Global Institute For Tomorrow (GIFT)

In today's interconnected world, success hinges not only on technical expertise but also on the ability to navigate cultural differences. Two prominent work philosophies from Asia, #Kaizen and #Jugaad exemplify this dynamic.   GIFT's #GlobalLeadersProgramme in September 2024 brought together professionals from 10 countries, including Japan and India. This experience provided an opportunity to explore how these philosophies can be integrated to promote innovative and inclusive problem-solving. While Jugaad emphasises creative, frugal innovation, Kaizen focuses on continuous, incremental improvement. Together, they create a strong framework for #crosscultural collaboration.     Read the full article by Rebecca Yip, here: https://lnkd.in/gRdvkGxq

“𝑇ℎ𝑒𝑠𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑎𝑙𝑠 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑓𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝐻𝑜𝑛𝑔 𝐾𝑜𝑛𝑔!” “𝑇ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑗𝑒𝑐𝑡-𝑏𝑎𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 (𝑃𝐵𝐿) 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑢𝑠, 𝑏𝑒𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑤𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑒 𝑃𝐵𝐿 𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑛𝑒𝑥𝑡 𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠!” “𝐴𝑡 𝑓𝑖𝑟𝑠𝑡, 𝐼 𝑑𝑖𝑑𝑛’𝑡 𝑠𝑒𝑒 ℎ𝑜𝑤 𝑒𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑚𝑦 𝑑𝑎𝑖𝑙𝑦 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘, 𝑏𝑢𝑡 𝑛𝑜𝑤 𝐼 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑠𝑒 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑦𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑖𝑠 𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑒𝑑.” As #2024HKYLP wraps up, participants shared reflections on their journey. Through extensive interviews with stakeholders across Hong Kong’s schools and industries, they developed actionable proposals to strengthen the education system.   The cohort also explored innovative collaboration methods, highlighting the importance of communication and group dynamics in driving progress.   A heartfelt thank you to our participants, stakeholders, and supporting organisations for making #HKYLP a success!   👉 Check our the 2025 Public Programme Calendar here: https://lnkd.in/gFwx2XUW HKYLP 2024 cohort: Darren Fung, Eva Choi, Chi Hang Henry CHAN, Irene Tam, Jeanie Ho, Joe Chan, Jonathan Mok (He/Him), PGDE, MHKIoD and CMgr, Kelly Cheng, Kenyon Chow, Lianna Yuen, Pony Lau, Sheann Ryan Alanguilan, Terra Ting, Len Nguyen (she/her), Blake Chan, Konica Cheung, Leo Wong, Rosaline Ho & Terence Yu.

Dee Poon, President of Brands and Retailing, recently shared insights at "The Hong Kong Young Leaders Programme" hosted by the Global Institute For Tomorrow (GIFT). With a focus on revolutionizing Hong Kong’s public K-12 education system for a technology-driven future, the programme brings together young talents from various sectors.     Stressing resilience as a key skill for the next generation, she highlighted the importance of mental health in education. She also emphasized the need of an innovative ecosystem that fosters creativity and new technologies, while introducing DETERMINANT's collaboration with Bloom KKCA Academy's Innovation & Entrepreneurship Program, offering hands-on experiences in sustainability-driven supply chains and a "store manager" role. As a company dedicated to Defining the Status Quo for Tomorrow, Tessellation places strong focus on people, innovation, sustainability and excellence, nurturing young talents that can drive innovative and sustainable breakthroughs to create positive impacts. 💡✨    #TessellationGroup #DefiningtheStatusQuoforTomorrow #PerspectivesMatter #HKYoungLeadersProgramme #Innovation 

