• Have a solid technical skill with diversity of thought and creative solutions that are in the best interests of our customers globally.
• Develop, test, and debug automated tasks (Apps, Systems, Infrastructure)
• Troubleshoot priority incidents, facilitate blameless post-mortems.
• Work with development teams throughout the software life cycle ensuring sustainable software releases.
• Perform analytics on previous incidents and usage patterns to better predict issues and take proactive actions.
• Build and drive adoption for greater self-healing and resiliency patterns.
• Lead and participate in performance tests; identify bottlenecks, opportunities for optimization, and capacity demands.
• Adhere to firm-wide architecture standards, risk management and security policies.
• Team player and ability to work in Global Team setup, product owners and business team to develop, build & support application.
• Communicate and collaborate on development items with global team, as well as raise/work to resolve issues impacting development.
• Postproduction application support
• Participate in quality assurance, peer reviews and code reviews Qualifications.
• Build processes supporting data transformation, data structures, metadata, dependency, and workload management.
• A successful history of manipulating, processing, and extracting value from large datasets.
• Working knowledge of message queuing, stream processing, and highly scalable ‘big data’ data stores.
• Experience supporting and working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.
• Up to date with latest ongoing technologies in the industry
• Well-spoken/Articulate and Emotionally intelligent
• Well connected to industry members, attends developer and tech meetups.
• Strong understanding of DevOps practices, tools, and techniques.
• Degree in Computer Science/ IT or other related fields
• Experienced deploying application in a containerized environment using Docker/Kubernetes/PCF/Openshift/AWS etc.
• In-Depth OS experience (RHEL, Ubuntu, Windows Server) with strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in site reliability engineering in one of the following languages: Python, Java, PowerShell, shell scripting.
• Hand-on experience with cloud-based technologies and tools especially in deployment, monitoring and operations, such as Prometheus, Splunk, Elasticsearch, Grafana
• Strong working knowledge of modern development technologies and tools such Agile, CI/CD, Git, Terraform and Jenkins.
• Good understanding of networking protocols and cybersecurity best practices in public cloud environment
• Advanced working SQL knowledge and experience working with RDBMS, Hadoop, and NoSQL DB.
• Experience performing root cause analysis on internal and external data and processes to answer specific business questions and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Build processes supporting data transformation, data structures, metadata, dependency, and workload management.

Overview: The Investor Relations Manager is responsible for managing communication and relationships between the company and its shareholders, investors, analysts, and other key stakeholders. They play a crucial role in representing the company to the investment community and ensuring transparency in financial reporting and communications. The Investor Relations Manager reports to the Investor Relations Head.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the investor relations strategy in alignment with the company's objectives to maximize shareholder value and investor confidence.
• Act as a primary point of contact for investors, analysts, and financial institutions, addressing inquiries, providing information, and managing relationships.
• Prepare and review financial reports, presentations, press releases, and other investor-related communications to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and analyze industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities to provide insights and recommendations on investor sentiment and perception.
• Organize and participate in investor conferences, roadshows, and corporate events to promote the company and attract potential investors.
• Coordinate earnings calls, investor meetings, and analyst briefings to discuss the company's financial performance, strategic initiatives, and outlook.
• Maintain the investor database, track shareholder ownership, and analyze shareholder profiles to inform investor targeting and engagement strategies.
• Collaborate with internal teams, such as finance, legal, and communications, to ensure alignment and consistency in messaging and disclosure practices.
• Stay abreast of regulatory developments, disclosure obligations, and best practices in investor relations to ensure compliance and transparency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field; relevant certifications (CFA, IR certification) are a plus.
• Proven experience in investor relations, finance, corporate communications, or related fields, preferably in a publicly traded company or financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, accounting principles, and SEC regulations governing disclosure and reporting requirements.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information in a clear and compelling manner to diverse audiences.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills to interpret financial data, trends, and investor feedback.
• Relationship-building skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with investors, analysts, and other stakeholders.
• Proficiency in investor relations tools and software, financial analysis, and presentation software (e.g., Bloomberg, FactSet, PowerBI).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and handle confidential information with discretion.

About the role

The APAC Sales team is seeking a proactive and results-driven commercial Manager – Maritime who is excited at the idea of selling a disruptive technology solution in the commodities market and maintaining building on clients’ relationships through renewals, upsells, and cross-sells!

