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.
2025 Jul: Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas (UK) contributed a Theme Paper to the 35th Annual Directors' Conclave: "Shaping Tomorrow's Boards -- The Competitive Edge."
2025 Jun: To celebrate World Productivity Day, Prof. Mevlüt Hürol Mete (Turkey) has organized an on-site event showcasing productivity for university students on June 27, 2025. Twenty students from Ankara University and TOBB University of Economics and Technology visited the Ankara Chamber of Industry Competence and Transformation Center (Model Factory). The event, which was organized to introduce productivity improvement techniques in enterprises, was hosted by Mr. Anıl Yılmaz (Turkey), General Manager of Model Factory.
2025 Jun: On World Productivity Day, June 20, 2025, Mr. Remi Dairo (Nigeria) and his team (including Mr. Eddy Ohwofasa, a Member of WAPS) organized on Zoom a National Productivity Roundtable – Nigeria, with the theme “Productivity in the Age of AI and Disruptive Innovation.”
2025 Jun: Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas' (UK) article, “Leadership for Resilience and Sustainability,” appears in the June issue of Director Today. Vol. XI Issue VI, Jun, pp 9-11.
2025 Jun: Professor P.B. Sharma (India) co-authored an article with Sanskrit Sharma, “Artificial Intelligence, AI: Advantage India for Viksit Bharat.” Although the capabilities of AI are boundless and can generate Advantage Infinite, Professor Sharma emphasized the importance of using AI responsibly. He advocated for the incorporation of ethical and moral considerations into AI algorithms.
2025 Jun: In a Management Services article, Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas (UK) visited widening diversity and inclusion following pushback against DEI in the U.S. and elsewhere. Coulson-Thomas, Colin (2025), "Increasing Engagement and Widening Diversity and Inclusion," Management Services, Vol. 69 No. 2, Summer, pp 28-34.
2025 May: Theme Paper for the 26th International Conference on Environment Management and Climate Change (published within the souvenir book), "Business Leadership for Climate Action and Promoting Sustainability" by Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas (UK).
2025 May: Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas' (UK) article, “Artificial Intelligence and Boardroom Strategies, Ensuring Holistic Focus on Corporate Priorities and Collective Survival” appears in the May issue of Director Today. Vol. XI Issue V, May, pp 19-21.
2025 Apr: Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas' (UK) article, “Leadership of Innovation for Resilience and Sustainability, Maintaining Focus Among Seismic Shifts and Mega Disruptions” appears in the April issue of Director Today. Vol. XI Issue IV, April, pp 6-10.
2025 Mar: Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas' (UK) article, “Value-centric Leadership and Corporate Social Responsibility,” appears in Effective Executive, Vol. 28 Issue 1, Spring, pp 5-36.
2025 Mar: Dr. Shalini Urs (India) shared her insights at the 10th Knowledge-Sharing Forum event organized by WAPS. She provided data and case studies to illustrate how the application of technology enhanced productivity. 10th KSF: Adapting to Technological Change: Preparing the Workforce for Future Productivity Challenges".
2025 Mar: In a Management Services article, Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas (UK) noted that global events and emerging trends suggest fundamental shift may be ushering in a new era of instability (2025), "Global Risks and Confronting Insecurity and Vulnerability," Management Services, Vol. 69 No. 1, Spring, pp 21-28.
2025 Mar: Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas' (UK) article, “Women Directors and Wider Diversity, Achieving Manageable Diversity and Broadening Inclusivity,” appears in the March issue of Director Today. Vol. XI Issue III, March, pp 27-31.
2025 Feb: Theme paper for the UAE Global Convention 2025 and 32nd World Congress on Leadership for Business Excellence and Innovation: "Boards in a Rapidly Changing World: Innovative Strategies for Resilience and Sustainability," by Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas (UK). Event Souvenir Book, pp 59-85.
2025 Feb: Mrs. Veena Swarup (India) served as the program mentor and a speaker for the online faculty development program "Building a Future-Ready Academia – Developing Transformative Leaders" at the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning. The 15-day program, which ran for 2 hours per day from February 7 to 24, received overwhelming appreciation from the participants.
2025 Feb: Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas' (UK) article, "Evolving Roles of Independent Directors, Changing Expectations, Expanding Responsibilities and Future Developments," appears in the February issue of Director Today, Vol. XI, Issue II, February, pp 9-13.
2025 Jan: Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas' (UK) article, “The Changing Roles of Chief Digital Officers in a Rapidly Evolving AI Era,” appears in Effective Executive, Vol. 27 Issue 4, Winter, pp 14-29.
2025 Jan: Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas' (UK) article, "Confronting Changing Global Realities, Preparing for Insecurity as Unexpected Events and Fundamental Shifts Occur," was included in Director Today, Vol. XI, Issue I, January, pp 11-15.
2025 Jan: Mrs. Veena Swarup (India) was the Program Mentor who organized the WEAVE (Women Entrepreneurs Acceleration for Value Enhancement) program by the Textile Sector Skill Council. The Pan-India two-day workshop opened on January 9 and successfully concluded on January 10. Participants took home deep insights on Business Acumen, Business Development, Strategic Leadership, Marketing, People Management, Legal Aspects of Business, and more.
2025 Jan: Theme Paper for the 19th International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility, "The Board’s Role in Shaping the Future of CSR, Impact Beyond Mere Compliance," by Professor Colin Coulson-Thomas (UK).
Fellow Induction
2024
Induction Ceremony:
11 Fellows of WAPS were being Honored
On December 18, 2024, Wednesday, a Zoom Induction Ceremony was held to welcome 11 accomplished productivity champions to the Academy.
They are Deodass APPALSWAMY (Mauritius), S.G. DESHMUKH (India), K. GOPALAKRISHNAN (India), Philip GREEN (Canada), LU Jinshu (China), Amelia NAIDOO (South Africa), Zoe RADNOR (U.K.), Ravi SHANKAR (India), BV SUDHARSHAN (India), Rajesh VARMA (France), and Shalini URS (India).
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).
Photo Gallery
Fellows of WAPS are sharing their very memorable induction moments. Send your induction photos to the Secretariat so that we can include them here.
