obviously something bad has happen to prompt me into writing this. Alright here goes....
What's is true professionalism? In my personal opinion, professionalism is to be in the position to hand issues rationally for groups, committees or organization that one represents. Being a professional means putting oneself behind which ever organization one represents.
I tend to agree that there is a possibility of conflict in interest when working in a management level. Its a good mix of different character, personalities and behaviour. But when there is a conflict or problem arises, a professional should always take the stand of the organization itself especially so when the position acts as a voice for the entire organization to stakeholders.
It irks me so when there are unethicial people around, it irks me so when there are irrational people around. Yes, humans have emotions and of course the freedom to express it but when coming to addressing issues that affects the entire organization and personal, it is up most important that personal issues should never mix with work issues. Same goes to decision making.
Thus, organizations around the world have written code of conducts which are standard guidelines when come to handling professional issues. Many have spelt out that work comes before anything else. The might of many is the strength of one. Coming together to perform effectively as leaders, i wonder how far have we gone?
Auf Wiedersehen!
*Disclaimer - This post is written without the intention to harm any. Readers who found this offensive should take their opinions offline and approach directly to resolve any issues.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Sunday, January 18, 2009
hitting some green balls
I wish i have the power to slow time down. haiz...
Had a good run around town on thursday. I guess that's one of the perks of school being centralised. total distance is more than 4km i think, running through fort canning, clarke quay and back. And later on gym for awhile more before crashing out on the train home and nearly missed my stop. I applauded those people for blocking the door when i tried to alight even when i politely say "excuse me!". Wonderful eh? for a moment wonder where have kindness gone too.... Oh well, perhaps its time for me to train towards my first 10km race. I don't know what races are install in the coming months, but if training is done progressively i think its good time to sign up for one.
Tennis clinic is really helping me alot! thank you my lord! Even though having free coaching last time, i realized there are still quite a number of errors in my strokes. Perhaps its the language barrier that causes me to not fully understand what he is trying to say. Well, the strokes are correcting and the double backhand gives me lots of control on backhand serves and there is power in driving the ball down towards the opponent! Now is to have lots of self-practice to make sure it all comes naturally when i play next time. Hmm... (*look at my timetable) maybe one of those slots when i am free i will head down to kallang to play against the wall.
Overall, its good to get out for some sun. I think exercising regularly complements studying. Students tend to ground their butts to the chair and the only part that moves are their eyes reading left to right, line by line. Of course it breaks the monotony of studying. Well i just want to get tan that's all. hahah!
Auf Wiedersehen!
Had a good run around town on thursday. I guess that's one of the perks of school being centralised. total distance is more than 4km i think, running through fort canning, clarke quay and back. And later on gym for awhile more before crashing out on the train home and nearly missed my stop. I applauded those people for blocking the door when i tried to alight even when i politely say "excuse me!". Wonderful eh? for a moment wonder where have kindness gone too.... Oh well, perhaps its time for me to train towards my first 10km race. I don't know what races are install in the coming months, but if training is done progressively i think its good time to sign up for one.
Tennis clinic is really helping me alot! thank you my lord! Even though having free coaching last time, i realized there are still quite a number of errors in my strokes. Perhaps its the language barrier that causes me to not fully understand what he is trying to say. Well, the strokes are correcting and the double backhand gives me lots of control on backhand serves and there is power in driving the ball down towards the opponent! Now is to have lots of self-practice to make sure it all comes naturally when i play next time. Hmm... (*look at my timetable) maybe one of those slots when i am free i will head down to kallang to play against the wall.
Overall, its good to get out for some sun. I think exercising regularly complements studying. Students tend to ground their butts to the chair and the only part that moves are their eyes reading left to right, line by line. Of course it breaks the monotony of studying. Well i just want to get tan that's all. hahah!
Auf Wiedersehen!
Sunday, January 11, 2009
the new term
its going to be another 13 weeks of nightmare again. I already have 3 out of 4 assignments dished out to us. the IS mods are pretty much a repeat or to me a refresher course on what has been taught in poly.
introductory economics seems very interesting. haha! and now when i am seeing things from econs point of view. Opportunity cost! the opportunity cost of writing this entry is an additional hour of sleep. BGS well, into our first meeting and presentation is due week 11 which means there is loads of head time for us. Hopefully can complete the first draft and slowly tweak on the minor details in time for presentation.
actually just came back from band camp. The concert repertoire seems to be looking good, and now have to prac on radetzky march if the horn ensemble is going to perform. Good thing the drinking session didn't took place or i really wonder what level of damage would have been done. haha! And i didn't get much sleep. But well, had fun with the section and the band. the short ball game session behind national museum was fun, haha but didn't really get to work out. Yeah, got a glimps of fort canning park. Okay, a little mountain turtle since the place is just an escalator ride away. Shall explore one day.
Slacking 101. Today's sectionals was fruitful because we slack throughout as in my "lesson plan". Well, lips are next to numb and with a full band later on. haha! impossible to survive if we don't rest. Absolutely amaze at others energy level at 3am, sleeping bag race and sushi roll. OMG, i just not into such things at this hour. Gave NP band concert a missed, well, i am just to shagged out and was stoning all the way back home. I would have doze off in the concert hall if i went. Opps..!
Back to school tomorrow... sighs.. I want to go gym!
