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On one hand , this is an exciting time because more organisations want to reap the benefits of Digital Transformation . Everyone wants to modernise legacy apps , look for apps embedded with intelligence to drive business growth , enhance infrastructure and operations and increase security and compliance .
On the other hand , we are facing great economic uncertainty , amplified by inflation and manpower shortages . In such a situation , I would plan for the worst and be cautious about projects that require large financial commitments . I would prioritise investments aimed at ‘ doing more with less ’ and investments that can be implemented in a short period , bringing a level of certainty in ROI delivery .
MY PERSONAL TRICK IS NOT TO FIGHT WITH MY INNER SELF AS THIS IS WHAT SETS ME UP FOR FAILURE .
If you could go back and change one career decision , what would it be ?
Early in my career , I was given an opportunity to run a software company – a joint venture between technology in the US and local markets in my region . However , I didn ’ t take the opportunity . Looking back that was truly an opportunity to become an entrepreneur and create a billion-dollar software unicorn in Asia .
What advice would you offer somebody aspiring to obtain a C-level position in your industry ?
The first advice I would give is to stay focused on learning the company ’ s business . No matter what part of the C-level function you aspire to attain , you need to stay close to the company ’ s direction and the CEO ’ s vision .
Secondly , pay attention to people and communication – see things from an employee ’ s perspective , reflect and learn how to deliver your ideas more effectively . I believe that a big part of commercial success is tightly linked to ensuring customers and employees are happy .
What behaviour or personality trait do you most attribute your success to , and why ?
This is a tough question as I feel I ’ ve got to where I am because of my hard work and persistence rather than because of a personality trait . However , I try to look for the good in people – colleagues , customers and partners . I also try to give every business a chance , which I think is a mindset that helps open more doors and opportunities .
What ’ s your go-to productivity trick ?
Procrastination is one of the things I need to work on – it ’ s easy to get stuck with a difficult report or presentation and not start working on it until the deadline is close . My personal trick is not to fight with my inner self as this is what sets me up for failure .
When I feel it ’ s time to start working , I put on classical music , go into my bubble and work on the task for ten minutes at a time so I don ’ t overpressure myself . It often turns out that after those 10 minutes have passed that I ’ m in a flow and naturally keep going until the task is done . x
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