CEO & Founder
Transforming Education Through Innovative Assessment Solutions
Herk Kailis
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DearReaders,
Theglobale-learningmarketisonastaggeringgrowthtrajectory AccordingtoarecentreportbyMarketResearch Future,themarketisexpectedtoreachastaggering$380.1billionby2026.Severalfactors,includingtheincreasing adoptionofmobilelearning,thegrowingpopularityofmicrolearning,andtherisingdemandforflexibleand accessibleeducationoptionsdrivethisexponentialrise.
However,navigatingthisdynamiclandscaperequiresexceptionalleadership.Visionaryproviderswithakeen understandingofevolvinglearnerneeds,technologicaladvancements,andtheever-changingeducationlandscapeare shapingthefutureofe-learning.
BusinessAPACacknowledgesthiscriticalrole.Inourlatestissue,“The10VisionaryE-LearningProvidersof2024,” wecelebratetheindividualsandcompanieswhoarerevolutionizingeducationthroughinnovation,adaptability,anda commitmenttoqualitylearningexperiences.
Througharigorousselectionprocess,wehaveidentified10e-learningproviderswhosevisionandstrategiesare transformingthewaywelearn.Thesearenotjustcompanies–theyareeducationalpioneers,embracingtechnologyto empowerlearnersofallagesandbackgrounds.OurcoverstoryfeaturesHerkKailis,CEOandFounderofCadmus, acompanyattheforefrontofinnovation,developingimmersivelearningexperiencesthatarechangingthegame.
Butheisjustoneshiningexample.You'llalsodiscoverthestoriesofJinTan,AsifMasani,PallaviPrakash,Gomathi Shanmugam,andotherindustryleaders.Eachprofiletouchesupontheiruniqueapproachestolearning,thechallenges they’veovercome,andthegroundbreakingresultsthey'veachieved.
Morethanthat,thisissueisaroadmapforthefutureofe-learning.Leaderswithinthisdynamicindustrycanleverage ourexpertiseandexperiencetoshowcasetheirachievementsandconnectwithatargetedaudienceofeducators, learners,andkeystakeholders.
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Herk Kailis
Transforming Education Through Innovative Assessment Solutions
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HHerkKailis,thevisionaryCEOand FounderofCadmushasmadea significantimpactontheeducation sectorwithhisinnovativeassessment solutions.Withabackgroundin researchandeducation,Kailishas leveragedhisexpertisetocreatea platformthatsimplifiestheassessment processforbothteachersandstudents. Inthisexclusiveprofile,wedelveinto Kailis’journey,exploringhiscareer, thechallengeshehasfaced,andthe visionthatdriveshimtotransform educationglobally.
EarlyCareerandtheBirthof Cadmus
Kailis’passionforeducationbegan early,withaBachelorofArtsanda MasterofSciencefromtheUniversity ofMelbourne.Hisresearchexperience laidthefoundationforhis entrepreneurialspirit,whicheventually ledhimtoestablishCadmus.Asa ResearchProjectattheUniversityof Melbourne,Kailisgainedvaluable insightsintothechallengesfacedby universitiesinmaintainingacademic integrityandimprovingstudent learningoutcomes.
AboutCadmus
Cadmusisattheforefrontof developingtechnologiesthatbolster academicintegrityandenhance learningoutcomesinuniversities.The
journeyofCadmusismarkedbyseveralkeymilestones thatunderscoreitscommitmenttoinnovationand excellenceintheeducationalsector
TheinceptionofCadmuswasdrivenbyKailis’sambition torefineassessmentpracticeswithinuniversities.He envisionedaplatformthatwasnotonlyflexibleand engagingbutalsostreamlinedtheassessmentprocessfor educatorsandlearnersalike.Thisvisionmaterializedintoa user-friendlyassessmentplatformthathassincebecomea hallmarkofCadmus’sofferings.
Initspursuitofpromotingacademicintegrity,Cadmus crafteditsplatformtoseamlesslyintegratewithTurnItIn, enablingsimilarityreportingthatfostersaneducativerather thanpunitiveapproachtoacademichonesty.Thedesignof theplatformemphasizesscalabilityandefficiency, providingeducatorsandstudentswithimmediateinsights andfeedback,whicharecrucialforthelearningprocess.
RecognitionofCadmus’spotentialtomakeaglobalimpact ineducationcamewithitsselectiontojointheGlobal
VictoriaEdTechInnovationAlliance.
Thispartnershiphighlightedthe platform’scapacitytocontribute positivelytotheeducationallandscape worldwide.Moreover,Cadmus'sability tointegrateeffortlesslywithexisting universitysystems,suchasMyUni,has facilitateditswidespreadadoptionand easeofuse.
UndertheastuteleadershipofKailis, Cadmushasbroadeneditsreach, collaboratingwithuniversitiesacross Australiatodevelopassessment solutionsthatarebothflexibleand scalable.Thesesolutionssupport studentsinhoningessentialgraduate skills,therebypreparingthemforthe challengesoftheprofessionalworld.
TheearlyfocusofCadmuson pioneeringassessmenttechnologyand
forgingstrategicpartnershipshasbeen instrumentalinitsgrowth.These milestonesreflectthecompany’s dedicationtomakingalastingimpact intheEdTechspace,withKailisatthe helmsteeringCadmustowardafuture wheretechnologyandeducation convergetocreateunparalleled learningexperiences.
TheVisionBehindCadmus
CadmuswasbornoutofKailis’desire tocreateaplatformthatwouldsupport universitiesinupholdingacademic standardswhileenhancingstudent learningoutcomes.Thecompany's missionistoempowerteacherswith toolstocreateauthenticlearning experiences,ultimatelysupporting studentsindevelopingvaluable graduateskills.Kailisbelievesthata
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proactive,educativeapproachto academicintegrityiskeytoachieving thisgoal.
ChallengesandAchievements
Cadmushasfacedseveralchallenges initsearlydevelopment,including theneedtobalancethedemandsof scalabilityandefficiencywiththe needforauser-friendlyinterface. However,underKailis’leadership, thecompanyhasovercomethese challenges,integratingseamlessly withexistinguniversitysystemsand raising$2millionfromleadinghigher educationinvestors.
TheFutureofEducation
Kailisisoptimisticaboutthefutureof education,citingthepotentialofAI andotheremergingtechnologiesto transformthesector.Hebelievesthat thesetechnologieswillenablemore personalizedandengaginglearning experiences,ultimatelyleadingto improvedstudentoutcomes.Asthe CEOofCadmus,Kailisiscommitted tostayingattheforefrontofthese developments,ensuringthathis companyremainsaleaderinthe EdTechspace.
HerkKailis’journeyfromresearchto entrepreneurshipisatestamenttohis passionforeducationandhis commitmenttotransformingthe sector AstheCEOandfounderof Cadmus,Kailishasmadeasignificant impactontheeducationsector, providinginnovativeassessment solutionsthatsupportuniversitiesin maintainingacademicintegrityand improvingstudentlearningoutcomes.
Withhisvisionandleadership, Cadmusispoisedtocontinuemaking apositiveimpactoneducation globally.
KeyPoints:
AsifMasaniisanauthorandafinancialplanningandanalysisexpertwithover14yearsofexperiencein financeandFP&Aacrossvariousindustriessuchasbanking,pharma,andEdtech.
