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Civil Service College: Preparing the Public Service for the Future

Opinion - Lim Siong Guan, Peter Ho, Peter Ong, Leo Yip

Four top public service leaders, including the current Head, Civil Service, reflect on the role of the Civil Service College in nurturing a robust, cogent and future-ready public sector in Singapore.

Metaphors & Mental Models: Updating Our Language for Public Sector Learning

Article - Aaron Maniam

We need to rethink what it means to learn and be learners, in a complex, dynamic and fluid world where many answers are not predetermined, but must be cultivated and co-evolved.

Breaking Down Barriers in Blended Learning

Article - Charmaine Lim, Mervin Loi, Do Hoang Van Khanh

Nudges and other behaviourally compatible strategies could help address the challenges of learning modes that blend face-to-face and online learning.

Engaging Hearts and Minds: A Conversation about Learning Experience Design

Roundtable - Martin Hang, Daisy Koh, Lau Teh Wei, Lim Ee-Lon

Four seasoned practitioners share their perspectives on crafting immersive, learner-centred approaches that may lead to more enduring outcomes in and beyond the workplace.

In this issue, ETHOS commemorates two decades since CSC's formation as a statutory board and our dedication to continuous learning and capability building in the Singapore Public Service. Gathering insights from a range of practitioners and thought leaders from both within and outside the Service, this issue explores what and how we should learn to be ready for the future.

Through the Looking-Glass: Three Ways Advancements in Artificial Intelligence Will Change Learning & Development

Article - Michael Chew, Hoe Wee Meng, Kelvin Tan

Artificial intelligence could soon transform learning by augmenting human empathy and judgement with rich, context-sensitive information.

The Future of Learning and Development in the Singapore Public Service

Article - Iva Aminuddin, Wan Chng, Vera Lim

By deepening their ability to identify relevant trends and anticipate emerging needs, learning and development practitioners can help shape the future of their organisations.

Nurturing Future Leaders: Adapting Leadership Development Approaches to a Changing Context

Article - Khoo Ee Wan, Aurora De Souza Watters, Suniartie Sudyono

To be successful, positional leaders must learn to move from being 'hero' to 'host', providing the conditions, processes and resources for others to step up and contribute at every level.