New Beginnings

2016 is shaping up to be a monumental year of change.

Source: WDA

I was glad to be accorded the industry title "Associate Adult Educator - Adult Educators’ Professionalisation, IAL" title (AAE) for all the years of hardwork in the CET (Continual Education & Training)/WSQ space.

I even made it past the stringent interview and selection phase by Spring and was offered appointment as "mentor" to the SkillsFuture Mentors Programme, which unfortunately, I had to decline in light of unfolding events (which I will elaborate a bit later).

In George Bernard Shaw's Man & Superman - this oft (albeit sarcastic) saying has been entrenched in urban legend: "Those who can, do; those who can't, teach."

After a decade, full-time (3 years) and independent (7 years) in HR training & development, leadership development, team building and process facilitation, I will be doing the reverse and returning to the "line", in a HR Development role. Wish me luck! I hope to have insights to share as I become more settled in the role - changing from industry-wide to an organisational focus.

So it was with a tinge of regret, a mix of excitement and trepidation, a dose of nostalgia and eager with anticipation that I delivered my last (for now....) public talk. I think I am gonna miss this the most but I hope in time, I will have other opportunities and platforms to share in my new role/capacity.

Cheers to New Beginnings! May you All have a great 2016 ahead!