Mr Tan Wei Ming is currently the Deputy Group Director, Strategic Human Resources (Talent Development & Organisation Development) at SingHealth. He oversees the leadership and organisational development efforts in SingHealth, talent management and succession planning, as well as learning and development of SingHealth staff. Prior to his current appointment, Mr Tan was Director of Education, SingHealth, from 2012 to 2015.

Before joining SingHealth, Mr Tan served 27 years with the Republic of Singapore Navy. His specialties were in Operations, Submarines and Training.

Synopsis - From Navy To Healthcare - Key Leadership Lessons
The ability to lead effectively and build strong, cohesive teams are important skillsets in many organisations, more so in the military. As a former Submarine Commander and Training Commander in the Navy, Wei Ming will share stories on why some leaders are more effective in leading and inspiring their people. He will draw lessons learnt in the Navy and compare it with his current experience in SingHealth. He will also share his perspective on the question that was posed to him frequently – ‘Is there a difference between leading in a military organisation versus a non-military organisation?’