HefoundedFP&AProfessionalsin2023tosharehisknowledgeandpassionforfinancialplanningand analysis,strategy,andleadershipwithover1millionstudents,professionals,andexecutiveswhowantto masterFP&Askillsandadvancetheircareers.
HeprovidesFP&A-relevantcontent,careeradvice,andtrainingprogramsthroughhisnewsletter,LinkedIn, books,andcourses,coveringtopicsfrombasictoadvancedFP&Asuchasbudgeting,forecasting, managementreporting,businessacumen,presentations,datastorytelling,financebusinesspartnering,and businessstrategy
Co-founder | FP&A Professionals Institute (FPI)
How ASiF MASANi
is Empowering Finance Professionals Master FP&A Skills
Financialplanningandanalysis(FP&A)isavital
skillforfinanceprofessionalswhowanttomake betterdecisions,createvalue,andadvancetheir careers.However,manylackthepropertrainingand guidancetomasterFP&Askillsandavoidcareerpitfalls.
AsifMasani,theCo-founderofFP&AProfessionals Institute(FPI),providesthisopportunitytothousandsof learners.AsifisanauthoroftheAmazonbestsellerbook “All About FP&A,” anFP&Aexpert,andaregular contributoratFP&ATrends,FinanceAlliance,andFP&A Professionals.
HehasworkedwithorganizationslikeEY,Citibank, Pfizer,andCoursera,whereheledtheFP&Afunctionfor IndiaandAPAC.HeisalsoaCharteredAccountantand anentrepreneur.
TheBusinessAPACrecentlyinterviewedAsifMasani, whosaid,“Thee-learningindustryintheAPACregionis expectedtokeepgrowing,withtechnologyplayingakey roleinmeetingeducationalneedsandclosingtheskill gapacrossvariousindustries.”
BusinessAPAC:Howdidyoubecomeanexpertin FP&A,andwhatmotivatedyoutoentertheElearningsector?
Asif:MyFP&Ajourneybeganin2014whenIjoinedCiti asanAnalyst.Beforethat,Iwasaninternandthenan auditexecutiveatEYin2010,whereIqualifiedasa CharteredAccountantin2012.Iworkedonauditsfor manylistedcompaniesinIndia,suchasITD,Bharat Hotels,andGammon.
AtCiti,IgainedvaluableexperienceinvariousFP&A roles,workingwiththeretailbankandcreditcardteams. IleftasanFP&AManagerin2019aftera5-yearstint.
DuringtheCovidpandemic,Itookupsomeshort-term projectsasanFP&AconsultantwithPfizer.Then,Idecided toswitchtotheEdtechandE-learningindustry,whichwas boomingatthattime.Ialsofoundthisindustryvery excitingandrewarding.
Inthelast4years,IhaveworkedwithGreatLearning(now BYJU’sGreatLearning),andmostrecently(untilJan2024), IledtheFP&AfunctionforIndiaandAPACatCoursera. IhavealsoconductedseveralwebinarsonFP&Aand writtenanAmazonbestsellerbookcalled“AllAbout FP&A.”
Throughtheseactivities,Irealizedthatthereisagapin trainingfinanceprofessionalsforFP&Askills,andthisis somethingIamdeeplypassionateabout.That’swhyImade theshifttoE-learning.
BusinessAPAC:PleasetellusthestorybehindFP&A Professionals,andhowitbegins.
Asif:ItstartedwithoneofthewebinarsIconductedduring thepandemic.Doyourememberwhenwewereallstuckat home,andtherewasanewwebinareveryday?
IuploadedacoupleofmywebinarsonYouTube,butthey didn’tgetmuchattentionatfirst.However,theygradually gainedmoreviews,andIstartedgettingquestionsand feedbackfrompeopleonLinkedin.Theywantedtoknow moreabouthowtotransitiontoFP&Arolesorhowtoexcel inthem.
Thatpromptedmetowriteshortpostsandarticleson Linkedin,sharingmyinsightsandtipsonFP&A.Iwrote over100articlesandthousandsofposts,whichgaveme enoughmaterialtowriteabook.In2022,Ipublishedmy firstbook,“AllAboutFP&A”whichbecameanAmazon bestsellerintheManagementAccountingcategory
Thebookattractedmoreprofessionalswhowere interestedinlearningFP&Askills.Theyenjoyed thebookbutalsowantedtopracticewithreal casesandinteractwithmelive.That’showI launched(withmypartnerCADhawalParvatikar whoisaseasonedCFOandCareercoach)the FP&AMasterclassin2022.Sincethen,wehave helpedthousandsoffinanceprofessionalsmaster FP&Askills.
AtFP&AProfessionals,ourmissionistohelp1 millionfinanceprofessionalsmasterFP&Askills. Wedothisthroughournewsletter,LinkedIn content,YouTubeVideosbooks,andtraining programs.
Currently,Iamworkingontwomorebooks,one ofwhichis“AccountingtoFP&A”,whichwillbe releasedinApril-May2024.
BusinessAPAC:HowdoesyourE-learning platformdifferfromothers,andwhatareits uniquefeatures?
Asif:Webelievethatlearningisonlyeffective whenyoucanapplyitinpractice. That’swhyweteachwithreal-lifecasescenarios insteadofthetraditionalacademictextbookstyle.
Ourgoalistohelpprofessionalsdevelopastrong understandingandconceptualclarityinsubjects suchasBudgeting,Forecasting,Management reporting,DataStorytelling,andFinanceBusiness Partnering.Theseareessentialskillsforsuccessin FP&A.
Wealsovaluenetworkingwithotherindustry leadersforknowledgeexchangeandmentorship. That’swhyweregularlyinviteguestspeakerswith diverseexperiencestoourcommunityofFP&A Professionals.
BusinessAPAC:Whataretheneedsofyour targetaudience,andhowdoyoumeetthem withyourE-learningplatform?
Asif:Ourtargetaudienceconsistsofthree categoriesoffinanceprofessionals:
● BeginnerswhoareinterestedinFP&Aas acareeroption.
● NewFP&AProfessionals whowanttoimprove theirskillsand performance.
● Mid-careerprofessionals whowanttotransition fromaccountingandaudit toFP&Abutdon’tknow howtostart.
FP&Aisnottaughtincollegeor professionalfinancedegrees.Most fresherslackthenecessary backgroundwhentheyenterthis field.Theyusuallylearnthese skillsonthejob,whichcanbe challengingandtime-consuming. Ourplatformhelpsthembridgethe gapfasterbyprovidingthemwith practicalandrelevanttraining.
BusinessAPAC:Beingatthe helmofthecompany,whatare yourprominentrolesand responsibilities?Pleaseshare withusyournotableawardsand achievements.
Asif:Myworkmainlyinvolves threeactivities:
● Developingand deliveringthecurriculum andcontentforour programs
● Sharingmyexpertise throughLinkedin, YouTube,andBlogs
● Managingtheday-to-day operationsofmyteam
Someoftheawardsand achievementsthatIhavereceived are:
● Recognitionasoneofthe world’sTop20FP&A professionalsin2022, 2023,and2024
● Authorshipofthe Amazonbestsellerbook
There is not much bene t to learning if you cannot practically apply it. “
“AllAboutFP&A”(#14inthe ManagementAccountingcategory)
● 135K+FollowersonLinkedIn and80K+Newsletter Subscribers(monthly newsletteronLinkedin)
● 100+BlogarticlesatFP&A Professionals,FP&ATrends, andFinanceAlliance
● 1M+DownloadsofmyFree FP&APlaybookandFP&A Cheatsheet
● Trainingof1K+Finance ProfessionalsinFP&A(via liveandonlineself-paced courses)
BusinessAPAC:Whatchallengesdid youfaceonyourjourneyasaleader? Howdidyoutacklethem?
