4th Year 2014 Jason at 31 years old
I had finally graduated from NTU with my MBA. It is my personal dream to attain this. In order to cope with my work commitment and pressure was not an easy task at all. I could remember the core modules such as Corporate Finance for Strategic Decision Making, Managing Human Capital, Crisis Management, Scenario Planning, International Finance, Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility, Sun Zi Bing Fa, Cultural Intelligence and Strategic Ledership Development Strategic Communication, Management and Growth Dynamics of the Family Business, with a Business Study Mission to Vietnam.
This was such a breathtaking scenary to attend the graduation ceremony and I know my fellow classmates share the same sentiments as well. I am sure that with the education that I received will widen my business sentiments and open up a different horizon towards how I can expand my business.
Besides busy studying for MBA, I was heavily involved in setting up a joint venture for Jason Marine Equipment Pte Ltd. I had to travel regionally to source for reputable manufacturers to work with and also to visit vessel owners to network with. It was not easy as alot of the manufacturers will question on my company's financial capability. Therefore, I need to sell a vision and how our collaboration will help each other to prosper in difficult and good times. My effort was not put to waste, as I managed to secure manufacturers of work wires, winches, windlass, towing pins, karm fork, shark jaws, smit brackets, bollards, panama choke and ropes. In addition, I would be talking to deck crane manufacturers and offshore food suppliers. The best part of the maritime industry is the vibrancy and the limitless possibilities of business that you could deal with.
I had to work conscientiously to make my mark. Little achievements should not raise my ego and lower my expectations.
