Barry Chou
Head, Capability Development and Learning, NTUC Industry Training & Transformation at National Trades Union Congress (NTUC)- Claim this Profile
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Azlan Sidek
Barry is very positive and enthusiastic person when it comes to work. On one of the programs that we worked together, Barry was the one who initiated the discussion and persisted in getting the flow of the program documented. He is very meticulous in designing program outline. Barry is also skillful in facilitating program. He is able to draw out discussion points during the programs. I strongly believe Barry will be an asset to any team.
L.X. (Alex TAN), PCC, C-OKRP
Competent and Results-oriented. Clearly Barry has been playing up to his strengths to deliver timely objectives and outcomes consistently in my privileged opportunities working with him across the span of over 4 years. He is a self starter and the love and passion to take charge of his development has been fueling his energy and capacity to be on the cutting edge of training & development technologies. His eye for details and his commanding presence as a trainer and facilitator has been accepted as a given strength that he will naturally display for any organization to have engaged him for any L&D related work. An innovative and inquisitive individual, Barry is able to challenge status quo especially in the L&D "design and deliver" arena, and bringing alternative and different perspectives to how learning can possibly take place.
Azlan Sidek
Barry is very positive and enthusiastic person when it comes to work. On one of the programs that we worked together, Barry was the one who initiated the discussion and persisted in getting the flow of the program documented. He is very meticulous in designing program outline. Barry is also skillful in facilitating program. He is able to draw out discussion points during the programs. I strongly believe Barry will be an asset to any team.
L.X. (Alex TAN), PCC, C-OKRP
Competent and Results-oriented. Clearly Barry has been playing up to his strengths to deliver timely objectives and outcomes consistently in my privileged opportunities working with him across the span of over 4 years. He is a self starter and the love and passion to take charge of his development has been fueling his energy and capacity to be on the cutting edge of training & development technologies. His eye for details and his commanding presence as a trainer and facilitator has been accepted as a given strength that he will naturally display for any organization to have engaged him for any L&D related work. An innovative and inquisitive individual, Barry is able to challenge status quo especially in the L&D "design and deliver" arena, and bringing alternative and different perspectives to how learning can possibly take place.
Azlan Sidek
Barry is very positive and enthusiastic person when it comes to work. On one of the programs that we worked together, Barry was the one who initiated the discussion and persisted in getting the flow of the program documented. He is very meticulous in designing program outline. Barry is also skillful in facilitating program. He is able to draw out discussion points during the programs. I strongly believe Barry will be an asset to any team.
L.X. (Alex TAN), PCC, C-OKRP
Competent and Results-oriented. Clearly Barry has been playing up to his strengths to deliver timely objectives and outcomes consistently in my privileged opportunities working with him across the span of over 4 years. He is a self starter and the love and passion to take charge of his development has been fueling his energy and capacity to be on the cutting edge of training & development technologies. His eye for details and his commanding presence as a trainer and facilitator has been accepted as a given strength that he will naturally display for any organization to have engaged him for any L&D related work. An innovative and inquisitive individual, Barry is able to challenge status quo especially in the L&D "design and deliver" arena, and bringing alternative and different perspectives to how learning can possibly take place.
Azlan Sidek
Barry is very positive and enthusiastic person when it comes to work. On one of the programs that we worked together, Barry was the one who initiated the discussion and persisted in getting the flow of the program documented. He is very meticulous in designing program outline. Barry is also skillful in facilitating program. He is able to draw out discussion points during the programs. I strongly believe Barry will be an asset to any team.
L.X. (Alex TAN), PCC, C-OKRP
Competent and Results-oriented. Clearly Barry has been playing up to his strengths to deliver timely objectives and outcomes consistently in my privileged opportunities working with him across the span of over 4 years. He is a self starter and the love and passion to take charge of his development has been fueling his energy and capacity to be on the cutting edge of training & development technologies. His eye for details and his commanding presence as a trainer and facilitator has been accepted as a given strength that he will naturally display for any organization to have engaged him for any L&D related work. An innovative and inquisitive individual, Barry is able to challenge status quo especially in the L&D "design and deliver" arena, and bringing alternative and different perspectives to how learning can possibly take place.