Asif:OneofthechallengesIfacedasa leaderwastomaintainacohesiveand focusedteamthatsharedourcommon goals.Itackledthisbybeingclearand transparentinmycommunication, ensuringthateveryoneunderstoodtheir roleandcontributiontooursuccess.
Wealsocreatedaculturewherewe valuedandrespectedeveryone’s feedbackandideas.
Anothersignificantchallengewasto keepourprogramsandtrainingrelevant andengaging.
Tosolvethis,weuseddataand interactionswithourlearnersto understandtheirneedsbetterand customizeourprogramsaccordingly.
Wealsousedadaptivelearning technologiesandgamificationto improveengagementandretention.It wasessentialforustoalignourlearning initiativeswithindustrystandardsand careerdevelopmentgoals.Wearealso launchinganin-depthCertificate ProgramonFP&A(CertifiedGlobal FP&A).
BusinessAPAC:Howdoyou achieveahealthywork-life balance?Whatdoyouenjoy doingoutsidework?
Asif:Imakesuretotakeregular breaksanddoactivitiesthat refreshmeoutsidework.Ilike writing,watchingmovies,and spendingqualitytimewithfamily andfriends.Theseactivitieshelp merelaxandstaybalanced, leadingtoabetterwork-life balance.
BusinessAPAC:Whataresome tipsforstudentswhowanttouse e-learningtogetreadyforthe futureworkforcethatchanges allthetime?
Asif:Irecommendthatstudents workonbothhardandsoftskills. Theyshouldlearnaboutemerging technologiesandindustrytrends fromcoursesthatofferthemthe latestknowledge.
Studentsshouldalsodeveloptheir softskillslikecommunication, criticalthinking,andadaptability, whichareveryimportantinthe evolvingjobmarket.Theyshould keeplearningandbecurious,as theirabilitytoadaptandlearnwill helpthemsucceedinthefuture workforce.
Ialsorecommendapplyingwhat you’velearnedthroughpractical tasksorreal-lifeactivities.This helpsyoucomprehendandretain more.Youcandothisbydoing exercises,simulations,orprojects thatrequireyoutouseyournew skills.
INTHEWORLD
In2024,LowTaxCountrieswillbeahottopicfor thoseaimingtosaveontaxes.
We'lluncoverthenationswhereyoucanenjoymore earnings,spendlessonpurchases,andkeepyour businesscostsdown.
Joinusasweexplorethetoplowtaxcountriesthat couldgiveyourfinancesanedgethisyear.
Thisblogpostwilldelveintothecountrieswiththe mostfavorableratesacrossthreekeycategories:
● Incometax
● Salestax
● Corporatetax.
Low-IncomeTaxCountriesintheWorld
AlbertEinsteinoncestated, “The hardest thing in the world to understand is income tax.” Anditistrueupto acertainextent.
Incometaxregulationsarefilledwithjargon, deductions,andexclusions,makingitdifficultforthe averagepersontounderstandwhattheyowe. Dependingonthenationanditstaxcode,therecanbe differencesinthecomplexityofunderstandingincome tax.
Inthislisting,wearementioningtop-incometaxhaven countriesthateveryonewouldlovetobearesidentof.
1. UnitedArabEmirates
● EconomySize:$536.83Billion(2024)
● IncomeTaxRate0%
TheUAEisregardedasalivelyandinteresting countrywithmuchtooffer.Ithasathrivingeconomy, arichculturallegacy,andworld-famouslandmarks, includingtheBurjKhalifa,PalmJumeirah,andLouvre AbuDhabi.
TheUAEisalsoacommercial,tourism,and entertainmentdestination,withavibrantnightlife sceneandayear-roundcalendarofsportsandcultural events.Overall,theUAEisavibrantanddiversified countrythatofferssomethingforeveryone.Ithasone ofthemoststableandstrongeconomiesintheMiddle East.TheIMFreportpredicts4.01%and4.15%annual
GDPgrowthin2024and2025,respectively.
Currently,thereisnopersonalincometaxintheUnited ArabEmirates.Asaresult,therearenoindividualtax registrationorreportingrequirements.TheUAEhasno federalorEmirate-levelpersonalincometax.Therefore, youarenotrequiredtofileincometaxreturnsorpaytaxes onyoursalary.
UAEbelongstooneofthehighlypreferredcountriesfor lowtaxcountries.
2. Bermuda
● EconomySize:$7.55Billion(2023)
● IncomeTaxRate0%
SituatedintheNorthAtlanticOcean,BermudaisaBritish OverseasTerritory.Itistheoldestandmostpopulousof Britain'soverseasterritories.Thegroupconsistsofaround 138coralislandsandislets.
Bermuda'seconomyisbuiltoninsuranceandother financialservices,whichaccountforaround85%ofthe island'sGDP.TourismisBermuda'ssecondlargestindustry, accountingforapproximately5%ofGDPbutafargreater shareofemployment.
Bermudahasnoincometaxsinceitisanoffshorefinancial center,allowingittooperateoutsideofmostcountries'tax jurisdictions.Thismeansthatpeopleandbusinessesbased inBermudaarenotrequiredtopaytaxesintheirhome countries.
Instead,Bermuda'staxstructureisclearandopen,witha 15%globalcorporatetax.Thisdrawsenterprisestothe island,makingitapopulardestinationforinternational trade.Furthermore,Bermudahasbeenattemptingto increaseitstaxtransparencyandlessenitsreputationasa taxhaven.
3. Bahamas
● EconomySize:12.9Billion(2022)
● IncomeTaxRate0%
TheBahamasisoneofthemostlivablenations,withno incometax.Obtainingatemporaryresidencyvisaisas simpleaspaying$1,000attheimmigrationoffice,anditis renewedannually
TheBahamas'economyisreboundingrapidly,fueled bymassivetourisminflows.Tourism,banking, cement,oiltransshipment,salt,rum,pharmaceuticals, andspiral-weldedsteelpipearesomeofitsmajor industries.
Despitebeingasmallislanddevelopingstate,the BahamashasahighGDPpercapitaof$31,458, accordingtotheWorldBank.Inflationhasbeen decliningsincemid-2022.Withasignificantrebound intourism,thecurrentaccountdeficitisexpectedto fallto6.2percentofGDPin2023(from8.2percentin 2022).
LowCorporateTaxCountriesintheWorld
Anotherlistoflowtaxcountriesmentionsthe corporatetaxfavorablenations.Economicreformis necessarytokeeptheGDPafloat.Corporates functioninguninterruptedlyindicates,steadygrowth. Hence,theselistedcountriesunderstandthisandtryto attractasmanyaspossible.
1. Bahrain
● EconomySize:$47.12Billion(2024)
● CorporateTaxRate:0%
Bahrainisthethird-smallestcountryinAsia.Bahrain becamethefirstpost-oileconomyinthePersianGulf throughdecadesofinvestmentinbankingandtourism. Hence,manyoftheworld'smajorfinancialinstitutions arepresentinthecountry'scapital.TheWorldBank recognizesitasahigh-incomeeconomy
PetroleumisBahrain'smostimportantexportproduct, accountingfor60%ofexportreceipts,70%of governmentrevenue,and11%ofGDP.Aluminiumis thesecondlargestexportedproduct,behindfinance andbuildingmaterials.
