Upcoming Events
SGPA organises activities for our members throughout the year on productivity and innovation. If you have an event idea for our members, please contact us at secretariat@sgpa.org.sg with your proposal.
2024
Team Excellence Assessment (Public Run) in 25 to 28 March 2024
Team Excellence Assessment (Public Run) in 23 to 30 September 2024
Team Excellence Assessment Criteria Course – 3 Runs scheduled
SGPA Annual General Meeting (AGM) in 30 September 2024
International Convention on Quality Control Circles (ICQCC) in 11 to 14 November 2024
National Productivity Organisation (NPO) to APO Workshop / P-Talks
Past Events
2023
SGPA conducted a TE Assessment (in-house) for Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) held on 14 December 2023. Participants presented their projects on innovation and quality improvement to our panel of assessors.
Three (3) teams awarded the Star Award, which recognises the best team excellence projects while Seven (7) teams attained the Gold Awards.
Warmest congratulations to the winners!
SGPA Assessors were invited to apprise Schools Teams participated in Real World Challenges Convention 2023 organised by Global Indian International School (GIIS) on 06 Dec 2023.
Participants presented their projects on the theme H.O.P.E. 2030 for a Greener, safer and happier world.
SGPA attended the QC Circle Conference meeting to exchange idea and experience on QC Circle activities. SGPA also led Singapore delegates of seven (7) teams to participate in the Innovation Convention on Quality Control Circle (ICQCC) hosted by China, Beijing.
All teams from MINDEF, ITE & NEA have achieved Gold award, the highest accolade, showcasing the spirit of innovation and productivity that Singapore is renowned for on this global stage.
SGPA’s 50th Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on 27 September 2023 (Tue) at Singapore Productivity Centre Training Room.
Members were updated on the key activities and financial results of the Association and our subsidiary (“the Group”) for FY2022/2023 (1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023).
During the AGM, members approved the appointment of auditor, Tan, Chan & Partners, to undertake the audit for FY2023/2024. For details of the Group’s key initiatives in FY2022/2023 , please refer to the SGPA Annual Report 2021/2022 available here
A total of 77 teams from four organisations took part in the recent Team Excellence Assessment (TEA) held on 25 to 29 September 2023. Participants presented their projects on innovation and quality improvement to our panel of assessors.
A total of Twelve (12) teams received the Star Award, which recognises the best team excellence projects. Warmest congratulations to the winners of the Star Award (listed in alphabetical order of organisation name and team name):
- HDB – Invisible Hands
- ITE – Happi
- ITE – Rotor
- ITE – ALPHA
- ITE – The Big League
- ITE – S2
- ITE – CC/CAS
- NHCS – Hearts
- NHCS – Cable LESS
- PCS – Alpine
- RSAF – Spinner
- RSAF – Turbo
A big thank you to all our TEA participants and assessors for your hard work and support to make this event a success.
SGPA conducted a TE Assessment (in-house) for SGH held on 19 September 2023. Participants presented their projects on innovation and quality improvement to our panel of assessors.
A (1) team achieved the Star Award, which recognises the best team excellence projects while eight (8) teams attained the Gold Awards.
Warmest congratulations to the winners!
A total of 45 teams from four organisations took part in the recent Team Excellence Assessment (TEA) held on 21 to 24 March 2023. Participants presented their projects on innovation and quality improvement to our panel of assessors.
A total of six (6) teams received the Star Award, which recognises the best team excellence projects. Warmest congratulations to the winners of the Star Award (listed in alphabetical order of organisation name and team name):
- HDB – Inspector Gadget
- ITE – Excelerators
- ITE – Avionicsian
- NYP – Smart Navigator
- NYP – LUS
- NYP – New Transformers
A big thank you to all our TEA participants and assessors for your hard work and support to make this event a success.
2022
SGPA’s 49th Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on 27 September 2022 (Tue) via Zoom.
Members were updated on the key activities and financial results of the Association and our subsidiary (“the Group”) for FY2021/2022 (1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022).
During the AGM, members approved the appointment of a new auditor, Tan, Chan & Partners, to undertake the audit for FY2022/2023. For details of the Group’s key initiatives in FY2021/2022 , please refer to the SGPA Annual Report 2021/2022 available here
A total of 44 teams from three organisations took part in the recent Team Excellence Assessment (TEA) held on 28, 29 and 31 March 2022. Participants presented their projects on innovation and quality improvement to our panel of assessors. A total of seven teams received the Star Award, which recognises the best team excellence projects.
Warmest congratulations to the winners of the Star Award (listed in alphabetical order of organisation name and team name):
- HDB, Database IQC
- HDB, The Exchangers
- ITE, EC Explorers
- ITE, UNITY
- NYP, EASA
- NYP, Three Boys & Three Girls
- NYP, Mentalists
A big thank you to all our TEA participants and assessors for your hard work and support to make this event a success.
SGPA held our 48th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 30 March 2022. The virtual AGM was conducted over Zoom and covered the Association’s key activities and financial results for FY2020/2021 (1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021).
Despite the challenges in FY2020/2021 due to the economic impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Association managed to achieve a growth of 19.6% in profit margin.
For more information, please refer to the SGPA Annual Report for FY2020/2021 available here.
