Simplify a topic (Tertiary Education) Brought to you by: WE Development Content written by: WE Development Last Updated: 9 June 2021 at 2:40:22 am Say Hello Article Job Process Say Hello Share with someone you care ! A good lecturer breaks down the difficult topic into smaller and easier chunks for the students to digest effectively. When the students can understand your work, you know that you have successfully simplified the topic. Here are a few ways you may adopt; 1) Use visualisation Certain topics can't be explained using words; hence, before you deliver the lesson , it is good for you to find diagrams, videos, flowcharts, and other visuals to enhance your student's learning. A good rule of thumb is simplicity in the content 2) Give examples When certain concepts are hard to explain using words and diagrams because they require experience, you can consider using the following to deliver the lesson; i) Story ii) Analogy iii) Scenarios iv) Experiment v) Demonstration 3) Provide step-by-step guide What we know does not mean that the students will, and we can't assume that. When teaching, we might sometimes skip steps unknowingly , and this potentially creates a gap. What could help you is to create materials to; i) provide derivations step by step when working with equations ii) provide flowcharts for processes that have to be memorised iii) provide instructions on how to operate or set up equipment iv) provide instructions on how to install programs and use their functions These will potentially save you time from repeatedly explaining to different students. Tips Because you may be busy with more than one module and have limited time to create quality materials for teaching, you may ask colleagues for such materials . You may also like Conduct classes (Tertiary Education) Basic counselling to students E submission (Tertiary Education) Disclaimer We did our best to provide you with thought-through content. However, there lies a possibility of variation we might not capture. It is your responsibility to consider before taking our advice for action. As a continuous improvement, this page will be updated whenever a new insight is visible to us. ​ If you wish to contribute, kindly contact us by clicking here ! ​ ​

Digitisation Project Manager job introduction We coordinate and help our customers digitise and automate their processes. Communication is essential to ensure our software developers can implement each project correctly, timely, and efficiently. The ability to be firm and clear with our instructions will help us get the job done effectively. The habit of meticulous planning must be adopted. Our performance depends on our ability to manage timelines and expectations for our customers and the developer team. We are appraised based on the number of projects and/or milestones we deliver. You will need to have at least a degree in IT or a related engineering field to handle this job. As this role can be very stressful due to the tight timeline, experienced candidates may be preferred . However, depending on the nature of the job. Demonstrating you have managerial skills will be a plus! skillsets useful for you How to manage software developers Task Delegation Motivate customers to follow instruction Understand Processes Fast good practices you should know Understand Processes Fast Data migration procedures Protocol to react to customers Conduct software training Documentation for software/source code pro tips premium content coming up soon, stay tuned! related events search related job Get a Digitisation PM job today! start my dream job! Get a Digitisation PM job today! start my dream job! Get a Digitisation PM job today! start my dream job! you may also like Sales Machinery Manager Cleaning Operations Executive Head of Operations disclaimer As much as we did our best to present you with the most accurate description of this job, there lies a possibility of variation with the actual one we might not capture. Hence, this page will be updated whenever a new insight is visible to us. If you wish to contribute, kindly contact us by clicking here !

Product Design (Interiors) Brought to you by: WE Development Content written by: WE Development Last Updated: 9 June 2021 at 2:42:45 am Say Hello Article Job Process Say Hello Share with someone you care ! We have to ensure designs meet the expectations of the customer and internal management. Managing expectations in the design are never easy. Here are the processes helpful to you; 1) First Point of Contact Customers will directly contact our sales personnel, managers, and managing director to initiate the collaboration. I will be informed of the work after which. 2) Understand the requirement During the meeting, I will be asked to join to understand customer requirements. The customers are usually interior designers and architects . About 50% of them will draw out their concepts to help us visualise and plan for the fabriaction. For those without drawings, I need to draw sample work to help the customer visualise and agree before starting. 3) Product functions and features I will then seek to understand the purpose and budget of their design before asking the following; i) Resistance in scratch, crack, stain, heat, chemical, impact ii) Durability, dimensions, aesthetic iii) Finishing, trim edging, general workmanship iv) Modularity v) Ease of assembly and maintenance 4) Drawings I will create mechanical drawings specifying how to manufacture and assemble . This will be handed over to my sales department, where they will liaise with customers. i) If the design is large-scale , I will have to create a 1 to 1 prototype and verify the customer's design. ii) A prototyping process from "design-to-manufacture" may vary from one day to 2 years depending on the design's complexity, safety compliance and improvement. iii) Once the prototype is accepted, we can start manufacturing. Tips To prevent miscommunication between you and the client, ensure the design drawing is sketched out clearly with specific requirements indicated. Discuss with the client and make necessary changes with everyone informed. This is to prevent any do-over which may hinder the project flow. Any major changes and additional work must be clarified with management or the sales team to prevent "work before payment." You may also like Graphical Presentation (Products) Graphical Presentation (Products) Coordinating product testing (Interiors) Disclaimer We did our best to provide you with thought-through content. However, there lies a possibility of variation we might not capture. It is your responsibility to consider before taking our advice for action. As a continuous improvement, this page will be updated whenever a new insight is visible to us. ​ If you wish to contribute, kindly contact us by clicking here ! ​ ​

Qualities that employer wants from an employee Brought to you by: CEO Chronicles Content written by: Venkatraman Sheshashayee Last Updated: 9 June 2021 at 2:55:35 am Say Hello Link Anecdotes Say Hello Share with someone you care ! Is being proactive the only quality of a good employee? In this topic, Shesh shared how to be the employee your employer admire; CEO Chronicles #20 : 4 Qualities Of The PERRfect Employee Click h ere to read the main article CEO Chronicles #21 : How To Be A Proactive Employee Clic k here to read the main article Who should read: One who strives to be an outstanding employee Learning outcome: Understand the components of a good employee and the ways to displays those qualities Background The CEO Chronicles collection is a unique collation of articles by an experienced professional and CEO that provides professionals with fresh insights in both life and career using short stories and anecdotes to deliver learnings. To connect with Shesh, the author of this article, click here! You may also like How to prepare for your job even before you graduate? What makes a "Perfect Employee" ? What recruiters looked for in a candidate? Disclaimer We did our best to provide you with thought-through content. However, there lies a possibility of variation we might not capture. It is your responsibility to consider before taking our advice for action. As a continuous improvement, this page will be updated whenever a new insight is visible to us. ​ If you wish to contribute, kindly contact us by clicking here ! ​ ​

