Ever wondered what it takes to run a recruitment firm in Asia? What do you think the challenges are for a billing manager? Then tune in to today’s informative cast and join Andrea Ross for an exclusive conversation with Ben McDonald, Director for Supply Chain and Procurement Practice for Connexus Global, based in Singapore and focusing on Singapore and Asia Growth Markets.
Both podcast episodes focus heavily on billing managers – so for those individual billers looking to move into management, you will find this podcast just for you. Ben has over 14 years of experience with Hays, Randstad, Proco Global, Vertical Talent. More recently, he is one of three founders for Connexus Global, focusing on supply chain and procurement practice for Singapore and Asia Growth markets.
The podcast is split into two parts for your listening pleasure. In this episode of Part One Ben will share the history of Connexus Global, what the early days looked like for him when he started as a billing manager back in Hays, Australia, how he manages his time between individual billing and managing a team, how he leads his one-on-ones and how he’s been able to motivate during Covid-19.
Don’t forget to tune into Part Two for more of Ben’s experiences and insights on his leadership career.
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Course Outline
[1.20] – Introducing Ben McDonald
[3.30] – History of Connexus-Global
[9.55] – Ben’s journey to a management role
[21.45] - Time challenges of being a manager
[28.13] – Functions of specialization at Connexus-Global
[32:00] – What Ben is looking for in a talented recruiter
[39.36] – Ben’s story of hiring the wrong candidates
[45.45] – Three critical things in managing a successful team
[50.00] – Special ways to motivate staff during Covid
[53.50] – Importance of one-on-one meetings with a team member
Connect with the Guest:
Ben McDonald, Director of Supply Chain and Procurement Practice, Singapore, and Asia Growth markets.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminmcdonald1/
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Andrea.ross@thecareerestablishment.com
Andrea.ross@talenttalkasia.com (if you are keen to be a guest on the show).
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Guests mentioned on the show
Alex Lee: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-lee-a34b9835/
James Egremont: https://www.linkedin.com/in/egremont/
David Hawkins: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-hawkins-86950939/
Listen to David’s episode with Talent Asia Talk at https://soundcloud.com/user-171565882/tta007-david-hawkins-men-championing-gender-equality
Books mentioned on the show
The Trusted Advisor, by Charles H Green and David Maister
It’s the Manager, by Jim Clifton and Jim Harter (Gallup).
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