and profits. Importantly, you will learn how to gain staff commitment to successful implementation of the strategic marketing plan.

Programme Agenda

Day One

SESSION 1 21st Century – Branding Drives Marketing

• Branding vs. Marketing
• Evolution from PUSH to PULL Marketing
• Product vs. Brand
• Successful Brands – what do they stand for?

SESSION 2 Reflections on Marketing

• Laws of Marketing
• Involve Customers for Sales Success
• What makes customers buy - This exercise will help you determine how much
you value price, service, and quality, and under what circumstances
• Sales closing strategies

SESSION 3 Lessons from Winners & Losers in the 21st Century –
Some Lessons Learned from Marketing, Management &
Innovation

• The importance of global vision
• A whole set of other changes warrant questioning conventional marketing
thinking
• Asia economic slowdown - Lessons learned & the challenge of sustainability
• What’s changing here in Asia?

SESSION 4 Understanding Leadership and Respond to Change –
Case Study of SIA, Changi International Airport, Hospital,
Cinemas

• Leadership – yesterday & today
• So why do businesses fail?
• What are the areas in which your company are stronger?
Which areas are ignored by your competitors?
• How to build a stronger well-organized Team

Day Two

SESSION 5 Creative Marketing

• Thinking Outside of the Box
• Look beyond traditional marketing approaches
• Creative thinkers are different from the rest of us
• How to create great products and services

SESSION 6 Creating a sustainable and winning strategic competitive advantage

• Key considerations on strategic competitive advantage
• Three things that can increase sales, profits and improve employee
performance and effectives.
• Three successful competitive strategies for outperforming others
• Increasing your lead generation

SESSION 7 The Marketing Plan

• Key considerations on how to create strategic marketing plan
• To grow the business to achieve economies of scale
• Key challenges and priorities
• Marketing budget consideration

SESSION 8 Innovation through Strategic Collaboration

• Collaborate to innovate
• Innovation is the way 2 ideas are brought together
• Make time for networking.
• Tips for effective networking

Why you cannot miss this course

Effective strategic marketing plan is a key to success in achieving your company’s goal. It is an important investment for your company which gives you more control and better prepare for the future.

This interactive training course carries case studies, exercises, and group discussions throughout the session. By attending this course, you and your key team member will be able to gain practical experience to formulate meaningful strategic marketing plan. Your expert course leader till take you through a step-by-step guidance which will enable you to develop skills in effective planning of strategies to achieve competitive advantage for your business.

Key points about this course

This two-day intensive course provides you with the opportunity to:

1. Gain insights into Asian marketing trends and innovation
2. Understand systematic business plans which are easily monitored
3. Improve positioning and greater competitive differentiation in the targeted markets
4. Position yourself effectively in the marketplace
5. Create winning strategic competitive advantage to increase sales and profits
6. Learn tools, techniques and processes for developing a distinctive strategic marketing plan
7. Explore how to effectively implement strategic marketing plan and evaluate the result
8. Achieve larger market share and higher profitability
9. Encourage to think creatively to support and achieve planning objectives
10. Seize the great opportunities to learn first-hand experiences and real-life case studies

Who should attend

This course is designed specifically for participants responsible for producing a strategic marketing plan or who involved with its implementation. This program will be beneficial for:

1. Vice Presidents-Marketing & Sales
2. Marketing Directors/Managers
3. Product/Brand Managers
4. Marketing Communications Managers
5. Strategic Planning Directors/Managers
6. Market Analyst Managers

Investment for attending the 2-day workshop:

1. 2-day workshop at S$1,295 / US$950 per participant
2. S$1,095 / US$800 each for two and above
3. S$895 / US$650 each for 5 participants and above!
4. Registrations will only be confirmed upon payment. There will be no refund for cancellations. However,
replacements are welcomed.
5. This workshop is limited to 18 participants per session for maximum impact. Get your entire team to attend for
maximum effectiveness. Hurry! Register NOW.
6. The fee includes two lunches, six refreshments, workshops, and a certificate issued by Asia Speakers Bureau™
(ASB).
7. The Organizer reserves the right to make any amendment and/or change to the seminar programme, venue,
speakers replacement and/or topics if warranted by circumstances beyond its control.