Bahrainhasnotaxesonincome,sales,capitalgains,or estates,withtheexception,ofrestrictedsituations.The firms(localandforeign)thatparticipateintheoiland gassectororgeneraterevenuesfromextractionor refinementaretaxedunderafixednumber.A46%tax rateischargedonnetprofitsforeachtaxaccounting period,regardlessofthetaxpayer'sresidency.Bahrain isanotherhighlypreferredcountryamonglowtax countries.
2. BritishVirginIslands
● EconomySize:$500Million(2019)
● CorporateTaxRate:0%
Therearenocorporatetaxes,capitalgainstaxes,wealth taxes,oranytaxesthataBritishVirginIslands (BVI)companymustpay.Thesecorporationscontinuetobe exemptfromincometaxesandstampdutiesonany instrumentsordeedsrelevanttocompanyactivity,including thetransferofallpropertytoorbythecompany,aswellas securitiestransactions.
However,severalfrequentmisconceptionsabouttheBritish VirginIslandsareuntrue.Thejurisdictionfollowsglobal normsforthetransmissionofinformationbetween competenttaxauthoritiesregardingcitizens'incomeand assets.
Theinformationissharedperiodicallyandinresponseto specificrequestsfromforeigntaxauthorities.Thereisalsoan extremelyeffectivesystemforsharinginformationwith overseaslawenforcementtocounteractillegalfinancing. Thisisinadditiontoastrongregulatoryframeworkforantimoneylaunderingandcounter-terrorismfinancingefforts. Therefore,theBritishVirginIslandsareamongthefavorite lowtaxcountries.
3. Ireland
● EconomySize:$629.59Billion(2024)
● CorporateTaxRate:12.5%
Ireland,abeautiful,water-lockednation,isoneofthemost preferredofficesforcorporations.Irelandonlyleviesa corporatetaxrateof6.25%onincomederivedfrom intellectualpropertyorpatentsheldbybusinesses.This reducedrateismeanttoprovidetaxbreakstoprotectand supportintellectualpropertyroyalties.Itsdevelopmentasa lowcorporationtaxregimecanbetracedbackto1956when itimplementedtaxbreaksonexportprofits.
Ireland'sfinancialsystemallowsfortheestablishmentof special-purposeentities(SPVs)toreducetaxes.
Ireland'staxregulationsonR&Drolesprovidesignificant incentivesforfirmstoinvestincreativeconcepts.Irelandhas implementedlawsthatallowR&D-intensivestart-upstoseek backtaxes.Thisistrueevenifthestartupislosingmoney andunabletopaycorporatetaxes.Inaddition,the25%tax creditisappliedtoacorporationtaxrateofonly12.5%.
Thisclearlyhighlights,whyIrelandbelongstothelistof oneofthehighlypreferredcountriesforlowtaxcountries.
LowSalesTaxCountriesInTheWorld
Value-addedtax,orVAT,isnotthesameassalestax.VATis ataxleviedontheaddedvalueofgoodsandservices throughouttheproductionordistributionprocess,whereas Salestaxisataxleviedonthepurchasepriceofgoodsand services.Inshortsalestaxispaidbyendconsumers,and VATispaidbymerchantsinthesupplychain.
Incertaincountries,VATisreferredtoasasalestax. However,theydifferinprincipleandcomputation.
1. UnitedArabEmirates(UAE)
● EconomySize:$536.83Billion(2024)
● SalesTaxRate:5%
UAEisoneofthemostvisitedcountries.Hence,tourism andemploymentkicksin.Itevenactsasajunctionwhere severaltravelershaveconnectingflights.Dubai's internationalairportisthebusiestintheworldfor internationalpassengers.
Dubai'sgovernmenthasseveralplanstomitigateshrinking economicpossibilities.ImposingsalestaxandVATarepart ofthatplan.Thesesmallstepsarebeingtakentoreduce dependenceonfossilfuelincome.
2. Brunei
● EconomySize:$15.99Billion(2023)
● SalesTaxRate:0%
Taxesareseenasawayforgovernmentstogenerate revenuefromthepublic.Bruneihaszerosalestaxbecauseit isoneofthewealthiestcountriesintheworld,withavery stableeconomyandahighstandardofliving.However, Brunei'sgovernmenthasamassedasignificantamountof wealthovertheyearsthroughitsoilandgasindustryand doesnotneedtorelyontaxesasaprimarysourceof revenue.
Additionally,Brunei'sgovernmentvalueseconomicstability andhaschosennottointroduceasalestaxtoavoidcreating anypotentialeconomicinstability.Bruneialsohasalarge foreignexchangereserve,whichcushionsitseconomy duringperiodsofglobaleconomicdownturn.Therefore,this tinycountrytakesthespotamongthetoplowtaxcountries.
3. Bahrain
● EconomySize:$47.12Billion (2024)
● SalesTaxRate:10%
Beingapetroleum-basedsmalleconomy, Bahrainearnsenoughtokeepitsfinancial accountsstable.Asmentionedearlier, Bahrainchargeszerotaxoncorporate earnings.However,theychargeacertain percentageonparticularbusiness transactions.
Inthesameway,theBahraingovernment isbeginningtoreformitseconomic practices.Bahrainhaslaunchedaseriesof laborreformsunderMinisterofLabour MajeedAlAlawiaspartofitseffortsto establishamoderneconomy,bringingthe labormarketinlinewithinternational standards.
Bahrainaspirestoincreaseitshigh-tech businesses,investinR&D,andboostits competitivepositionintheglobal economy.In2006,itwasannouncedthat theBahrainScienceandTechnologyPark, aKuwaitFinanceHouseBahrain initiative.
Itreflectstheefforttodiversifythe economyandprovidehigh-qualityjobsfor localandinternationalworkers.These effortsaremadetofosterinnovativeand inventivethinkingthatwouldbenefitthe islandnationdirectly
Conclusion
Theseabove-mentionedlowtaxcountries arelistedonseveralfactorsthatmake themattractivedestinations.Ifyouare interestedinknowingaboutthehighesttax countries,clickthelink.
Note: The data has been extracted from several websites and sources. Mainly it was gathered from the International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and several government websites.
Walk into the World of Wonder
10 Exciting Museums of Illusions Across the Globe
“A world where reality bends and twists, where nothing is as it seems, and where everyday perceptions are challenged.” That’sexciting,right?Yes!Butwherewill youfindit?ItisaMuseumsofIllusions.
Museumsofillusionshavebecomeaglobalsensation, offeringvisitorsanimmersiveandinteractiveexperience unlikeanyother.Aplacewheretheextraordinarybecomes ordinaryandtheordinarytransformsintotheextraordinary.
Let’sstepintoaworldwhereyoursensesdeceiveyou,and yourmindplaystricksonyou.
Beforewedivein, “Don’t just read about the wonders, experience them yourself!”
WhataretheMuseumsofIllusions?
MuseumsofIllusionsareaplaygroundforthesensesanda feastforthecuriousmind.Thesedestinationsarenotjust attractionsbutareexperiencesthatdefyexpectationsand expandperceptions.
Theexhibitsatthemuseumencouragevisitorstoquestion theirperceptions.Further,youexperiencearangeofvisual effects,includingairplanewingillusions,warpedrooms, anddistortedreflections.Withover30setsofopticalart, theMuseumsofIllusionsoffersauniqueandengaging experiencethatisperfectforanyoneinterestedinthe scienceofperception.
