This book is the third collection of essays by behavioural scientist Professor David Chan, most of which first appeared in The Straits Times. Endorsed by fifty leaders from different sectors, this book provides a powerful springboard for self-reflections, sense-making, internal and public discussions, and individual and collective actions. A common theme that runs through these essays may be described as 'Meaning Matters' which refers to the content and subject matter of the critical issues experienced by people and what it means to them. It is also about why the way that people think, feel and act as they make sense and meaning of their experiences should matter to individual well-being and societal progress in Singapore. This book goes beyond examining what critical issues mean or matter to people, policy making and nation building, and why they do, to focus on translating the 'what it means' and 'why it means' to 'how it means' and 'when it means'.
Contents:
- Here's What Fifty Leaders From Different Sectors Said About This Book ...
- About the Author
- Foreword by Tommy Koh
- Preface by David Chan
- From Police Officer to Professor: A Conversation with David Chan
- The Search for Meaning Amid Tasks Galore and Race to be First
- What It Means to Give
- Let's Get the Psychology of Debate Right
- Stop Calling Those Who Speak Up a 'Vocal Minority'
- A Different Perspective: 10 Questions for David Chan
- What Does a Highly Liveable Singapore Mean?
- Too Much of a Good Thing — When Virtue Becomes Vice
- How to Take Feedback Seriously
- The 'Seven S' Approach to Subject-Based Banding in Schools
- Why Smart Leaders Fail
- Why People Self-Sabotage, and How to Stop It
- The 5Cs of Beating the Coronavirus Outbreak
- Drill into What Makes People Socially Responsible
- A Toolkit to Deal with Negative Reactions in the COVID-19 Crisis
- How to Make Critical Decisions Amid COVID-19 Pressures
- Foster Positivity Amid COVID-19 Challenges
- The Psychology of Trust Amid COVID-19 Challenges
Readership: Academics, undergraduate and graduate students interested in social, behavioural and psychological issues in Singapore; Government entities; NGOs; Readers interested in knowing more about the critical issues in Singapore and the meanings behind those experiences.
Key Features:
- Examines the social and behavioural issues that have received public and policy attention within and outside of Singapore
- Identifies critical unresolved issues and proposes innovative solutions to the identified problems
- Allows for a wide readership due to its diversified essays and insights
- Endorsed by fifty public figures who are leaders in different sectors including Singapore Cabinet Ministers, Academics, and leaders in the public, private and people sectors