The 10th cohort of GIFT’s annual Hong Kong Young Leaders Programme (#HKYLP) recently participated in a series of site visits to observe how schools across the city are innovating to address the complex challenges surrounding effective technology education. Key takeaways from these visits include: 🌟 Leadership & the Role of the Principal  • Principals play a critical role in the success of their school and students. Dedication, resilience, and foresight enable schools to deliver best-in-class education, even with limited resources.   • Creative and caring leadership unlocks opportunities for students that would otherwise be inaccessible and motivates faculty at the same time. 🌟 Teacher Skills & Capacity  • Teaching quality is pivotal for student outcomes, and NGOs can support teacher upskilling and pilot innovative projects.  • While teacher upskilling is vital, capacity remains a major hurdle. AI tools can alleviate administrative burdens but are often costly and have limited capabilities. 🌟 Future-focused Education & Industry Partnership  • With rapid advancements in technology, soft skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, and global awareness are essential for navigating the future. Project-Based Learning (PBL) addresses this need but is often confined to STEM subjects in public schools. • To develop today’s youth into a future-ready workforce, long-term partnerships with industry and work-experience sharing programmes are invaluable for preparing students and teachers while strengthening the school-university-industry ecosystem. We extend our gratitude to thank Man Kiu Association Primary School, Shatin Pui Ying College, Hong Kong Baptist University Affiliated School Wong Kam Fai Secondary and Primary School, HKFYG Lee Shau Kee Primary School, Salesians of Don Bosco Ng Siu Mui Secondary School for their generous support. This Friday, the cohort will unveil their bold proposals on how to support Hong Kong’s public K-12 technology education. Join us at GIFT's Public Forum to engage in meaningful discussions and be part of the change for the city’s future! 👉 RSVP NOW: https://lnkd.in/gDeZXaQk Public Forum: Reshaping Hong Kong’s Public K-12 Education for a Technology-Enabled Future  📅 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟏𝟑 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 ⏰ 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 𝟐:𝟎𝟎𝐩𝐦 - 𝟒:𝟎𝟎𝐩𝐦 (𝐆𝐌𝐓 +𝟖) 📍 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞: 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐫, HKMA, 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐨 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫, 𝟔𝟔 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝, 𝐖𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢, 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐠 HKYLP 2024 cohort: Darren Fung, Eva Choi, Chi Hang Henry CHAN, Irene Tam, Jeanie Ho, Joe Chan, Jonathan Mok (He/Him), PGDE, MHKIoD and CMgr, Kelly Cheng, Kenyon Chow, Lianna Yuen, Pony Lau, Sheann Ryan Alanguilan, Terra Ting, Len Nguyen (she/her), Blake Chan, Konica Cheung, Leo Wong, Rosaline Ho & Terence Yu.

As technological tools become more readily available in the workplace, how can #HR leverage these tools to improve their roles and empower the people within their organisation?   Last week, we had the privilege of participating in the Human Resources Summit 2024, hosted by the Asosiasi Asuransi Jiwa Indonesia (AAJI) in Jakarta.   Our Managing Director, Eric Stryson, joined an esteemed lineup of speakers, including Dr. Agus Sugiarto, Chairman of the Otoritas Jasa Keuangan, and Bapak Oloan Manurung from Deloitte SEA, to contribute to discussion around the theme, ‘HR 5.0: Empowering People, Embracing Technology.’   The evolution of HR in this technological era goes beyond adopting new digital tools. It is about using technology to enhance human capabilities, enabling talent within the organisation to cultivate a global mindset, develop bold visions, and think more critically, thereby helping the organisation succeed in an increasingly turbulent operating environment.   We are grateful for the opportunity to connect with HR leaders in the insurance industries and explore together how HR can drive meaningful progress within their organisations.

𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫: 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚’𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 The countdown is on. We’re just over a month away from our virtual conference, “From Silk to Silicon: China’s Technological Advancement for Global Connectivity," on Tuesday, 14 January 2024! We have brought together a diverse group of internationally renowned experts to facilitate balanced, insightful, and multifaceted discussions on China’s technological advancement, innovation, and global impact. Register now and get the Zoom link:   🔗 https://lnkd.in/d-bTd-E3 🌟 Here’s a spotlight on the first two speakers: 📌 Pascal Coppens – Sinologist, China Entrepreneur, and Partner at nexxworks Pascal is a globally recognised expert on Chinese innovation, the digital landscape, and leadership. He is the author of 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘢’𝘴 𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘕𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘢𝘯 𝘞𝘦 𝘛𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘢?, which explore China’s leap in innovation. Pascal also hosts the YouTube series 𝘗𝘢𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘭’𝘴 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘢 𝘓𝘦𝘯𝘴, where he shares insights on China’s rise as a hub for innovation. 📌 Dr. Thorsten Jelinek – Europe Director and Senior Fellow at Taihe Institute 太和智库, Beijing/Berlin PIFI Professor at the Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences 中国科学院, and Beijing Visiting Scholar at the Centre for Digital Governance, Hertie School, Berlin Dr. Jelinek specialises in digital governance, artificial intelligence, and sustainability, with over 25 years of experience. He serves as a strategic advisor to governments and corporations, and actively works with multilateral institutions like the OECD, G20/T20, and the UN. He is also the CEO of GemeinWerk Ventures, where he leads the development of data cooperatives for the construction industry. Stay tuned for more speakers highlights! 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬  📅 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟏𝟒 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓  ⏰ 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 𝟏𝟒:𝟎𝟎-𝟏𝟖:𝟎𝟎 𝐆𝐌𝐓+𝟖  📍 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦: 𝐙𝐨𝐨𝐦 - 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 👉 For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/gQxRbqGj #China2050 #China #InternationalRelations #ChinaTechnology #GlobalInnovation #TechAdvancement

