What makes a good developer? 

This week, we spoke with Datuk Seri Dr. Michael Yam about his leadership philosophy that has shaped his corporate work, service to the nation as well as investment in the next generation. 

Topics covered:

- Lessons from his father on treating people fairly
- How military training at RMC shaped his leadership
- How communication + action makes a convincing leader
- Building a culture of quality and excellence
- What does failure and success look like for developers
- Why the construction industry is archaic
- How the loss making MKIS School became a catatlyst for Mont Kiara
- A simple but effective KPI for appeasing the Japanese diaspora in Mont Kiara
- Ideas on foreign labour policy
- Succession planning 

Dato Sri Idris Jala is a former minister (ranked by Bloomberg in 2014 as the Top 10 Most Influential Policy Makers in the World) and Chairman of PEMANDU Associates and Heineken Malaysia, as well as Co-Chairman of Sunway Group.

Leon Jala is the Executive Pastor at HTBB Church where he heads Leadership Development and Innovation. He is also a Board Member of PEMANDU Associates where he serves as Vice Chair.

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#91 | How To Build Townships (Datuk Seri Dr. Michael Yam)