Course Catalogue 2017
Advancing Malaysia
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Who are we
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Course Menu
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Entrepreneurs Edge
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BFM-Edge Business School
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BFM-Edge Youth
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Past Speakers
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Admission & Payment
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Venue & Contact
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Team
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What we do
Why us
Entrepreneurs Edge
BFM-Edge Business School
BFM-Edge Youth
Our Story
Mentors
BFM General Management Programme
BFM Emerging Leaders Programme
BFM Young Graduates Programme
Who are we
BFM-Edge Education is a collaboration between two business media, The Edge and BFM
Media, to advance Malaysia through education and entrepreneurship. There are three
divisions: Entrepreneurs Edge; BFM-Edge Business School (formerly BFM Business School);
and BFM-Edge Youth.
What we do
Build first-world mindset
Our aspiration is to build a first-world nation through a culture of learning and innovation.
Give you an edge
We prepare entrepreneurs, professionals and young adults for a global market by
equipping them with in-demand global skills.
Bridge communities
We bring people together from different disciplines to share ideas and develop new
perspectives. Learning, we believe, is a collective responsibility.
Why us
Latest content
As a platform, we curate courses to keep you abreast of emerging issues and trends.
Dedicated instructors
We work with practitioners and experts who are dedicated to their trade, and are
passionate about sharing knowledge.
Connections
With access to networks of leaders and investors, we are able to connect resources
to help you grow professionally and realise your potential.
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Course Menu
ENTREPRENEURS EDGE
Communications
Mentoring
Entrepreneurs Workshops
Up Close & Personal (Talks)
Creative & Cultural
Food & Beverage
Retail & E-Commerce
Finance
BFM-EDGE BUSINESS SCHOOL
Comprehensive
BFM General Management Programme
BFM Emerging Leaders Programme
BFM Young Graduates Programme
Leadership
Adaptive Leadership (based off Harvard course)
Immunity to Change (based off Harvard course)
Outward Mindset, The Arbinger Institute
Understanding Group & Leader (Swedish Defence)
Personal Leadership (Bahasa Malaysia)
Human Resources
Media Relations
Presenting
Speaking
Writing
Finance Transformation
Investor Relations
Personal Finance
Exchange Traded Funds
Fundamental Analysis
Real Estate Investment Trusts
Stock Markets
Technical Analysis
Politics, Philosophy, Economics
Economics & Statistics
Global Politics
Philosophy & Critical Thinking
Coaching
Learning & Development
Talent Data Analytics
History
Big Data
Upskill
Big Data Analytics
Big Data Science
Big Data Engineering
Innovation
Agile Fundamentals & Leadership
Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies
Digital Innovation / Transformation
Fintech Innovation
Hackathons
Design
Colours
Creativity, Design & Aesthetics
User Experience (UX)/User Interface (UI)
Development of Islam
World History
Reading Strategies (based off Harvard course)
Lifestyle
Food & Health
Permaculture
Slow Food
BFM-EDGE YOUTH
College & Career Discovery
Computational Thinking
Journalism
Mathematics
Problem-Based Learning
STEM + Entrepreneurship
For more info, contact [email protected]. Customised programmes available.
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ENTREPRENEURS EDGE
Educate. Mentor. Support.
OUR STORY
After disposing most of his shares in Alliance Cosmetics, Tan Thiam
Hock began writing for The Star newspaper on Saturdays in 2011.
His column “On Your Own” led to hundreds of earnest readers writing
to him for advice. “Should I get into business?”, “should I fire my
partners?”, “how do I negotiate with investors?”, “should I pivot my
business?” were questions he would receive.
Deciding to help entrepreneurs avoid costly mistakes, he started
Entrepreneurs Edge as a mentorship platform for entrepreneurs, by
entrepreneurs. These mentors have run successful businesses, and
are experts in critical functions - strategy, sales, marketing, operations,
finance and human resources.
Helping entrepreneurs succeed has been our founding proposition
because entrepreneurship is the bedrock of any vibrant economy.
By bringing new ideas and capital, entrepreneurs can also create
opportunities to retain talent in Malaysia.
Book a one-on-one session with our mentors and have an experienced
hand guide you through the travails of running a business.
Pick their brains. Learn from their failures. Benefit from their wisdom.
Register at www.bfmedge.com
We are
Entrepreneurs.
