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About Tommy Tan

Tommy Tan is a Human Resources practitioner with a wealth of practical experience in fields of leadership development and teams. With regional exposure he has many years of leadership experience in different environments and cultures including the Asia and Europe. He has also held senior executive positions in the service & manufacturing industry and within an international responsibilities. Tommy has worked on major projects to support a number of big and small organizations. These projects include the design and implementation of a performance management process for 5000 people, to enable the organization to measure performance, develop and reward staff more effectively. This process was instrumental in assisting the organization in achieving the People Developer Standards (PDS) award.

His breadth of experience in management subjects including coaching, appraising, interviewing, presentation, time management, career, team and leadership development. On the more technical side, he develops project and process management skills together with training and facilitation skills.

Tommy adopts a practical approach to learning and his coaching style of delivery facilitates the application of concepts and techniques at the workplace, and are geared towards the development of participants to achieve outstanding results. He is adept in the areas of HR Consultancy and Behavioral Learning Techniques.

Tommy has also been involved in the Singapore Armed Forces Methods of Instruction course and the Warrant Officers’ Supervisory Management and Development Programmes for the past three years.

In year 2006, Tommy was actively involves in GEMS – Go The Extra Mile Service initiative. He provides GEMS customer service training to more than 2000 service professionals in preparing for Singapore 2006 event.

Testimonials

  • The trainer Ken has shared good experiences, short case studies, in depth knowledge in the customer service area.

    Ms Mynn Kang – Senior Customer Care Executive, ZONE Telecom Pte Ltd
  • “The course is a good reminder of the importance of communication and motivating the group of Gen Y staff under my supervision. Ken has given very relevant examples/situations in explaining his point.”

    Mr Edward Yue – Assistant Head, Sea Export, Singapore Customs
  • “I have learnt a lot on balancing different leadership styles. Ken is professional, friendly and expert in his field. I would definitely recommend this program to my colleagues and peers”

    Mr Sum Teck Meng – OO Expert Group, Singapore Police Force
  • “I have a better understanding of the different generations. Ken is an experienced trainer. He is able to draw and explain with various examples”

    Mr Chan Kok Hua – Chief Personal Supervisor, Singapore Prison Service
  • “I have a clearer understanding of profile of Gen X and Y and the alignment of communication techniques.”

    Ms Amy Lee – National Sales Manager, Servier (S) Pte Ltd
  • “I have learnt about the techniques of innovation and producing creativity from the program. Ken is engaging and he imparts key knowledge that is applicable in real work environment.”

    Mr Said Bin Amir Alkatiri – Designate Position, Singapore Police Force
  • He has good knowledge in handling situations.

    Ms June Ng – Assistant Manager (Sales & Operations), Enzer Electronics Pte Ltd
  • I am more aware of ways to manage the 4G. Ken is interactive and passionate about the topic.

    Ms Amanda Ang – OC Logistics, Singapore Prison Service
  • 我在这个课程里学到如何好好地管人管事,从多方面多角度看待问题。黄兆贤先生的授课方式生动,有趣,容易理解。

    Mdm Wu Yin Mei – Supervisor, Broadway Food Centre (Holdings) Pte Ltd
  • 学到处理主管和员工之间的相处之道。 讲师,黄兆贤先生的授课方式很生动和有趣。

    Ms Lim Lau Cheng – Logistics Supervisor, Ryder-Ascent Logistics Pte Ltd
  • “I have a better understanding of the 4G characteristics and familiarisation with Emergenetics which can be put into use when managing my staff. Ken is knowledgeable in the topics covered. Presentation is clear and easy to understand.”

    Mr Siau Kim Boon – Manager, Straits Construction Singapore Pte Ltd
  • “I learn more about Gen X, Y & Z and about myself and my style. Ken is very knowledgeable and able to give good examples and cases to elaborate concepts.”

    Mr Chan Yew Fai – Deputy PE Mfg Manager, The Polyolefin Company Singapore Pte Ltd
  • Ken is an excellent trainer. He’s able to quote examples for better understanding.

    Mr Wilson Tan – Customer Support Group Manager S.E.A., DEK Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
  • I’m able to recognise that every customer is different and requires different approach. Ken is a very knowledgeable, down to earth and pragmatic speaker/facilitator.

    Mr Noor Aldi Alip – Central Narcotics Bureau
  • “The sharing of experiences and role playing are beneficial, especially for supervisors like myself.”

    Mr Louis Lim – Assistant Director, Ministry of Transport HQ
  • “I have a better understanding of the characteristics of different generations. I would definitely recommend this program to my colleagues and peers.”

    Ms Joycelyn Sum – Assistant Manager, Health Science Authority
  • The workshop is interesting & interactive.

    Ms Irene Koh – Customer Service Supervisor, Sonoco Singapore Pte Ltd
  • “…Participants from SPC found the Emergenetics Profiling survey tool useful to gain self-awareness. They also gave compliments to Ken for being an experienced trainer who was able to provide relevant examples and was engaging and approachable in the various learning stages…”

    Mr Chan Jin Kiat – Head, Human Resources, Singapore Petroleum Company Limited
  • “I now understand the different generations to manage them better as a team. Ken is flexible and willing to share additional information to meet the expectations of the learners.”

    Ms Mariam Binte Isahak – Housing Unit Officer, Singapore Prison Service
  • Personal interaction is excellent with the small group size. Ken has good interpersonal skill and he’s flexible.

    Mr Phua Suan Lian – Housing Unit Officer, Singapore Prison Service
  • Ken has vast experience in handling various delicate situations & his inputs have been forthcoming.

    Mr. A. Hamid – Senior Mgr, City Gas Pte Ltd
  • “I have a better understanding of my profile so as to work and connect with all levels of staff. Ken is knowledgeable and full of drive. He is able to share great examples and stories with the class. Cool! I would definitely recommend this program to my colleagues and peers.”

    SUPT Alan Wong – Ang Mo Kio Police Division, Singapore Police Force
  • “I have gained a deeper understanding on team management and gotten some tips on how to handle multigeneration teams.”

    Ms Zuraidah Binte Mahat – Asst Director, Foreign Manpower Management Division, Ministry of Manpower Singapore