Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't

A half-day workshop based on Jim Collins’ Good to Great, led by Tan Sri Dato’ Dr. R. Palan, offering practical tools and strategies to help leaders and teams achieve lasting excellence.

Description

Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't

 

Programme Overview 

 Based on Jim Collins’ groundbreaking research in Good to Great, this workshop is designed to help leaders and teams discover what it takes to move beyond mediocrity and achieve lasting excellence. Through engaging discussions, practical tools, and real-world applications, participants will explore how to turn good organisations into truly great ones. 

 

Why Attend? 

Because good is the enemy of great. This workshop will equip you with timeless lessons and actionable strategies to elevate your leadership, your team, and your organisation. 

 

Key Takeaways 

  • Understand the Hedgehog Concept for clarity of focus. 

  • Learn the power of Level 5 Leadership – humility with resolve. 

  • Discover the importance of getting the right people on the bus. 

  • Build momentum with the Flywheel Effect. 

  • Create a culture of discipline that sustains greatness. 

 

Who is the Speaker? 

Tan Sri Dato’ Dr. R. Palan - Pro Chancellor, University of Cyberjaya

Palan is an educator, entrepreneur, and author dedicated to transforming learning for the modern age. His journey has taken him from building two Malaysian public-listed companies in education and technology to serving as Pro-Chancellor of the University of Cyberjaya.

With decades of experience in education, training, and human capital development, Palan has pioneered innovative approaches across Asia. He has written more than 21 books, launched the Stuck in the Middle with Palan podcast, and co-founded the Palan Foundation to expand access to education.

His passion has always been simple: helping people learn and perform. Whether through leadership development, organisational transformation, or value-driven education, he believes in empowering people to unlock their potential and create legacies of impact. As a thought leader and speaker, Palan is widely recognised for his insights on learning, leadership, and workforce transformation.

 

A special gift awaits you!

All participants will get a complimentary copy of Dr Palan’s 21st book: Thought Leader’s Playbook: Essential Business Lessons and Jim Collins: Good to Great book. 

 

Who Should Enroll? 

  • Entrepreneurs & Business Leaders 

  • Managers & Team Leaders 

  • HR & Talent Development Professionals 

  • Change Agents & Future Leaders  

 

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