How to manage software developers Brought to you by: WE Development Content written by: WE Development Last Updated: 9 June 2021 at 2:49:41 am Say Hello Article Job Process Say Hello Share with someone you care ! They say: "Give your software developer time to develop the program." Is it true? It depends. In a fast-paced company, when faced with problems, developers have to seek help immediately. Whereas, for complex developmental job that foresee a longer timeline, you may need to give them time to explore, trial and error. Here are a few ways you can do to manage your developers well! 1) Know your stuffs Depending on the character of the team, some developers tend to propose a long timeline to complete a task with the intention of "buffer" . It is important you seek understanding via; i) asking other developers and colleagues if such job is time-consuming ii) ask the developer to identify the processes of their intended implementation and seek clarity on "showstopper." iii) read more about the task and identify ways if you can negotiate the shorten their timeline proposed. iv) help them priortise if they are managing multiple projects 2) Give clear instructions Provide the developer with a list of tasks and relevant timelines. This will be the checklist that will guide them with their work. It is crucial to break down a big job into chunks of smaller ones to help them achieve the goals in a step-by-step process. Set up meetings to understand what can be done and identify such instructions together with them . You may have them be in the discussions with clients to help them understand the situation better. 3) Prioritisation When there is a sudden surge in demand, developers tend to feel overwhelmed suddenly and unsure of which project to focus on. It is important as manager/project coordinator to keep in close contact with clients and identify which project could be prioritised over another. This often taps on your skills to repurpose more manageable tasks upfront to meet customer's expectations while buying more time for your team. It would help if you can also communicate frequently when prioritisation changed . 4) Outsource or hire if necessary Depending on budgetry, confidentiality and difficulty , decide with your team, who often have more technical depths on areas that could be outsourced or delegated to new hires. Ask questions such as "what solutions do you proposed?", "is your limitation by software or not enough people?", if not enough people, "can these solutions be done by someone else?", "do we need a junior, senior, or can we outsource to freelancers?". If you finally decide to hire, you need to consider the time taken for your team to train a new employee and guide them on the right track. 5) Provide support for training Such support depends on the roles to decide on depths in technicality. As a manager/project coordinator, you should gear yourself to understand software architectures and new features your team could potentially adopt. Ease of implementation should be in your consideration. For developers, you should allocate resources to help them acquire technical know-how to help them feel more competent with their job. This training should be related to your current projects and future potential ones. You need to discuss with team leaders who have technical depths on the type of training to go for. 6) Burnout management An employee who is burned out can have negative effects; such as i) making unintended careless mistakes ii) unable to resolve problems effectively iii) more prone to being hot-tempered iv) takes longer time to accomplish a task v) reduced morale Although treating your team frequently to free meals is viable for the short term, long term burnout is still a problem. As manager/project coordinator, you need to decide if hiring is a viable option , especially when you sense your team's morale is dropping. You may also like Understand Processes Fast Documentation for software/source code Conduct software training Data migration procedures Disclaimer We did our best to provide you with thought-through content. However, there lies a possibility of variation we might not capture. It is your responsibility to consider before taking our advice for action. As a continuous improvement, this page will be updated whenever a new insight is visible to us. ​ If you wish to contribute, kindly contact us by clicking here ! ​ ​