How have the roles of HR and L&D evolved in today’s fast-paced world? In this short clip, our Founder and CEO, Chandran Nair, shares why it is more important than ever for HR and L&D practitioners to step up as the first line of defence against the growing tide of intellectual dishonesty in the corporate world. You can also read his thoughts on the topic here: https://lnkd.in/ghQ_Kdqw #HR #HumanCapitalDevelopment #IntellectualHonesty #LearningandDevelopment

“𝑇𝑒𝑐ℎ𝑛𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑦 𝑖𝑠 𝑒𝑣𝑜𝑙𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑐𝑘𝑙𝑦, 𝑎𝑡 𝑎𝑛 𝑢𝑛𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑒.” John Tsang, Former Financial Secretary and Founder of Esperanza Life, and Yolanda Jinxin Ma, Former Head of Digital Policy and Global Partnership at UNDP and lecturer at The University of Hong Kong, shared their perspective on the future of education in the age of AI as part of the Hong Kong Young Leaders Programme (#HKYLP). Here are glimpses of wisdom that our distinguished speakers have shared with the cohort. Swipe through to read their selected quotes! The HKYLP cohort is currently developing policy recommendations inspired by Education #Changemakers like John Tsang and Yolanda Ma. Join us at GIFT's Public Forum – Reshaping Education for a Technology-Enabled Future to engage in meaningful discussions with the cohort, and be part of the change for the city’s future! 📅 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝟏𝟑 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 ⏰ 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 𝟐:𝟎𝟎𝐩𝐦 - 𝟒:𝟎𝟎𝐩𝐦 (𝐆𝐌𝐓 +𝟖) 📍 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞: 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐫, HKMA, 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐨 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫, 𝟔𝟔 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝, 𝐖𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢, 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐠 👉 RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gDeZXaQk HKYLP Cohort: Darren Fung, Eva Choi, Chi Hang Henry CHAN, Irene Tam, Jeanie Ho, Joe Chan, Jonathan Mok (He/Him), PGDE, MHKIoD and CMgr, Kelly Cheng, Kenyon Chow, Lianna Yuen, Pony Lau, Sheann Ryan Alanguilan, Terra Ting, Len Nguyen, Blake Chan, Konica Cheung, Leo Wong, Rosaline Ho and Terence Yu.    #HKYoungLeadersProgramme #Talent #Leadership #ProfessionalDevelopment #SustainabilityLeaders #CareerGrowth #HongKong

Our Founder and CEO, Chandran Nair, joined Dr. Brian Wong, Assistant Professor of Philosophy at The University of Hong Kong, and Mal Singh, a Singapore-based geopolitics consultant and Founder/Director of Terra Corporate Affairs, on Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) to discuss the impact of the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, recently held in Peru, and the future of multilateral cooperation. Chandran speaks about the need to move beyond a U.S.-centric view of multilateralism, calling for the global majority to have a stronger voice in shaping the narratives that define our world. He believes regional cooperation frameworks such as #ASEAN hold incredible potential to advance a multipolar world order—one that encourages inclusive dialogue and collaboration. Chandran also emphasises the importance of institutions, particularly in governance, to adopt and embrace more globally diverse perspectives to stay relevant amid the shifting global power dynamics. 👉 View the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/grb5qJbb

We excited to share that we will be participating in the Asosiasi Asuransi Jiwa Indonesia (AAJI) Human Resources Summit 2024 on 5th December.    Our Managing Director of Global Services, Eric Stryson, will be sharing insights on the evolving demands of leadership in today's fast-paced world. He will also discuss strategic approaches that leaders can adopt to navigate an ever-changing global landscape, shaped by geopolitical tensions, resource challenges, demographic shifts, the climate crisis, and the rise of AI.   This is a call for bold change—we need leaders who are ready to think ahead. It’s about adopting systems thinking to understand interconnected challenges and opportunities, breaking silos to encourage collaboration, and empowering critical thinking at all levels.    In an unpredictable world, business-as-usual isn’t just risky—it could mean becoming irrelevant.   Let's connect and explore how GIFT can help your organisation lead through change. 🙌