Course

[30 Sep 26] Leadership in a world of business unusual

OVERVIEW    

The ongoing geopolitical tensions have indisputably affected businesses, and the property development sector has not been spared. In an era of business unusual marked by supply chain disruptions, volatile construction costs, and rapid technological shifts, property developers are grappling with rising project risks, unexpected delays, and mounting pressure to deliver tech-enabled, future-ready assets on time and within budget.

Success in this environment hinges on navigating two critical gates: the technology gate and the market gate, bridged by resilient global supply chains that ultimately determine a developer's competitive position.

Against this backdrop, managing the risks of construction projects including cost overruns and timeline slippages has become one of the most pressing concerns for developers today, and an important question has emerged: is collaborative contracting better equipped to protect developer interests than traditional contracting models?

This session takes a close look at that question while drawing on the broader leadership lessons Singapore has to offer.

Mr Lim Swee Say, former Minister for Manpower, NTUC Secretary-General and Minister in the Prime Minister's Office, shares how Singapore leaders at the national, tripartite and enterprise levels have turned complex challenges into real opportunities for stakeholders. He championed skills upgrading and progressive wage models that strengthened both employability and competitiveness.

 Walk away with practical insights on navigating today's construction risks, crossing these critical gates, and the leadership qualities needed to build resilient, high-performing organisations amid relentless change.

TARGET AUDIENCES

• C-suite executives in property development firms
•  Senior executives specializing in real estate investment and development
•  Board members and decision-makers of family-owned enterprises
• Managing directors and senior leaders of scaling businesses overseas

SPEAKERS

Mr Lim Swee Say

Mr Lim Swee Say is trustee and Adviser of the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), Chairman of the NTUC-Administration & Research Unit Board of Trustees and board member of NTUC Enterprise Co-operative Ltd.  He is also Chairman of NTUC LearningHub and NCS Pte Ltd, board member of Temasek Foundation, and serves as Independent Director on listed companies.

Mr Lim joined the public sector in 1976.  He held leadership positions in Singapore’s National Computer Board (1984-1998) and the Economic Development Board (1991-1995).  He joined the Labour Movement in 1996 and entered politics in 1997 to serve in various capacities including Minister of State for Trade and Industry, Minister of State for Communication and Information Technology, Minister for Environment, Second Minister for National Development and Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office.  He also served as the Secretary General of NTUC from 2007 to 2015 and was appointed Minister for Manpower in 2015.  He stepped down from the Cabinet in 2018 and retired from politics as a Member of Parliament in 2020.

Mr Lim Dao Kai, Partner, Allen & Gledhill LLP

Dao Kai is a Litigation & Dispute Resolution Partner at Allen & Gledhill, and Deputy Head of the firm’s Construction & Engineering Practice.  Dao Kai has significant experience advising statutory boards, government-linked companies, developers and specialist contractors on complex claims involving geotechnical issues, delay-related claims, variations and defects, as well as acting for the same in various domestic and international arbitration, litigation and adjudication proceedings.

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Terms & Conditions

Request for withdrawal must be made in writing. We encourage particpants to nominate a replacement for the session. Refund requests are subject to approval on the following conditions: 

• Requests sent in at least 2 weeks before commencement: 50% of course fee refunded.
• Requests sent in less than 2 weeks before commencement: No refund, full course fee payable.

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