Target your business problems specifically! Use these 3 steps to find out! Brought to you by: WE Development Content written by: JP Tan Last Updated: 9 June 2021 at 2:58:20 am Say Hello Article Step-By-Step Say Hello Share with someone you care ! There are many reasons why a business is not moving forward. It can be an internal issue or from an external influence. Usually, during such uncertainties, business owners might not identify the problem and resolve it before it turns worse . Hence, here are three simples steps to diagnose and bring forth awareness in specifics that you might miss out on. We also propose ways to help you make a positive change! 1) Process 2) Information 3) People This is the foundation of WE Development's PIP model. 1) Process A good process allows you to use the least input to maximize the most output, as seen below; input > process > output Suppose you start to put in large resources and see no visible progress, you may want to diagnose your situation to see if continuing is the right choice. Knowing where and when a process went wrong allows you to resolve it before it turns worst quickly. The definition of a process can be; - Standard procedures - Step by step - Common practices that people used to drive growth but undocumented How do I diagnose? If you have not identified the key processes of your company workflow , it would be good to write them down. And visually, you can then ask yourself these questions; - Have your work processes change recently or a few months ago? Where has gone wrong? - Is this because someone has left the company and caused the processes to be executed less effectively? - Do you have new implementations, and your people are confused? - Has the market shifted, and old processes are not working? You must decide whether if altering or getting a new process is useful to generate growth. Otherwise, your resources will deplete very fast. If someone has left the company and thus causing the process to slow down, you have to start hiring, if not, conduct proper training for your existing employees. Most importantly, you need to have information on what is happening, and the following shall discuss. 2) Information Good information gives us clarity and certainty on; i) Our current business situation ii) Market situation iii) Insights to make a decision This information must be governed with a logical flow and are feasible for viable implementation . The types of information include; - Data - Market review - Knowledge of a situation - How to implement something - What to look out for - What the market likes and dislikes How do I diagnose? Lacking information is often causing us to be blinded by the path we believed in. It is important that we are always open to new information, and the sources are usually from; - People - Articles - Podcast - News - Data provider - Market research provider - Personal experiences - Current processes The most useful information is usually from people . As such, it is always important to meet new people, chat with your staffs, experience key processes in your business and identify information that can drive growth to your business. 3) People People are the essential first step to our business because they can provide information that drives effective processes. Here are a few questions you might want to ask yourself; i) Do you have the correct people who can identify - Market changes - Market demands - Market gaps Does this include are you the right person who knows this information? ii) Do you have someone who can propose rational strategies that you can adopt? iii) Recall someone who has recommended strategies, and you put them down? You might have just missed out on an opportunity ! iv) Are there resistance and conflicts among your employees or even with you? Resistance prevents the flow of positive feedback that drives growth. How do I diagnose? - People closest to the processes that have gone wrong often can see flaws and identify ways to improve it. - This also includes people who are managing the processes and your personal experiences as the business owner. - By combining both insights from the management, people on the ground, and your personal experiences, you can then plan with a full picture. So, start talking to these people! - If you meet people who have past experiences in the issue you are facing or are closest to knowing the market needs, grab them immediately so this can help you drive growth! This may mean paying them to give you information if necessary . Another important thing you should take note of is being approachable. Why being approachable is important? Being approachable allows people to feel comfortable to share and help you . However, we may often portray frustration due to past experiences with people who have advised wrongly. This caused us to become defensive against similar people. If you wish to change, here are 5 ways you need to know; i) The way you speak – Tone, Non-Verbal cues, Type of words used ii) The way you question – Seek answers and this will clarify your doubts iii) The way you react – Showing frustration is simply a form of disrespect iv) The way you ignore – Imagine you offered help and someone do not appreciate you and ignored you, not a nice feeling right? Will the person propose next time? Of course not! v) Never stereotype and assume someone is not capable With the correct people who can give you the right information to drive effective processes, the final thing will be your discipline to diligently follow through and repeat them until you see growth . Gentle Note If you wish to know more about how PIP model can help you, book a consultation with us here today! You may also like The 6Ps of Holistic and Effective Business Growth Unsure how to resolve issues in your business? 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Personal brand VS Company brand Brought to you by: Gloria Soo Content written by: Gloria Soo Last Updated: 2 May 2021 at 2:32:51 pm Say Hello Video How-to Guide Say Hello Share with someone you care ! "When they can't search for you, that's when the problem comes" In this video, Gloria shared her personal experiences to better relate to you the importance of setting your personal brand. Although sales team often relate themselves to the company brand which is not wrong, but personal branding further enhances the trust between you, the frontline salesman and the customer. For more of Gloria Soo's content and to contact her; Website Instagram You may also like RISE to your highest heights! Here's 4 steps to start! How can I set up my LinkedIn profile as a business owner? How to onboard your clients online? Disclaimer We did our best to provide you with thought-through content. However, there lies a possibility of variation we might not capture. It is your responsibility to consider before taking our advice for action. As a continuous improvement, this page will be updated whenever a new insight is visible to us. ​ If you wish to contribute, kindly contact us by clicking here ! ​ ​

Things I wish I knew before overseas attachment! Brought to you by: WE Development Content written by: Tricia Chan Last Updated: 9 June 2021 at 2:59:14 am Say Hello Article Tips Say Hello Share with someone you care ! Some friends became enemies after overseas attachment... Going for overseas attachment is fun! However, potential conflicts may arise due to view differences when facing uncertainty overseas. Here, we provide six tips to help you! 1) Destination 2) Luggage 3) Culture Shock 4) Accommodation 5) Food 6) Expenses 1) Destination - Consider safety and interest of country such as; Prevalence of common crimes Quality of healthcare Convenience for road trips Place of interests Other factors discussed in later sections - Get in touch with seniors or friends who have previously gone for overseas attachment and ask them about; Pros and cons of overseas attachment Criteria to choose the country Personal experiences - If traveling in a group , you may want to consider how to travel to your destination. Some may wish to travel before the attachment, hence may book a flight to somewhere first and transit later on. For traveling within the same country, some may wish to take a train, sleeper bus, rent a car, or take an internal flight 2) Luggage Ever wonder what to bring for a prolonged period of stay? Limitations in luggage space may be a constraint, especially when visiting a cold country where winter clothes take up the majority of volume and space. - Do not overpack Bring basic clothing such as neutral colored ones for convenience in matching outfits Bring only 1 to 2 cold wear that is sufficient to protect you as they take up space Bring microfiber towels that are water absorbent yet do not take up much space Ensure you have enough space in your luggage to bring back goodies! - Bring Necessary items Avoid bringing items that can be easily provided or bought overseas If possible, refrain from bringing large and heavy unnecessary items such as musical instruments, dumbbells, cosmetic collections, and jewelry boxes 3) Culture Shock Imagine living elsewhere that is vastly different from home, where people, language, cultures, and lifestyles are foreign. For example, Asians may be surprised by how uncommon rice can be found in restaurants in France. - When there are opportunities to speak to locals, build courage, and interact with them . Ask them about their lives, standard of living, and places of interest. However, take note to: - Embrace their culture by respecting their ways of living, accents, languages, and religions - Do not be rude when conversing, do not imitate their accents, show offensive gestures or ask questions that are offensive or belittling in nature - Communicate in simple English as locals may not understand. Portray yourself as friendly and approachable but do take note of your safety when approaching strangers. 4) Accommodation When overseas, it is essential to have comfortable and safe accommodation . What are the considerations when you are finding a place to stay? - Convenience Ensure it is located near a bus stop and train station for traveling accessibility Ensure it is located near a supermarket for easy purchase of daily necessities Ensure it is located near the attachment location to reduce the time required to travel - Safety and Comfort Consider the safety aspect for any urgent situation, for example, knowing the location of the nearest police station, pharmacy, and hospital - Reasonable cost Avoid unnecessary costs for additional amenities such as cleaning and laundry services. If you can do it yourself, why not save money? 5) Food Are you worried about the unfamiliar and overpriced ethnic cuisine? - Limit consumption of meals outside In some Western countries, as meals are typically priced above SGD 10, eating out daily can be unsustainable over time. - Cook at home Go grocery shopping for familiar ingredients and prepare your own meals. Often, the cost per meal of grocery shopping is way lower than that of eating out! You may also get to cook with friends! However, note that a shared kitchen means you have the responsibility to keep them clean for other users. - Indulge and enjoy An overseas experience would be incomplete if you do not try the country’s national dishes! 6) Expenses Conflicts may occur during the splitting and spending of expenses, especially when traveling with a group of friends. - Collect a sum of money from each individual to be used for group expenses and set up a group treasury to enable effortless and convenient division of expenses in a group - Consider using bill splitting mobile application , for example; “Splitwise” - Beware of possible conflict on how the money is spent - Since you decide to join in the group treasury, either communicate or compromise to resolve any conflicts - A voting system is an excellent way to help make decisions on how the money is spent Additional Tips - If you are renting a car, you may want to consider having a GPS as some areas are too remote to access internet for location - If you are intending to go camping, you have to consider that campsites has to be booked . You can't camp as and when you need. These campsites usually have simple facilities for toilets and located near supermarkets. You may also like How to stand up against bullies? Do you have the qualities to be a student leader? Unsatisfied with your school results? Here's 4 tips to help you! Disclaimer We did our best to provide you with thought-through content. However, there lies a possibility of variation we might not capture. It is your responsibility to consider before taking our advice for action. As a continuous improvement, this page will be updated whenever a new insight is visible to us. ​ If you wish to contribute, kindly contact us by clicking here ! ​ ​