Credentials
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Direct the Review of Processes for Strategic Technology and Operation Roadmapping
Singapore Institute of Manufacturing TechnologyJul, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA)
Institute for Adult LearningOct, 2010- Nov, 2024
Experience
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National Trades Union Congress (NTUC)
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Singapore
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Non-profit Organizations
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400 - 500 Employee
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Head, Capability Development and Learning, NTUC Industry Training & Transformation
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Apr 2022 - Present
Together with capability development team:Develop competency framework and implement competency development initiatives for growing team of industry facing officers, together with organisation HR. This includes monthly learning Communities of Practice (COP), classroom learning, learning journeys and other suitable interventions. Develop partnerships with external partners to strengthen transformation toolkit that teams across industry sectors can leverage in their transformation consulting.Together with team leads, review coach new officers in their client engagement and facilitation of transformation roadmapping. Review and research on potential innovation to strengthen the value proposition of officers to engage and partner companies more effectively.Host department learning events and emcee organisation level engagements with industry, workers and other stakeholders. Show less
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Head, Secretariat, NTUC Training and Transformation Group
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Sep 2019 - Mar 2022
Design and conduct of Operations and Technology Roadmapping (OTR) for companies onboard Company Training Committees (CTCs) to chart transformation roadmapWork with internal and external ecosystem solution providers to aid in implementation of company's strategy roadmapLead team of officers in the outreach and implementation of OTR and support solutioning; was concurrently Lifestyle industry sector team lead (2020)Host industry facing engagements, including as emcee and panel dialogue e.g. launch of tourism sector capability development roadmap and industry panel dialogue, together with STB, senior government and union stakeholders. Head Secretariat team to:- Chart and drive execution of departmental plans and strategies- Drive varied initiatives, such as marketing communications plans, trial initiatives- Establish collaborations and synergies with government agencies and external partners Show less
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Freelance Voiceover Artist and Host
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Jul 2022 - Present
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SkillsFuture SG
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Singapore
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Government Administration
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200 - 300 Employee
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Principal Manager, Skills Development Division, Skills Promotion (secondment)
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Jul 2018 - Aug 2019
Collaborate with partners, including SNEF, NTUC, TACs, IHLs, amongst others, to help enterprises leverage over 30 Skills Frameworks to strengthen their human capital capabilities and practices, such as through business clinics, workshops and suitable support. Engage with enterprise stakeholders, including senior and middle management, to gain buy-in on the benefits and use of Skills Framework and jobs-skills initiatives, in areas such as talent attraction, learning and development, career management, amongst others. Develop resources and tools to help enterprises understand and make use of Skills Framework in their HR applications, such as byte-sized instructional videos. Collaborate, guide and coach colleagues in respective work portfolios, towards achieving stakeholder outcomes. Show less
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National Trades Union Congress (NTUC)
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Singapore
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Non-profit Organizations
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400 - 500 Employee
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Assistant Director, Stakeholder Leadership Development, Ong Teng Cheong Labour Leadership Institute
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Oct 2010 - Jun 2018
Consult with key stakeholders/ heads of departments of internal departments and leadership teams to design systematic leadership development plans and solutions. Develop and update leadership competency framework for union leaders. Curate and package classroom and blended learning solutions for union leadership development. Design and facilitate leadership, corporate planning and customised learning interventions, for trade unions, internal departments, and union-management partnerships. Design and deliver Staff Orientation Programmes targeting senior officers in NTUC ARU and NTUC Social Enterprises, including facilitating dialogues between new hires and senior Labour Movement leaders / CEOs of Social Enterprises. Design, host and facilitate regular organisation wide employee learning days in consultation with senior management. Design, host and facilitate Industry Transformation Map (ITM) seminars, in collaboration with e2i and sector agencies, towards catalysing enterprise transformation. Host conferences, launch events and panel dialogue e.g. Labour Movement Servant Leadership conference and panel discussion, launch of Labour Movement ReUnion event at National Museum. Support in the leading and running of leadership training and development team Supported in NTUC's strategic and corporate planning, working with department leaders to understand and strategy alignment and synergy (concurrent role in 2016). Oversee admin services team that supports multiple functions of the Institute. Show less
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Aviva
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Learning & Development Partner, Human Resources
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Oct 2008 - Oct 2010
Consult with internal clients and departments on their learning and development needs Champion e-learning initiatives and efforts organization wide Facilitate learning and teaming interventions for internal clients Design and conduct workshops and programmes for staff and management Support in the design of overall organizational learning and development strategy Consult with internal clients and departments on their learning and development needs Champion e-learning initiatives and efforts organization wide Facilitate learning and teaming interventions for internal clients Design and conduct workshops and programmes for staff and management Support in the design of overall organizational learning and development strategy
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High Achievers (Singapore)
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Singapore
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Team Leader, Learning & Development
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Jul 2005 - Oct 2008
Consult with educational institutions on education interventions for students and leadership development interventions for school leaders Conduct workshops and programmes for students and schools Facilitate learning and teaming programmes for teachers Conduct experiential learning and classroom based programmes for students and teachers Lead, coach and mentor a team of in-house and associate trainers Consult with educational institutions on education interventions for students and leadership development interventions for school leaders Conduct workshops and programmes for students and schools Facilitate learning and teaming programmes for teachers Conduct experiential learning and classroom based programmes for students and teachers Lead, coach and mentor a team of in-house and associate trainers
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Education
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Ong Teng Cheong Labour Leadership Institiute with NUS Extension
Professional Diploma in Employment Relations -
Chung Cheng High School (Main)
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Institute for Adult Learning
Advanced Certificate in Training & Assessment (ACTA) -
Nanyang Technological University
Bachelors of Marketing, 2nd Upper Class Honours -
Personality Insights Inc
DISC Certified Behavioural Consulting -
Singapore Polytechnic
Diploma in Banking & Finance (Financial Trading)