Responsibilities

• Make daily outbound contacts by email, chats, and, most importantly, phone. We want someone not afraid of cold calling or reaching out to senior executives.
• Setting up meetings, interacting with decision-makers, following up on data queries, and pitching value based on a value-based selling approach.
• Maintaining accurate customer and sales information in our internal CRM. We are looking for people with great drive and team spirit, who can multi-task and can offer solutions
• Experience in the shipping, maritime, and/or container
• Work alongside internal teams including pre-sales and research teams to engage existing and new users

Requirements

• Around 3-6 years of working experience in a sales role (exposure to the maritime market would be a strong plus)
• Good English level and great presentation skills with an excellent ability to convince and relate to prospects and clients.
• Experience in Sales selling solutions in the Maritime, Commodities, and/or selling B2B SaaS or data solutions.
• Familiar with and have contacts within the maritime community
• A proactive ‘hunter’ mentality with a strategic mindset
• A team player who always puts the business first with an eye on maximizing you and your team’s long-term gains
• Great attitude and motivation

Job Summary: The Product Manager is a key role in product development and management responsible for defining, planning, and executing the product strategy. They serve as the bridge between the development team and various stakeholders to ensure that the product meets customer needs, achieves business objectives, and remains competitive in the market.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Product Strategy:Develop and communicate a clear product vision and strategy that aligns with the organization's overall goals and objectives.
   Define product goals, key performance indicators (KPIs), and success metrics.
2. Market Research:Conduct market research to identify customer needs, market trends, and competitive landscape.
   Use insights to inform product development and enhancement decisions.
3. Product Roadmap:Create and manage a product roadmap that outlines the product's short-term and long-term development plans.
   Prioritize features and enhancements based on customer feedback, business value, and market trends.
4. Requirement Gathering:Collaborate with stakeholders, customers, and cross-functional teams to gather and document product requirements.
   Create detailed product specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
5. Product Development:Work closely with engineering, design, and other teams to oversee the product development process.
   Ensure that the product is developed on time, within scope, and meets quality standards.
6. User Experience (UX) and Design:Collaborate with UX/UI designers to create user-friendly and visually appealing product interfaces.
   Validate design decisions based on user feedback and usability testing.
7. Testing and Quality Assurance:Oversee the testing and quality assurance processes to ensure the product meets defined requirements and quality standards.
   Address and prioritize issues and defects.
8. Product Launch:Plan and execute product launches, including coordinating marketing, sales, and support efforts.
   Monitor product performance and gather user feedback after launch.
9. Performance Analysis:Analyze product performance and user feedback to make data-driven decisions.
   Continuously monitor KPIs and adapt the product strategy as needed.
10. Stakeholder Communication:Maintain effective communication with stakeholders, including executive management, development teams, marketing, and sales.
    Provide regular updates on product progress and outcomes.

Requirements:

1. Education: A bachelor's degree in business, marketing, computer science, or a related field is typically required. An MBA or relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Product Owner) may be preferred.
2. Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years of product management experience, with a track record of successful product launches and improvements, is usually required.
3. Market Knowledge: Strong understanding of the market, target audience, and industry trends in which the product operates.
4. Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with technology, development processes, and product management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello).
5. Analytical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis and the ability to make data-driven decisions to optimize the product.
6. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
7. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address product challenges and make strategic decisions.
8. Leadership: Effective leadership and project management skills to guide the product development process.
9. Customer-Centric: A customer-focused mindset, with a deep understanding of user needs and the ability to advocate for user-centric product design.
10. Adaptability: The ability to adapt to changing market conditions and evolving product requirements.

The Product Manager plays a critical role in driving the success of a product, from concept to launch and beyond. They are responsible for aligning the product with market needs, ensuring its development, and optimizing its performance to meet business objectives and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

1. Application Development & Solution Architecture

• Lead the end-to-end design, development, and deployment of full-stack application solutions to meet complex business requirements.

• Architect robust, scalable, and enterprise-grade applications using modern frameworks such as React.js, Node.js, Java, and Python.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to develop Proof-of-Concepts (PoCs) and Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) that demonstrate solution feasibility.

• Ensure seamless integration of applications with tools and platforms, enabling cohesive and efficient workflows.

2. Workflow & Process Automation

• Architect and implement workflow automation solutions to optimize complex business processes and enhance operational efficiency.

• Standardize and lead workflow orchestration strategies across domains like Digital Banking, CRM, Cards, Credit Origination, and Compliance.