REGISTER NOW!

Please complete this form and email to davidckwee@pacific.net.sg and then proceed to issue cheque / bank draft (OCBC Bank Account No: 656-817830-001 SWIFT: OCBCSGSG) payable in S$ only to DW ASSOCIATES PTE LTD and mail to 2 Sin Ming Road, #02-05 Sin Ming Plaza, Tower 1, Singapore 575583. Tel: (65) 9679 1106

Yes! Please register the following participant(s) for this event;

Title (Mr. / Mrs. /Ms.): Name:
Designation:
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Address:
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http://asiaspeakersbureau.blogspot.com/ (Creativity & Innovation)
http://hochiminhcitydavid.blogspot.com/ (Create your own Blue Ocean)
http://aboutdavidwee.blogspot.com/ (Servant Leadership)
http://davidasb.blogspot.com/ (Grow your business)
http://www.davidwee.com/ (DW seminars & Workshops)

David with Brad Sugars in Singapore

2007-05-13T05:53:00.000-07:00

David Wee Bio-Data

2007-04-08T03:08:00.000-07:00

David Wee is the Founder and CEO of Asia Speakers Bureau (ASB) and DW Associates Pte Ltd, a company empowering creativity and knowledge.

David is Spirit of Enterprise Award 2009 Nominee. He is also the Founder and Chairman of ASB Focus Groups, Coaching & Mentoring Entrepreneurs Group, Network for Talent & Active Ageing, Collaborative Innovation Center, CXO Leadership Roundtable, and ASB Alumni.

David has achieve a track record for bringing a new fast moving consumer goods company from zero to S$8M turnover and personally opening new accounts with all major department stores, and chain stores in Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia and Thailand.

With more than 20 years of global business development and marketing experiences in fast moving consumer goods (FMCG), Branding and OEM, he had the opportunity to conduct businesses in 18 geographic markets and on most international consumer fairs in Europe, USA, Australia and the Far East.

David prior career has been performing front-line, business development functions across a wide spectrum of industries including Consumer Health & Beauty Care, Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage, Lifestyle, Fashion, Household, Toys, Office Supplies, Stationery, Corporate Gifts, Car Accessories, and Office Furniture.

These responsibilities have included positions as CEO, General Manager, Senior Manager - Sales & Marketing, Operations Manager, Financial Controller and Internal Auditor.

David served two terms as President of the Singapore Institute of Management, Marketing Executives Group. He has also served in the committee of Singapore Manufacturers' Federation, Lifestyle Industry Group and the Singapore Retailers Association working committee for National Skills Recognition Systems together with Ministry of Manpower and Standards Board. David is also an active member of MACRI (Malaysian Association of Creativity & Innovation), and Lions Club of Singapore.

David is the originator of Entrepreneurial leadership and creating new space in a crowded market, and he is regularly invited to speak in global conferences including Asia Speakers Bureau (ASB), IQPC Worldwide, Asia Business Forum, IBC Asia, Informa Group, Entrepreneurs' Organization - Global Events, Singapore University, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Institute of Management, Marketing Institute of Singapore, Asia Pacific Management Institute, University of Technology Sydney, National Community Leadership Institute, Singapore Business Federation, Singapore Manufacturers' Federation, Jobs DB, JobStreet, Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH - Jakarta), Indonesian Manager Club (Surabaya), Jakarta Health Conferences, International Rotary Clubs and many others.

He has also spoken on SkyQuestcom live web cast to global audience including Malaysia, Singapore, China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, and India.

