April 2010 - Keppel Corporation

24 Special Focus...continued from page 23.Mr Ivan Christiaens, GMfrom Keppel SeghersBelgium NV, shared, “GAMPwas a valuable experience. Itwas good meeting so manytalented and motivatedKeppelites from all over theworld, and I look forward tomore of such networkingand exchange opportunitiesin the future.”Peter van Wijk, ProductionManager, Keppel Verolme,could not have agreed more.He said, “I’ve learnt a lot thisweek. I have been enrichedby not only the formallessons but also the insightsand different views of fellowKeppelites.”mastery, strategic importanceof human capitalmanagement, talent andsuccession management andmentoring as well as theKeppel core values. A widevarietyof activities such as roleplayingand sharing sessionswere conducted to enhancethe learning experience.The workshop culminated ina presentation session inwhich the participants sharedtheir learning points, insightsand recommendations.Attending the session wereKeppel Corporation topmanagement as well as HRmanagement from thevarious business units.Mr Choo Chiau Beng, CEO of Keppel Corporation, encourage Keppelites to seek continuousimprovementThe projects presentationcum graduation ceremonyheld at the end of GAMPwas attended by topmanagement across Keppel,including Mr ChooChiau Beng, CEO of KeppelCorporation, Mr Teo SoonHoe, Group Finance Directorof Keppel Corporation, andMr Tong Chong Heong,CEO of Keppel O&M.Addressing the GAMPparticipants, Mr Choo said,“We must have the mindsetthat we can always improveand do things better.”He added that this challengeof continuous improvementcan be partly met bymaximising our strengths,overcoming our weaknesses,learning from ourcompetitors and keepingabreast of the ever-changingbusiness environment.At the project presentationsession, participants sharedtheir thoughts onmanagement issues andchallenges faced by theGroup, including pertinentlearning points they hadgleaned from GAMP andwould apply to theirrespective markets andoperations.EMPOWERING OTHERSRecently, Keppel Collegealso conducted the third runof its in-house ImprovingPeople Quotient for Leadersworkshop, designed toimpart essential humanresources (HR) and peoplemanagement skills.During the two-dayworkshop, 22 newlypromoted line managersfrom the various businessunits engaged in rigorousdiscussions on topics such aspersonal and interpersonalThe exchange during thepresentation proved thatthere are always new ideasto learn and draw upon fromall levels of leadership.INSPIRING NEW BLOODThe Keppel Group’sScholarship Tea is anopportunity for prospectivescholars to meet andinteract with Keppelites andget up close to the Group’soperations and facilities.Held on 27 March 2010, over70 prospective scholarsattended the event.I have been enriched by not onlythe formal lessons but also theinsights and different views ofmy fellow Keppelites.Peter van WijkProduction ManagerKeppel VerolmeKeppelite I April 2010