Age is the defining factor in Singapore. Managers in Singapore usually are older people who are identical with wisdom. People love older managers instead of young ones since they believe dealing with older managers is way more comfortable since they are wiser. Singapore management consulting usually finds more problems when helping young managers.
Unlike the management system in some developing countries in Asia, managers in Singapore delegate the decisions to the teams. Managers are expecting that decisions will be respected by the entire teams.
Unfortunately, unlike the developing countries’ management systems, employees in Singapore don’t have an allergy of debate. But any dissension usually is aired in a private manner and not in open meeting.
However, the management system in Singapore and other countries in Asia have some similarities. For example, managers in Singapore are also expecting obedience and respect from their subordinates. To gain the obedience and respect those managers are willing to show holistic interest through the team. No wonder that you will also find paternalism in Singapore management system.
Improving Singapore Management with the Right Steps
Compared to other countries in Asia, the Singapore management system is most heavily influenced by the western system. So actually Singapore management consulting can use some western methods to help Singaporean improving their organizations. More guides below will lead management consulting to direct Singapore organizations in a better way.
Categorizing the organization
Since Singapore has a mix of ethnic Indians, Malays, Chinese, and also global expatriates, management consulting must use the right method to help different company. This can be complicated so management consulting must be really careful not to use Chinese approach when helping Malays oriented company.
Expressing disagreement
Since Singaporean doesn’t display disagreement in open meeting, it is crucial not to debate in public. All debates must be expressed in private.
Providing the right consultant
To show respect to senior people, Singapore management consulting must not expect the junior or younger consultant to help senior managers, no matter how experienced they are.
Safeguarding the managers’ face
In Singapore relationship is the key. Relationship will be extremely difficult once people – managers in this case – lost face. Make sure your management consulting doesn’t embarrass any manager in your deal with.
Understanding the language
Since coded and diplomatic language is usual in Singapore, management consulting must remember that anything manager said isn’t what he necessarily meant. Management consulting must look for meaning beneath actual words to understand and give the right help.
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