Data migration procedures Brought to you by: WE Development Content written by: WE Development Last Updated: 9 June 2021 at 2:49:08 am Say Hello Article Job Process Say Hello Share with someone you care ! To digitise workflow processes for our clients, we need to understand their workflow processes first. When you break down a complex process into smaller chunks, it is much easier to manage! Here, we identified a few standard key processes; 1) Business structure i) What are the business departments and their relationship with each other ii) Who are the point of contact during project implementation 2) Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) i) Who and what to be involved ii) Which processes are to be automated 3) Hierarchy i) Chain of command for tasks approval ii) Access rights to sensitive data and information 4) Preference in user experience i) Brand Manual like; colour, fonts, logo sizing, document format ii) User Interface like; organisation of information presented, location of buttons, the sequence of usage iii) Reduce human error during usage 5) Number of manually filled forms to be digitised i) Application forms ii) Request forms 6) Types of statements i) Monthly bill statements ii) Monthly financial reports iii) Invoices and Goods Received Notes (GRN) iv) Claims for purchase/transport/gifts You may also like How to manage software developers Motivate customers to follow instruction Digitisation Process Disclaimer We did our best to provide you with thought-through content. However, there lies a possibility of variation we might not capture. It is your responsibility to consider before taking our advice for action. As a continuous improvement, this page will be updated whenever a new insight is visible to us. ​ If you wish to contribute, kindly contact us by clicking here ! ​ ​

Electrical Troubleshooting Brought to you by: WE Development Content written by: WE Development Last Updated: 9 June 2021 at 2:53:42 am Say Hello Article Job Process Say Hello Share with someone you care ! It can be frustrating when troubleshooting electrical components. Here are a few checklist you can consider to get your job done! 1) It is important you understand the circuit before troubleshooting. Acquire relevant circuit diagrams or seek help from subject matter experts. 2) Do you understand the purpose of the component ? It is also important you understand the functions of the electrical components so you can trace the problems easier. 3) Use multimeter to test connectivity if the wire/cable is connected. 4) Use multimeter to test connectivity if there is any fuse blown. 5) Always check to ensure if there are any disconnection in any of the wirings . You can look for the location of the connectors and start tracing from there. 6) It is advisable to hold the wire/cable near the connector and shake it to ensure there is no loose or partial connections. Use multimeter to test connectivity after shaking. 7) Always check if any wires/cables have snapped, pressed, kinked, cut or even wired wrongly to other components. Don't forget, always wear protective gear before attempting any work! Your life is more important than your work! You may also like Teamwork as a manager Networking (Non-Sales) Managing expectations of customer as an Engineer Disclaimer We did our best to provide you with thought-through content. However, there lies a possibility of variation we might not capture. It is your responsibility to consider before taking our advice for action. As a continuous improvement, this page will be updated whenever a new insight is visible to us. ​ If you wish to contribute, kindly contact us by clicking here ! ​ ​