Ask Us Anything.
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mentors
First row
Asgari Stephens, Director, Intelligent Capital; Chu Tzu Ming, Founder, Persuasion Technologies;
Henry Goh, COO, Macro Kiosk; Ho Kay Tat, Group CEO, The Edge Media Group; Khairudin Rahim,
CEO, 4As Malaysia; Lais de Oliveira, Founder & CEO, 8spaces
Second row
Lim Ai Lian, Media Specialist & Founder, Celestial DMOS; Loi Liang Tok, CEO (former), Guardian
Malaysia & Brunei; Malek Ali, MD & Founder, BFM Media; Mary Lim, CFO, Alliance Cosmetics;
Michael Lee, Sales Director (former), Unilever Malaysia; Robert Heng, CEO (former), Metrojaya
Third row
Suridah Jalaluddin, Co-Founder, Big Tree Outdoor; Szu Lee, Creative Director & Founding Partner,
Merdeka LHS; Tan May Lee, PR Specialist & ED, Perspective Strategies; Tan Thiam Hock, Founder,
Alliance Cosmetics; Wong Kah Teck, MD, FMTCS; Yeoh Chen Chow, Co-Founder, KFit.com
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Entrepreneurs Edge
BFM-EDGE
BUSINESS SCHOOL
Advancing Malaysia through education
BFM GENERAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
Transforming specialists into business leaders
As the global economy experiences generational
and technological shifts, it calls for leaders who
can balance the old and new, who are forwardthinking and flexible, who can influence rather
than command and control. Underpinning the
ability to do so is the leader’s implicit worldview
and his or her ability to think strategically and
communicate effectively.
Programme goals
BFM’s General Management Programme (GMP)
provides you with a comprehensive view about
leading an organisation; equips you with skills to
ask the right questions and make decisions that
are not just based on intuition; and provides
you with global perspectives to become a more
influential leader.
Learning outcomes
In this 13-day programme over four months,
you will cover strategy, innovation, marketing,
finance, leadership, and an interdisciplinary
module, and you will engage with facilitators
from multiple institutions and participate in
closed-door sessions with government and
business leaders. This programme in its fifth
year is unique because you will discuss cases
of Malaysian companies as well as the most
cutting-edge ones in the world.
Participants must have more than 10 years
of work experience. Applicants may be
interviewed prior to enrolment.
A certificate of participation is awarded for
attending all modules.
■■ Prepare leaders for the rigour of managing companies
■■ Equip leaders with global perspectives and entrepreneurial mindset
■■ Help employers prepare the next generation of top innovative leaders
■■ Develop strategy and lead strategic change
■■ Sponsor innovation process internally
■■ Learn the use of all levers of marketing
■■ Learn how to use finance to create value
■■ Learn how to lead change
What you can expect
■■ Presentations, Harvard case study style learning, and hands-on exercises
■■ Frameworks to analyse problems and communicate recommendations
■■ Closed-door sessions with business leaders and policymakers
Who is right
■■ Business owners
■■ CEOs, deputy CEOs, general managers, and assistant general managers
■■ Heads of departments and senior managers
Fee
RM25,000 (RM22,000 bef 30 April) + GST
Application deadline
31 May 2017
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curriculum
Strategy, 24 - 26 July
Integration, 2 October
The success of a leader will be determined by
his ability to create sustainable competitive
advantage. This module takes you through
the process of strategy planning - competitive
strategy and corporate strategy frameworks
including platform strategy. Using cases, you will
analyse management dilemmas and learn from
best practice organisations.
In this interdisciplinary module, you will
integrate what you have learned. Wearing the
hat of a CEO, you will analyse and identify the
future positioning of a company that operates
in a highly competitive environment and has to
manage multiple stakeholders.
Cases: Google, Hartalega, SAP (digital alliance),
Tesla
Leadership, 3 - 4 October
Innovation, 21 August
An organisation’s ability to thrive in disruption
is linked to its ability to leverage opportunities.
You will explore innovation methodologies and
deep dive into human-centred design and the
competencies to build a more agile culture.
Marketing, 22 - 24 August
You will explore key facets of marketing
namely pricing, product development, channel
management, digital, and branding to articulate
value to your target market. You will also
analyse strategies of unconventional companies
and consider your organisation’s value
proposition.
