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Is passion and a desire to lead enough to drive real impact?       As our Groundbreakers break into the new year, they turn back to the drawing board to plan out strategic steps to take for the year ahead!      Lewis Liu, CEO of Crowdsense, opened the pillar on Strategy with a vision boarding exercise on how our Groundbreakers envision Singapore’s headlines in 2030. Through this, our Groundbreakers envisioned what the headlines of newspapers would be in 2030. With eyes set on the future, the session pushed participants to:      💡 Think strategically and critically about the systems they operate in to anticipate scenarios using Futures Thinking Methodologies      🧩 Map out key inputs, outputs, and outcomes and how to measure impact using Theory of Change       🎯 Define Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and translate them into an actionable 3, 6, 12-month roadmap, highlighting key steps they would take to achieve their desired outcomes and milestones for the year ahead!      🚨 A hard truth? Burnout kills impact. Sustainability requires balance. As Lewis Liu shared, “Groundup leaders often push themselves to do as much as possible, but guilt over slowing down can lead to burnout. Pacing yourself and prioritising self-care are essential for long-term impact.”      Whether driven by passion or purpose, strategy is what transforms ideas into meaningful, lasting change. The BAGUS Together Groundbreakers Programme continues to equip groundup leaders with the skills to turn vision into reality.      Want in? Register your interest for the next intake of the Groundbreakers Leadership Programme here:  https://lnkd.in/gjmjrKMQ   #BAGUSTogether #BAGUSGroundbreakers #StrategicPlanning #Leadership #Strategy 

✨ Got a cause you care about and a drive to make a difference? It’s time to turn your passion into action! ✨ Join us at “Craft Your Pilot Project”, a hands-on workshop for aspiring changemakers to create real impact through thoughtful planning and execution. Whether you’re just starting out or already have ideas brewing, this is your opportunity to take action! Expect to: 🌟 Sharpen your focus with a refined problem statement 🛠 Learn practical tools for research, planning and prioritisation 🚀 Design a pilot project plan that’s ready for action, using the “Pilot Canvas” framework Join us on Saturday, 22 Feb 2025, 9am-1pm (refreshments and lunch provided) at the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre. This workshop is ideal for aspiring changemakers with a cause in mind, ready to create real impact — whether you're solo or bringing a team. 👥 Spaces are limited to just 40 participants, so secure your spot today! Let’s bring your ideas to life and create meaningful change together! Register by 21 February, 1pm. #CraftYourPilotProject #makeadifference #socialimpact #groundup #givingsg #NVPC #BAGUSTogether

Hey there fellow BAGUS Members! 👋 Feeling the burnout from your groundup journey? You’re not alone! 💪 Join us for BAGUS Together’s exciting new three-part Building Bridges series: Managing Burnout, where we dive into mindfulness practices to help you build resilience, connect with others, and find balance in your work. Led by Dr. Mabel Yap and Stanley Ng from Mindful Circle, this series is all about supporting each other and creating a space for growth, connection, and recovery! 🔋 It is highly recommended to attend all three sessions. Priority will be given to participants who indicate their attendance for all three sessions. Session 1: Building Awareness and Shifting Perspectives 📅 Monday, 10th February 2025 ⏰ 7pm – 9.30pm 📍 378 Alexandra Road, Blk 29 MAELAB, Level 2 Mind Art Experiential Lab, Alexandra Hospital, 159964 🧠 Understand how stress and burnout manifests (spoiler: it’s not just in your head!) 👀 Boost your self-awareness and spot those sneaky stress patterns before they catch you! Session 2: Understanding Burn-out and Strengthening Inner Capacity 📅 Monday, 24th February 2025 ⏰ 7pm – 9.30pm 📍 378 Alexandra Road, Blk 29 MAELAB, Level 2 Mind Art Experiential Lab, Alexandra Hospital, 159964 💖 Recharge with self-compassion techniques to restore your inner balance 💪 Build resilience with easy, actionable strategies to help sustain your well-being Session 3: Cultivating Resilience and Connection 📅 Monday, 5th March 2025 ⏰ 7pm – 9.30pm 📍378 Alexandra Road, Blk 29 MAELAB, Level 2 Mind Art Experiential Lab, Alexandra Hospital, 159964 🔄 Shift from reactive to skilful responses in high-pressure ground-up moments 🤝 Master mindful communication to create stronger, more connected collaborations ✨ Limited spots available! Don’t miss your chance—sign up now: https://lnkd.in/g5zRx_MU #CityofGood #BAGUSTogether #BuildingBridges #Networking #Mindfulness #Burnout

