Building and connecting industry leaders
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The SSIA Leadership programme stands out for bringing together leaders from across the semiconductor value chain, offering participants a unique opportunity to learn from diverse industry perspectives.
The cross-pollination of people across the semiconductor value chain is our key ingredient to fostering richer discussions, broader insights, and innovative approaches to solving industry challenges.
This three-day immersive workshop is conducted live in person and led by Lead Coach Dominic Siow, featuring contemporary best practices from the fields of leadership, neuroscience, and high performance in a highly interactive format. Brought to you by the Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association (SSIA), in collaboration with EQ Strategist.
Run #5: May 2025*
Run #6: September 2025*
*Exact dates to be confirmed
S1 – Attributes of Leadership
- Learning outcomes & icebreaker
- Facilitating outcomes vs. delivering outputs
- Relationship vs. task orientation
- Creating value vs. achieving metrics
Morning Tea
S2 – Leading vs. Managing
- The 5 levels of leadership
- Differentiating leadership from management
- Leadership – born or made?
Networking Lunch
S3 – Modelling the Energy and Resilience of a Leader (Featuring Virtual Presentation by International Master Facilitator, Dale White)
- Self-awareness and leadership
- Being an energy giver
- Creating empowering emotional states
Afternoon Tea
S4 – Inspirational, Outcome-Oriented Leadership
- Thinking strategically
- Creating a clear and inspiring vision
- Elevating personal productivity
S1 – Service-Orientation and Stakeholder Engagement
- What it means to lead stakeholders
- Identifying and analyzing stakeholders
- Anticipating stakeholders’ success vision and needs
Morning Tea
S2 – Panel Discussion: Beyond Talent to Effective Leadership (Featuring Q&A with 2 Industry Leaders)
- Leadership qualities
- Career progression
- Managing work-life integration
- Influencing without authority
- Expressing ideas confidently
- What it means to be a leader
Networking Lunch
S3 – Influence, Rapport, and Empathy (Featuring Virtual Presentation by International Master Facilitator, Jack Rankin)
- RESA model of influence
- Establishing rapport
- Active listening skills
Afternoon Tea
S4 – Leveraging Healthy Conflict
- Tapping into diversity
- Introduction to DISC behavioral profiles
- Turning differences into strengths
S1 – High-Performance Teams
- 5 characteristics of highly functional teams
- Aligning on a shared purpose
- Building a foundation of trust
Morning Tea
S2 – Leadership Styles and Culture
- What is culture and what shapes it
- Learning styles
- Situational leadership and developing versatility
Networking Lunch
S3 – Authentic, Purpose-Led Leadership (Featuring Virtual Presentation by International Master Facilitator, Andrew Davey)
- Leading with your career mission statement
- Activity: Creating your career mission statement
Afternoon Tea
S4 – Cultivating the Growth Mindset through Coaching
- Building a winning mentality
- Applying GROW to develop others
- Goal setting and commitments
Immersive Pre-course work
Participants will kick off their journey with a comprehensive DISC360 assessment, designed to dive deep into their leadership strengths and areas for growth. This foundational exercise sets the stage for a transformative learning experience.
Personalised Disc Profile
Building on the assessment, participants will receive a detailed and personalized DISC profile, offering invaluable insights into their behaviour and communication style. This report serves as a roadmap for personal and professional development, guiding them throughout the course and beyond.
Live Skills Sessions
Led by world-class Master Leadership Coaches, participants will engage in a series of dynamic, interactive sessions. These include guest presentations and expert-led Q&A discussions delivering actionable strategies to refine leadership capabilities.
Networking & Certification
The program culminates with significant networking opportunities, allowing participants to connect with industry leaders and peers. Upon completing the course, all participants will be awarded a Statement of Participation, marking their successful journey toward becoming more effective leaders.
Official Notice Regarding Multimedia Recording
Please be aware that by entering the premises of this event, you acknowledge and consent to photographs and video recordings being taken on behalf of the Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association (SSIA). All multimedia recordings captured during the event will become the sole property of SSIA. By your presence, you grant SSIA unrestricted rights to utilize these images and recordings for lawful promotional or informational purposes, which may include, but are not limited to, dissemination in SSIA marketing collateral, publication on the SSIA website, and distribution across SSIA’s various social media platform channels.