The Art of Leadership: Lessons from the Ancient Chinese 领导学：中华古典智慧

Ancient Chinese philosophers and thinkers widely subscribed to the importance of good leadership. A review of the major Chinese schools of thought reveals great emphasis on the importance of wisdom and virtue in a good leader, as well as the belief that a good leader is built on a foundation of moral authority.

Designed using the principles of Activity-Based Learning (ABL), The Art of Leadership programme will help participants gain a deeper understanding of Chinese culture, and what it means to be a great leader through an integrated study of the classics and the philosophies of great thinkers such as Confucius (孔子), Mencius (孟子), and Laozi (老子).

Course Highlights

• Eligible trainees enjoy 50% NSA subsidy, and use of SkillsFuture Credits (SFC)
• Expand your network, connect with people from different backgrounds and professions who share the same interest in Chinese language and culture.
• Qualified trainers with practical teaching experience.
  

Course Objectives

• Gain a broad insight on the China’s cultural evolution and history.
• Learn about various Chinese classical leadership approaches (Humanistic, Bureaucratic and Naturalistic ways) in leading different types of people, organisations and situation.
• Apply the ancient Chinese philosophies in contemporary leadership roles.
• Identify key success factors in nurturing a strong or great leader.
  

Course Structure

2 lessons, 3.5 hours each, total 7 hours of training

Course Outline

Who Should Attend?

• Executives from middle to senior management or anyone looking to hone their leadership skills.
• Individuals and entrepreneurs who wish to conduct business in China or understand and apply leadership philosophies from ancient China.
• Those who are interested in Chinese classics and philosophies – Confucius (孔子), Mencius (孟子), Laozi (老子), Zhuangzi (庄子), Liezi (列子), Xunzi (荀子) and Han Feizi (韩非子).
  

Medium of Instruction

English

Trainer's Profile

Dr Sheh Seow Wah（佘绍华博士）is a Management Consultant, Research Consultant, Seminar and Conference Speaker, and Industry Trainer for several institutions for the past 20-25 years in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. His areas of specialisation include Chinese Classics, Chinese Family Business, Change Management and Research, and Leadership and Management.

Pre-Entry Requirement

• Minimum C6 in GCE 'O' Level English (or its equivalent) or;
• More than 2 years of working experience.
  

Certificate

• Trainees will be awarded an  E-Certificate of Completion for fulfilling the following criteria:

-   Achieved 100% attendance;
-   Participate in post-course surveys.

Course Schedule*

*The schedule is subject to change without prior notice. Interested applicants, please email or call to confirm the availability of intakes.

Course Fees

• New Trainees: There is a non-refundable registration fee of $65.40 (incl. 9% GST).
  Returning Trainees: Registration fee waived within one year from the end date of the latest course attended.
• Complimentary course materials will be provided.
  ^     50% NSA Subsidy for Singapore Citizens aged ≥50 years.

Customised Programme

• This programme can be customised to individual or corporate needs.
• Not eligible for government subsidies.
  

Discount Schemes

• 10% off course fee for NTU staff, student, alumni, and Alumni Club Members.
• 10% off course fee for Singapore Permanent Residents / Foreigners aged ≥50 years.

Note:

-        Proof of citizenship status or relevant documents are required for verification purposes.
-        Applicants are eligible for ONE discount scheme at a time.
-        Discounts may not be used in conjunction with NSA subsidy.

Fee Support

Eligible trainees may benefit from the following fee support, together with SkillsFuture Credits, in payment of course fees (other fees to be self-funded).

I) Fee Subsidy

II) Credit/Fund Usage

Enrolment Procedure

• Enrolment and payment must be completed 10 days before course commencement date.
• Applicants are advised to read the Terms and Conditions carefully and understand the requirements before submitting the application. Submit the completed enrolment form to [email protected], or make an appointment to sign up in person at CI-NTU.
• For company-sponsored applicants, the enrolment form must be signed by the approving authority and endorsed with the company stamp.
• Upon receipt of enrolment form, applicants are required to make payment. Payment can be made via PayNow, Internet Banking, over the counter via Visa / MasterCard / NETS.
• Applicants will be informed of the course status at least 5 days prior to the course commencement date. Applicants are to contact CI-NTU if they have not received the updates by the stipulated deadlines.

Withdrawal & Refund Policy

• Requests must be made in writing only. For company-sponsored trainees, the request must be signed off by the authorised representative of the company.
• Registration Fee is non-refundable.
  