FromthevibrantcityscapesofLosAngelestotheluxurious backdropofDubai,preparetobetransportedintoarealm whereillusionsreignandrealityismerelyacanvas. Additionally,somemuseumshostsevetssuchasgroupand fieldtrips,birthdayparties,corporateevents,etc.
Now,let’sgetintothesciencebehindthemysteryof illusionsandpolishyourbasicknowledgeaboutthe MuseumsofIllusions.
DefiningIllusion
● DeceptiveReality:Illusionsareartfuldeceptions thatcreateadistortedsenseofwhat’sreal,leading toaplayfulmisapprehension.
● ArtfulDeception:Illusionscraftanenchanting narrative,creatingimpressionsthatchallengeour graspofrealityandleadusintoastateofplayful bewilderment.
● MasterfulDeception:Anillusionisanartfultrick thatbendsreality,leadingusintoadelightfulstate ofconfusionandwonder.
UnderstandingtheMuseumofIllusions
● Mind-BendingFun:Engagewithexhibitsthat unravelthemysteriesofvision,perception,and thesciencebehindourbrain’sinterpretationof reality
● InteractivePlay:Don’tmisstheplayroomfilled withfascinating,educationalgamesandpuzzles.
● AWorldofWonder:Stepintospacesdesigned forbothsocialinteractionandcaptivatingtours, promisingenjoymentforallages.
● OpticalIllusions:Discoverhowthesevisual phenomenatrickyoursightandteachusabout theintricaterelationshipbetweenoureyesand brain.
DiscovertheMystery
● EnchantingSpaces:TheMuseumofIllusions invitesyouforbothsocialandengaging explorationsintotherealmofillusions, guaranteedtomesmerizevisitorsofallages.
● VisualTrickery:Unravelthemysteriesof opticalillusionsthatplayfullydeceiveyoursight, teachingusabouttheintricatedancebetweenour eyesandbrains.
TheEssenceofIllusion
● Mind-BendingExperiences:Delightinthe clevertricksthatunveilthesecretsofvision, perception,andthescienceofthehumanbrain, makingtheincomprehensible,comprehensible.
● InteractiveExploration:Don’tmissthe playroom,atroveofcaptivatingandenlightening gamesandpuzzles.
ExperiencetheMagic
● EngagingSpaces:Idealforbothsocializingand exploration,theMuseumofIllusionsisdesigned tocaptivatevisitorsofeveryage.
● VisualEnigmas:Learnhowopticalillusions manipulateyourvision,offeringalessoninhow weperceiveourthree-dimensionalworld.
TheMuseum’sPhilosophy
● Eye-OpeningExhibits:Preparetohaveyour mindentertainedandyoureyesdeceived,asyou uncoverthecomplexitiesofvision,perception,and thesciencebehindtheseeminglyinexplicable.
● PlayfulLearning:Theplayroomawaitswithits arrayoffascinating,thought-provokinggamesand puzzles.
WhoDiscoveredtheConceptoftheMuseumsof Illusions?
TheconceptoftheMuseumsofIllusionswasbroughtto lifebyMetamorfoza,spearheadedbyvisionariesRoko ŽivkovićandTomislavPamukovićinZagreb.Thefirst ‘Museum of Illusions’ wasestablishedintheyear2015. Thisinnovativemuseumblendseducationwith entertainment,offeringinteractiveexhibitsthatdelveinto therealmofpuzzlesandopticalillusions.
TheBirthofanIdea
● Founders’Vision:ŽivkovićandPamuković envisionedamuseumthateducatesandentertains, aconcepttheytermed“edutainment.”
● InteractiveExhibits:Themuseumfeatures engagingdisplaysthatcaptivatevisitorsofall ages,makingitaninstanthit.
GlobalExpansion
● FirstU.S.Launch:TheMuseumofIllusions debutedinNewYorkin2018,markingthe beginningofitsinternationalpresence.
● ContinuedGrowth:Withlocationsacrossthe U.S.andplansformore,themuseum’spopularity soars.
TheMuseumofIllusionsstandsasabeaconofinnovation, transformingthewayweperceivemuseumsandofferinga glimpseintotheboundlessworldofhumanperceptionand fun.
TheGlobalMuseumMarketSize
Themuseumlandscapeisundergoingatransformative journey,withthe Marketforecastedtosoar GlobalMuseum
toUSD17.23billionby2029fromUSD7.48 billionin2022.Thisremarkablegrowth,witha CAGRof13.24%from2024to2029,reflects thedynamicevolutionofmuseumsfrom traditionalartifactrepositoriestodigital experiencehubs.
ThemarketdataonMuseumsofIllusionsis unavailable.However,accordingtoareport, theMuseumofDallashadarevenueof$18 millionin2023.Itwasestablishedin2019and hasbeenabletoentertainandattractthepublic atlarge.Thisindicatesthatmuseumsare gainingpopularityandmakingprofits.
KeyGrowthDrivers
● CulturalEngagement
● EducationalInitiatives
InnovationandAdaptation
● VisitorExperience
● DigitalShift
MarketDynamics
● CompetitiveArena
● TechnologicalIntegration
TopMuseumsofIllusionsintheWorld
1.
WorldofIllusions,LosAngeles
StepintotheWorldofIllusionsinLosAngeles,an extraordinarydestinationthatpromisesauniqueand memorableadventure.Withfourincredibleexhibits, thisattractioninvitesyoutochallengeyour perceptionofreality Thekeyzonesof entertainmentareasfollows:
● MuseumofIllusions
● UpsideDownHouse
● Giant’sHouse
● SmashIt
Preparetohaveyourmindtwistedandturnedinthe mostdelightfulwaysattheWorldofIllusions,atop destinationforthoseseekingtoexplorethelimitsof theirsenses.
2.NewYorkCity’sMuseumofIllusions
SinkintothecaptivatingworldoftheMuseumof IllusionsinNewYorkCity.Itisanoasisofwonder inthecitythatbuzzeswithlifearoundtheclock. Furthermore,withacollectionofover70exhibits, thismuseumisaplaygroundforthemind,bending realityandexpandingyourhorizons.Thekeyzones ofentertainmentareasfollows:
● TiltedRoom
● InfinityRoom
● ReversedRoom
Getreadytohaveyourviewofrealitytransformedinthis populardestination,whereeachillusioninvitesyouto questiontheveryworldaroundyou.
3.Prague’sMuseumofSenses
EmbarkonanenchantingexplorationatPrague’sMuseum ofSenses,aplacewhereillusionsandsensoryexperiences mergetocreateacaptivatingadventure.Withover50 exhibits,thismuseumisatreasuretrovedesignedto awakenyoursenses,stiremotions,andexpandyourmind. Thekeyzonesofentertainmentareasfollows:
● VortexTunnel
● AMESRoom
● InfinityMirrorRoom
Prague’sMuseumofSensesstandsasapremier destinationforthoseeagertopushtheboundariesof perception,offeringavisitthat'sasthought-provokingas itisthrilling.