7 types of consumer mindset Brought to you by: WE Development Content written by: JP Tan Last Updated: 9 June 2021 at 2:59:07 am Say Hello Article Definition Say Hello Share with someone you care ! They kept saying, know your target audience! But how?? We have identified seven types of consumers to help you with your business plan! 1) Purchase by impulse 2) Sense of urgency 3) Influence by people 4) Destress after purchase 5) Requiring its function 6) Driven by doing good 7) Mentality of comparison 1) Purchase by impulse - I have been thinking of buying for a very long time, and I finally bought it! This trigger is “Hidden Impulse purchase ,” where an attractive offer or a special scenario causes you to have a strong emotion to make such a purchase. - Driven by curiosity and belief, such consumers buy to satisfy their needs to know more . We call this the “Curiosity Impulse purchase ”. Some example ad messages are; - Want to achieve financial freedom at the age of 30? Sign up now! - Unpack this to receive a secret prize! 2) Sense of urgency - Stuck between “lack of time” and “what is the best solution out there”. They are in a state of uncertainty. Creating the mentality that their solution is going to be unavailable soon will accerlerate their purchase decisions. We call this “Urgent purchase due to uncertainty ” - Driven by “I like this very much” versus “should I buy” . Discount is used to increase consumers’ chances of having the thought that “I should buy because that’s a steal!” . We call this the “Cheap purchase urgency ”. Some example ad messages are; - While Stock Last - Purchase after purchase - Flash Sales. - Driven by “Rarity ”, this is used to close sales with a medium to high price. Taglines like Limited Edition, 100 pieces in this world. Selling once every five years. We call this “Rarity purchase urgency ” 3) Influence by people - Influenced by loved ones such as children, parents and partner, these consumers only want to give the best. We call this “Purchase for love ”. - Be part of a social network so to not be left out. People of such wants recognition from their peers or a group they want to join. We call this “Purchase for belongingness ”. - Expensive and branded items allow people to show and exhibit their power, status and affluence . We call this “Purchase for recognition ”. - I want to be special , and I dislike somebody else who has the same thing as me. We call this “Hipster purchase ”. 4) Destress after purchase - Sense of happiness after buying things. Especially coming back from a huge sales or purchase something that you long wanted. We call this “Happiness after purchase ” - "Relief after purchase" . Imagine when someone kept asking you to get something done, and you kept forgetting. When the moment you have done it, you felt relieved because the nag is finally over. Such people are usually under pressure regularly, and once they have done it, they felt happy. - An example ad message can be; “Is your wife nagging again? Buy this rice cooker now at 50% discount!” . 5) Requiring its function - I need its function ; therefore, I bought it. We call this “Purchasing with needs ”. - I not sure if it works, but I have got no choice but to buy and test it. We call this “Purchasing partial solution ”. - I predict someone or myself will use it in the future, either to use it to do tasks or to resell for higher value; therefore I bought it. We call this “Purchase in advance ”. - Someone may need it, but because this is now on discount or conveniently available , I shall buy it first. We call this “Purchase cheap in advance ”. - I bought it so that this person will also buy from me . They will also introduce their friends to buy from me. The action of buying for and from somebody is a “function of use ” itself. - This behavior may be prominent in sales person when they treat you a drink in hopes that you buy from them. We call this “Purchase with agenda ”. 6) Driven by doing good - A kind act by buying something from the less fortunate . We call this “Kindness purchase ”. - I support the seller. I support my idol. I support my favorite brand. I have to do this for disaster-related causes. We call this “Support purchase ”. - God has given me all of these; I must do my best to give back to god. We call this “Driven by religion ”. - I buy them because I care about our good relationship . This is related to We call this “Purchase for good relationship ”. 7) Mentality of comparison - “People have it, and I should have it too”. This explains why people tend to queue up behind long queues. We call this “Purchase whatever popular ”. - “I cannot lose out; if not, another person may see me as a lower status than that somebody”. We call this “Purchase to win ”. - I want to be unique , I do not want to be the same as others. We call this “Purchase to be special ”. You may also like Managing social media Unsure how to resolve issues in your business? Read this! How can colours affect your FengShui? Disclaimer We did our best to provide you with thought-through content. However, there lies a possibility of variation we might not capture. It is your responsibility to consider before taking our advice for action. As a continuous improvement, this page will be updated whenever a new insight is visible to us. ​ If you wish to contribute, kindly contact us by clicking here ! ​ ​

6 ways to select sellable products for your E-Commerce business Brought to you by: WE Development Content written by: Sophie Ong Last Updated: 9 June 2021 at 2:58:43 am Say Hello Article Tips Say Hello Share with someone you care ! Which product should I sell?? Selecting sellable products is an essential step for your business. It determines the amount of revenue generated. By being able to select just one sellable product, your revenue can increase significantly. 1) Trends 2) Customers' Reviews 3) Related Products 4) Repeated Purchase 5) Consumers' Preference and Needs 6) Low Maintenance 1) Trends - Recognizing trends early allows you to establish yourself as a leader in the market before others do. - Trending products will have a higher demand . Hence the profit will increase when many people purchase it. - However, trends come and go, you need to be very adaptable to change How to Recognize Trends? Trends can be identified by looking at trending hashtags on social media such as Instagram and Facebook. For example, #tiktoklights. You may pick out trending hashtags by the number of posts that mention it. Links such as Oberlo and Amazon Best Sellers can help you get inspiration on popular marketplaces. You can also try Alidropship to identify popular products. 2) Customers' Reviews - Most suppliers' stores will have a review section where customers who have made a purchase will leave feedback with photos and videos. They can help you gauge the products' quality and the supplier's service . - Customers' reviews may allow you to go into further research for better products. For example, a similar product with more features and better quality What should I look for in customers' reviews? Look out for reviews that mention the product's quality and health issues , such as smell on kids' plastic toys. If a customer were to face an issue with shipping or a faulty product, find reviews about how the store resolves the problem (e.g. return or refund). 3) Related Products - Related products are frequently bought together, such as accessories or similar items that make the same application. - By selling related products, customers will most likely purchase more than one item and make those purchases together How to find related products? For example, many websites will suggest customers purchase other products under the header like "Other products that customers frequently buy together" or "Similar items recommended for you". 4) Repeated Purchase - Selling a good quality product that will require customers to return to you and purchase again will increase your revenue. - For example, in the comparison between a shampoo and a shirt, customers will most likely repurchase shampoo more than a shirt. This is because the shampoo will be used up and will lead customers to purchase again. 5) Consumers' Preference and Needs - If your store has a specific target audience, the items sold should be according to their preference and needs. - Having many products may not increase the revenue; having products that appeal to the consumers will increase the revenue. How to pick a product which appeals to your consumers? Pick out items which they will be used daily or research into the common hobbies that they have. 6) Low Maintenance - A low maintenance product will not require it to be sent back and forth due to customers' expectations and reduce the time to answer customers' inquiries. - Low maintenance products will have lesser issues, hence will have a lesser loss. No returns or refunds will be needed. How to pick a low maintenance product? A product which is easy to use, will not spoil easily and will not need a warranty (e.g. Stationery). You may also like Target your business problems specifically! Use these 3 steps to find out! How Zara is slowly recovering from CV19's impact How Philips recovered from US1.3 Billion losses Disclaimer We did our best to provide you with thought-through content. However, there lies a possibility of variation we might not capture. It is your responsibility to consider before taking our advice for action. As a continuous improvement, this page will be updated whenever a new insight is visible to us. ​ If you wish to contribute, kindly contact us by clicking here ! ​ ​

