SIE 2016 - EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

In the article “Tapping Tech for Smoother Traffic”, Tay (2018) emphasized on the use of advanced range of smart technology to improve traffic system in Singapore over the years. Since Singapore’s independence, its main challenge was to accommodate the transportation system to the increasing population with limited amount of space available. According to the article, the 1975 Area Licensing Scheme (ALS) was implemented to tackle congested traffic. Tay claimed that even with progression made in road traffic, ALS is highly incapable to meet the demands of complicated road systems by 21st century. The author also mentioned that Land Transport Authority (LTA) has approached the issue by introducing an automated system, Intelligent Transport System (ITS) with Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) as one of the main developments. This helps in controlling the traffic system and maximize road networks to ease users’ road journey. Tay concluded that Singapore is striving to develop better urban mobili...

Summary of "Tapping Tech for Smoother Traffic" Draft #2 In the article “Tapping Tech for Smoother Traffic”, Tay (2018) emphasizes on the use of smart technology to improve traffic system in Singapore over the years. Since Singapore’s independence, its main challenge is to accommodate the transportation system to the increasing population with limited amount of space available. According to the article, the 1975 Area Licensing Scheme (ALS) was implemented to tackle the congested traffic. Tay claims that even with progression made in road traffic, ALS is incapable to meet the demands of complicated road systems by 21st century. The author also mentioned that Land Transport Authority (LTA) has approached the issue by introducing an automated system, Intelligent Transport System (ITS). This helps in controlling the traffic system and maximize road networks to ease users’ road journey. Tay concluded that Singapore is striving to develop better urban mobility and enhance tra...

Summary of "Tapping Tech for Smoother Traffic" Draft #1 In the article “Tapping Tech for Smoother Traffic”, Tay (2018) emphasizes on the use of smart technology to improve the traffic system in Singapore over the years. Since Singapore’s independence, its main challenge is to accommodate to the increasing population with limited amount of space available. Tay claimed that the current system, 1975 Area Licensing Scheme (ALS) requires intensive manual labor which can be physically exhausting. The case study mentioned that Land Transport Authority (LTA) has approached the issue by introducing an automated system called Intelligent Transport System (ITS). This helps in controlling the traffic system and maximize road networks to ease users’ road journey. Tay concluded that Singapore is striving to become a more liveable city and provide better quality living by enhancing road journey for its citizens. As traffic in Singapore is getting complicated, advancement in technolog...

Introduction Formal Letter Subject: Self-Introduction Dear Professor Blackstone, I am writing to you this letter to formally introduce myself, a student from one of your effective communication classes. My name is Tiara, taking up a degree in Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering (Building Services) in Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT). Prior to my degree studies in SIT, I graduated from Ngee Ann Polytechnic with a diploma in Clean Energy Management. I had never imagined myself as an engineering student due to my interest in science. People around me have influenced my thinking towards engineering being a masculine culture that requires physical abilities. However, going through the journey as an electrical engineering student changed my perspective and interest in engineering. Pursuing this degree is a huge step for me to enhance my knowledge in the engineering field, transitioning from electrical to a course that now focuses more on mechanical. Personally, I v...

"Developing excellent communication skills is absolutely essential to effective leadership. The leader must be able to share knowledge and ideas to transmit a sense of urgency and enthusiasm to others. If a leader can't get a message across clearly and motivate others to act on it, then having a message doesn't even matter." -Gilbert Amelio, President and CEO of National Semiconductor Corp From the quote above, I personally agree that it is vital for leaders to cultivate good communication skills. Communication skill is a fundamental factor to grow as an efficient leader. Leaders need to be convincing communicators to effectively gain the attention of their audience. Having the ability to communicate fluently with confidence enable leaders to put across their point distinctly without any misunderstandings. I believe that communication is not just a transmission of ideas or messages but a medium to connect and inspire with our audience. With poor communication ...