4.TokyoIllusionMuseum
ExploreTokyo’sIllusionMuseumtoentertheincredible world,wherebreathtakingsightswaitingtotransform yourview Anenormouscollectionofopticalillusionsthat straddlethelinebetweenfactandfantasyisondisplayat thisprestigiousmuseum.Thekeyzonesofentertainment areasfollows:
● TheEdoPeriod
● TheWorldofYokai
● NaturalHistoryMuseum
TheIllusionMuseuminTokyoisnotjustanexhibition; it’saninteractiveexperiencethatinvitesyoutounravel themysteriesofopticalillusions,completewithhands-on exhibitsandspacesdedicatedtotemporaryshowcases. Preparetobeenthralledbytheartofillusioninacity knownforblendingthetraditionalwiththecutting-edge.
5.NewZealand’sPuzzlingWorldinWanaka
EmbarkonanextraordinaryadventureatPuzzlingWorld, nestledinthepicturesquevillageofWanaka,New Zealand.Thisuniqueattractionisafusionofoptical
illusions,enigmas,andastonishingarchitecture.It's renownedfortheiconicLeaningTowerofWanakaand offersplethoraofexperiencesthatwilldefyyour perceptionsandleaveyouawestruck.Thekeyzonesof entertainmentareasfollows:
● GlowSafari
● TheTiltedHouse
● FollowingFaces
● AmesRoom
● SculptillusionGallery
● ParadoxLane
● TheGreatMaze
Alongwiththat,PuzzlingWorldisapremier destinationonthelistofthetopMuseumsofIllusions globally.Itpromisesanexperiencethat’sas bewilderingasitiscaptivating.Preparetohaveyour senseschallengedandyourcuriositypiquedinthis wonderlandofillusions.
KnowthisBeforeYouVisit
● HistoricalInsight:Theterm‘illusion’stems fromtheLatin‘Illusio’,signifyingdeception. Theancientillusions,likethePaleolithic carvingsinFrance,areconsideredamongthe earliestvisualdeceptions.
TheScienceofIllusion
● CognitivePlay:Illusionsserveastoolsto unravelthesecretsofhowweperceivereality, withtypesrangingfromphysicaltocognitive, eachwithitsownsubtypesandneural intricacies.
● ContrastingRealities:Witnessillusionsthat defybelief,suchasthesimultaneouscontrast effect,questioningwhetherourreactionsare physiologicalorpsychological.
IllusionsAcrossSpecies
● UniversalDeception:Surprisingly,illusions affectnotjusthumansbutanimalsandeven insects,provingtheuniversalnatureof deceptiveperception.
● NeuralIllusions:Learnaboutthe neuralbasisofillusionsandhowtheycan trickbothhumansandanimals.
● ChildrenandPerception:Explore intriguingresearchfindings,suchas childrenbeinglesssusceptibleto certainillusions.
TheMuseumExperience
● EducationalFun:TheMuseumsof Illusionsoffersablendofeducation andentertainment,perfectfor expandingyourknowledgeand havingagreattime.
● UniquePerspectives:Bepreparedto haveyourperspectiveshiftedasyou engagewithexhibitsthathighlight theuniquenessofindividual perception.
● ADifferentLife:Yourexperienceat themuseumwillbepersonaland transformative,encouragingyouto seetheworldanditsobjectsinanew light.
Conclusion
Nowthatyou’veembarkedonthisthrilling adventurethroughtheMuseumsofIllusions aroundtheglobe,whynotexperiencethe magicinperson?Stepoutofyourcomfort zoneandintotherealmofillusions,whereart meetsscienceandrealitymergeswithfantasy
Thesemuseumsarenotjustplacestovisitbut immersiveexperiencesthatwillleaveyou amazed,perplexed,andinspired.So,plan yourvisittodaytothesecaptivatingmuseums ofillusions.
Igniteyourcuriosity,challengeyour perceptions,andimmerseyourselfinthe mesmerizingworldofillusions.
“Dare to explore the unknown, and let your imagination run wild.”
ReSkills’CEO
Jin Tan
oneLearningInnovation,DemocratizingEducation, andtheFutureWorkforce
KeyPoints:
● Technopreneur,CEO,andventurecapitalistJinTanlaunchedReSkillsinlate2020,aimingtodemocratize learningafteracareerspanningtechnology,venturecapitalism,andfinancialmarkets.
● ReSkillsisanonlineeducationalportalwithover700coachesserving1,000,000usersfrom70countries, offeringfeatureslikeReSkillsOnLIVEclasses,OnTheGo,OnStage,OnFerence&others.
● Jinsaysitisimportanttoensuredisruptiveinnovationdoesnotcomeattheexpenseofqualityeducation, statingthatdigitalplatformshavethepotentialtoadvanceeducationalinclusionglobally
IfJinTanknowsonethingtobetrue,it’sthis:everyone
deservesaccesstoqualityeducation.
JinTan,atechnopreneur,CEO,andventurecapitalistwith about14yearsofindustryexperience,launchedReSkillsinlate 2020.Afteracareerspanningtechnology,venturecapitalism, andfinancialmarkets,andwithaknackforbusinessbuilding andbranding&marketingexpertise,heembarkedonamission todemocratizelearning.
ReSkillsisanonlineeducationalportalthatconnectsaspiring learnerswithqualifiedtrainersfromallaroundtheworld.The platformnowemploysover700coaches,cateringtotheneeds ofover1,000,000usersfrom70countriesworldwide.Withsix distinctfeatures,includingReSkillsOnLIVEclasses,OnTheGo learningvideos,OnStagetalks,OnFerencelearning conferences,ReSkills1on1&podcastsintheplatformtocover variousnichesfortheeducationmarket.
BusinessAPACrecentlyspokewithJin,whosaysitis importanttoensuredisruptiveinnovationdoesnotcomeatthe expenseofqualityeducation,andthatdigitalplatformshavethe potentialtoadvanceeducationalinclusionglobally
BusinessAPAC:Tellusaboutyourbackgroundandcareer journey.WhatinspiredyoutostepintoeLearning?
Jin:Myjourneybeganwithapassionforeducationand technology.Overthepast14years,I’vebeenatechnopreneur, spearheadingmultipleprojectsandcreatingimpactful technologyplatforms.
TheCovid-19pandemicwasaturningpointforme,leadingme totheeLearningindustry.Thetransformativepowerofonline learninginspiredme,andIsoughttobridgethegapbetween traditionaleducationandthedigitalage.
Myvisionwastodemocratizeaccesstohigh-qualityeducation, makingitavailabletoeveryone,regardlessoftheirbackground
To those gearing up for the future workforce, I highly recommend them to keep learning, not only physically but online too “
orgeographicallocation.
BusinessAPAC:Pleasegiveusanoverviewofthe currentstateoftheeLearningindustryintheAPAC region.Whatarethemainchallengesand opportunitiesyousee?
Jin:TheeLearningindustryintheAPACregionis experiencingrapidgrowth.Thisgrowthisdrivenby increasedinternetpenetration,smartphoneadoption, andagrowingdemandforupskillingandreskilling.
However,therearestillsomehurdlestoovercome. Theseincludeprovidingqualityeducationandrelevant careerlearninginremoteareas,improvingdigital infrastructure,andovercominglanguagebarriers.
Despitethesechallenges,therearesignificant opportunities.eLearningplatformshavethechanceto innovateandmeetthevariedlearningneedsofthe region’spopulation.
BusinessAPAC:Couldyousharethestorybehind thecreationofReskillsEdtech?Whatsparkedthe initialidea?Wasitapersonalexperience,amarket gapyounoticed,orsomethingelse?
