Overview
Strategic Technology and Operation Roadmapping (STORM) is a technology adoption as well as a product and business operation planning tool that is suitable for SMEs, MNCs or any organisations looking to create a roadmap to deal with fast-changing developments in their line of business. Partly adapted from Cambridge University’s T-Plan, the programme is complemented by an array of corporate strategy planning tools that facilitate the development of a company’s mission, vision, operational excellence, product innovation, technology and market intelligence. The programme in STORM aims to create a talent pool that comes equipped with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience in designing and conducting strategic planning activities for corporate entities in Singapore.
Course Description & Learning Outcomes
Upon completing the course, participants will be equipped with skills required to conduct group discussions and brainstorming sessions to achieve the following:
Develop a strategic technology and operation roadmap for an organisation.
Facilitate an organisation’s management planning activities to deliver a customised set of requirement, such as addressing the specific needs of a company, an association or a charitable organisation among others.
Conducting individual or joint meetings of any nature to achieve goals efficiently and effectively using the right tools at the right time while maintaining respect and inclusiveness among the group.
Harvesting wisdom from the group and achieving consensus from the team to achieve specific outcomes.
More than 60% of the course content in this module involves role playing by the participants to practice the taught skills and build confidence in facilitating group discussions.
Recommended Prerequisites
Applicants should possess a degree in any discipline or a diploma with a minimum of 3 years of related working experience.
Applicants who do not have the required academic qualifications are still welcome to apply, but shortlisted candidates may be required to attend an interview for special approval.
Proficiency in written and spoken English.
Schedule
Date: 06 Aug 2025, Wednesday
Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (GMT +8:00) Kuala Lumpur, Singapore
Location: 4 Fusionopolis Way, Kinesis, Level 6, Seminar Room 2, 138635
Date: 13 Aug 2025, Wednesday
Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (GMT +8:00) Kuala Lumpur, Singapore
Location: 4 Fusionopolis Way, Kinesis, Level 6, Seminar Room 2, 138635
Date: 18 Aug 2025, Monday
Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (GMT +8:00) Kuala Lumpur, Singapore
Location: 4 Fusionopolis Way, Kinesis, Level 7, Seminar Room 3, 138635
Date: 20 Aug 2025, Wednesday
Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (GMT +8:00) Kuala Lumpur, Singapore
Location: 4 Fusionopolis Way, Kinesis, Level 6, Seminar Room 2, 138635
Date: 25 Aug 2025, Monday
Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (GMT +8:00) Kuala Lumpur, Singapore
Location: 4 Fusionopolis Way, Kinesis, Level 7, Seminar Room 3, 138635
Date: 27 Aug 2025, Wednesday
Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (GMT +8:00) Kuala Lumpur, Singapore
Location: 4 Fusionopolis Way, Kinesis, Level 6, Seminar Room 2, 138635
Pricing
Course fees: The full course fee is $4,000 before funding and prevailing GST.
Skills Covered
PROFICIENCY LEVEL GUIDE
Beginner: Introduce the subject matter without the need to have any prerequisites.
Proficient: Requires learners to have prior knowledge of the subject.
Expert: Involves advanced and more complex understanding of the subject.
- Project Management (Proficiency level: Proficient)
Speakers
Trainer's Profile:
Jeffrey Pan, Master Consultant, SIMTech
Mr Jeffrey Pan is a highly qualified Master Consultant with a BEng in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland. He became a certified IAF Professional Facilitator™ in 2008 and later earned the Balanced Scorecard Professional™ title from George Washington University. Jeff was a co-developer of A*STAR’s Operation and Technology Roadmapping (OTR®) programme and its associated training, Strategic Technology and Operation Road Mapping (STORM). With years of experience as a Programme Manager and Facilitator, Jeff has helped numerous industrial organisations and governmental agencies develop strategies that have been vital to their success. Currently, Jeff is mentoring a select group of professional OTR facilitators who are working to transform the industry. In his free time, he teaches STORM to share his knowledge and skills with others.
Trainer's Profile:
Irving Hu, Consultant, SIMTech
Mr Irving Hu is an exemplary external consultant for A*STAR SIMTech. He brings a wealth of expertise in Operation and Technology Roadmapping (OTR®) methodology to his work, which he co-developed with his fellow instructor, Jeffrey Pan. Irving holds an MEng degree from the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, and has successfully spearheaded numerous road mapping projects for a diverse range of entities, including agencies, organisations, industry consortia, and trade associations. His expertise and experience in this field make him an invaluable asset to any team looking to successfully execute OTR® methodology and achieve their goals.