Cases: NFL, Metabical, Sephora
Finance, 11 - 13 September
Good leaders must know their numbers.
This module equips you with a foundation in
financial management regardless if you have
the experience and training. You should be able
to identify potential problems; to recommend
actions to create value; and to support strategy
through financial management.
BFM General Management Programme
Case: Malaysia Airlines
You will learn about the job of a CEO, how
unconventional leaders lead transformation
and motivate teams, and on a personal level,
examine your goals as you progress in your
career.
Cases: Sir Alex Ferguson, Morning Star (selfmanagement), Starbucks, Zappos
Entrepreneurial Leadership,
4 October
The programme culminates in a wrap-up where
you will reinforce what you have learned in
each module, and get the inside perspective
from the founder of BFM Media on building an
entrepreneurial organisation.
Known for its engaging interviews, BFM has
featured local and international business and
government leaders. Built on an egalitarian
culture and a mission to “build first-world
Malaysians”, BFM encourages its employees
to have purpose and to experiment with new
ideas.
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faculty
Dr Philipp Meyer-Doyle
Assistant Professor of Strategy, INSEAD
Meyer-Doyle teaches MBA and executive education programmes. He has
worked for UBS specialising in mergers and acquisitions, and for a private
equity fund. He holds a PhD and Master of Science in Managerial Science
and Applied Economics from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School.
Christoffer Erichsen
CEO, Human Inc
Erichsen has over 20 years of experience in the fields of innovation, learning
and change. He has led and delivered large change management and innovation
projects in Europe and Southeast Asia. He advises the UN on innovation,
works with business leaders, and mentors startups. He has been involved in
supporting urban innovation in the Middle East and is collaborating with The
Danish Design Centre.
Dr Yi Xiang, Associate Professor of Marketing,
China Europe International Business School (CEIBS)
Yi teaches at CEIBS, the business school in China that has achieved top
tier global rankings for its programmes. He has also lectured at Hong Kong
University of Science and Technology, INSEAD, and the University of Chicago.
He graduated from Tsinghua University with a degree in materials science, and
has Master and doctoral degrees in management from INSEAD.
Wong Kah Teck
Managing Director, FMTCS
Wong was a portfolio strategist at CIMB and AmInvestment Bank where he was
responsible for spearheading investment advisory and product development
strategies. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA); and graduated summa cum
laude with a dual degree in finance and economics from Wharton; and holds an
MBA from the University of Chicago.
Tully Moss
Partner, John Clements
Moss is trained at Harvard Business School to teach the case study method,
and has led over a thousand students in executive education programmes in
the region using Harvard materials. An MBA graduate from Wharton, Moss is
also a management consultant and coach with more than 30 years of helping
companies and executives improve their performances.
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BFM General Management Programme
“I found out about GMP through BFM 89.9
my favourite radio station. The programme has
been tremendously useful and practical for my
business. I learned to look at my business from
different perspectives. Also, spreading the course
over four months is a great idea as it allows
participants to absorb and appreciate the theory
and concepts taught. I would highly recommend
anyone to attend the GMP.” Lionel Lim, Executive
Director, Maltaco MS (GMP ’16)
“I enjoyed the format of the class and the content
is relevant to my business. It encourages an
alternate thought process. And it was great
meeting and hearing life experiences from
industry leaders, especially EcoWorld. I liked the
candid and open setting.” Kristy Yong, Director,
Ms Read (GMP ’16)
“The GMP gave me tools that I can use to look
at the bigger picture, to strategise the direction
of my company, to understand my staff and
align them to the company vision.” Tin Lee
Moy, Executive Director, Clarisound Professional
Hearing Care (GMP ’16)
“The GMP helps me in my new role as general
manager. The programme is concise, and gives
me a good foundation for management. I would
recommend this programme to anyone who is in
a senior role.” Vincent Leong, General Manager,
Ferco Seating (GMP ’16)
“The GMP broadened my perspective about
business. The modules on finance and marketing
help me understand our customers’ needs better,
and to have better conversations with business
owners.” Adrian Lee, Manager, SAP (GMP ’16)
BFM General Management Programme
“As CTO, I have to think more strategically and
about the future. The programme has helped
us understand, develop and use strategies,
and better equipped us to analyse financial
information and communicate with various
stakeholders. Since my colleagues joined this
programme, we think differently, communicate
differently and have become better leaders to
take the company forward in the next three
to five years.” Feroz Ahmed Ahanger, Chief
Technology Officer, Privasia (GMP ’16)
“I learned new tools which I can use in assisting
New Zealand companies to move into and
market in Malaysia. The programme is over four
months, and I only had to be away from the
office three days each time. The GMP is similar
to a mini MBA for busy executives.” Ho May
Yin, Manager, New Zealand Trade and Enterprise
(GMP ’16)
“The content, lecturers and guest speakers were
of high quality. I learned how to apply more
financial and marketing sense in my business
decisions and to have more clear strategy and
team communication.” Lye Jenq Jiang, Senior
Sales Manager, Nippon Paint (GMP ’16)
“The content is useful, substantial and compact.