Warehouse management (Retail Logistics) Brought to you by: WE Development Content written by: WE Development Last Updated: 9 June 2021 at 2:41:42 am Say Hello Article Job Process Say Hello Share with someone you care ! A good management system ensures when you are not around, someone else can still do it! Depending on the budget of the company, we need to manage and organise a warehouse properly. Here, we have identified the seven building blocks of warehouse management and the skills required to handle them. 1) Stocks must be labeled Supplier's part number and our in-house part number must be clearly documented for clarity . Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software should be in place. The cheapest ERP is to build your own with an excel sheet but is not recommended if your warehouse keeps growing in size. SKU or UPC barcode system is useful for scanning of goods and to track quantity. However, you need to know how to ensure your team uses the correct barcode whenever they replenish or withdraw stocks. It is also important to know your barcode scanners' limitations to generate part numbers that are easy for scanning. It is wise to place a concise name and description with the item to ensure the user can search the item via their these methods. Sorting via category is also important for good tracking. 2) Systematic placement of stocks An automated updated map to indicate where your stocks are is the best solution. However, due to budget, most of the stock placements are based on memory and visual tags. So, how do you sort the warehouse in a way to ease the time required for searching? Sorting via category helps compartmentalise the warehouse and help people remember easier. The common methods are; i) Alphabets to specify zones, numeric to identify levels of the shelf ii) Colour coding by using tapes, shelf colour or on the tags to indicate zones for easy recognition iii) An inventory list to specify to the user how to read interpret the alphabet, numeric and colours in the warehouse. iv) A system should be in place to ensure old stocks goes out first before releasing the new ones 3) Quantity of stocks are tracked and accounted for Depending on the product, you may pack small-ticket items into 100 pieces with one part number. Or, to arrange the items together so that it comes as a set to facilitate ease of delivery while ensuring lesser discrepancies. Whenever anyone replenishes or withdraws any stock, the person must update the ERP system . Depending on the warehouse's size, we will conduct an inventory check monthly, quarterly, or yearly. All movements shall be tracked via date and who is involved. 4) Space catered for newly arrived and outgoing stocks Depending on the warehouse's size, we have to set aside a space to load and unload items . Sometimes, when the stocks come in a container, huge space is required. Loading and unloading bay should not be in the same area to prevent mistakes in loading items that just arrived. 5) Managing high-ticket items If you need to manage stocks that are very expensive and also; i) temperature dependent ii) humidity dependent iii) fragile You need to make advance notice to colleagues to prepare them mentally. Then, assign them to handle and store these items in the appropriate manner. 6) Rejections We need to check and ensure all items are in good condition during the unloading of newly arrived stocks. This means the packaging is intact and there are no cracks and damages to the item. If there are items deemed unacceptable , we will reject by taking photos together with an application form to reject. 7) Equipment and facility management As some items are temperature and humidity dependent, we need special machines and freezers to store them. Hence, we must schedule maintenance on these machines to maintain the item's quality. Maintenance every 6 months or a year is typical. You may also like Inventory Management Goods delivery (Retail Logistics) Unloading of container Disclaimer We did our best to provide you with thought-through content. However, there lies a possibility of variation we might not capture. It is your responsibility to consider before taking our advice for action. As a continuous improvement, this page will be updated whenever a new insight is visible to us. ​ If you wish to contribute, kindly contact us by clicking here ! ​ ​

Maintain E-commerce website (Fashion) Brought to you by: WE Development Content written by: WE Development Last Updated: 9 June 2021 at 2:44:27 am Say Hello Article Job Process Say Hello Share with someone you care ! With marketing campaigns set up to attract visitors to our website, we must ensure they have clear information to make purchase decisions. 1) Draft content for the description of apparel such as; i) Measurements of clothing size like waist, bust, shoulder, length, cutting ii) Materials used with a description such as material composition, stretchability, colours available iii) Styles relating to season, trend, and personality 2) Understand basic web programming and functions for; i) Basic usage of web platforms such as WordPress, Wix, Shopify, and more to; - Editing and creating of new pages - Adding photos and descriptions of products and apparels ii) Basic manipulation of programming languages such as HTML, CSS, and Java to - Add and edit content - Recolouring and redesigning of webpages - Address customer’s enquiries via chatroom - Add promotion banners 3) Post E-newsletter regularly to update subscribers on a weekly or monthly basis - Update latest fashion trends such as new sets of collections and open for enquiry and purchase - Update ongoing promotions and upcoming events - Increase sales by resolving customer’s doubt and giving them the confidence to purchase Tips Many e-commerce businesses rely on existing customers. To maintain customer loyalty, ensure the website is updated regularly by having attractive ongoing promotions and upcoming events . It is also important to show transparency and answer any concerns raised by customers. This allows customers to build trust with the brand and ensures continuity of support. You may also like Planning for marketing strategy Generating monthly marketing report Marketing for apparels (Fashion) Disclaimer We did our best to provide you with thought-through content. However, there lies a possibility of variation we might not capture. It is your responsibility to consider before taking our advice for action. As a continuous improvement, this page will be updated whenever a new insight is visible to us. ​ If you wish to contribute, kindly contact us by clicking here ! ​ ​

Evaluate student's performance (English) Brought to you by: WE Development Content written by: WE Development Last Updated: 9 June 2021 at 2:45:54 am Say Hello Article Job Process Say Hello Share with someone you care ! This is a good chance for me to evaluate if assigned homework is too difficult. Being quick in adjusting our pace and teaching style helps keep the students stay relevant to the curriculum. When we start to lose their interest, it isn't easy to get them back. When evaluating their English performances, I will; 1) Evaluate students based on their writing and answers . This will give us profile information about their; i) Grammar skills ii) Use of vocabulary iii) Sentence structuring iv) Flow in presenting information 2) During class, I will observe student’s performance and correct whenever necessary to prevent them from believing that a mistake is correct. The faster we motivate corrections, the quicker they adapt and apply. 3) Normally, weak students will make mistakes. But, as long as they improve across time , the lesson is delivered right. However, for those who are generally weaker even after multiple weeks of correction, I will let them rewrite and practice more by observing them more closely 4) For stronger students , I will help them do better by providing suggestions . This includes giving them more ideas and purpose behind their writing to make their work more outstanding. Being mindful to observe, listen and communicate effectively will show that you are a competent teacher! You may also like Imparting basics in English How to feedback to parent (Tutor) Motivate students to have interest Disclaimer We did our best to provide you with thought-through content. However, there lies a possibility of variation we might not capture. It is your responsibility to consider before taking our advice for action. As a continuous improvement, this page will be updated whenever a new insight is visible to us. ​ If you wish to contribute, kindly contact us by clicking here ! ​ ​

