How can businesses strengthen their teams when budget constraints make hiring new talent difficult?

As companies look for cost-effective ways to drive innovation, an expert in innovation coaching advises that fostering creativity and valuing diverse ideas within existing teams can unlock significant potential.

Drawing on real-world experience advising major companies such as Singtel, FairPrice, GovTech, and even the Civil Service College, this expert offers practical strategies for building high-performing teams capable of achieving growth and adaptability - without the need to increase headcount.

Here's our conversation with Eric Saint-Andre, lead strategy and innovation facilitator at ASA Advisory.



Presented by Audrey Siek

This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)

She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show.

Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

How can businesses strengthen their teams when budget constraints make hiring new talent difficult?
As companies look for cost-effective ways to drive innovation, an expert in innovation coaching advises that fostering creativity and valuing diverse ideas within existing teams can unlock significant potential.
Drawing on real-world experience advising major companies such as Singtel, FairPrice, GovTech, and even the Civil Service College, this expert offers practical strategies for building high-performing teams capable of achieving growth and adaptability - without the need to increase headcount.
Here's our conversation with Eric Saint-Andre, lead strategy and innovation facilitator at ASA Advisory.
 
Presented by Audrey Siek
This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (<a href="mailto:nganthea@sph.com.sg">nganthea@sph.com.sg</a>)
She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show.
Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

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Start your day with the stories shaping Singapore &mdash; and your place in it.
Join Neil Humphreys and Audrey Siek as they cover the biggest headlines, trending topics, and everyday conversations, unpacked through fresh perspectives, expert insights, and engaging discussion. From current affairs and social issues to lifestyle trends and community voices, each segment offers a different lens on what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; and what&rsquo;s worth your attention.
And it&rsquo;s not just talk &mdash; it&rsquo;s your voice. Through polls, messages, and live call-ins, listeners are part of the conversation, sharing their views and shaping the discussion in real time. With a mix of clarity, curiosity, and personality, Let&rsquo;s Talk, Singapore keeps you informed, connected, and ready for the day ahead.