It was just right to get general managers started
and I can apply what I learned in my job at
management level.” Eddie Quek, Head of Digital
Services & Internet of Things, U Mobile (GMP ’16)
“GMP was an opportunity for sharing
knowledge and experiences.” Ivy Low,
HR Business Partner, SAP (GMP ’16)
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“I was excited when I discovered BFM’s
programme. I did my MBA a number of years
ago but management concepts do evolve. A large
percentage of content in the BFM programme is
new and I found that interesting.” Raymond Lim,
MD, Airbus Customer Services (GMP ’15)
“Being an avid listener of BFM, I got to know of
the GMP. The classes were intense, the lecturers
were very good and were very well prepared.
I recommend it to anyone who has a busy
schedule and would like to hone their skills. It
especially benefitted me to take a broader look at
the whole spectrum of business, especially when
developing strategies, pulling in resources and
defining myself as a leader, and how i can apply
that to my company and grow our business.”
Sean Soh, Commercial Director, Luen Heng F&B
(GMP ’15)
“I just look forward to coming for classes.
The things taught are not what they teach in
architecture which is my profession.” Andy
Chong, General Manager, T.R. Hamzah & Yeang
(GMP ’15)
“Having no formal management training, I think
the GMP has provided me a very good overall
framework, and the case studies were very
insightful because they go beyond academic.”
Stephen Mong, Deputy General Manager, CMS
Land, Cahya Mata Sarawak (GMP ’15)
“This is my first time attending a course in which
participants are from different industries and I
get to learn from their experiences.” Zul Fakhri
Juri, Head of Corporate Planning & Market
Intelligence, Takaful Ikhlas (GMP ’15)
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“The course has been tremendously rewarding in
a sense that it has speakers and participants from
various industries with a breadth of knowledge.
One of my favourite guest speakers is Tan Sri AK
Nathan from Eversendai. He has built up a very
Malaysian company and has taken it abroad and
is now one of the biggest in its industry.” Jason
Lee, Manager, CMS Wires, Cahya Mata Sarawak
(GMP ’15)
“The programme was fun and interactive,
and benefited me in so many ways. I am from
finance, and in this course, I learned about
strategy, design and innovation, marketing and
leadership. I am able to integrate them with one
another especially when my company has big
plans in the next two to three years. The course
gave me better ideas on how to manage an
organisation.” Norliza Razali, Finance Manager,
Kelana Jaya Medical Centre, TDM (GMP ’15)
“The programme was concise, and provided
insightful content and well-qualified faculty. It
has inspired me to put in extra effort to develop
my leadership skills and to think more deeply
about people management and marketing. I have
made many new friends in this course too.” Tan
Wiun Kiat, Business & Finance Director, Good
Gourmet Holdings (GMP ’15)
“The programme was very well planned and
well thought through and it considered all
aspects you need in your career to become a
more competent and all round leader. If you
want an “a-ha” moment and if you want to build
a real solid network, this is the programme for
you.” Siow Shy Teng, Senior Product Marketing
Manager, Nippon Paint (GMP ’15)
BFM General Management Programme
“The GMP was extensive, subjects were tough,
and the case studies were really good.” Fadli
Hafetz, General Manager, Mamee Double Decker
(GMP ’14)
“The strategy module gave me an idea of
planning, implementing and executing in a
structured way.” Edward Loh, General Manager,
Ricwil Malaysia (GMP ’14)
“The modules are very well thought-out. I like
the structured approach to things for each
subject. It definitely helps in decision-making
because the different steps would guide you to
make more informed decisions.” Karen Lim,
Director, Priority Communications (GMP ’14)
“Impressive and extremely experienced faculty
with in-depth practitioners’ view. Great
illustration of concepts and principles of the
various modules. Excellent networking with the
group. The programme has helped me grow.