Auf Wiedersehen!
introductory economics seems very interesting. haha! and now when i am seeing things from econs point of view. Opportunity cost! the opportunity cost of writing this entry is an additional hour of sleep. BGS well, into our first meeting and presentation is due week 11 which means there is loads of head time for us. Hopefully can complete the first draft and slowly tweak on the minor details in time for presentation.
actually just came back from band camp. The concert repertoire seems to be looking good, and now have to prac on radetzky march if the horn ensemble is going to perform. Good thing the drinking session didn't took place or i really wonder what level of damage would have been done. haha! And i didn't get much sleep. But well, had fun with the section and the band. the short ball game session behind national museum was fun, haha but didn't really get to work out. Yeah, got a glimps of fort canning park. Okay, a little mountain turtle since the place is just an escalator ride away. Shall explore one day.
Slacking 101. Today's sectionals was fruitful because we slack throughout as in my "lesson plan". Well, lips are next to numb and with a full band later on. haha! impossible to survive if we don't rest. Absolutely amaze at others energy level at 3am, sleeping bag race and sushi roll. OMG, i just not into such things at this hour. Gave NP band concert a missed, well, i am just to shagged out and was stoning all the way back home. I would have doze off in the concert hall if i went. Opps..!
Back to school tomorrow... sighs.. I want to go gym!
Auf Wiedersehen!
Thursday, January 01, 2009
What a year.. it's sure good!
Yeah! let me start of by wishing everyone Happy New Year 2009!
indeed i have to agree with a greeting from a friend that 2008 was filled with lots of fun and excitement and of course there were moments of ups and downs too. Sure, the moments in camp will be dearly missed as we all have completed or "completed" our service. The sun-rise moment viewed on jurong island, i still must say simply breath-taking. The man-hunt, obviously not a fun thing to do but when duty calls, you have to.
Taiwan was the first highlight of the year, but it didn't get off to a good start as i flew off with a heavy heart but gradually, the mountains & valley and training wear it off. One day i shall go back there travelling round the island to visit and revisit places unexplored. R&R simply the best, let our hairs down and just have loads of fun before returning home and especially the comforts of my own bed. whahaha!
NDP was definitely the next highlight. Given a choice between guard duty and NDP, i will still pick NDP anytime. I am no big patriot but its a blast helping out as much as i possibly can to this big event up till the last day of official service which coincide with national day. fun-pack packing is sheer hard labour but the jokers around know how to mess around while getting the quota met.
The moment i have long been waiting for. the last highlight, to start Uni. Its all together a different lifestyle and experience. Late night of meetings and work, and mugging like i have never mug before for an exam. Geezz! And i get to actively play the horn again. Weeeeh! The first sem, tough and challenging but we sure do know how to add a little element of fun into school work to make it not monotonous. But oh dear, the amount of alcohol consumed the past 3 months surely account more than what i drank in years before 2008. hahahha!
yeah, there were bad moments too but i swore not to let these affect myself and as a result a happier life perhaps? Still gripping with the fact that my uncle has left us more than a year. i wish i can share what's going on. He will still be my inspiration and guide through life. =) God Bless.
2009 will be a busy year ahead. School work will begin to peak with heavier mods that i will be doing this year. band-wise, concert in feb and europe trip in august. i just need to get the instruments purchased and audits done. arrggghhh!!! let me rant for awhile. everything will be back to normal. hahahaha!
Till then....
Auf Wiedersehen!
indeed i have to agree with a greeting from a friend that 2008 was filled with lots of fun and excitement and of course there were moments of ups and downs too. Sure, the moments in camp will be dearly missed as we all have completed or "completed" our service. The sun-rise moment viewed on jurong island, i still must say simply breath-taking. The man-hunt, obviously not a fun thing to do but when duty calls, you have to.
Taiwan was the first highlight of the year, but it didn't get off to a good start as i flew off with a heavy heart but gradually, the mountains & valley and training wear it off. One day i shall go back there travelling round the island to visit and revisit places unexplored. R&R simply the best, let our hairs down and just have loads of fun before returning home and especially the comforts of my own bed. whahaha!
NDP was definitely the next highlight. Given a choice between guard duty and NDP, i will still pick NDP anytime. I am no big patriot but its a blast helping out as much as i possibly can to this big event up till the last day of official service which coincide with national day. fun-pack packing is sheer hard labour but the jokers around know how to mess around while getting the quota met.
The moment i have long been waiting for. the last highlight, to start Uni. Its all together a different lifestyle and experience. Late night of meetings and work, and mugging like i have never mug before for an exam. Geezz! And i get to actively play the horn again. Weeeeh! The first sem, tough and challenging but we sure do know how to add a little element of fun into school work to make it not monotonous. But oh dear, the amount of alcohol consumed the past 3 months surely account more than what i drank in years before 2008. hahahha!
yeah, there were bad moments too but i swore not to let these affect myself and as a result a happier life perhaps? Still gripping with the fact that my uncle has left us more than a year. i wish i can share what's going on. He will still be my inspiration and guide through life. =) God Bless.
2009 will be a busy year ahead. School work will begin to peak with heavier mods that i will be doing this year. band-wise, concert in feb and europe trip in august. i just need to get the instruments purchased and audits done. arrggghhh!!! let me rant for awhile. everything will be back to normal. hahahaha!
Till then....
Auf Wiedersehen!
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