Adrian Yap Cheng Khin

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When he is not rummaging through CD bargain bins, Adrian divides his time between managing talent for organisations, observing and commenting on human behaviour on his blog, building nonsensical music playlists and being a “kaiju” connoisseur.

4 Things We Can Learn To Build Successful Teams From The Group Stages Of Fifa World Cup 2018

By ADRIAN YAP CHENG KHIN
After the dust has settled on the Group Stages of World Cup 2018, what has been the recipe of successful teams that made it to the Round of 16? Or the folly of those that have not been so far? Here are 4 lessons applicable for teams in organisations.

29-06-2018

Is Your Company Facing A Corporate Culture Crisis? If So, Can It Be Fixed?

By ADRIAN YAP CHENG KHIN
Let’s assume you’re in a situation where your corporate culture is in tatters. It has run way ahead of you and is basically destroying everything in its path. How do you arrest the situation and turn the situation around?

28-03-2017

Football Talk: The 3 Distinctive Leadership Styles Of Mourinho, Guardiola And Conte

By ADRIAN YAP CHENG KHIN
Now, we have former Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola at Manchester City FC, former Italy manager Antonio Conte at Chelsea FC and José Mourinho at Manchester United FC. Exciting times ahead!

09-11-2016

3 Reasons Why Trump’s Leadership Won’t Work In Malaysia

By ADRIAN YAP CHENG KHIN
Having a cavalier celebrity entrepreneur with extreme right-wing views seated at the White House would give many world leaders some sleepless nights. Here are 3 reasons why Donald Trump’s leadership style won’t work here.

22-09-2016

3 Leadership Lessons From Inside Out

By ADRIAN YAP CHENG KHIN
The latest Pixar animation Inside Out threw up a number of thought-provoking questions about the way we process emotions as people, and how that changes during your journey from being a child to adulthood.

09-10-2015

4 Leadership Lessons You Can Learn From Ultron

By ADRIAN YAP CHENG KHIN
It would almost be cliché to use The Avengers as the basis of a simple study on team dynamics that make an effective team. Let’s add in some fun by shining the spotlight on robot baddie Ultron instead.

19-06-2015

Band Of Bothers?

By ADRIAN YAP CHENG KHIN
Much like a band, a team within an organisation is also made up of unique individuals who are trying to work harmoniously (where possible) towards a common goal.

13-12-2014