• Design and implement automation frameworks leveraging tools like Tosca, Appium, Jenkins, and Jira, ensuring efficiency and scalability.

• Lead multi-country workflow automation rollouts, integrating automated solutions seamlessly across regions.

• Identify automation gaps, develop solutions, and continuously innovate to streamline processes while reducing manual effort.

3. AI/ML and GenAI App Solutions

• Design and implement Generative AI-powered solutions using tools such as Azure OpenAI, Microsoft AI Studio, and Microsoft Copilot Stack.

• Fine-tune and integrate large language models (LLMs) to meet client-specific needs, enhancing workflows and user productivity.

• Develop AI/ML applications to automate and optimize engineering, testing, and data provisioning processes.

• Deliver AI-driven Proof-of-Concepts (PoCs) to showcase the transformative potential of Generative AI in real-world business scenarios.

4. Leadership & Collaboration

• Mentor and upskill teams in workflow automation strategies, application development frameworks, and AI technologies.

• Collaborate with project management to design and implement enterprise-level architecture solutions that align with organizational goals.

• Drive the adoption of best practices, standards, and modern automation techniques across engineering teams.

• Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.

5. Innovation & Strategic Initiatives

• Spearhead digital transformation initiatives by developing solutions that integrate modern technologies like AI, ML, and automation frameworks.

• Innovate reusable workflows, frameworks, and components to accelerate development and automation across projects.

• Research emerging technologies and propose strategies for integrating AI, ML, and hyperscaler cloud platforms like Azure and AWS to meet business needs.

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Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as an Application Development Lead, Workflow & Process Automation Architect, or Solution Architect.

• Strong expertise in application development frameworks: React.js, Node.js, Java, and Python.

• Hands-on experience in architecting and implementing workflow and process automation solutions with tools like Tosca, Appium, Jenkins, and Jira.

• Expertise in AI/ML and GenAI solutions, with tools like Azure OpenAI, Microsoft AI Studio, and Copilot Stack.

• Experience with hyperscaler cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, and associated AI tools.

• Ability to design PoCs/MVPs, develop strategies for workflow optimization, and deliver scalable solutions.

• Strong leadership skills, including mentoring, stakeholder management, and driving technology adoption.

• Experience with multi-region workflow automation deployments and enterprise-level integrations.

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Nice-to-Have Skills

• Certifications in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS Solution Architect, Azure AI Engineer) or automation frameworks.

• Experience with Kubernetes, workflow orchestration tools, and data engineering.

• Exposure to building AI/ML pipelines or fine-tuning AI models for enterprise solutions.

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Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Professional certifications in AI/ML, cloud platforms, or workflow automation tools are a plus.

Job Description & Requirements:

Are you driven by a passion for digital marketing, software/platform technology, and corporate account management with sales benefits? Do you excel in a vibrant, growth-focused environment? Join our team as an Account manager in the digital marketing space, where you’ll play a key role in delivering impactful results for our clients. This full-time position, based in the heart of Singapore's CBD at One Raffles (just a 1-minute walk from Raffles MRT), offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our dynamic team and digital advertising excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients and prospective customers, nurturing long-term partnerships.

- Prospect, identify and secure new sales opportunities while fostering existing client relationships for ongoing business growth. (Target Leads Provided)

- Conduct market research to understand client needs, craft effective media plans, and develop customized strategies to meet their business goals.

- Deliver persuasive and clear presentations, negotiate contract terms, and close deals to achieve individual and team sales targets.

- Monitor and analyze campaign performance, providing detailed reports and actionable recommendations to clients. (The whole process is fully supported by the company)

- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver optimal solutions that drive business performance for clients.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field.

- 1 to 2 years of experience in B2B sales/account management or digital marketing is preferred (fresh graduates are also welcome to apply).

- Proven experience with digital advertising campaigns, including Google Ads, social media ads, and programmatic ads, is a strong advantage.

- Excellent communication and presentation skills with a proactive approach to client engagement.

- Strong numerical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.

- Familiarity with CRM software and a good understanding of market trends. (Good to have)

- Self-motivated, collaborative, and eager to grow within the digital marketing field.

- Must be proficient in spoken Chinese.

What We Offer:

- Competitive base salary with a generous and stable bonus structure.

- Opportunities for career progression, continuous learning, and professional development.