How to treat skin pigmentation Brought to you by: Sharyln & Co Content written by: Sharyln & Co Last Updated: 9 June 2021 at 2:51:38 am Say Hello Link Solution Say Hello Share with someone you care ! There are 2 types of pigmentation, hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation. Pigmentation is one of the most common skin concerns that Asians seek treatment for. Hyperpigmentation is when the affected skin becomes darker than the surrounding areas. Hypopigmentation is the opposite. We will discuss more about hyperpigmentation in this article. Hyperpigmentation happens when the skin cells, melanocytes are over-active and produce more melanin. Melanin gives your skin colour. With more melanin, you will find your skin colour darkens. Some common types of hyperpigmentation includes; 1) Freckles 2) Age spots 3) Melasma 4) Post-inflammatory Hyperpigmentation How do I get rid of hyperpigmentation? 1) Topical Creams 2) Salon Facials 3) Comestic prodcedures by doctors 4) Avoid the don'ts! Want to know more about each solution above? Click here to visit the main article! You may also like How Acne Rosacea may be treated Easy to follow and sustain skincare routine! Click to find out! Woman rights and why they should be equally treated! Disclaimer We did our best to provide you with thought-through content. However, there lies a possibility of variation we might not capture. It is your responsibility to consider before taking our advice for action. As a continuous improvement, this page will be updated whenever a new insight is visible to us. ​ If you wish to contribute, kindly contact us by clicking here ! ​ ​

Marking Examinations (Tertiary Education) Brought to you by: WE Development Content written by: WE Development Last Updated: 9 June 2021 at 2:39:57 am Say Hello Article Job Process Say Hello Share with someone you care ! Marking allows us to understand the student's performance and intervene promptly to help them learn better. Here, we identified the good practices in marking; 1) For first timer as a marker in the module, I will find time to mark with experienced markers to identify how to address grey areas in marking. For example, if the answer is not in the answer sheet but based on our experiences, it is logical, what should we do? This is when we will establish marking criteria to align with the module objective 2) During marking, we should always stick to the module's intention rather than personal preference and relationship with the student. This is unfair and is unprofessional as a lecturer to do so. Moreover, there will always be quality control whereby experienced markers will pick a few marked scripts to vet and question if need be. If caught and you can't explain logically, you will be removed, and your reputation will be negatively affected. 3) Depending on the school's regulation, you may hire someone or ask a junior colleague to assist you in marking if you are overwhelmed with other areas of work. You will only need to go through the papers after the marking and clarify doubts if the marker has. You may also like Attend module brief (Tertiary Education) Conduct classes (Tertiary Education) Digest course materials (Tertiary Education) Disclaimer We did our best to provide you with thought-through content. However, there lies a possibility of variation we might not capture. It is your responsibility to consider before taking our advice for action. As a continuous improvement, this page will be updated whenever a new insight is visible to us. ​ If you wish to contribute, kindly contact us by clicking here ! ​ ​

How McDonalds recovered from the food scare in 2015 Brought to you by: WE Development Content written by: JP Tan Last Updated: 9 June 2021 at 2:58:31 am Say Hello Article Case Studies Say Hello Share with someone you care ! In 2015, McDonald’s took a plunge in their sales number due to food scare in China and Japan. Primarily due to contaminated meat being processed in their supplier’s factory in China, referenced from Forbes . To regain confidence in consumers, McDonald’s adopted a series of restructuring and quality control in various segments. Using WE Development's Demand-Supply Improvised (DSI) model , let us look at how McDonalds implemented positive change! 1) Retain consumer’s confidence 2) Acquire reliable resources 3) Concentrating on their demand 1) Reflected in DSI model – Retention First, McDonald’s has various retention plans in place. Right after the scandal, Japan McDonald’s immediately switch suppliers by using chickens from Thailand. In China, despite other big players leaving this common supplier; OSI Group, McDonald’s chose to stay with their key supplier by addressing their plans logically, using a different Chinese plant of theirs as they believed meat quality is still the key. Also, in the same year, McDonald’s announced to use chickens without antibiotics. This has a significant effect on regaining trust so big that other food chains like KFC and Subways are forced to position themselves with non-anti-biotics meat. Second, McDonald’s has communicated this model publicly, showing their determination in implementing change . Third, they continued to listen, revise, and refine . They were not letting the same mistakes to happen again. In 2017, McDonald’s decided to shut down nearly 170 outlets in India after food standard issues was found with their Indian franchise. 2) Reflected in DSI model – Resource First, McDonald’s openness has enabled them to find grounds for using chicken meat that does not have anti-biotics. Second, they have validated that using chickens without anti-biotics is a health benefit to her consumers, which is reflected in various health articles easily accessible online. Third, they pledged and have acted to work towards using chicken meat without anti-biotics. They have successfully done it. 3) Reflected in DSI model - Demand First, McDonald’s decided to be closer to their demand by identifying local strategic partners to franchise their business. In Japan, they are already close to their demand and have started to look at price and menu suitable to their consumers. Secondly, McDonald’s listened and priortised their customer’s demand. In Japan, they listened and prioritised working on their Quality, Service, and Cleanliness (QSC) as this is the direct message to regain trust after the meat scandal. In China, they priortised by working with local partners to identify critical strategic points to regrow their China market share. Third, to act swiftly , in 2017, McDonald’s has agreed to make a partnership with a local partner for their China and Hong Kong business. In 2016, Japan McDonald’s revised its menu priority on cheaper alternatives and suiting the local appetites. Gentle Note If you wish to know more about how DSI model can help you, book a consultation with us here today! Our references: https://www.forbes.com/sites/greatspeculations/2016/09/07/mcdonalds-needs-a-local-partner-to-grow-in-china/#2df1048a52ec https://www.forbes.com/sites/greatspeculations/2014/09/11/mcdonalds-faces-declining-sales-in-asia-after-china-food-scandal/#54bb2376de18 https://www.forbes.com/sites/greatspeculations/2017/08/23/how-mcdonalds-closing-nearly-half-of-its-restaurants-in-india-will-impact-operations/#616314b71710 https://www.businessinsider.com/mcdonalds-china-food-supplier-scandal-2014-7 https://money.cnn.com/2015/07/23/investing/mcdonalds-earnings-sales-down/index.html You may also like How Zara is slowly recovering from CV19's impact How Nestle develop the InGenius program for business growth? How Philips recovered from US1.3 Billion losses Disclaimer We did our best to provide you with thought-through content. However, there lies a possibility of variation we might not capture. It is your responsibility to consider before taking our advice for action. As a continuous improvement, this page will be updated whenever a new insight is visible to us. ​ If you wish to contribute, kindly contact us by clicking here ! ​ ​

