Reflections of a Singaporean Gen Y 05/13/2011
As I read Tasha’s article, I couldn’t help but ponder about the diversity landscape in Singapore. Elections having just ended last weekend, it is inevitable that my starting point would be Singapore’s governing leadership.
Based on a cursory run-through of our ministers and MPs, diversity is certainly accounted for. The GRC system has ensured that the minority ethnic groups are represented by an MP. The General Election (GE) this year saw 22 female MPs sworn into Parliament, constituting almost 26% of total seats. This GE not only witnessed increased representation from Generation Y, but also voted in a 27-year old – the youngest MP we have seen yet. So, with regards to diversity: Race? Check. Gender? Check. Religion? Check. Age? Check. However... (Yes, you felt the ‘but’ coming.) Add Comment What is this workshop about? It's about looking beyond the superficial differences and examining each generation with new lenses. We'll also help you find a common ground with each generation, be it with your colleagues, your bosses, your children, your parents, your friends. The way forward is to mutually and interdependently flourish in all areas of life! Will the delivery be lecture format? Is it going to be as boring like every other workshop? Boring? NO! Our workshop content is uniquely different and very hands-on. You will be refreshed with new perspectives and insights, learn about each generation in the context of the New Economy, solve 4 original case studies, and rehearse how you would resolve a conflict in a dramatic scenario. We guarantee your full engagement throughout this 2-days workshop. I don't believe you. Don't take our word for it. Look at what our previous participants from HDB, CAD and from the last public workshop have to say about us. Okay, I'm interested. How much will it cost? When and where will it be held? Rates: $820 per pax (Special rates apply for groups and for alumni organizations of Arrows With Soul. Contact us for more details.) Date: 28-29 April 2011, Thur-Fri Time: 9am - 5pm Venue: tentatively at YMCA Orchard Relighting Japan 03/17/2011
 Click image above to read a message from World Vision. "Sometimes our light goes out but is blown into flame by another human being. Each of us owes deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this light." - Albert Schweitzer As ambassadors of World Vision and citizens of humanity, we at Arrows with Soul are saddened by the devastation of the recent disaster in Japan. We would like to take a minute of your precious time to urge you to help relight hope and relief to the victims. A little spark, however insignificant, when lit at the right time can flame powerful ripples for the victims and the donors. We strongly urge your kind donation by clicking HERE. Help us rekindle the light of the victims in this greatest hour of darkness and need. We thank you sincerely from the bottom of our hearts for your kind and selfless giving. Yours sincerely, David Lock on behalf of the team at Arrows With Soul Pte Ltd Note: Please kindly disseminate this information only to your personal friends or communities. This information is not intended for public solicitation of donations. A permit is required for any public fund-raising activity to collect donations from the general public for foreign charitable purposes. What is "Voices of Gen Y"? 12/22/2010
 Starting January 2011, Arrows With Soul will publish Voices of Gen Y - a monthly e-newsletter, featuring original articles written by Gen Y's all over the world. This e-newsletter will be an additional enhancement to Perspectives 360 (P360), reaching out to our growing database of 3,500 subscribers.
On October 17-19, Chanelle attended the Pivot Conference in Time Square, New York. Check out the video above and enjoy her perspective on New York and PivotCon! Chanelle Schneider is a featured writer for Arrows With Soul. Her passion and expertise are in writing, Gen Y and social media. She manages her own blog. She is the founder of #GenYChat on Twitter, establishing it as the go-to place for resources, information and forum for issues pertaining to Gen Y's. The Power of Relationships 07/26/2010
 The Job Search Searching for a job is like looking for someone to settle down with. You could go at it with a rational mind, listing and prioritizing criteria. Or you could be caught unaware. The latter was how I came upon my current and first full-time job – accidental and unexpected.
Awareness of Time 06/28/2010
 - Article By Lawrence Ko, Associate Director of Arrows With Soul
Many of us suffer from time pressure as we experience the compression of time in a rapidly changing world with so many possibilities and so little time to pursue them. Hence the oft-heard lament in Singapore: ‘Not enough time!' At work, it is commendable that there are a few multi-taskers who seem to excel in doing several things simultaneously. Winds of Change & Windows of Hope 06/28/2010
 - Article By Lawrence Ko, Associate Director of Arrows With Soul
The winds of change are blowing. Winds of change are welcome these days especially as the world seeks new and renewable sources of energy. Sometimes they come as breath of fresh air which truly can reinvigorate us in the home and workplace and revitalize old relationships and renew our organizations. Lessons from a Tree's Life 06/28/2010
 There was a man who had four sons. He wanted his sons to learn not to judge things too quickly. So he sent them each on a quest, in turn, to go and look at a pear tree that was a great distance away.
The first son went in the winter, the second in the spring, the third in summer, and the youngest son in the fall. When they had all gone and come back, he called them together to describe what they had seen. The first son said that the tree was ugly, bent, and twisted. The second son said no it was covered with green buds and full of promise. No Time To Rest? 06/28/2010
 - Article By Lawrence Ko, Associate Director of Arrows With Soul
Socrates said that the unreflective life is not worth living. A story was told of a Western adventurer leading an expedition to explore Africa in the beginning of the 20th century. He had hired a team of local porters to help carry the boxes of his baggage as they move quickly inland, traversing hills and valleys and making difficult river crossings. After a relentless journey without much rest, the expedition leader found his porters refusing to continue after lunch on the third day. |
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