Participants of his workshops, seminars and corporate clients include Johnson & Johnson, Braun, Becton Dickinson, Kelly Services, Baxter, Bayer, Reuters, Guthrie, Unilever, DHL Express, TNT Express, Singapore Petroleum Company, Petronas, American Express, Veolia Water, Ajinomoto, CPF Food, Robinsons, Guardian, Montblanc, Frasers Hospitality, Fraser Place, MPH Bookstores, Brewerkz, Mobile One, SingTel, Siemens, IBM, Panasonic, YKK Holding Asia, Tyco Electronics, PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Digital Five, Astro, NCS, Alcatel - Lucent, OSIM International, UMW Equipment, Singapore Exchange, Merrill Lynch International, ASME, SMa, STADA, IPOS, Ministry of Defence, SAF, The Air Force, SAFRA, Singapore Police Force, Singapore Civil Defence Force, IDA SINGAPORE, Ministry of Health, Immigration & Checkpoints, National Parks Board, JTC Corporation, PSB Corporation, ST Electronics Singapore, General Hospital, MUIS, CIAS, CAAS, SilkAir, Comfort Delgro, Century 21, ERA, NUS, SMU, NTU, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Polytechnic, ITE, Taylor's College, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Deloitte & Touche, Citibank, Bank Central Asia, Prudential Life, NTUC Income Insurance, AXA Life, Great Eastern, AIA, Amara Hotel, MAHTEC, Acer Sales & Services, Dynacast, Siam Pharmaceutical, Pharmanex, Usana, Nu Skin, Unicity, Indo Food, T-Systems ITC, Check Point Software, Ikram, Smart Reader ...

David is often called upon to contribute in many global publications and other media sources. He has authored and published numerous articles in the area of the new normal, the new future, entrepreneurship, concept of leadership, servant leaders, team-building, getting buy-in, shameless marketing, outsourcing your marketing, customer service, communication, knowledge-sharing, fear of failing, build on ideas, creativity, leverage on core competency, corporate culture, problems in teams, why people leave ... and what will make them stay.

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2007-04-08T02:10:00.000-07:00

Testimonials for David Wee

2007-03-03T22:23:00.000-08:00

“I am a believer of luck. The harder you work, the more luck you have. I think David Wee is a believer of luck too, because he works very hard.”

Roger Koh, Chief Executive Officer, Chen Fu Ji International F&B Group

David Wee was a trainer / consultant for our company's Leadership Program in November 2007. He conducts himself professionally, his material is exciting and was able to stimulate excitement for the participants. If the opportunity arises, I would like to attend more of David's training.

Alvin Chua, YKK Holding Asia Pte Ltd Asst HR Manager (Regional)

Today's Competitive advantage is more than just about advantages but it is about creating desire, it is about creating your own customers, it is about creating demand.
SME must understand that they have got to go beyond cost and competition by creating value.

Ron Sim CEO, OSIM International

"Most of today's biggest international corporations started off as SMEs. Nolan Bushnell founded Atari at age 27 with $500 and sold it six years later for $28 million. Warren Avis conceived of airport car rentals at a time when Hertz was already well established, using $10,000 of his own money and $75,000 borrowed money.

Ten years later, he sold that business for $8 million.There seems to be no fixed formula for success although certain traits seem to predominate among these people, such as an irrepressible drive, singleness of purpose, plenty of staying power or persistence, good judgment in hiring talent and the undeniable doses of good luck. There are very successful entrepreneurs who are high school dropouts and there are also those who have Harvard MBAs. Some are well born; others have had to struggle through their childhood years. But bottom line is this: we can build all the great portals of commerce, but it comes to naught if no one comes. And the best product or service is only as good as the customers it lands.

As Mr. Akio Morita, founder of SONY once wrote: "No sale can be achieved unless the buyer appreciates the value of the merchandise." In today's very crowded and competitive market places, branding and the communications of product or service quality becomes more important than ever. Success therefore means that the customer must be convinced.I congratulate Asia Speakers Bureau for its efforts in pushing this message.

Ronald TanExecutive Director, Singapore Institute of Management.

This seminar is most timely and appropriate as SMEs face escalating competition and continuous change in the globalize economy. All SMEs must identify and develop their own competitive advantage to differentiate themselves and be successful. I am sure all attendees of this seminar will benefit from David's knowledge and experience.

