Monday 10 December 2012

COMMENDATIONS by TONY BUZAN & OTHERS


I am grateful for their generous remarks and appreciation.

For visitors who are interested to view my mind maps, please visit the following blogs:
1. http://tonybuzanmindmaps.blogspot.sg/
2. http://mmapper.blogspot.sg/


a)       Mr Tony Buzan (Originator and Inventor of Mind Mapping®) (UK, 1997-2001)

“Brilliant and A++”, “Summa cum Laude” and “A Masterpiece”

“One of the World’s Best Mind Mappers” (IPAM, Thursday, 8th November 2001)

“A Master Mind Mapper” & “1000%” (Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Saturday, 10th November 2001)

“Genius as Always” (Singapore Institute of Management, Thursday, 19th September 2002)

“A++” (Raffles Town Club, Sunday, 7th September 2003)

b)      Ms Vanda North (Founder and Managing Director of the then Buzan Centres, UK)Most Impressive”, “The Next Generation” and “Superb”. (UK, 1999-2001)

          “Amazing! You have captured it all !! What a happy  talent.” (IPAM, Singapore, UK, Friday, 14 November 2003)

c)       Prof. J. Stuart Hunter (Emeritus Professor, Princeton University, USA and External Examiner, The Centre for Quality) (Singapore / USA, Friday, 5th June 1998) – Commenting on a mind map drawn in real-time on his lecture - “I can’t promise to become as accomplished as you are in drawing mind maps, but I will try to become a decent amateur.”

d)      Dr Tan Chin Nam  (Permanent Secretary, MOM and Chairman of National Library Board) (Singapore, 2000-2001) “You continue to amaze me with your mind mapping capacity. You are a master mind mapper now!”

e)       Professor Moshe F. Rubinstein (Director, ABC Corporate Network, UCLA) - “What a remarkable and creative encapsulation of the presentation at the MOM event, Tuesday, January 9th, 2001” –  referring to the real-time mind map drawn during his presentation.  (Singapore/USA)

f)        Associate Professor Gerard J. Puccio (Director, The Center for Studies in Creativity, BSU) (Ngee Ann Polytechnic/USA, Thursday, 11.1.2001) - “My intention is to frame it (the Mind Map) and display it in our Center”

g)      Mrs Chng Sok Hui (Managing Director, Risk Management, DBS Bank) (Singapore, Friday, 23rd February 2001)  - “I am impressed by the breadth of information that is succinctly and effectively captured in one document

h)      Ms Christine Liew (General Manager, Oakwell Engineering Ltd) (Singapore, Thursday, 22nd February 2001) – “The Sep ’99 Mind Map course conducted by you has changed my life in that I had so much joy in applying it in whatever I do now – both in the work sector and personal environment.”

i)        Mr Neo Tick Watt (Principal, Tampines Secondary School) (Singapore, Monday, 27th August 2001)  - “Our Literature Week was filled with mindmaps and more mindmaps. Pupils are having fun learning with the aid of mindmaps. Well…. This is an indicator of your success”

j)        Professor Robert S. Kaplan (Marvin Bower Professor of Leadership Development, Harvard Business School, USA) (Guru of “Balanced Scorecard” and “Activity-based Costings) (USA/Singapore, Tuesday, 11.9.2001). “You have great talent to produce such an informed and imaginative summary (the Mind Map) of a presentation in real time.

k)       Professor Goh Thong Ngee (Professor, Industrial & System Engineering Department, NUS) (Singapore, Thursday, 18.10.2001). Commenting on “The 8-Sigma Organisation” Mind Map that was drawn in real-time, “It’s VERY nice. Very comprehensive summary of the flow of ideas!”

l)        Mr Philip Kee (Chairman, Luke Philips Consultants Pte. Ltd.) (Singapore, Friday, 8 Feb 2002). Commenting on the use of the Mind Map: “Last night's talk on "My 6 Years Consulting Experience in China" went on very well. I was able to control the time with the aid of your GREAT Mind Map.”

m)    Mr Heng Chiang Gnee (Chairman, Sembawang Shipyard Pte Ltd.) (Singapore, Saturday, 11 January 2003) Comments:

        “I should really thank you for what you have done by introducing Mind Map® to me and my colleagues in Sembawang Shipyard in 1999. It has probably become the most powerful tool in  thought process, discussion facilitation and documentation for follow up.  I strongly encourage managers at all levels to learn this tool !

n)    Mr Robert Koh (Director & General Manager, Diners World Travel Pte Ltd.) (Singapore, Thursday, 27 November 2003)     

       Comments: “Your mind maps are the BEST I have seen and I acknowledge you as a Mind Map Guru”.