Armed with a refreshed vision and purpose statement, our Groundbreakers embarked on the second pillar on Ecosystem, facilitated by Bernise Ang and Shaun Koh of Zeroth Labs. What kind of power do groundups hold? Despite being informal groups, groundups are passionate groups dedicated to serving the community in their own little ways. What then, is the next step? Many bubbles, loops and arrows were drawn over the course of two days as our Groundbreakers unpacked the systems they operate in using a myriad of systems thinking tools including Problem Definition Canvas, Iceberg Model and Causal Loop Diagrams. Through these, they were able to delve deeper into and unpack underlying patterns of their issues and consider new ideas and partnerships to catalyse and amplify purpose-driven impact. At the base of this, is power. Who should be the one igniting change? It can seem daunting for a small, informal group to move the big rocks of the system. As Shaun walked participants through identifying different forms of power, he pointed out that groundups have power in their flexibility and nimbleness but of course, “Systems change takes time, the cause is all on us, by ‘us’. It is not just the founders, but also the community at large. Always remember to reach out to your community.” Perhaps they won’t have to look far, as they have certainly formed close connections within the Groundbreakers network! 🙌🏻 Interested to join BAGUS Together Groundbreakers community? Register your expression of interest here: https://lnkd.in/g8TpJ3RX National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) #BAGUSTogether #BAGUSGroundbreakers #TransformationalLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #CommunityImpact #PurposeDrivenLeadership #SystemsThinking

✨ Got a cause you care about and a drive to make a difference? It’s time to turn your passion into action! ✨ Join us at “Craft Your Pilot Project”, a free, hands-on workshop for aspiring changemakers to create real impact through thoughtful planning and execution. Whether you’re just starting out or already have ideas brewing, this is your opportunity to take action! Expect to: 🌟 Sharpen your focus with a refined problem statement 🛠 Learn practical tools for research, planning and prioritisation 🚀 Design a pilot project plan that’s ready for action, using the “Pilot Canvas” framework Event Details:  📅 Saturday, 22 February 2025 ⏰ 9:00am – 1:00pm (Registration starts at 8:30am) 📍 NVPC Multi-Purpose Hall, 6 Eu Tong Sen St, #04-88, The Central, S(059817) 🏷️ Cost: Complimentary (refreshments and lunch are provided!) This workshop is ideal for aspiring changemakers with a cause in mind, ready to create real impact — whether you're solo or bringing a team. 👥 Spaces are limited to just 40 participants, so secure your spot today! Let’s bring your ideas to life and create meaningful change together! Register by 21 Feb, 12pm ➡️ bit.ly/CYPPfeb2025 #CraftYourPilotProject #makeadifference #socialimpact #groundup #givingsg #NVPC #BAGUSTogether National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre (NVPC)

Are you looking to build essential skillsets? Want to network within the groundup community? We’ve revamped our offerings to serve you better with three main programme types: 💪 Building Blocks: Equip yourselves with capability-building workshops 👥 Bridges: Connect with fellow groundups and ecosystem partners through networking events 🚀 Blossom: Elevate your leadership skills and meet fellow groundup leaders Stay tuned as we bring you exciting events in 2025! 🌟 Discover more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gkKvHycs #BAGUSTogether #NVPC #groundups National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre (NVPC)

