This week was dedicated to review and recapitulation.

During this week’s online lecture, I had the opportunity to collaborate with Venus and Thomas on our upcoming assignments. Each of us shared our individual topics, with mine centered on the preservation of Cantonese opera. Recognizing the need to engage younger audiences, I suggested a fusion of Cantonese opera and another art form that resonates with this age group.

In a separate online lecture, Matt Phull provided valuable guidance. He outlined our assignment requirements in clear terms and offered practical tips for sourcing supplementary resources that will aid in our assignment’s completion.

Further, I participated in a highly productive meeting with my colleagues: Paul, Jerry, Bernice, Venus, and Karen. With Bernice acting as the facilitator, we used the Lego Serious Play approach to shape and refine our venture ideas. This session, featuring five rounds of Lego assembly steered by Bernice’s insightful questions, was truly engaging.

This exercise was instrumental in honing my concept and fostering idea generation among the group. Leveraging my experience and knowledge, I offered insights that helped my colleagues refine their venture goals. This interactive session, characterized by learning and knowledge-sharing, underscored the significant impact of collaboration on our understanding and perspectives of our venture ideas.

Utilizing my knowledge, I guided Karen to explore the ADC’s Arts in School project and provided concrete feedback on Jerry’s two distinct projects. This demonstrated how collective brainstorming can lead to a more comprehensive understanding of our respective projects.

Venus and Bernice brainstorming ideas

This week, I also delved into a book by Kazuo Hirai, who held the position of CEO at Sony from 2012 to 2018. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into how he modernised a venerable brand during his tenure, successfully transforming it into a profitable entity once again.

Hirai’s perspective is particularly intriguing. He doesn’t view himself as an expert in a specific field. Instead, he sees his strength in his ability to communicate effectively with people and unify the collective strength of a company towards achieving common goals. The book is an excellent read that offers valuable insights into effective leadership and corporate turnaround strategies.