Lam Pin Woon CEO - South Asia and Health Supplements Division Cerebos Pacific Limited

"In the next five years, a rapid changing business landscape in Asia is emerging where the opportunities for Asian companies to benefit from comprehensive branding efforts will be larger than ever before. The growing emphasis on international branding will move up the boardroom agenda and branding strategy will become one of the most prominent drivers of financial value and competitive advantage in Asia Pacific. Product life cycles are short and technology is ever changing and somehow unpredictable. Build brands!"

Martin Roll, CEOVentureRepublic,

For the SMEs, their competitive advantage must be the many more opportunities they have in providing personalized service than larger companies. With a flat and simple organization, an SME business owner can strategically organized his entire workforce toward quality service and customer satisfaction. Today's consumers do not mind paying more for quality and personal attention. I believe the SMEs will remain relevant and thrive in the knowledge economy.

Peter, H M Lai, CEO, Star Investment Consulting

“Quality & Service are the price of market entry and the fundamental expectation to remain in business.

Branding and value creation is vital to the continuous growth of the organization.

Competitiveness is more than just knowing what and how to be better than the competition; it is about developing a sales force that knows the importance of creating a relationship with every single prospect at their first point of contact. This, if checked, will transform many potential lost sales into revenue.”

Leo Png, CEO, CEOlution Alliance Pte Ltd

I am really honored to be associated with Asia Speakers Bureau, in their inaugural seminar. Asia Speakers Bureau is a platform for speakers, trainers and consultants to leverage on each other strength so as to collaborate to offer our customers a total solution, in the area of management skills and consultancy services.

I would like to congratulate David Wee, for his passion and commitment to kick start this first seminar.

Ronald Tan, Jason Consultancy Pte. Ltd

Achieving Competitive Advantage is a journey and not the destination. It is the constant and iterative process of “Strategic visioning; effective strategizing; macro management and efficient implementation”. Competitive Advantage is sustained through constant alignment, refinement and management of all the various aspects.

Congratulations to David Wee who has demonstrated great leadership and created competitive advantage for Asia Speakers Bureau.

Koh Thong JooDirector, Success Innovations Pte Ltd

"Being aware of how the forces of nature can affect our lives is an important competitive advantage. Our companies are proud to be associated with Asia Speakers Bureau in its first seminar to be held in Singapore and for me to give my maiden speech on competitive advantage. ASB is a platform where I can share my knowledge of wealth management to people around Asia. David, you have done a marvelous job! Keep it up!"

Lynn YAP, Chief Executive Officer, 3P Group of Companies

David is a Dynamo – highly motivated, resourceful, and helpful. It’s a pleasure to work with him.

Janice Kwok, Senior Director, SMa Federation

"In a highly competitive business environment, creating a unique positioning is crucial for a company to survive and to potentially join the ranks of highly successful enterprises. Bringing in his wealth of experience in the business and corporate world, David Wee's program will illuminate the way for any enterprise aiming towards developing a competitive advantage over others."

Kelvin Wong, Entrepreneur and Author of Create Your Destiny.

Competitive Advantage is not only a tool to survive in globalization but also creating breakthrough for achieving better results and maximum profit. Most of creative and innovative people come from SME and they become successful companies. This seminar will challenge you and make your spirit high!

Benyamin Ruslan Naba, Managing Partner, Simaeru Consulting and Simaeru Learning Center

"Your part in this program (Asian Speaker Bureau) made a great contribution to its success. With energy and enthusiasm. David Wee shows the way to the TOP."

Raymond Ang, CEO, PT. Sukses Regional Indonesia, Indonesia's Innovative Training Provider

I would say Asia Speakers Bureau could be one of the biggest things that could happen in Asia market. It gives us a window opportunity to get to know a more experienced and talented speakers to suit our needs.