BAGUS Legal Bites ⚖️ is a new series on legal concepts in an accessible manner, curated for groundup founders and leaders by Gabriel Li 李郑良 (VP, Legal at Kredivo), Clifton T. (Legal Counsel, APAC at StorHub Group) and other legal professionals.   In this second article, find out more about the importance of considering employment law for groundup founders with Benjamin Goh, Associate Director at Drew & Napier LLC. 📝 Read more ➡️ bit.ly/baguslegalbites2 Got a topic you’re curious about? Let us know at hey@bagustogether.sg! #BAGUSTogether #employmentlaw #groundups #NVPC National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre (NVPC)

“The Achievers is a groundup initiative that serves long stay residents in the Buangkok Green Medical Park through befriending. Over the last five years, we’ve created more than 70 volunteering opportunities on giving.sg/volunteer to recruit volunteers for PHAngel, which involves snack distribution during public holidays, and befrienders to bring residents for outings. The platform is easy to navigate and use. Creating a volunteer opportunity takes less than 5 minutes, and we can answer queries on the go as our contact information is made available to interested volunteers. To date, we have successfully recruited over 500 volunteers, many of whom came back to volunteer with us.” – Kwon Seng, Groundup Leader of The Achievers Seeking volunteers for your groundup’s activities? Sign up for an account on giving.sg/volunteer and list your volunteering opportunities! Drop us an email at hey@bagustogether.sg if you need help. 😊 All photos are courtesy of The Achievers. #BAGUSTogether #nvpc #givingsg #volunteerism #singapore National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre (NVPC)

Looking to 🚀 elevate your groundup’s strategy 🚀 in 2025? Presenting "Strategic Thinking for Groundups", our first Building Blocks workshop for 2025! If you are a groundup leader or member involved in planning and decision-making, this workshop is for you! Signups close 7 Jan 2025, 12pm. Register now ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gQpk_y5N

🌞 “I am a sunshine leader!” said one of our Groundbreakers, Sruti, when asked to describe her leadership style in the first of the Groundbreakers Leadership Programme masterclasses, on the topic of Purpose and Leadership. Facilitated by Dr. Jade Kua, founder of Jade Life And Wellness Coaching Academy, the Groundbreakers explored the stages of Transformational Leadership — Awareness, Vision Development, Implementation and Sustaining Change. They reflected on their leadership goals and styles, crafting their personal vision statements while drawing inspiration from leaders they admired. 🎭 Being a groundup leader is never easy – dealing with burnout, disengaged volunteers and building a vision, are all struggles that every groundup leader faces. Aiming to provide ideas to address such issues, the first session rounded off with a dynamic roleplay on managing volunteer disengagement, applying their learnings on personal values and reinforcing their leadership styles. Yet with all the challenges that come with being a groundup leader, burnout is inevitable among leaders and the team. 🌟 The second session began with an exploration on signs of burnout and strategies on how to display and apply transformational leadership principles. The highlight was a ‘Vision Building Tower’ activity, where participants used Lego to symbolise their group’s dreams and hopes for the groundup community – a desire to be a force for good, with origami floral representing flourishing growth and connections. 🌱 Three key insights were gained through this first pillar on Purpose and Leadership: 1. Strong values and a purpose statement are important in demonstrating leadership in a groundup. 2. Having personalised check-ins with team members and volunteers to understand their values, goals and long-term plans can help keep them more engaged. 3. Celebrating wins – no matter big or small – goes a long way. 🌄 The journey continues – stay tuned as we explore topics that will forge our path towards being more impactful leaders! Watch this space for more exciting updates on the Groundbreakers Leadership Programme! Follow us ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gvgs3yVG National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) Brain Juice Collective #BAGUSTogether #BAGUSGroundbreakers #TransformationalLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #CommunityImpact #PurposeDrivenLeadership