Managing co-managers' expectations Brought to you by: WE Development Content written by: WE Development Last Updated: 9 June 2021 at 2:52:57 am Say Hello Article Job Process Say Hello Share with someone you care ! There's a chinese saying, 一山容不了二虎. A mountain can't have 2 dominant tigers. Unless the core of the business only have one department tapping on one source of manpower, it is important to be very clear what other departments want before attaching people to them . Here are some tips to manage the different expectations of other managers! 1) Always keep track of the wherabout of your manpower to avoid oversupply or undersupply of manpower 2) Always be objective when understanding what other managers want from this manpower, list them down and ensure all jobs are done. This helps to account for performance of that individual and as well as our department. 3) It is known that sometimes an employee receives instructions from more than 1 manager. This is very common when this employee is multi-tasking in different projects. Thus, it is important to speak to other managers to align expectations to avoid confusion and potential conflicts. 4) Sometimes, expectations of difficult managers can be tough to manage. This often leads to less effective communication and can pose problems later. Hence, it is important we keep ourselves approachable to allow unhindered communications among co-managers. 5) It is important to align expectations with the higher management together with co-managers . The management team plays a very important role to the direction the company is taking. You may also like Tradeshow preparation (Machinery Sales) How to manage a toxic working culture? Networking (Non-Sales) Teamwork as a manager Disclaimer We did our best to provide you with thought-through content. However, there lies a possibility of variation we might not capture. It is your responsibility to consider before taking our advice for action. As a continuous improvement, this page will be updated whenever a new insight is visible to us. ​ If you wish to contribute, kindly contact us by clicking here ! ​ ​

My child is obsessed with KPOP, what should I do? Brought to you by: WE Development Content written by: Christy Lee Last Updated: 9 June 2021 at 2:59:19 am Say Hello Article Tips Say Hello Share with someone you care ! I don't understand why K-POP is so attractive! If you are once a fan of a music group or a singer, you might understand why your child is so attracted to them. The reason is, your child had built a relationship with these musicians. We have identified five types of K-POP fan your child might be 1) Awakened Newbie 2) Material & Merchandise (M&M) 3) Know It All 4) Loyal Workaholic 5) Inspired Artist 1) Awakened Newbie Have you observed a sudden change in your child's behavior, such as; - Singing or humming Korean songs - Watching Korean variety of channels - Browsing K-pop articles This could be a sign that they have developed a new interest, and we call them, "Awakened Newbie " Note that at this stage, they will slowly develop to become the types discussed later. ----- How can I speak to my child? ----- This will be the best time to connect with them and understand what they like as they will be excited to share. You may start by asking, "Who is this person? He or she looks talented, or the music they make sounds good!". They will be likely to share more. 2) Material & Merchandise (M&M) Have you seen posters of unfamiliar faces, mugs, light sticks, and banners in your child's room? If yes, they could be "Material & Merchandise (M&M) ". Some fans believe that they could have a sense of attachment and help fund their idol by buying their merchandise. ----- How can I speak to my child? ----- With an open mind, develop curiosity in their purchased items. You may start by asking, "Who is this person on the poster? The poster looks good" Never turn this into an interrogation such as "why did you spend so much money?" 3) Know It All Fans who know their idols inside out are called “Know-it-all ”. Some examples include knowing their - Favorite color, food, hobby, and more - Recent news - Latest photos and videos ----- How can I speak to my child? ----- Know the name of their favorite idol and use recent news about them to spark meaningful conversation . Be the listening ear to learn more rather than criticizing because their idol has certain bad traits such as; tattoo, rebellious outlook, and more. 4) Loyal Workaholic “Loyal Workaholic ” are those who spent time to; - Maintain an online fan page - Create and edit videos and pictures to attract more fans - Create games to interact with other fans - Create multiple accounts to vote for their idol to clinch music awards Since they are loyal supporters, they find happiness and satisfaction from these actions. ----- How can I speak to my child? ----- Be interested to understand and improve their work, praise what is good. In a comfortable way, slowly let them know they should also focus on their academics. 5) Inspired Artist Did you observe that your child started dancing, singing, and occasionally speaking in an unfamiliar language? They are potentially an “Inspired artist”. They will start signing up for courses for singing, dancing, and Korean classes. When you observe their behavior at home or ask you for money for these courses, this is a clear indication they are inspired to be similar to their idol. ----- How can I speak to my child? ----- It would be good to be open and curious about the kind of interests they are into, such as the style of dancing and singing techniques. They will be excited to share. With the name of these styles, you can search online to understand further and generate more conversational topics. Additional Tip Your child might seem overly confident and proud of sharing their idol, and this is normal. However, you should not be affected by the way they speak and behave. If their actions are unacceptable, you may consider letting them know at a mood they are comfortable in first before starting yelling at them. Most importantly, never bring out your dissatisfaction about their hobby during quarrels! You may also like My partner doesn't feel loved. What should I do? With resilience, nothing can bring you down! Improve relationship with your teenage child by considering these 5 things! Disclaimer We did our best to provide you with thought-through content. However, there lies a possibility of variation we might not capture. It is your responsibility to consider before taking our advice for action. As a continuous improvement, this page will be updated whenever a new insight is visible to us. ​ If you wish to contribute, kindly contact us by clicking here ! ​ ​

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