Yenny Tanurdjaja, Director, PT. Oviss Indonesia

ASIA SPEAKERS BUREAU - The foundation of this organization marks a milestone in the seminar management industry within Singapore. Touted as an organization, which aims to be a leading institution in pooling captains of industries towards sharing their experiences and views, it is a bold step undertaken by its founder, Mr. David Wee to enable small and medium local enterprises to be exposed to the various management practices of international business leaders.

In a relatively short period of time, Asia Speakers Bureau has managed to rally the support of several notable regional professionals and speakers towards enabling it to realize its primary objective. This by itself speaks volumes of the vision of its founder who have also garnered the notable Richard Branson, “entrepreneur extraordinaire” to support this noble effort.

Though nascent in its beginnings, Asia Speakers Bureau is on the right track to emerge as a premier establishment in helping entrepreneurs increases their cutting edge through a series of learning sessions and panel discussions, which invariably will lend greater credence to the spirit of entrepreneurship in Singapore.

Khoo Teck Kim, Managing Director, Kim & Partners Pte Ltd

"Translating Ideas into Action, that's the hallmark of David Wee. The existence of Asia Speakers Bureau is one that truly reflects David's vision."

Sim Chow Boon, Founding National Director, Business Network Int'l (BNI)

For big corporations it is often easier to make progress in marketing than for SME's. SME's have far lesser room to experiment and to learn from mistakes.

The ASB hosts professionals that have made these mistakes already in Asia - although that may not be the first thing they'll tell.

If you're looking for inspiration or consultancy, it's often tough to find the one company that understands your business and your issues. The variety of expertise’s and backgrounds represented by the ASB can make it easier for you to meet and select without any attachments.

Erik van Vulpen, Brand Director Cheil/Samsung

The ability to mass-produce and even mass-customize products has left very little room for companies to differentiate themselves. Therefore companies will need to move higher in the value chain by creating new value. Competitive Advantage is all about creating new strategies in order to generate new business value.

Lawrence Chong, CEO, ACIVAR Brand Consultants

In today, knowledge economy, competitive advantages are not about just being competitive. SME or large corporation must be able to sustain competitive advantages.

Like a core team, core business and a highly competitive and knowledgeable workforces. Without any sustainable competitive advantages, the firm will not last long as competition will overtake you and grab your customers.

Chris Pan, In-FinMAS MBA (Marketing)-UK. MBA (Financial Management)-Aust

"The need to understand and find out about successful strategic options that firms may choose in order to gain a competitive advantage is so very important in these challenging times".

Derrick Kon, Managing Director, CEO Solutions Pte Ltd, President of Strategic Management Interest Group, Singapore Institute of Management

“In this fast changing Internet age, it is particularly important for every organization to identify and focus on its competitive advantage to compete effectively in the marketplace. Without a distinct competitive advantage, it is not possible for any organization to even survive.”

Stanley Mak, Partner, Decision Communications Pte Ltd

Creating a competitive advantage is one thing. Sustaining it is quite another.

Having the latest computers or superior business systems will not ensure a sustainable competitive advantage. The ability of your workers to continuously learn and upgrade their skills faster than the competition will.

In this age of ' Competitive Intelligence', getting ahead, and staying ahead is about using more of both sides of your head.

Clinton Lim, CEO, Learning Brain International, Inventor of Mindpowerrr, Buzan Instructor

"I first know David Wee as the General Manager and CEO of a healthcare & food company and heard of him as a very experienced trainer. It was until I met him in March this year that I got to know what a passionate person David is. David has so much passion and dedication in training and education that I cannot help but be moved by him. Through our brief encounters, David gave me many ideas on how to market my business better. It was through him that I truly understand what 'Strategic Alliance' really means.

In short, if anybody wants to learn and share, look for David Wee."

Andy Ng, CPA, MBA Principal Business Coach, Consultant and Trainer, Harness Potential Associates

Whether an Organization enjoys competitive advantage or not will be decided by the consumer at the market place. The Organization in the short term, therefore, has to delight the consumer and in the long run convince him/her of receiving excellent value for his/her money. Most organizations would have an easy access to capital as well as same or similar technology. The differentiating factor, therefore, is unlikely to be any product plus but really the brand equity created by the synergistic efforts of technical, commercial and marketing personnel and their innovative contributions.

