1. “Transformational Leadership Becoming Inspirational for the Future”
“REAL Leadership Learning Series”
“Transformational Leadership Becoming Inspirational for the Future”
by Mr Jagadish CV
CEO
System on Silicon Manufacturing Company (SSMC)

2. Profile of Speaker
Spent 8 – 10 years building foundation in engineering
As Section Manager, always willing to take risks and challenges own mindset, raising the bar

3. Valuable Lessons Learnt
Respect cashflow
Invest in core business
Always be ready for change
Be the best

4. Valuable Traits in Staff
Commitment in their role
Do they expect unexpected things to happen?
Honesty
Taking responsibility for their role and being proactive

5. What Inspires Me Challenging the norm
Others’ questioning/cross-examination
Talking to people

6. Leadership Traits Empathy to staff
Effective communications (to remove fear and build mutual trust)
Lead by example
Ability/Responsibility to respond to situations (give directions)
Lead with character and courage
Show journey of credibility
Support staff

7. People Leadership
Generation gap will always be there – baby boomers, gen x, gen y, gen z
Need to cater for all generations
People do not leave their companies/institutions, but their supervisors. Hence, supervisors must have the correct skillsets
Leaders need to have conversations with staff, engage/clarify, learn from them