- A supportive, team-oriented work culture with regular team-building activities and social events.

Are you ready to elevate your career in digital marketing and account management? Apply now and join us on our path to success!

MOBKOI is a fast-growing mobile company headquartered in London, with offices across central Europe, US and Asia. We use the latest in mobile ad technology to help premium brands effectively reach and engage with their clients & audiences. Bringing to market the most selective site list of premium global and local publishers enabling brands to be selective of where their ads are going to run and thus ensuring brand safety. MOBKOI prides itself on offering full transparency, bespoke creative builds and local market coordination.

We are part of the fast growing, future-facing. The Brandtech Group (formerly You & Mr Jones), working with our group partners in developing the best technology across the globe.

Our Long-term vision is to become the world’s largest platform for contextual full screen mobile advertising. We value direct relationships with brands and are passionate about building them using the latest technologies.

Job Description

The Business Development Manager role consists of helping to define and rollout the Global Publishing offering of MOBKOI together with the Global strategy while informing and supporting the wider team. The Business Development Manager for Southeast Asia will report directly into the Global VP, Publishing and it will have the following responsibilities:

● Working with the Global VP of Supply to build a Business Development strategy for extension, diversification, and management of publisher partnership portfolio (working with premium publishers like SPH, Mediacorp, Condé Nast, Hearst, BBC, Bloomberg, Future PLC, Forbes, Bustle and hundreds more…)

● Building a commercial structure with the VP to strengthen the relationships with key publishers and drive more revenues to our partners

● Growing Mobkoi’s access to premium inventory sources whilst strategically working on developing new opportunities to locally sourced publishers

● Negotiation and management of partnership agreements

● Supporting the Global Sales and Campaign Management teams

● Managing existing and developing new publisher relationships

● Pitching and management of Mobkoi Creative Studio offering

● Working with our key partners to help drive revenue and understand what their capabilities are whilst ensuring Mobkoi teams are kept up to date

● Upkeep and management of CRM to ensure all data is available to teams

● Consistently looking at ways to optimise operational efficiencies and communication between Business development team and internal stakeholders

● Establishing Mobkoi’s position in the market as the go-to supplier for premium creative builds

● Independently working on team projects and business objectives

Key Skills & Competencies

● Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the Digital advertising industry (media agency, client side or digital publisher)

● A strong list of Publisher contacts across the Digital ecosystem

● Programmatic experience

● Highly Motivated to help build the business

● Great attention to detail and ability to work with a large amount of data/information

● Ability to work under pressure with tight project deadlines

● Strong time management skills

● Excellent communication skills (email, phone, video calls)

● Ability to present ideas in a clear, cohesive way

● Personable character, ability to build rapport with Publishers, as well as internal stakeholders

● Confident communicator

● Good working knowledge of Microsoft office suite, Excel is a must

Behaviours

● Dedication and commitment to achieving results

● Persistence and proactive approach to work

● Passionate about the digital ecosystem

● Trusted and transparent team player

● Strategic thinker

● Driven and energetic about career growth

Interested candidate, kindly email your resume along with your availability and expected compensation to [email protected].

Job Summary: The Java Development Manager is a leadership role responsible for overseeing and managing a team of Java developers and the software development process. This role plays a critical role in ensuring the successful design, development, testing, and delivery of Java-based applications and systems, while also collaborating with stakeholders to align development efforts with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Team Leadership:Recruit, train, mentor, and manage a team of Java developers.
Foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.

2. Project Management:Lead the planning and execution of Java development projects.
Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
Develop project schedules, allocate resources, and track progress.

3. Architecture and Design:Collaborate with the development team to define system architecture and design for Java applications.
Ensure that software solutions are scalable, maintainable, and meet quality standards.

4. Development and Coding:Oversee and participate in Java application development, including coding, debugging, and unit testing.
Ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.

5. Quality Assurance:Implement quality assurance processes to ensure that Java applications meet defined requirements and quality standards.
Manage testing efforts and address issues and defects.

6. Technical Guidance:Provide technical guidance and support to the development team, assisting with complex technical issues.
Stay updated on Java technology trends and advancements.

7. Stakeholder Communication:Collaborate with product managers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements.
Communicate project status, challenges, and progress to executive management and project stakeholders.

8. Risk Management:Identify potential risks and challenges in development projects and develop mitigation strategies.
Address and resolve issues that may impact project timelines and objectives.