It is harnessing, developing and directing people power that will result in a competitive edge over sustained periods and ensure sustained profitable growth of the Organization. I am sure the direct linkage between the ‘competitive advantage’ and the ‘organizational effectiveness’ will be fully dealt with in the seminar arranged by the ASB. I offer them my best wishes.

Atul Kaji, Proprietor, Leveredge Management Services, Mumbai, India.

Entrepreneurial Leadership taught by an Entrepreneur, who has "been there, done that" gives credibility to
David's teachings. The entrepreneurial spirit in leaders will make a difference to the success of any company.
I strongly recommend this course.

Peter Boo, DirectorL-Pine Trading Pte Ltd

"David has shared his valuable experiences with the course participants. He is very sincere and frank to relate his real life failures. The contents of the seminar were well presented and elaborated. He has prepared many interesting slides but due to time constraint, not all the slides were shown to the participants."

Lawrence Liew, Operations Manager, Bartley Secondary School

"I find that David is a sincere and humorous speaker who is able to relate his experiences to the audience and personally, I find that the seminar opens up my thinking space."

Ng Chor Hoon, Manager, Operations Control, Merrill Lynch International Bank Ltd

"I know David as a bright and creative person. I do believe that in this two days seminar he will share his creativity to you as an entrepreneurial leader."

Handito Hadi Joewono, CPM (Asia Pacific), Managing Partner, Arrbey Indonesia

The ice-breaker, brain warm up was good. Very relax style, which is good.

Mohd Faisal, Manager, National Parks Board

Patience, open to discussion, open to dialogue.

Paul H Thompson, Section Head, National Parks Board

It’s good how topics covered are so related with real experiences.

Dinu Jayasinghe, Manager, National Parks Board

Real life examples, sharing and discussion

Tay Boon Sin, Section Head, National Parks Board

Attending this seminar, is a big opportunity for me... I was able to sit around those successful entrepreneurs around the world! Mr. David Wee is a kind of speaker who is knowledgeable of LEADERSHIP... During his seminar he set himself examples and picture out the ideas in the participants' thought, thus, making them ALIVE. Whereby there isn't just a learning process present but ACTION as well... He doesn't make you feel like a mediocre around the class. Everyone is an achiever and a leader. And it brings out the truest desire in you to lead.

I enjoyed the most when he did icebreakers and class interactions, I was able to see the unnoticeable mistakes usually management people refuse to see... He will make you realize that in order to stand out from the fast changing world of entrepreneurial market you need to innovate the leader that is inside you.... Thanks a lot for this opportunity!!!

David Wee. A leader that is inside you.

Clairevee Aya Gamboa, Assistant Manager, Shima Restaurant Pte Ltd

This is a good seminar because it is different from many other seminars whereby participants are very interactive and most important of all is that participants are just as willing in sharing their experiences.
Mr. David Wee is a good speaker, very knowledgeable and open with his past experiences. Presentation materials are well prepared and with lots of supporting data / information. Thank you very much for having the opportunity to attend you seminar - - look forward towards attending your future planned seminars.

Michael Wong, Product Manager, Jamesbury Products (Asia Pacific), Metso Automation Pte Ltd

Highly interactive. Great audience participation and good idea sharing. There were clear and stimulating ideas and good information. Motivating, informative, interesting, openness and willing to share good ideas. Thought - provoking session.

National Community Leadership Institute, Singapore

David's life story is a great product of learning. He has been through 'heaven and hell' and he is one of the most important leadership assets on earth. I enjoyed his seminar on the ‘Journey of Entrepreneurship.’ Beside the seminar content, the lively group participation and discussion session is interactive and it also provides a platform for networking and sharing. This seminar is for budding entrepreneurs and corporate leaders who need new understanding of what it takes to be an entrepreneur, and what it takes to be a servant leader. The learning from this seminar is unique, real and yet you can't find them in any textbooks. You need to attend it to learn and to experience the benefits.

