Fellows' Corner
Fellows of WAPS are actively involved in the global productivity arena

Fellows of WAPS are actively involved in the global productivity arena. Here are some of our Fellows' recent works.

2024 Dec Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas (UK) shared his thoughts on cultures for corporate directors and boards in "Evolving Workforce Cultures, Issues for Corporate Boards to Consider," Director Today, Vol. 10 Issue XII, December, pp 15-19.

2024 Dec Mr. Rajesh Varma (France) shared his insights at the Ninth Knowledge-Sharing Forum event organized by WAPS. He provided various examples of how he has prioritized diversity within the investment management sector. 9th KSF: "Diversity in Productivity: Inclusive Leadership – Managing Diverse Teams to Optimize Productivity".

2024 Dec Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas (U.K.) looked at various issues for those reviewing, seeking to change or working with cultures to consider in “Work and Corporate Cultures: Options, Requirements and Priorities,” Management Services, Vol. 68 No. 4, Winter, pp 41-47.

2024 Nov Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas (UK) was honored on November 29 at the House of Lords, Westminster, London, U.K., with the Bharat Bhagyavidhata Mahatma Gandhi Award. In his Acceptance Comments, he shared thoughts on how humans can collectively survive in the face of multiple existential threats.

2024 Nov Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas (UK)’s article, “Building Purpose-Driven Business Organisations and Their Boards,” appears in Effective Executive, Vol. 27 No. 3, September, pp 13-38.

2024 Nov The 2024 Annual "London Global Convention on Corporate Governance & Sustainability" and Presentation of the Golden Peacock Awards were successfully held in London, U.K., November 13-16, 2024. Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas (UK), Director General, U.K. and Europe, Institute of Directors India, chaired the ESG case-study session and delivered a Special Address; he also presented concluding remarks and recommendations for this global convention.

2024 Nov Ms. Veena Swarup (India) was Conference Chair and speaker at the 1st NMA Women Development Conference, “Fly High, Scaling Heights Unleash For The Next Normal.”
Message from Conference Chair: pp 5
"Breaking the Mold and Overcoming Barriers -- We are Defined by the Path We Choose" -- Ms. Anita Y. Tang (USA), pp 10-13

2024 Nov Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas (UK), discussed a topic titled Revisiting the Boundaries and Burdens of Corporate Governance, Coping with contemporary directorial pressures, dilemmas and concerns in this issue of Director Today, Vol. 10 Issue XI, November, pp 9-13.

2024 Oct: Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas (UK), discussed about Financial Literacy for Company Directors, Factors to Consider when Reviewing Financial Competence in this issue of Director Today, Vol. 10 Issue X, October, pp 14-23.

2024 Sept: In a Management Services article, Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas (UK) discussed risks relating to misinformation and disinformation. Coulson-Thomas, Colin (2024), Recognizing and Coping with Misinformation and Disinformation, Management Services, Vol. 68 No. 3, Autumn, pp 14-21.

2024 Sept: Professor Carolyn Watters (Canada) moderated, and Mr. Peter Watkins (Canada) is one of the three speakers at the Eighth Knowledge-Sharing Forum event organized by WAPS. 8th KSF: "AI at the Crossroads: Public and Private Sector Innovations for Productivity".

2024 Sept: Theme Paper for the 2024 London Global Convention on Corporate Governance and Sustainability: Board’s Strategy for a Secure Future & Turning Disruptions into Opportunities, by Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas (UK).

2024 Sept: Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas (UK), talked about Dealing with Disruptive Directors: How to Handle Directors who become obstacles to Better Board Performance, Director Today, Vol. 10 Issue IX, September, pp 32-39.

2024 Aug: Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas (UK), raised important issues on Accelerating Environmental and Climate Action: How bias, misinformation and disinformation can discredit and delay, Director Today, Vol. 10 Issue VIII, August, pp 63-68.

2024 Jul: Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas (UK)'s article, Leadership Qualities for Confronting Existential Threats, Effective Executive, Vol. 27 No. 2, Summer, pp 5-25.

2024 Jul: Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas (UK)'s Theme Paper for the 2024 Annual Directors' Conclave: "Emerging Trends and Building Inclusive Boards," was published in the event souvenir book.

2024 Jul: Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas (UK)’s article, “Confronting Cyber Risk Realities,” appears in the July issue of Director Today. Vol. X Issue VII, July, pp 11-17.

2024 Jun: Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas (UK)'s Theme Paper for the 25th International Conference on Environment Management and Climate Change: "Board’s Agenda for Addressing Climate Change and Environmental Risks: Driving Towards a Greener Society," was published in the event souvenir book, pp 37-41.

2024 Jun: Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas (UK)’s article, “Recognising and Preparing for Existential Threats,” appears in the Summer 2024 issue of Management Services. Vol. 68 No. 2, Summer, pp 22-29.

