Commentaries

Unlocking Breakthroughs Beyond Expertise
We live in a world of complexity, pressure, and constant change. No matter your profession — leader, consultant, lawyer, doctor,

Social Innovation in Singapore – The Journey So Far
(Extract of Chairman Dr CC Tan’s speech at the 10th Anniversary of the Lien Centre for Social Innovation, Singapore Management

When Qualities and Job Needs Don’t Match – How to Transit Someone in a Positive Manner
As the chairman of an organisation, I once had the task of informing an executive of two years that the

What are you worth?
“Sometimes the hardest part of the journey is believing you’re worthy of the trip.”― Glenn Beck How do you define

Between Knowing and Caring
In the newspapers some years ago, in an article decrying the rapid turnover and impersonal nature of medical consultations in

Doing the right thing
How many times have we heard that we must “Do the right thing”? It is both a platitude and a

A Mentor Extraordinaire
Way back in 2012, I met a brilliant young lady (whom I shall just call Grace, out of respect for

How to Make Non-Profit Boards More Effective in the Post-COVID19 Era
How to Make Non-Profit Boards More Effective in the Post-COVID19 Era (Transcript of Dr CC Tan’s response to a question

Board Renewal for Non-Profit Organisations – How Can Boards Do Better?
Board Renewal for Non-Profit Organisations – How Can Boards Do Better? (Transcript of Dr CC Tan’s response to a question

Balancing Compliance and Performance
Balancing Compliance and Performance (Transcript of Dr CC Tan’s response to a question at Singapore Institute of Directors’ Governance for

The Dilemma of Disruption
The Dilemma of Disruption One of the problems when considering Disruption Technology or Innovation is that it can be either

Growth: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Growth: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (Transcript of Dr CC Tan’s comments at the St Gallen Symposium, Singapore,

Creating Social Impact: Blending Philanthropic and Investment Capital
(Transcript of Dr CC Tan’s opening remarks at the Asia Venture Philanthropist Network (AVPN) Conference, 2013) I am very grateful

Social Conscience Versus Business Profit
Social Conscience Versus Business Profit (Transcript of Dr CC Tan’s opening address at Social Innovation eXperience, SMU Initiatives for Social

What the World Needs Now
What the World Needs Now (Text of Dr CC Tan’s speech as Guest-of-Honour at the Convocation Ceremony of Singapore Management

Overseas Singaporeans – Globally Mobile or Quitters?
NEW PAPER GUEST EDITORIAL 2002 Overseas Singaporeans – Globally Mobile or Quitters? Dr Tan Chi Chiu Following Prime Minister’s National

A Review of the Re-Making Singapore Consultation Process
A Review of the Re-Making Singapore Consultation Process 2003 Dr Tan Chi Chiu When I was invited to join the