Publication Type

News Article

Version

publishedVersion

Publication Date

4-2019

Abstract

In an invited commentary, SMU Behavioural Sciences Institute Director Professor David Chan discussed leadership issues in the Singapore context. He explained how the selection and development of leaders need to go beyond academic abilities to focus on non-academic attributes, especially the ability to make effective judgements in practical situations.

Keywords

Leaders, leadership, judgements, decision-making

Discipline

Industrial and Organizational Psychology | International and Area Studies | Leadership Studies

Research Areas

Psychology

Publication

Straits Times

First Page

A30

Last Page

A30

ISSN

1692-9344

Publisher

Singapore Press holdings

Copyright Owner and License

Publisher

Additional URL

https://www.smu.edu.sg/sites/default/files/smu/news_room/smu_in_the_news/2019/Apr2019/Apr29/Why smart leaders fail_27 April 2019.pdf

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