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programmes, it is an exciting time ahead for us and I truly look forward to seeing our plans materialise.
What are some of the new programmes that MIM will rollout soon? MIM aims to bring a strong women presence back into the workforce with our Women in Leadership programme. Women have always shown great resilience in performing their roles and every bit as capable of being good leaders as men. In fact, they are even known for having more compassion. Why then are women not holding more leadership positions in organisations? Our goal is to inspire and empower women, imparting them with important career development and leadership skills so that they can initiate and lead positive changes in improving working environments. We’re also going back to our basics. All great organisations have an equally great history and as we look forward, we must also look back. I mentioned before that my predecessors were visionary in their approach. They realised early on that investing in our nation’s youth is an investment in our future. As cliché as it may sound, it’s the absolute honest truth. We will be conducting programmes to engage more with university students 38 | UP MAGAZINE
to help cultivate and develop their leadership and managerial skills. We’re also bringing back one of MIM’s greatest platform in youth development, the Tun Razak Youth Leadership Award (TRYLA). The TRYLA is a holistic programme aimed to transform youth between the ages of 24-35 to realise their true leadership potential, beyond their mindlimited capabilities. It empowers them to excel both professionally and personally. Good leaders should never stop learning. Life is a continuous learning process and we should never stop being students. With this in mind, we are developing our C-Suite programmes to further equip C-levels with successful management strategies. The goal is to help them sustain a corporate culture that not only encourages operational excellence but also furnishes them with the additional business acumen needed to develop their next generation leaders.
You have built a career for many years in the manufacturing line, how do you see this background supporting your vision for MIM’s continued growth and success? I came from a previous environment that valued continuous improvement. The practice of ‘Kaizen’ was the very centre of our being. It fostered an
ecosystem that innovates, it cultivated a drive to be meticulous and promoted a performance based culture aimed at achieving greatness and perfection. In addition to that, we also celebrated diversity, and we created an atmosphere of inclusiveness in the workplace where everyone’s role is important towards the success of the organisation. This same vision I have for MIM. We are only limited by our imagination and I am one person that dreams big. Apart from my past working experiences, I also draw from my involvement in leading a large non-profit organisation aimed at improving effective communication and leadership skills. I found it to be a humbling privilege and a marvellous opportunity to hone my leadership skills and to make a significant difference in the lives of the people around you and the organisation you lead. Personally, I come from the belief that we must always commit to give our best, to make a difference and to see the place we work in, thrive and grow. I am also privileged to be surrounded by like-minded individuals who share the same belief. They are constantly vibrating with great ideas, willing to share their thoughts and designs for the further development of MIM and our nation. I am thankful to have them by my side. They have what one calls the spirit of altruism. Unselfish in their ways, always working for the greater good. We have had such individuals pass through the corridors of MIM, our previous remarkable leaders and members. It is my hope to gain their support again, for us to work together and set new heights in our purpose and mission. I truly see MIM growing exponentially with the programmes and initiatives already in the pipeline. One measure of our success will be an increase in membership and the utilisation of our services. I’m confident this is achievable and that MIM will continue to be the prevailing voice of management excellence and leadership in Malaysia – heralding a new era of growth in MIM.