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Heritage branding: a tool for developing purpose and people

Written by Suanny Gouw MCMI Wednesday 28 June 2023
Don’t underestimate the strength of a shared heritage for fostering purpose and withstanding change. Here are five lessons for leaders wanting to leverage it in their own organisations
Colorful facade of building in Little India, Singapore

The emphasis and importance of heritage has become increasingly significant in Singapore and other countries around the world. As a diverse and multicultural society, in Singapore we appreciate the importance of our shared heritage as a source of strength and unity and how it can help us withstand the pressures of an increasingly complex world, especially with the shifting focus towards diversity and inclusion.

An organisation can similarly leverage its rich history, values and traditions to create a heritage brand. Heritage branding can be a powerful tool for developing people and capabilities within an organisation, fostering a sense of pride, purpose and belonging.

Keep reading for five ways that you can use heritage branding in your organisation

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