Overall, a really enriching experience.” Julianna
Kamaruddin, General Manager, NGC Energy
(GMP ’13)
“The programme strengthened my knowledge
that I can apply in my job.” Gladys Goh, General
Manager, Nippon Paint (GMP ’13)
“The programme prepares future leaders. It is a
really good programme.” Zulhilmy Kamaruddin,
Director, RHB Investment Bank (GMP ’13)
“I learned the intricacies of strategies, and got
insights into how organisations apply them for
success, and why some fail.” Jasbir Kaur, Senior
Assistant VP, Measat Broadcast (GMP ’14)
“The case study discussions were detailed and
they enhanced learning. The varied opinions of
diverse participants enriched the exchange of
ideas.” Hoe Cheah How, Chief Investment Officer,
RHB Asset Management (GMP ’13)
“I got to know a lot of people from different
industries. There were many case studies which
made learning easier.” Yong Chang Keong, Chief
Information Officer, NAMA (GMP ’14)
“Lunch speakers were a nice touch as they spoke
based on their experiences which was great.”
Karen Koay, General Manager, Geometry Global
Malaysia (GMP ’13)
BFM General Management Programme
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BFM EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAMME
Developing future leaders
In a world marked by uncertainty, change
is inevitable and challenging to manage.
Organisations need adaptable managers who
can initiate and support transformation efforts.
BFM’s second flagship course, the Emerging
Leaders Programme (ELP) (formerly Gen Y
Leadership Programme) is designed to equip
new managers with the mindset and tools
to enhance their self-awareness, to build
stronger teams, and increase their leadership
effectiveness.
This five-day programme links strategy and
innovation, followed by a deep dive into humancentred design methodology and leadership.
You will get an opportunity to do an assessment
to identify your strengths and blind spots as a
manager and learn how to lead yourself and
your team more effectively.
Participants are typically new managers and
may be interviewed prior to enrolment.
A certificate of participation is awarded for
completing the programme.
“This programme is very relevant at this
stage of my career. There were lots of
interesting concepts, stories and topics covered
- all very interesting.” Amruta Vivek Patkar,
Manager, The Boston Consulting Group
(GYP ’16)
“The programme was very relatable and
relevant to me, and the faculty gave good
examples in illustrating their points.”
Cheah Lie Yee, Manager, GoGet (GYP ’16)
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Programme goals
■■ Prepare new managers to lead teams
■■ Develop a generation of visionary leaders
■■ Equip managers to lead change and innovation
Learning outcomes
■■ Lead human-centred design process
■■ Manage self and others
■■ Coach team for high performance
What you can expect
■■ Presentation, activities and project work
■■ Talks by career and human resource experts
■■ Reflection on professional goals
Who is right
■■ Staff in their first managerial position
■■ Staff transitioning to managerial positions
■■ Staff in the strategy, product/service development or CEO’s office
Fee
RM8,000 (RM6,000 bef 30 June) + GST
Application deadline
31 July 2017
curriculum
Innovation, 11 - 12 September
As industries are disrupted by digital players, it is critical that managers understand the language
of innovation. You will learn about the connection between strategy and innovation, and through
human-centred design methodology, you can expect to gain a deeper understanding of your
customers to pursue new areas of growth.
Leadership, 13 - 15 September
This module aims to help you sharpen your skills as a confident leader by increasing your selfawareness as a manager and equipping you to lead others effectively. You will explore different
leadership skills and values, how to use your time as a manager, and how to hold yourself and
others accountable. You will also cover the foundation of coaching and managing conflict.
Entrepreneurial Leadership, 15 September
You will get an inside perspective from the founder of BFM Media on building an entrepreneurial
organisation. Built on an egalitarian culture and a mission to “build first-world Malaysians”, BFM
encourages its employees of all ages to have purpose and to experiment with new ideas.
“I like the practical focus, examples, and engaging speakers with
good experiences to share. The modules are well focused on new managers.
I learned about coaching, leading self and flexible thinking strategy.”
