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30 Sustaining GrowthSpurring innovationF o r S i n g a p o r e t ocontinue to grow its roleas a strategic innovationpartner for multinationalcompanies, it will need toexplore strategies such aspioneering innovations inengineering systems as wellas spearheading innovationsfor emerging marketsto capture first-moveradvantage.This was the message sharedby Prof Hang Chang Chieh,ED, Institute of EngineeringLeadership, and Head,Division of Engineering &Technology Management,National University ofSingapore, during the 27thinstallment of the ChuaChor Teck Memorial Lectureon 31 January 2013 atthe Singapore PolytechnicConvention Centre.Speaking to a packedauditorium, Prof Hangpresented on the topic“Technological Innovation:Strategies for Singapore’sEconomic Development”,and touched on strategiesand opportunities forinnovation in the offshoreand marine industry.The lecture session wasmoderated by Mr ChooChiau Beng, CEO of KeppelCorporation and Chairmanof Keppel Offshore & Marine( K e p p e l O & M ) . B o t hProf Hang and Mr Choofielded questions fromKeppel Corporation CEO and Chairman of Keppel O&M, Mr Choo Chiau Beng (right) moderated the lecture session by Prof Hang ontechnological innovationthe audience who werelargely from the marine andoffshore industry.The Chua Chor TeckMemorial Lectures, heldannually in memory ofthe late Mr Chua ChorRenewing tiesTeck, Keppel Shipyard’sformer MD and a pioneerin Singapore’s maritimesector, seek to promotemarine-related industriesby spurring discussion ontopics spanning the fields ofmarine engineering, navalarchitecture, shipbuilding,ship repairing, offshoretechnology and shipping.Since its inauguration in1986, the lecture series havebenefited more than 5,000people. keppeliteKeppel O&M Alumni Committee organised a get-together session for its members as a prelude to the 27th Chua Chor Teck MemorialLecture. The intimate gathering took place at the Singapore Polytechnic Convention Centre and saw 45 alumni members and Keppelmanagement getting together to renew old ties and honour the memory of the late Mr Chua Chor Teck, a much-loved Keppel son.Keppelite I February 2013
Empowering Lives 31Sharing best practicesTo provide a sharing platformon human resource (HR)best practices, KeppelOffshore & Marine (KeppelO&M) hosted the KeppelO&M HR Symposium inSingapore from 28 Januaryto 1 February 2013. Theprogramme involved 30 HRprofessionals from acrossKeppel O&M’s local andoverseas business units.Centre and Keppel’s workerdormitories.Reaffirming Keppel O&M’scommitment to peopledevelopment, the eventhighlighted people asKeppel’s key asset, and theimportance of valuing eachcontribution through fairreward and opportunities fordevelopment. keppeliteThe symposium compriseddiscussions between unionrepresentatives and HRmanagers of the shipyards,sharing sessions by HRpractitioners from variousindustries, and visits tothe Keppel O&M TrainingThe Keppel O&M HR symposium saw professionals from across Keppel O&M’s local and overseas business units share on best practicesBroadening skill setsTo provide Keppeliteswith a practical foundationon the administrationof commercial contractsand contract law, GroupHuman Resourcesorganised the inauguralEssential Contract Laws forNon-Legal Professionalsworkshop from 23 to 25January 2013. The course wasattended by 29 Keppelitesacross the Group.Participants were guidedthrough the essentials ofcontract law, and learnthow to avoid draftingunenforceable contracts.To meet the Group’sbusiness needs, trainingon engineering, marine andconstruction contracts, aswell as background on theassociated regulations wereprovided.The session also sharedinsights into the legalimplications of commercialrelationships, and exploredthe traps and pitfalls ofcontracting and contractdrafting.Chew Chong Peng,Development Manager fromKeppel Energy, found theworkshop beneficial. Heshared, “In the developmentof power projects, we oftenhave to enter into multimilliondollar contracts onthe construction, operationand maintenance of powerplants. The course is usefulas I learned to identify theareas in contracts wheredisputes usually occur, thedifferent approaches tominimise such disputes, andthe preferred legal positionto adopt for the Group.”keppeliteWorkshop participants like Chew ChongPeng (left), a Development Managerat Keppel Energy, gained a practicalfoundation on the administration ofcommercial contracts and contract lawKeppelite I February 2013
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