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6. Divine Interventions
Two experiential human paradigms were
emphasized by Dato’ Sri Idris Jala during the
podium; “human beings have limited control or
influence over what happens in their lives” and
“that life is a continuous reduction of options over
time”. For him, divine intervention is obtained via
good values, action, ethics, as well as self-renewal.
Being a good human being, living one’s life based
on white values and self-reflection, instead of grey
or black areas and solitude (based on the Theory
of Enough) are some of the ways to ensure that
we maintain our self-integrity and to attain divine
intervention.
Photo taken during the Question and Answer (Q&A) session of the
podium, which was also joined by Datuk Dr. Muhammad Radzi
Abu Hassan

conquering the fear of failure and creating a game
so large, that one will be able to bring out the full
potential in solving the issue at hand.
2. Anchor on Profit & Loss (True North)
Knowing the right measure of success is important
so that individuals and organizations know how
to prioritize. He shared his success story in saving
the Malaysian Airlines System (MAS) whereby he
created a huge turnaround from a devastating
loss to a commendable profit for the company in
2007, making MAS one of the only three profitable
airlines in 2008.
3. Discipline of Action
Dato’ Sri Idris Jala recommended the
implementation of a new work culture focusing on
D, M, and S, which stands for “Do it relentlessly”,
“Monitor it constantly” and “Solve problems
recursively”. The renowned Dato’ Sri Idris Jala, the President and CEO of
PEMANDU Associates
4. Situational Leadership
A leadership style should be flexible and open
to changes based on the team development The question and answer (Q&A) session of the
which consists of four stages, namely orientation, podium was also joined by Datuk Dr. Muhammad
dissatisfaction, resolution, and production. More Radzi Bin Abu Hassan, the former Deputy Director
importantly, the leadership style should evolve General of Health (Research & Technical Support)
from the directive style (implemented during team and the current Director General of Health as a
development) to the empowering style in later panel from the MOH. After the session, the TGP
stages as team productivity (competency) and Inspirational Leadership Podium Closing Ceremony
morale increase. was held in the same venue and souvenirs were
presented to the esteemed speaker Dato’ Sri Idris
5. Winning Coalitions Jala by Datuk Dr. Muhammad Radzi Bin Abu Hassan
Lab is a tool to create “Winning Coalitions” and on behalf of MOH. Following the conclusion of the
break down the silos. Labs are working sessions three-hour-and-thirty-minute run of this latest
attended by the key stakeholders to establish podium, interests continue to pour as evidenced
implementation programmes that detail the by the increasing views on the YouTube video and
necessary actions to be done in the face of adversity. inquiries about future podium series. We hope that
This is also known as the “3-feet programme”. In the TGP Inspirational Leadership Podium Series
addition to labs, “Open Days” are conducted to seek continues to be a source of inspiration for people
feedback and support from the public by sharing to conquer potential hurdles in their careers, and
the output from the labs. He believes strongly more importantly, a source of aspiration to embark
that both of these are vital to achieving a winning on their leadership journeys to propel themselves
coalition that will benefit both parties. and their organizations to a higher peak.

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