Dexter Foong, Manager, Rampai Niaga (GYP ’16)
“I like the networking, and getting to know the faculty and participants.
It was a very positive environment on top of very good content.”
Megat Armand Yazid Jeffrey Adzman, Manager, PLM Solutions (GYP ’16)
“The faculty was insightful, clear on delivery and supportive in guiding discussions.”
Muhammad Ezanie Noorazman, Associate, Khazanah Nasional (GYP ’16)
BFM Emerging Leaders Programme
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faculty
Christoffer Erichsen
CEO, Human Inc
Erichsen has over 20 years of experience in the fields of innovation, learning
and change. He has led and delivered large change management and innovation
projects in Europe and Southeast Asia. He advises the UN on innovation,
works with business leaders, and mentors startups. He has been involved in
supporting urban innovation in the Middle East and is collaborating with The
Danish Design Centre.
Cheryl Wong
Certified Professional Coach, Innovative Formula
Wong has over 20 years of corporate human resource experience, having
worked at Accenture as a consultant and at the British American Tobacco
Group. Leveraging her rich professional experience, she gives participants
practical, commercial insights which help them deliver results. She holds an
honours degree in economics from University of Malaya, and an MBA from
Heriot-Watt University. She is also a Certified Coach/Mentor, BarOn EQi
Assessor and Professional Trainer.
Kitty Foo
Certified Professional Coach, Innovative Formula
Foo has over 20 years of multinational corporate experience in the fields of
management, marketing and training, and brings with her a passion to build
the skills of the people she works with. She graduated with a Bachelor of
Public Administration (first class honours) at Universiti Utara Malaysia, and is a
gold medal recipient for the class of 1992. Foo is also an ACC Certified Coach/
Mentor, BarOn EQi Assessor and Professional Trainer.
“The leadership faculty constantly reinforce their material with quizzes and games.
They were very experienced, knowledgeable and friendly, and provided a
comfortable environment to talk about important and personal topics.”
Johari Imran Lok, Director, Rasa Perpaduan (GYP ’16)
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BFM Emerging Leaders Programme
BFM YOUNG GRADUATES PROGRAMME
Finding future leaders
Transitioning from university to the workplace
can be a daunting experience for fresh
graduates.
The challenges are often about adapting to
an office culture and managing generational
differences. For employers, having a robust
orientation programme will help young hires
assimilate quickly.
In its first year, this half day programme helps
graduates and soon-to-be graduates find their
fit, gain a headstart and learn how to support
change efforts in any organisation.
You will explore difficult work scenarios,
and refer to the works of foremost Harvard
professor on innovation, Clayton Christensen,
and Professor Carol Dweck at Stanford
University on growth mindset.
A certificate of participation is awarded for
completing the programme.
Instructor
Noelle Lim
BFM-Edge Education
Profile under Team
Programme goals
■■ Help participants transition to a job environment with ease
■■ Gain more awareness about the impact of behaviour on others
■■ Equip participants with tools to innovate and think differently
Learning outcomes
■■ How to manage generational differences
■■ How to accelerate your career and earn early promotion
■■ A framework to make career and life decisions
What you can expect
■■ Presentations, frameworks and case scenario discussions
■■ Reading materials
■■ Reflection on action plan
Who is right
■■ Fresh graduates
■■ Graduating students
Dates
■■ 25 March (0.5 day)
■■ 21 October (0.5 day)
Introductory fee
RM500 + GST
Application deadline
One week before course date
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BFM-EDGE
YOUTH
Ready for life
Carl Milles, Stockholm
what we do
Parents and employers alike are concerned about public school
education. Malaysia has been ranked by PISA to be in the bottom
third for mathematics, reading skills and problem solving abilities
among 65 countries. The PISA study in 2012 highlighted that nearly
half of 15 year old Malaysians failed to achieve minimum proficiency
in mathematics while the percentage of top-performing boys in
mathematics and science is one of the lowest. Students are found to
be less likely to report that they are quick to understand, link facts
together easily and like to solve complex problems.
Parents who can afford it, send their children to international and
private schools. Those who cannot do so or have other preferences,
may opt for community centres or vernacular schools. The widening
achievement gap between private and public schools (one of the
largest in the world) will worsen inequality with economic and
political implications.