9. Code Review and Documentation:Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, performance, and adherence to best practices.
Maintain comprehensive documentation of development processes and codebase.

10. Release and Deployment:Manage the release and deployment process, ensuring a smooth transition of applications from development to production environments.

Requirements:

1. Education: A bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field is typically required. A master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE Programmer) may be preferred.

2. Experience: A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in Java software development, with at least 2-3 years in a management or leadership role, is typically required.

3. Java Expertise: Strong proficiency in Java development and related technologies. In-depth knowledge of Java frameworks and libraries.

4. Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and team management skills to lead and motivate a Java development team.

5. Project Management: Proficiency in project management methodologies, tools, and techniques for successful project delivery.

6. Communication: Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

7. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address complex technical challenges and make strategic decisions.

8. Quality Assurance: Knowledge of software testing and quality assurance best practices.

9. Risk Management: Understanding of risk assessment and mitigation strategies in software development projects.

10. Agile Methodologies: Familiarity with agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) is a plus.

The Java Development Manager is crucial in ensuring the successful development and delivery of Java-based software applications. They are responsible for team leadership, project management, and technical guidance to ensure that the software meets quality standards, aligns with business objectives, and remains competitive in the marketplace.

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Defined by inclusivity rather than exclusivity, Tapestry embraces the exploration of individuality and invests in helping you grow personally and professionally. Every individual in our global house has the opportunity to make an impact, learn and be part of our growing and unique story.

At Tapestry, we have the freedom to express ourselves and run with our best ideas across Coach, Kate Spade New York, and Stuart Weitzman. We share a profound belief in both our individual and collective potential, and know that with hard work and dedication, anything is possible.

Job Title: Manager, Merchandise Operations

Reporting into: Sr. Director, Omnichannel Merchandise Planning & Wholesale Operations

Location: Singapore

Primary Purpose: The Merchandise Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing and maintaining all business processes, operations, and data management that support the Tapestry Asia wholesale and direct merchandising business channels. Business process includes supervising all operations relating to seasonal buy and wholesale markets including showroom/sample management, guest relations, third-party vendors, and not-for sale product management. Data management including maintaining vendor master data, SLAs, and reporting in compliance to and internal and external standards.

The successful individual will be responsible for:

Showroom Management

• Manage key project milestones in conjunction with seasonal line opening schedule.
• Liaise and own end to end sample ordering process with Global Showroom, Global Merchandising, and Product Development team in NY.
• Coordinate and manage all relationships with third party vendor and suppliers such as venue landlords, catering & event planning, and design companies.
• Maintain samples library with clear systems and process in place for tracking.

Wholesale Market

• Support wholesale market process prep by liaising with product merchandising, global merchandising, VM and sales team on key product launches and ensure smooth market week activities.
• Manage the daily operations during seasonal wholesale markets of showroom space and appointments.
• Manage all NuORDER portals are up to date with latest product information for wholesale accounts and trouble shoot with internal data analytics and IT teams or any missing data.

Master Data Management

• Manage all customer and product master data updates and hierarchy changes to all systems (SAP, NuORDER, LMS, ecVision)
• Support wholesale account and distributors POS (Point of Sale) portal maintenance and working with account management to resolve any issues (ediCom).
• Publish and maintain seasonal Master SKU List publication for all product data

Not-For-Sale Product Management

• Own end to end ordering process for packaging and uniforms with suppliers including payment process
• Process bi-weekly Not For Sale (NFS) orders for wholesale accounts, coordinating with accounts services and logistics teams. Products includes packaging, uniforms, VM, marketing collaterals (GWP and PR samples).

The accomplished individual will possess...

• 5-8 years of working experience ideally in fashion retail
  High level of organization skills and time management
  Attention to detail
  Clear written and verbal communication skills
  Intermediate excel skills (vlookup, pivot tables)
  Experience in wholesale systems and electronic data interchange (EDI) a plus
  Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and compliance requirements for internal and external audit a plus
  

Our Competencies for All Employees

• Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
• Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Creativity: Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.
• Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.
• Learning on the Fly: Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.
• Perseverance: Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish; seldom gives up before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks.
• Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn’t upset when things are up in the air; doesn’t have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.

Our Competencies for All People Managers

• Strategic Agility: Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods; can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans.
• Building Effective Teams: Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale
  and spirit in his/her team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team.
• Managerial Courage: Doesn’t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and “actionable” positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.