If you’re like me, you’ve probably given up on making New Year resolutions. Instead, why not try identifying one consistent theme as a decision-making guide throughout the year. This way, we gain and maintain a sense of focus and direction while avoiding the sense of failure or dread which often comes with not being able to check-off all the well-meaning resolutions we made at the start of the year. Assuming of course we remember the resolutions we made ...

For Intellitrain, our theme is ‘Better Beginnings’ to reflect our goal to consistently review and improve upon our past products, services and performance. In our first issue of The Intellitrainer for 2006, we invite you to step outside your comfort zone with us as we explore some fresh new ways to transform your work, finances and mindsets this year:
 

•	‘Our Expert Speaks’ – For those exploring alternative investment instruments, our Islamic banking expert shares the fundamental tenets of Islamic banking and highlights why, with their strong ethical underpinnings, you should seriously consider adding Islamic financial products to your portfolio in ‘Islamic Banking and Finance in South East Asia’.
•	‘Food for Thought’ – In ‘Are You Playing Checkers or Chess As A Leader?’, we discuss the critical role leaders play in enhancing team performance and provide simple suggestions that could transform the morale and productivity of your team. If you are a leader of any team, read this article only if you are ready to take a hard look at whether you are leading your team members with an eye on the big picture or micro-managing them?
•	‘In a Nutshell’ – If you have been toying with the idea of starting your own business, Beaufort Consultancy Services shares its top 10 reasons to consider a Singapore private limited company as your business vehicle of choice this year.
•	‘What’s the Buzz?’ – Do you often feel you are getting a raw deal at work or in your relationships? Does your boss, colleague, partner or significant other make unreasonable demands on you? Do you know how you can break this vicious cycle? Learn to negotiate for yourself. At our “Managing Relationships” workshop led by a former Harvard Professor and negotiation expert, you will learn how to speak to be heard, handle disputes and communicate for results. Transform your relationships today!
•	‘Do Not Miss!’ – Whether you are a legal or medical professional, inhouse counsel or layman, if you’ve ever had to go to the doctor, this seminar on ‘Issues & Developments in Medical Risk Management’ would be of interest to you! Gain insight into your rights as a patient, the obligations of doctors, what constitutes medical negligence and the role of lawyers. Limited places left.
To ensure the relevance of our exciting training programmes, most of our programmes can be customised for your in-house corporate training needs. This ensures complete confidentiality, true-to-life case scenarios and customised content in the comfort of your office. Contact us now for a no-obligation discussion.

Islamic Banking and Finance in South East Asia (Part 1) – An Overview

Islamic financial instruments add considerable variety and choice not only for Muslims but also non-Muslims as well, giving Islamic finance a truly pluralist flavour. Religious orientations aside, all those who do care about the ethical content of their financial transactions are likely to be inclined towards Islamic finance in that there is much more to Islamic finance than the mere elimination of riba or interest. As Islam prohibits transactions of a fraudulent nature, for it to be truly Islamic, financial instruments must be free from all forms of deceit, exploitation and ambiguity. Such universal values mean a lot to many people regardless of their religious backgrounds and the number of non-Muslims using Islamic financing is on the rise ... [read more]

Dr Angelo Venardos
Executive Director & Founder, Heritage Trust Group

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Are You Playing Checkers or Chess As A Leader?

If you are a leader trying to create a positive work environment, hold off on buying posters and new carpets for your work area and take a look in the mirror. Did you know that 70% of how your team members feel while being at work comes from you, the leader? Did you know that as the leader, your actions and emotions are transferred to your team members ... [read more]

Issues & Developments in Medical Risk Management

26 Jan 2006, 3-6pm, The Law Society of Singapore

Join 2 experienced medical law practitioners as they review fundamental principles and issues as well as recent developments in medical law and practice. Topics covered include:

• Overview of Medico-Legal Cases in Singapore
• Situations Where Legal Practitioners May Be Able to Assist
• The Bolam Wall – Is it Crumbling? A Review of the Bolam Principle
• The Doctrine of Consent in Singapore

An ideal programme for legal and medical practitioners as well as corporate counsel in need of an overview or update.
 

If you have been toying with the idea of starting your own business, Beaufort Consultancy Services shares its top 10 reasons to consider a Singapore private limited company as your business vehicle of choice this year ... [read more]

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