In response to this, BFM-Edge Youth has been created as a research
platform and programme incubator to help education entrepreneurs
and researchers. As a channel for good ideas to emerge, the goal is
to prepare students for the 21st century, and most importantly, for
life. Our programmes tend to focus on real-world learning and help
students discover their passion and take ownership of their lives.
For more information, go to www.bfmedge.com
Contact us at [email protected]
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PAST
SPEAKERS
A hallmark of our programmes, we invite
industry leaders to share business strategies
and insights.
First row
Datuk Abdul Rahman, Ekuinas (former); Tan Sri AK Nathan, Eversendai Corporation; Arun Verma,
Tune Labs; Aznan Abdul Aziz, Bank Negara Malaysia (fintech); Azran Osman Rani, iflix; Cheryl Yeoh,
Malaysian Global Innovation & Creativity Centre (MaGIC) (former)
Second row
Chin Wei Min, Securities Commission Malaysia; Dato’ Dzulkifli Mahmud, Malaysia External Trade
Development Corporation (MATRADE); Tan Sri Krishnan Tan, IJM; Kuan Mun Leong, Hartalega;
Tan Sri Liew Kee Sin, EcoWorld; Lim Kok Hing, iPay88
Third row
Ming Lu, KKR Private Equity; Tan Sri Rebecca Fatima Sta Maria, Ministry of International Trade and
Industry (former); Sajith Sivanandan, Google Malaysia; See Wai Hun, Juris Technologies;
Datuk Shahril Ridza Ridzuan, Employees Provident Fund; Tan Sri Shahril Shamsuddin, SapuraKencana
Petroleum
Fourth row
Stephanie Sitt, 123rf; Tan Kien Eng, Leo Burnett; Terry Warner, The Arbinger Institute; V Sivapalan,
Proficeo; Dato Sri Wahid Omar, Prime Minister’s Office (former); Datuk Yvonne Chia, Hong Leong
Bank (former)
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admission & payment
Course fees are eligible for HRDF claim under Skim Bantuan Latihan (SBL).
For BFM General Management Programme and BFM Emerging Leaders Programme, no refund shall
be made for cancellation within 30 working days to the first day of the course, but you may nominate
an acceptable substitute.
For other courses, no refund shall be made for cancellation within 10 working days to the first day of
the course, but you may nominate an acceptable substitute.
Participants are only admitted into a course upon full payment.
Payment to BFM Edge Education Sdn Bhd.
To register for our courses, go to www.bfmedge.com
venue & contact
BFM General Management Programme and BFM Emerging Leaders Programme will be held at
Connexion @ The Vertical, Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur.
Venue for other courses will be stated on our website.
Email [email protected]
Connect with us at
www.bfmedge.com
www.fb.com/bfmedge
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team
Ho Kay Tat, Director
Ho is the publisher and chief executive officer
of The Edge Media Group. He has been in
journalism for over 30 years with the New
Straits Times, Reuters, and Singapore Business
Times. Ho majored in political science at
Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Noelle Lim, Director
Lim heads BFM-Edge Education. She was at DBS
Bank in Singapore, and a presenter and first
employee at BFM Media. She is a fellow of the
Eisenhower Fellowships in the US and ICAEW;
and a graduate of University of Hull.
Kan Wayn Shaun, Programme Manager
Malek Ali, Director
Malek is the founder of BFM Media. He was
part of the pioneering team of JobStreet and
was with Maxis, Yahoo!, The Boston Consulting
Group, and Allen & Overy in London. He is an
MBA graduate of Harvard Business School and a
law graduate of Bristol University.
Tan Thiam Hock, Director
Tan is the founder of Alliance Cosmetics and is a
board of director at Caring Pharmacy. As former
managing director of Alliance, he built the
organisation up to become a leading distributor
of cosmetics and personal care products, and
launched an award-winning, homegrown brand,
Silkygirl in the region.
Kan is responsible for driving the Entrepreneurs
Edge division. He has a background in training
and development, and holds a degree in
psychology from HELP University.
Grace Yeo, Account Manager
Yeo manages sales, marketing and client
relationship. With a higher diploma in tourism
management from Taylor’s University, her work
experience includes business development in
travel and tourism.
Lee Si Miin, Finance Executive
Lee oversees finance and administration. She
graduated with a Bachelor of Business majoring
in accounting, banking and finance at Victoria
University.
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