SGPA members and guests gained insights into Artificial Intelligence (AI) cybersecurity solutions in our Zoom webinar: Optimising Business Productivity with Cybersecurity.
Guest speaker Mr Julian Corden shared how AI could be used to detect and address cybersecurity threats more quickly, effectively and at a lower cost, as opposed to the traditional approach – which would require more money, manpower and time. Julian is the Head of Sales (Global) at leading cybersecurity company Cybots and has 25 years of experience in the ICT industry.
SGPA members may view the highlights of the webinar by clicking here (password-protected webpage). Please key in the members’ password to access the members-only page.
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2021
A total of 63 teams participated in the Team Excellence Assessment (TEA) held from 27-30 Sep 2021. Nine teams received the Star award – the highest award for Team Excellence projects. The teams are:
Acacia, RSAF
Care To Success, NHCS
Gunpowder Pete, RSAF
Gun Slinger, RSAF
Heart, NHCS
Olefin Team, PCS
RQuest4, HDB
Skills Trekkers, ITE
STEP Up, ITE
To all participating teams and organisations, thank you for your hard work and dedication to the Team Excellence movement! We look forward to seeing you again at our next round of TEA – tentatively scheduled for March 2022. To learn more about our Team Excellence initiatives, please visit www.sgpa.org.sg/team-excellence .
The SGPA 47th Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on 21 Sep 2021 via Zoom.
The AGM covered the financial year of 2019/2020 (FY2019/2020: April 2019 to March 2020) and was originally scheduled for Sep 2020. It was postponed to this year to allow for more time to complete the financial audit.
During the AGM, members unanimously voted to re-appoint auditor Reliance Audit LLP to undertake the audit for the FY2020/2021, and supported the postponement of the AGM for FY2020/2021 to March 2022 (Date to be announced later).
The AGM also saw the election of the 25th SGPA Management Committee (MC). The new MC will serve the Association for two years, from 1 Oct 2021 to 30 Sep 2023.
SGPA members and guests got to learn more about data analytics in our Zoom webinar: Data Analytics 101 – Analyse for Success.
Trainer and fellow SGPA member Mr Sam Lee touched on the basics of data analytics, and how fashion giant Zara taps data analytics to manage its sales more effectively. He also shared a step-by-step guide to data analysis.
SGPA members may view the highlights of the webinar by clicking here (password-protected webpage). Please key in the members’ password to access the members-only page.
PS: Not an SGPA member yet? You can learn more about our membership by clicking here
2020
SGPA and Association of Catering Professionals Singapore (ACAPS) jointly organised a Zoom webinar for our members on 7 October 2020. Mr Wei Lai and Mr CK Lee from Assurity Trusted Solutions shared tips on how SingPass and other digital identity solutions can help businesses enhance productivity. You may view the webinar by clicking the video below.
2019
The 46th Annual General meeting held on 30 Sep 2019 saw the election of the 24th Management Committee.
2018
On 30 November 2018, the Association and its subsidiary, the Singapore Productivity Centre (SGPC), held its inaugural networking event, for both members and clients. Titled “Connect 2019”, the event sought to help business owners and C-suite executives forge strong alliances and elevate business ideas to greater heights.
The Association hosted the International Convention of Quality Control Circles (ICQCC) 2018 from 22 – 25 October 2018. Held at the Resorts World Sentosa, ICQCC 2018 attracted 2113 delegates across 476 teams, making this the largest event in the history of the ICQCC.
2017
The Singapore Productivity Association and Singapore Productivity Centre jointly organised a networking session to share the latest digital marketing trends and how organisations can build up their digital marketing capabilities.
The Association organised a networking event to share the latest productivity trends, training and development offers as well as government incentives available for SMEs with members.
A dialogue session on “E-commerce Development and Trends in China” was held for members, to share insights on the e-commerce landscape in China and trends that may impact the region.
2016
Together with the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) and Agency for Integrated Care (AIC), the Singapore Productivity Association held a Productivity Workshop and Networking Session for Community Care Leaders.
Together with Enterprise Singapore (then known as SPRING Singapore), the Singapore Productivity Association held a SPRING-SPA Productivity Roundtable on 10 March 2016, which gave SMEs an opportunity to learn about business capability upgrading and network with business owners from various industries.
2015
The Association co-organised the Singapore Productivity Forum (SPF) 2015 at the Resorts World Sentosa from 9 –10 September 2015 with Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA). SPF 2015 was attended by 438 delegates and speakers over the two days.
2014
The Association co-organised Food Productivity Conference (FPC) 2014 with Singapore Productivity Centre. FPC 2014 was attended by some 550 delegates and speakers over the two days.
The Singapore Productivity Forum held at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel was attended by 218 delegates and speakers over the two days.
2013
The Singapore Productivity Forum took place at Orchard Hotel in Singapore on 31 January 2013. Themed Improving Productivity – a Journey, not a Destination, the 2-day event brought together 12 Speakers and Presenters from Australia, Germany, Japan, Korea, Norway, Thailand and Singapore. It attracted more than 210 delegates.
2012
The Food Manufacturing Productivity Conference brought together over 200 local food manufacturers and food retailers from 64 organisations to celebrate and exchange ideas, knowledge and experiences.