Resource Centre

Is it just us or did 2017 fly by way too quickly? This is a special lookback episode summing up Resource Centre for the year 2017 where we revisit startup stories by founders, management tools that defined 2017, as well as some of the most interesting guests we had on Resource Centre this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Universities are more than just higher-education centers. They are also important research hubs for any country. And yet despite wanting to position themselves as front runners in their respective industries, few corporate companies engage universities, preferring to do their own research work. To clear the air where the age old feud between industry and academia, we speak to someone who had been...

Mark Lovatt, the CEO of Trident Integrity, speaks about what organisational health is, how it's been damaged by corruption, and how we could make a move towards fixing it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SEO is a marketing discipline focused on growing visibility in non-paid or organic search engine results. SEO specialists will tell you that this tool is widely underestimated, as it can improve rankings, drive traffic, and increase awareness about your business online. But is SEO only for well established companies or can your small business benefit from it too? We discuss the true power of SEO a...

It’s that time of the month when the folks from OpenMinds Resources take over the airwaves to keep us up to speed on what’s new in the digital space to help marketers better strategise their online initiatives. This time we discuss three new features on Facebook and one from LinkedIn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There has been a proliferation of management techniques appearing in business literature. Some organizations feel attracted to adopt these latest management fads. Yet, the success rate in the adoption of many of these techniques are rather low. What is the value of these management fads? Should managers be concerned about them or can they just ignore these advancements? How does one discern betwee...

GTI Media is the first in the world to build career profiling and personality testing into the registration process of its mega careers and study fairs, as they feel that this is a necessary step to increase employability of the prospective candidates. Find out more about how this company uses technology to reach out to talent in a unique way and put them in the best possible position for the corp...

In an infamous tweet exchange that went viral in July this year, Eric Diepeveen, the CEO of a Dutch games company described Elon Musk’s life on Instagram as amazing and goes on to ask the Tesla and SpaceX mastermind if the ups and downs he had makes for an enjoyable life. Elon Musk responded to the tweet, saying, and I quote: “The reality is great highs, terrible lows and unrelenting s...

How friendly is Budget2018 to e-commerce? Does the budget create a conducive environment for the growth of online marketplaces in general? We speak to Ian Ho from Shopee on how Budget2018 impacts his company and the overall e-commerce landscape. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s that time of the month when the folks from OpenMinds Resources take over the airwaves to keep us up to speed on what’s new in the digital space to help marketers better strategize their online initiatives. This time we discuss new features on LinkedIn for Ad buying, Instagram’s new poll option, Snapchat offering more context to their snaps, and a collaboration between Facebo...

Management theory had in the past been primarily concerned with how to create success. However, there has been more interest lately in understanding organisational failures and decline. But what got these organisations into a state of decline in the first place and why do people lower in the organisation have to suffer the consequences of bad decisions made by the top? We speak to Dr Rozhan Othman...

While we all realise that taxation is essential for nation building, it is not exactly something we look forward to every year even though we know that declaring your taxable income, individually or as a company is for the greater good of the country. This is why some companies lie low, hoping to fly below the tax authority's radar despite the establishment of the Collection Intelligence Arrangeme...

The 4th Industrial Revolution (IR4) is a term you hear with increasing regularity of late. One of the biggest fears about the coming of IR4 is the displacement of workers. We speak to Dato' CM Vignaesvaran, the Chief Executive for HRDF to talk about HRDF's role in preparing talent for the future and how they are developing Malaysia's human capital through engaging HR conference and exhibition. You...

The 4th industrial era and arrival/application of machine learning technology is being felt across all businesses, prompting organisations to look at how to shape tomorrow. What will new jobs be like in the future? IBM CEO Ginni Rometty coined a term for what he thinks these new jobs will be - New Collar Jobs. What can professionals, entrepreneurs, parents and everyone in between do to remain rele...

For most students, school is seen as a dreaded chore, but what if there were a place that actually made kids jump out of bed in the morning in anticipation of learning? The ACE Ed-Venture education group which boasts establishments such as Dwi Emas International School and Sri Emas International School, prides itself for being slightly unconventional in the way it teaches students. See omnystudio....

The Malaysian Global Innovation and Creativity Center (MaGIC) MA Symposium (MA 2017) which will run from 4th to 7th October 2017 at MaGIC, Cyberjaya is MaGIC’s signature annual entrepreneurship event. This event will be running again this year for its fourth year since 2014. Under the theme of “Disruptive Entrepreneurship”, this year’s MA 2017 aims to immerse participants i...

It’s that time of the month when the folks from OpenMinds Resources take over the airwaves to keep us up to speed on what’s new in the digital space to help marketers better strategize their online initiatives. This time we discuss how Facebook is trying to leverage on Instagram Stories, Canvas Ads on Instagram Stories, a new update for Twitter, and something we’ve all been waiti...

Whether you are a veteran serial entrepreneur or new to the startup world, it is always a good idea to level up your business knowledge! Educ8 by MaGIC Academy aims to bring quality entrepreneurship education and training in the Klang Valley, beyond the Klang Valley and throughout Malaysia. The program connects entrepreneurs with MaGIC’s network of endorsed educators to empower them through...

Competence can be a double edged knife. Being good at something can lead to improved performance but it can also create a competency trap. This happens when organizations become so focused at what they are good at that it creates a comfort zone. While this enhances their reliability of functioning but undermines their ability to adapt. How do organisations get into the competency trap and are ther...

The power of social media in the world of marketing is undeniable, and yet there are some companies who continue to underestimate social media as a tool. Christopher Tock, the founder of Social Grooves, a social media marketing company, shares years of experience regarding successful social media marketing campaigns for young entrepreneurs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Purchasing office supplies can be a hectic task, but why worry when you can have a Supplycart full of items! On this episode of Endeavor Hour, we speak to Endeavor Entrepreneur Candidate Jonathan Oh on his entrepreneurship journey from the medical industry, to fresh fruits, to Supplycart - a total solutions provider for all your office supplies needs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

It’s that time of the month when the folks from OpenMinds Resources take over the airwaves to keep us up to speed on what’s new in the digital space to help marketers better strategize their online initiatives. This time we discuss Facebook Chatbots for Facebook Live, Instagram Promote Button on their mobile app, Instagram metrics, insights and comment moderation, LinkedIn Website Demo...

With the SEA Games happening soon, we speak to Sean Goh of GRAB and Melati Abdul Hai of McDonald’s, who are sponsors of the upcoming #KL2017 games about what this brings to their brand and customers. How do they put a return in sponsoring a sporting event and why is it important for them to keep supporting events that drive unity.   Brought to you by Mah Sing. See omnystudio.com/listene...

Our friends from MaGIC, or the Malaysian Global Innovation and Creativity Centre are back with us in the studio again - this time to tell us about the launch of two Corporate Entrepreneurship Responsibility (CER) programs to drive private sector involvement in Malaysia’s entrepreneurship development. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sarawak Convention Bureau aims to position Sarawak as the main international business events destination. Together with TruEvents, they have created a campaign called “Redefining Global Tribes” to promote global inclusivity for business events worldwide. Amelia Roziman, the COO of the Sarawak Convention Bureau, and Terence Lim, director at Borneo TruEvents, speak about the “T...