Jin:TheideaforReSkillsEdtechcamefromadesire todemocratizeeducationandempowerindividualsto thriveinarapidlyevolvingjobmarket.Whetheritwas apersonalexperience,amarketgapwenoticed,ora mixofboth,ourgoalwasclearfromthebeginning:We aimtoservetheworldthrougheducationaltechnology, makingeducationaffordableandaccessibleto everyone,everywhere.
BusinessAPAC:TellusaboutyoureLearning platform.Whatsetsitapartfromthecompetition?
Jin:ReSkillsisasubscription-basedonlinelearning
platform.Itoffersusersunlimitedaccesstotop-qualitydaily livelearningcourses,videos,talks,conferences,and materials.Theseresourcescomewithgloballyaccredited micro-certificationsandfocusonprofessionalgrowth,career enhancement,andbusinessentrepreneurshiplearning.
Moreover,ourbuffet-stylemodelallowseveryonetolearn asmuchastheywant,anytime,anywhere,forjust$12a year
Westandoutfromthecompetitionbecausewebelievethis isthenewwayoflearning.It’sfast,convenient,andcanbe accessedanytime,anywhere.Withaffordablepricing,a varietyoftopics,andgloballyaccreditedmicrocertifications,weensurethatusersreceiveatop-quality educationtailoredtotheirneeds.Thesefeaturessetthemup forsuccessintheircareers.
BusinessAPAC:Whoisyourtargetaudience?Whatare theirneeds,andhowdoesyourplatformcatertothem?
Jin:Ourplatformisdesignedforprofessionalsseeking careeradvancement,individualslookingtodevelopnew skills,andaspiringentrepreneurseagertolaunchsuccessful ventures.Wecatertotheiruniqueneedsthroughour platform,enablingthemtoreachtheircareergoalsandstay competitiveintoday’sfast-pacedworld.
BusinessAPAC:Beingatthehelmofthecompany,what areyourprominentrolesandresponsibilities?Doyou haveanynotableawardsorachievementsyou'dliketo mention?
Jin:AstheCEOofReSkills,myprimaryresponsibilities revolvearoundstrategicplanning,teamleadership,and fosteringpartnerships.
Someofournotableachievementsincludereceiving industryrecognitionforourinnovativeapproach,our impact,andourcommitmenttoexcellenceinonline education.
BusinessAPAC:Whatchallengesdidyoufaceonyour leadershipjourney?Howdidyoutacklethem?
Jin:Beingaleadercertainlyhasitschallenges.Theserange fromunderstandingmarkettrendstoleadingadiverseteam. However,bypromotingacultureofcollaboration, innovation,andlifelonglearning,we’vebeenabletoface thesechallengesdirectlyandcomeoutasastronger company
BusinessAPAC:Whatareyourtoptipsfordeveloping effectivelearninghabitsandroutinesforonline learning?
Jin:Todevelopeffectivelearninghabits,oneneeds discipline,organization,andagrowthmindset.It’s importanttosetcleargoals,establishadedicatedstudy space,stayorganized,activelyseekfeedback,andembrace theconceptoflifelonglearning.Thesearethekeysto succeedinginonlineeducation.
BusinessAPAC:Howdoyoumanagetohaveaperfect work-lifebalance?Whatareyourhobbies/interests beyondthecabin?
Jin:Maintainingahealthywork-lifebalanceiscrucialfor overallwell-being.Outsidetheoffice,Imakeitapriorityto spendqualitytimewithmyfamilyandparticipatein outdooractivities.
Basketballismysportofchoice.IensurethatIdedicateat leastonedayeachweektothishobby Thisapproachhelps memaintainabalancedlifestylethatpromotesboth professionalachievementandpersonalsatisfaction.
BusinessAPAC:Whatadvicedoyouhaveforstudents usinge-learningtopreparefortheever-changing demandsofthefutureworkforce?
Jin:Forthosepreparingforthefutureworkforce,Istrongly recommendcontinuouslearning,bothofflineandonline. Onlinelearningisapotenttoolthatcomplementstraditional education,fosteringconstantgrowthandadaptabilityto careershifts.
Cultivatecuriosity,resilience,andaneagernesstolearn newskills.Thesetraitswillnotonlyhelpyousurvivebut alsothriveinaconstantlychangingjobmarket.
Set goals, create a dedicated study space, stay organized, seek feedback, and always embrace life long learning as keys to success in online education
PALLAVI PRAKASH
Cultivating Change in Education Sector to Nurture Young Minds
PallaviPrakash,theCo-founderof LearnXPteLtd.,emergesasadriving forceinreshapingeducationintheAsiaPacific(APAC)region.Possessingaroundtwo decadesofexperience,Pallavihasfinelyhoned herexpertiseintacklingthechallengesthatthe educationsectorconfrontstoday
TheeducationlandscapeinAPACiscomplex, andPallavicomprehendstheseissuesfirsthand. Sheidentifiesthegrowingpressuresand uncertaintiesthatstudentsencounterthroughout theireducationaljourney.Furthermore,she acknowledgesthehardshipsexperiencedin remoteandunderservedareaswhereaccessto qualityeducationisimpededbyinsufficient infrastructure,ascarcityofqualifiededucators, andlimitedlearningresources.Sheisnotably consciousofthedigitaldividethathampers learningexperiences,giventhatnumerous studentslackaccesstoessentialdevicesand dependableinternetconnections.
Pallavi’sinsightsalsoencompasstheevolvingjob marketandsocietaldemands.Sherecognizesthe significanceofrevisingandtailoringcurriculato remainpertinentwhilesimultaneously acknowledgingthechallengesthatteachers confrontinmanagingdemandingworkloads.This storydelvesintoPallaviPrakash’sdistinctive approachtotacklingthesechallenges.Her localizedsolutionsandcustomizedstrategies havegarneredherreputationasaneducation trailblazer
Pallavi’sAcademicExcellenceandProfessionalDevelopment
Pallaviboastsimpressiveacademiccredentials,holdingbotha PostGraduateDiplomainStrategicHumanCapitalManagement andaMaster’sdegreeinComputerManagement.Shehas achievedanotableSAPHRcertificationfromSingapore, underscoringhercommitmenttocontinuouslearningand professionalgrowth.
Herpriorroleshaveprovidedherwithacomprehensive understandingofvariousbusinessoperations-relatedsubjects. Shehasacquiredsubstantialpracticalknowledgeinessential domainslikeday-to-dayoperations,businessanalysis, compensationandbenefits,LMStraining,performance management,competencedevelopment,reporting,andtalent managementsolutionsconsulting.Thisdiverseexperiencehas grantedherawell-roundedperspectivethatshapesherleadership approach.
Whenaskedaboutherrolemodel,Pallavipromptlyattributesher accomplishmentstohermother.Asateacherwhoadeptly balancedhercareerwithhouseholdresponsibilities,Pallavi’s motherepitomizeddedicationandhardwork.Pallavistates, “Observing her perseverance has inspired me to comprehend the challenges educators face and work towards my goal of empowering them to shape future champions for our nation.”
LearnX:ADistinctiveEducationalApproachwith TechnologyandResearch
LearnXPteLtd.,establishedinSingaporein2022,emergesas thebrainchildofadedicatedgroupofco-founderswitharesolute commitmenttoempoweringschoolcommunitiesandfostering futurechampionsforthenation.
“Have a Clear Vision and Embrace Innovation by staying curious and committed to continuous learning.”
