The Singapore Regional Symposium 2011 hosted by Project Management Institute, Singapore Chapter (SPMI) was held from 14th to 15th November 2011 at Resorts World Sentosa. Six students from Republic Polytechnic (School of Engineering) LSCMS Interest Group were invited by SPMI to be the student-helpers. The students are namely Lee Si Rong (2nd Year, DIOM student), Reuben Lim (2nd Year, DSCM student), Frianto Utomo (2nd Year, DSCM student), Nur Safirah Bte Abdul Malek (2nd Year, DIOM student), Siti Nasiha Bte Saiman (2nd Year, DIOM student) and Seri Amirah Bte Mohammad Amin (2nd Year, DIOM student).
Overall, this has been an eye-opening and memorable experience for all the participating students. Once again, we would like to thank Mr. Alex Siow (President, SPMI), Mr. Umesh Ursekar (Vice-President, SPMI), Mr. Tan Seng Chong (Vice-President, SPMI), Mr. Oliver Siasat (Organizing Lead for Symposium, SPMI), Mr. Cyril Quah (Co-Organizing Lead for Symposium, SPMI) as well as other SPMI board members, for the opportunity given to be directly involved in this event.
The following are some photos taken during the symposium as well as some write-ups by the participating students.
From Left to Right: Reuben, Nur Safirah, Mr Alex Siow (President, SPMI), Si Rong, Frianto and Siti Nasiha
From Left to Right: Mr. Tan Seng Chong (Vice-President, SPMI), Frianto, Reuben, Siti Nasiha, Mr. Seow Aik Hoe (Academic Manager, Republic Poly), Amirah, Si Rong and Mr. Umesh Ursekar (Vice-President, SPMI)
“It is an honour to be invited as part of the Logistics and Supply Chain Management Society IG, to represent the school as a volunteer at the symposium held at Resort World Singapore. The event was under the Project Management Institute, Singapore Chapter; which expected more than 800 members at the registration counter just on the first day itself.
When I first arrived at Resort World Singapore, I did not know what to expect at the symposium. Fortunately, we were all briefed and given tasks to do throughout the event. I was initially tasked to help out during the registration which was a daunting thought after hearing that many managers such as Project Managers would mostly show up within a time frame of half an hour.
However, even though the registration was on the verge of being overwhelmed by the whole kit and caboodle of people, together with the other volunteers, we managed to pull through.
The symposium was split into two runs, which would take place simultaneously after the opening speech during each of the two days. When each run was having their own seminar, where a multitude of speakers would have their own time slots; there would be many activities taking place behind the scenes. The breaks in-between the sessions were where people could enjoy food and drinks whilst networking and catching up with each other. The different runs and scale of the event meant that we had to make sure to shepherd with clear directions at the right time, which was quite a challenge.
I was able to get the opportunity to listen to a few of the many speakers at the symposium. Many of the topics discussed were relevant to what I was learning in school, or would learn in the future. Topics such as management in general and projects, six sigma and the common Information Technology topic of Cloud Technology. I learnt a lot from the speakers, especially about Cloud Technology; being a popular topic throughout. I got to meet many people from different companies and interact with them during breaks, where interesting experiences were being exchanged among the members.
The whole experience and opportunity was tiring albeit educational, interesting and fun! I am thus thankful for the privilege to partake in such an event and look forward to future opportunities for the invaluable learning experience. Thank you SPMI!”
Diploma in Supply Chain Management, 2nd Year student
Reuben Lim Hengqi
“This is my first experience to attend a conference. I feel very privileged to be able to join and listen as one of the student helpers.
On the first day of the conference, I see many participants covering professional and senior management from IT industry, Oil and gas, Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Construction, Service Management and Public Sectors.
I am really impressed by the presentation made by IBM speaker Ms. Suhwee Lee. She was saying about the importance of research and collaboration in program management. She brings up this point which consider like a new strategy in program management. These are many valuable and unforgettable experiences for me.
I would like to thank SPMI for the opportunity given!”
Diploma in Supply Chain Management, 2nd Year student
Frianto Utomo
“It is a great honour and privilege to be invited as a student volunteer for Singapore Regional Symposium 2011, organized by Project Management Institute, Singapore Chapter (SPMI).
The symposium was initiated by Mr. Alex Siow, SPMI President, giving the welcome speech. The opening speech was by Mr. Zainudin Nordin, Guest of Honour, Member of Parliament for Bishan – Toa Payoh GRC and Chairman of the Government Parliamentary Committee of the Ministry of Manpower.
The Symposium was split into 2 different tracks which held simultaneously for 2 days, with different speakers at different time slots. In between the tracks, there were networking sessions for the participating delegates, where they network and catch up with one another.
While doing back-end work I was able to listen to some of the speakers presentations. There were 2 speakers that caught my attentions most. The first speaker was Mr. Charles Lim. Mr Charles Lim used the example of the Burj to fully explain the concept of PRINCE2 and provide an understanding in the key stress areas of project management, and how to manage it. The second speaker was Mr. Nishant Kasibhatla. He was the last speaker on the first day in one of the tracks; his speech was fast - paced and mind – blowing. He was sharing the different techniques to achieve peak performance by improving our memory.
SPMI Regional Symposium 2011 was an eye opening experience for me, in meeting different people and hearing from different speakers. I am grateful for being able to be part of the event. It was a great experience. I look forward to future opportunities to gain more such unforgettable learning experience. Thank you!”
Diploma in Operations Management, 2nd Year student
Lee Si Rong
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