2024 Jun: Professor Michael Shepherd (Canada) shared his insights at the Seventh Knowledge-Sharing Forum event organized by WAPS. He discussed the importance of AI and agricultural productivity amid the growing world population. 7th KSF: "AI and Productivity: Seizing Opportunities Amidst Emerging Challenges".

2024 Jun: Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas (UK)’s article, “Preparing Directors for Corporate Survival and International Operation,” appears in the June issue of Director Today. Vol. X Issue VI, June, pp 21-27.

2024 May: Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas (UK)’s article, “Handling Differing Director and Board Perspectives,” appears in the May issue of Director Today. Vol. X Issue V, May, pp 15-19.

2024 Apr: Mr. Graham Hasting-Evans (UK) moderated NOCN-WAPS Webinar “Economic Growth Through Improving Productivity Skills,” where three esteemed speakers, including Professor P.B. Sharma (India), shared their perspectives on the crucial issue of skilling to improve productivity and hence to help create sustainable and fair economies.

2024 Apr: In Effective Executive, Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas (UK) put forward his perspective on the future of work from a CSR and responsible board. Vol. 27 Issue 1, pp 35-65 -- "Corporate Social Responsibility and the Future of Work".

2024 Apr: Ms. Veena Swarup (India) was the featured speaker at the 13th PATHMAKER CGEIL DIALOGUE, sharing her expertise in “Effective People Performance: Techniques for Successful Enterprises.”

2024 Apr: Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas (UK)’s article, “Directors, Boards and Existential Threats,” appears in the April issue of Director Today. Vol. X Issue IV, April, pp 43-48.

2024 Apr: Ms. Veena Swarup (India) was felicitated by the All-India Management Association (AIMA) for conceptualizing and leading a Women's Development program -- PRAGATI -- for 11 years. Pragati is about developing young women to work on themselves, preparing them for today's corporate world through achievements of Role Models, and readying them to reach where they aspire.

2024 Mar: In a Management Services article, Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas (UK) shared his views on AI, Sustainability and the Future of Work. Coulson-Thomas, Colin (2024), AI, Sustainability and the Future of Work, Management Services, Vol. 68 Number 1, Spring, pp 13-19.

2024 Mar: Dr. Barnes Sookdeo (South Africa) shared his insights at the Sixth Knowledge-Sharing Forum event organized by WAPS. He illustrated, from an operations management perspective, how an organization can unpack productivity to achieve sustainability. 6th KSF: "Sustainability and Productivity for the Benefit of Humankind".

2024 Mar: Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas (UK)’s article, “Challenging Misinformation, Understanding Impacts and Pursuing Possibilities,” appears in the March issue of Director Today. Vol. X Issue III, March, pp 17-20. The article considers the challenges of confronting realities and misinformation, understanding likely impacts and the pursuit of possibilities, which may increasingly require collaboration and collective action and/or responses.

2024 Mar: Dr. Sunil Abrol (India) won the Gabriel Al-Salem Foundation’s International Award for Excellence in Consulting in 2023 for his remarkable work in the industry and winning the Award in the “Human Rights / Youth Empowerment” category with the project “Demonstrating the Benefits of Degree Apprenticeship Model in Indian Context for Enhancing Employability of Youth”.

2024 Mar: Mr. Donald B. Hathaway (Canada) co-authored with past President & CEO of the Ontario Securities Commission, Maureen Jensen "Corporate Governance DNA: A Primer for Corporate Directors". The book is published by Archway Publishing.

2024 Feb: Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas (UK)’s article, “Board Leadership for Creative Companies,” appears in the February issue of Director Today. Vol. X Issue II, February, pp 43-46.

2024 Jan: At the 2024 UAE Global Convention and 31st Annual World Congress on Leadership for Innovation and Excellence, Professor colin Coulson-Thomas (UK) -- "Board’s Strategy for a Future-Ready Business in an Uncertain World".

2024 Jan: Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas (UK)’s article, “New Year Reflections and Policies for Planetary Responsibilities,” appears in the January issue of Director Today. Vol. X Issue I, January, pp 111-114.

2022-2023 Archives

Fellow Induction

2023
Induction Ceremony:
13 Fellows of WAPS were being Honored

On April 5, 2024, Friday, a Zoom Induction Ceremony was held to welcome 13 accomplished productivity champions to the Academy.

They are Leon BIAN (U.S.A.), Yavuz CABBAR (Turkey), Remi DAIRO (Nigeria / U.S.A.), Patrik GRZNAR (Slovakia), Mika MALIRANTA (Finland), Aldo MANOS (Italy), Mevlut-Hurol METE (Turkey), Shree Namasivayama REGURAJ (India), Alex RODOV (Canada), Harvey SCHIPPER (Canada), Bhola SINGH (India), Elysia TSE (Singapore), and Carolyn WATTERS (Canada).