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RECOMMENDATIONS from ASSOCIATES

I am grateful for their generous RECOMMENDATIONS & APPRECIATION. 

For visitors who are interested to view my mind maps, please visit the following blogs:

1.  http://tonybuzanmindmaps.blogspot.sg/
2.  http://mmapper.blogspot.sg/. 

Henry Toi, Managing Director, Brain Capital Group Pte Ltd
“Choon Boo is a dedicated and talented Mind Map instructor. I had the pleasure of working with him in various training environment. His skills in teaching Mind Mapping is excellent. He has been endorsed as the world's first Buzan Mentor by Tony Buzan, Inventor of Mind Mapping.” September 15, 2012

Robert Koh, General Manager, Diners World Travel Pte Ltd
“When it comes to Quality and Mind Map training , I can think of no other guru I know, more than Choon Boo. Not only is Choon Boo's talent in his various beautiful Mind Maps he has drawn, he is also a very creative and innovative thinker and Trainer. It's my good fortune to know Choon Boo and I have no hesitation to recommend his work to anyone. Robert Koh” September 20, 2012

Dr. Sushila Chang, Registrar and Senior Director of Student Affairs, Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD)
“I have known Choon Boo for almost 12 years, Choon Boo was also instrumental in getting me attuned to Mind Mapping and other educational tools. I have had similar programs with other trainers but I have to say that Choon Boo is possibly the most dedicated, passionate, comprehensive and articulate in the training. He has solid foundations in educational approaches and this is very apparent in his training programmes. He is also very professional and delivers more than is expected. I have known Choon Boo as a friend and he is gentle, compassionate and caring” September 23, 2012

Philip Kee, (Quality Management Systems Consultant. Philip hired me as a Personal Trainer in 2005 and hired me more than once)
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Good Value
“Choon Boo is very good in mindmapping. His mindmaps are "master-pieces" and "collector's-item". I was thoroughly impressed when he managed to assist me in mind mapping a difficult speech that I was going to deliver to an audience interested to know about my successful quality management business ventures in China. I was surprised that I was able to deliver the mindmap-speech within the time allotted and managed to capture much of the audience's attention. I would strongly recommend Choon Boo's mind mapping work to anyone.” September 23, 2012

Professor J. Stuart Hunter, Professor Emeritus, Princeton University
“It was a pleasure to work with Prof Choon Boo and to share experiences with him while co-teaching the arts of modern Quality practices at Ngee Ann Polytechnic. He has my fullest confidence both as a teacher and professional Quality consultant.” October 9, 2012

Vanda North, Founder & CEO, Buzan Centres Ltd.
“Choon Boo is dedicated to giving you the best! His work is of the highest standard. He is also a life-long student and even braved a hurricane to be able to complete a course we were running in Palm Beach!” October 10, 2012

Abdul Hakim Johari, “Brain Empowerment for Greater Creativity” Course Participant & Student, Newcastle University
“Mr. Lim Choon Boo has inspired me of the effectiveness in mind map and the potential of creating neural links towards key points. The technique introduced by him allows me to form association and aids me towards doing my university study notes and presentation. 5 stars to Mr. Lim Choon Boo and thank you for the knowledge shared.” October 11, 2012

CONTACT PERSON:
Name              : Mr Lim Choon Boo,
Mobile             : +65 96851758
SKYPE            : Mindmapper
BLOG1            : www.mmapper.blogspot.com ;
BLOG2            : http://tonybuzanmindmaps.blogspot.sg/
Email               : lcb@np.edu.sg , lcblcb1@gmail.com , buzanmindmap@gmail.com    
LinkedIn          : http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=137672925&trk=tab_pro
Date                 : 10 Dec 2012