AtLearnX,theapproachtolearning undergoesarevolutionary transformationthroughtheseamless integrationofAI,ARautomation,and extensiveresearch.Thisfusion empowersschoolcommunities, fortifyingthefundamentalpillarsof ournation’seducationsystem.
Theplatformismeticulouslydesigned toeffortlesslytranslatecutting-edge globalresearchintopragmatic teachingstrategies.Thisprocessis guidedbytheexpertiseofesteemed individualslikeDr.DanielFung,the CEOoftheInstituteofMental HealthinSingapore.Byequipping educatorswithindispensabletoolsand invaluableinsights,LearnXempowers themtoadeptlynavigatechallenges, enhancetheirskills,andmaintaina harmoniouswork-lifebalance.
Theorganizationtakesprideinits comprehensiveandinternationally recognizedplatform.Thisplatform offersbudget-friendlyaccessto covetedinternationalcertifications. Thesecertificationsarefacilitatedby theesteemedcollaboratorMarshall CavendishEducation(MCE).This collaborationfurtherunderscores
LearnX’sresolutecommitment toadvancingeducationona globalscale.
LearnX’s
Distinctive
Edgein theEducationalLandscape
PallavibelievesthatLearnX Institutestandsoutfromother educationalinstitutionsin multipleways.LearnXpioneers theintroductionofarangeof transformativelearningprograms dedicatedtoempoweringschool communitiesglobally,witha focusonachievingimproved studentoutcomes.Whattruly setsLearnXapartisitssteadfast commitmenttoseamlessly integratingblendedlearningand certificationintoeducators’daily routines.Thisdedicationensures thateducatorscanadopt LearnX’sapproachwithout disruptingtheirworkorleisure time.AtLearnX,theyactively revolutionizetheeducational journeywithafocusonguiding andempoweringeducators, moldingthemintoarchitects whoshapefuturechampionsof society
LearnX’sstrengthliesinits comprehensivestudentsupport.They empowerschoolstocreatenurturing environmentsthatprioritizestudent well-beingandmentalhealth. Throughvariousinitiatives,LearnX fostersasupportiveatmosphere wherestudentscanthrive.
Empoweringeducatorsisanother corefacetofLearnX’sapproach.The instituteprovidescontinuoustraining andsupport,equippingeducatorswith thelatestteachingmethodologies. Thisenhancestheirclassroom effectivenessandensuresoptimal learningexperiencesforstudents.
LearnXleadsthewayinadvocating fortechnologicaladvancementsin education.Theycollaboratewith governmentsandeducational institutionstodriveinvestmentsin infrastructureandtechnology,aiming toimproveaccesstoquality educationeveninremoteregions.The instituteisdeeplycommittedto promotingdigitalequity Through collaborativeefforts,LearnX spearheadsdigitalinclusioninitiatives tobridgethedigitaldivide, championinguniversalaccessto devicesandinternetconnectivity, therebyensuringequaleducational opportunitiesforall.
LearnX’sapproachtocurriculum designisdynamicandresponsiveto markettrends.Theyengagein continuouscurriculumdevelopment andcustomization,ensuring educationremainsrelevantand alignedwithreal-worldneeds.A standoutfeatureofLearnXisitsAIpoweredmicrolearningplatform.This platformenableseducatorstolearnin bite-sizedsessionsofjust10to15 minutesperday.TheAI-powered microlearningappisaccessiblefrom anydevice,anywhere,making professionaldevelopmentconvenient andflexible.
ChartingtheCourse:Pallavi’s DynamicLeadershipintheEvolving EducationLandscape
Intoday’seducationallandscape, effectiveleadershipdemandsa combinationofskills,qualities,and attributesessentialfordriving transformationineducational institutions.Pallaviviewsthisasan ongoingjourneyofgrowthand development,acknowledgingthatno leaderiswithoutimperfections.By mergingthesequalitieswithagenuine commitmenttoenhancingeducation, positiveimpactsoneducatorsandthe broadereducationalcommunitybecome achievable.PallaviPrakashembodies qualitiesoftenfoundineffective educationalleaders:
●PassionforEducation:Sheexhibits adeeppassionforeducation,fuelingher dedicationtothefield.
●Problem-SolvingSkills:Her adeptnessatidentifyingchallengesand devisingpracticalsolutionscontributes toimprovededucationaloutcomes.
●ResilienceandPerseverance:She demonstratesresilienceinovercoming obstaclesandmaintainingfocuson long-termgoals.
●CollaborativeApproach:Pallavi Prakashrecognizesthesignificanceof collaboratingwithteachers,staff, parents,andthecommunity,which fosterssustainableandeffective educationalenhancements.
●ContinuousLearning:Her commitmenttoongoingprofessional developmentensuresshestaysupdated withbestpracticesandemergingtrends.
●CourageandInitiative:She possessesthecouragetoinitiatepositive changesandenhanceeducational opportunities,avitalaspectofeffective leadership.
Beingatthehelmoftheinstitute, Pallaviholdssignificantrolesand carriescrucialresponsibilitiesthat
“Leading in education may come with challenges and obstacles. Stay resilient, learns from setbacks, and keeps moving forward.”
contributetotheorganization’ssuccess andstudents’growth.AsaCo-founderof LearnX,shesharestheresponsibilityof establishingandoperatingthebusiness withfellowCo-founderMr. ChandrakantSingh,particularly focusingonVisionandStrategy.Dueto themultifacetednatureofstartups, Pallavitakesonpivotalleadershiproles asCOOandCHRO.Thisentails overseeingday-to-dayoperationsand efficientlymanagingtheorganization’s humancapital,allwiththeaimof fosteringapositiveandproductivework environment.
ShapingTomorrow’sEducation Landscape
Pallavienvisionsthefutureofeducation intheAPACregionasalandscape moldedbytechnologicaladvancements (AR,VR,andAI),shiftingsocietal needs,andglobaltrendssuchasOnline andBlendedLearning,Skills-Oriented Education,andGlobalConnections.
Inthisscenario,LearnXispositionedto makesignificantcontributionsto education:
EmpowermentofAllLearningStyles: LearnXoffersascalableplatformthat accommodatesdiverselearningmodels, encompassinginteractivelivesessions andself-pacedmicrolearning.
RevolutionizingLearning:Theinstitute aimstoaugmenttraditionaltraining methodsthroughpersonalized
microlearning,gamification,and reinforcementstrategies.This approachguaranteesdeeper knowledgeretentionandmeaningful learningoutcomes.
InsightsGuidedbyIntelligence: LearnXadoptsadata-driven approachwithtailoredanalytics, furnishingreal-timeinsightsinto knowledgegaps,progress,and accomplishments.Thisdatacanbe categorizedbygroup,course,topic, orregiontoinformdecision-making.
GlobalEnterpriseSolution: LearnXhasdevelopeditsplatform forglobalutility,emphasizing scalability,security,performance, andreliability,therebyestablishingit asatrustworthyenterprisesolution.
ComprehensiveSupportand Management:LearnXemphasizes userexperiencethroughafully managedplatformanddedicated technicalsupport,ensuringsmooth operations.
Throughstrategiccollaborationswith corporations,LearnXcontributesto impactfulCSRinitiativesthat promoteenhancedmentalhealthand well-beingwithinbroaderschool communities.Theinstitute anticipatesexpandingpartnerships, extendingitspositiveinfluenceto moreschools,andfurtherenriching thelivesofchildrenacrossthe region.
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