Steve Seah, Owner of blogsite www.entrepreneur2b.com

David, thank you for the engaging and very interactive seminar, also your generosity to share unselfishly when we asked you questions like "How do you know you want to start creative stationary experience even though you have no experience" "Why didn't you re-enter the same business since you know the critical failure and success steps", etc..

Through interactive exercise, the learnings I have got are (i)One must be prepared to change from inside (ii) dare to try (of course not blindly) (iii) low overhead and good cash inflow.

To listen and interact with a true, down-to-earth, "battle-field" experienced entrepreneur is definitely much much more valuable than listening to the various gurus who do not have the "live" experience to struggle in real business world.

Daniel Tsi, Cerebos

David Wee is a highly motivational speaker who has a very stimulating approach to coaching entrepreneurship. He engages you, challenges your thinking power and inspires you in the process.

Vijay, MMI – MUNICH INT’L TRADE FAIRS PTE LTD

Your journey and information provided to us is an eye opening experience for me. I appreciate very much. I already ordered those books on your handout. My daughter is also reading it.

CS Chen, MD.,Ph.D. Associate Professor, NUS

It’s an honour to learn a lot from David. Lucky there’s someone like David who’s willing to share knowledge for others improvement and change mind set.

David is knowledgeable, excellent speaker, very positive motivator, and effective facilator.

David, describing your personal experience is a good example to inspire the floor to be ‘entrepreneurial’

David has opened my eyes to the advantages of failures. On that failure are not the end of the of the world. Learn a lot from David.

PCS PERIPHERALS PTE LTD

David’s presentation is definitely inspirational. He motivates by sharing some of his past experiences. A creative way of teaching and learning through games makes the whole session interesting. Good work, keep it up!

Shyan Tham, Events Executive, CPA Australia Ltd - Singapore

A down to earth, back to basics, inspirational speaker who speaks with his heart and punctuates it with his real life experience.

Bhupesh Yadav, Regional Director of Operations, FRASERS HOSPITALITY PTE LTD

David is an engaging speaker who is able to present his thoughts and materials effectively.

Tonya Khong, General Manager, FRASER SUITES / FRASER PLACE

David is a lively trainer who's able to engage his audience.

Sofiah Koh, Senior Manager, Human Resource, FRASERS CENTREPOINT LIMITED

Simple but a lot of valuable truths that can be applied.

Choe Peng Sum, Chief Executive Officer, FRASERS HOSPITALITY PTE LTD

David has great personal sharing's that they really give credibility to his talks. The personal experience and failures would definitely inspire people who aspire to be an entrepreneur.

Joanne Ang, Regional Director of Sales & Marketing, FRASERS HOSPITALITY PTE LTD

David is passionate in what he does and wants to help the participants acquire as much as they want.

David Hendrick Jr, Manager, Learning & Organizational Development, FRASERS CENTREPOINT LIMITED

I am impressed by your openness and willingness to bare-all, skillfully though!

Like good seeds, now it all depends on where the good seeds have fallen. Just hope that we are more like the fertile soil that would allow such good seeds to multiple a 100-folds!

Thank you David and God bless!

Paul Chang, Inventor / CEO, CAL-LAB Group

Thank you for coming forward to share with us your invaluable empirical life experience. It benefits us holistically.

Jimmy Lai, MD/ Inventor, Ameba Product (M) Sdn Bhd

The real-life examples of innovation surrounding us and the practical exercises are most useful to us from this workshop. The style in which the workshop is conducted from David is good and engaging. David is an effective Workshop Facilitator.

The case study and assignment are very useful. David uses actual examples and experiences. Making the workshop realistic and practical and not just theoretical.

Ideas and thinking process put in the workshop are thinkable and practical. David is an experience presenter. Good and captivating.

Open up the creative realm. Creativity can transform a normal person into an exception person.

We would be interested to attend David's next series of workshops and seminars.

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