• Refund is to be made to the trainee/sponsoring company (name as per Receipt/Invoice) only, unless stated otherwise.
• Upon receipt of requests, all discounts and government fee support will be cancelled, CI-NTU will follow up in accordance with the below-mentioned policy. Please refer to Terms & Conditions in the enrolment form for details.

Contact Details

In case of discrepancy between the English and Chinese webpages, the English version shall prevail. 

Click on links to download

• The Art of Leadership Brochure
• The Art of Leadership Enrolment Form
  

中国古代哲学家和思想家普遍认同良好领导的重要性。古代的主流学派都强调智慧与美德之于优秀领导的重要性，并主张以其道德权威为基础。

本工作坊采用活动导向学习模式（Activity-Based Learning, ABL），通过对中国古代经典与孔子、孟子、 老子等重要思想家的综合研究，深化学员对中华文化的了解。

工作坊特色

• 符合条件的学员享有50% 的乐龄学苑津贴，还能用技能培训补助(SFC)。
• 扩展人脉，结识来自不同领域及背景而又对中华语言与文化同样感兴趣者。
• 资深、专业的师资阵容。

工作坊宗旨

• 加深对中国的文化发展和历史的了解。
• 了解各种中国古典领导学（儒家、法家、道家等）如何运用于领导不同类型的人、机构与情况。
• 将中国古典哲学应用于当代领导。
• 培养出色领导的关键成功因素。

工作坊结构

两节课，各3.5小时，总共7个小时

工作坊大纲

谁该参加？

• 中高层管理人员或任何希望提高领导能力的人士。
• 希望在中国开展业务的企业家或任何想了解并应用中国古典领导哲学的人士。
• 对中国古代经典和哲学感兴趣者 - 孔子、孟子、老子、庄子、列子、荀子和韩非子。
  

授课语言

英文（可量身定制中文版）

导师资料

佘绍华博士在过去20至25年，在新加坡、马来西亚和印度尼西亚的多家机构担任管理顾问、研究顾问、研讨会发言人，以及培训师的工作。他的专业领域包括中国经典、中国家族企业、变革管理与研究，以及领导和管理。

入学资格

• 新加坡剑桥普通教育证书（或同等学历证书）持有者，其普通水准英文成绩至少须考获C6；或
• 超过两年工作经验。
  

证书

• 学员完成以下条件，将获颁本学院的结业证书：

  -    出席率达100%;
  -    完成课后反馈。

课程表*

*南洋理工大学孔子学院保有合并、更换和取消课程的权利。请电邮或致电本院确认开班日期。

课程费用

• 新学员：附加报名费 $65.40 （含9%的消费税）。 报名费不予退款。
  旧学员：最后参加的课程结束之日起一年内免除报名费。
• 课程费用包括教材。
  ^  附带条款。

量身定制

• 本课程提供量身定制服务。
• 政府津贴不适用于量身定制课程。

优惠

• 南洋理工大学职员、学生、校友、南大校友会俱乐部会员享有学费的10%优惠。
• 50岁或以上的乐龄人士（新加坡永久居民、外国人）享有学费的10%优惠。

备注：
-     须出示身份证明及相关证明文件。
-     申请者只能使用一项优惠。
-     优惠不可与NSA津贴并用。

学费资助
申请者若符合条件，可享有以下学费津贴，并可同时申请技能创前程培训补助(SFC)资助学费（其他费用须自付）。

一、学费津贴

二、学费补助

退学与退款条例

• 退学申请须以书面形式通知。公司赞助的申请者须获得公司代表的签名认可。
• 报名费不予退款。
• 退学申请受理后，报名时所享有的学费折扣和政府津贴将一律失效，学院将按照相应比例处理退学和退款。欲知更多详情，请参阅报名表格里的条款。

申请程序

• 报名表格可在本页下载，或电邮、亲临本院索取。
• 报名截止日期为课程开始日期前 10 天。
• 提交报名表格前请先阅读所列条款。请将填妥表格电邮至[email protected]，也可预约时间亲临本院报名。
• 公司赞助的申请者，报名表格须附有公司代表签名及公司印章。
• 报名受理后，申请者将收到付款通知。付款方式：电子转账、支票或信用卡。选择信用卡（威士、万事达）和NETS转账卡付款，申请者须亲临柜台缴付。
• 申请者将在开学的5天前收到确认通知。若在期限内未收到消息，请联系学院。

联系方式

*中、英文网页如有歧义或争议，概以英文版本为准。

以下文件请于网站下载

• 领导学课程宣传单
• 领导学课程报名表格