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Developing Sense Making Skills for Success We all know that success comes from making good decisions. But what does it mean to make a "good" decision? What factors do we need to take into account? And how can we be sure that we're considering all the relevant information?  The truth is, there is no one perfect answer to these questions. But there are some key skills that can help us move in the right direction. These skills are sometimes collectively referred to as "sense-making." In this blog post, we'll explore what sense-making is and why it's essential for success in today's business world. What exactly is sense making ?   There's no single definition of sense-making, but at its core, it's about understanding the complexities of a situation and making the best possible decision based on that understanding. It's about going beyond simply reacting to a problem or opportunity and instead proactively seeking out solutions.  In order to d

  The Safety Assurance for Food Establishments licensing framework (SAFE) is an integrated framework to provide better food safety assurance to consumers. Under the framework, food establishments will be eligible for longer licence durations and higher award tiers if :  They have demonstrated good track record of food safety assurance (i.e. no major food safety lapse over a period of time); and  They have in place capabilities and systems to ensure better food safety standards (e.g. appointment of Advanced Food Hygiene Officer, implementation of Food Safety Management System)   All Category A food establishments will be required to appoint a trained FHO who has attended and passed the WSQ Food Safety Course Level 3. These are food establishments that are involved in significant food handling practices with higher food safety risks (e.g. preparation, processing and storage of food under temperature-controlled conditions) are required to appoint a trained Food Hygiene Officer (FHO). E

  SAFETY ASSURANCE FOR FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS (SAFE) FRAMEWORK  What is Safety Assurance for Food Establishment (SAFE) Framework? The Safety Assurance for Food Establishments (SAFE) framework is an integrated licensing framework to provide better food safety assurance to consumers. Under the framework, food establishments across retail and non-retail food establishments that have demonstrated good track record of food safety assurance (i.e. no major food safety lapses over a stated period of time) and have in place capabilities and systems to ensure better food safety and hygiene standards (e.g. appointment of Advanced Food Hygiene Officer, implementation of Food Safety Management System) will be eligible for longer licence durations and higher award tiers if : They have demonstrated a good track record of food safety assurance (i.e. no major food safety lapse over a period of time); and  They have in place capabilities and systems to ensure better food safety standards (e.g. appointment

  Overview The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) will be implementing a new licensing framework for food establishments, called the Safety Assurance for Food Establishments (SAFE) from 1 January 2023.  Under the SAFE framework, food establishments that have demonstrated a good track record of food safety assurance and have in place capabilities and systems to ensure better food safety standards will be eligible for longer license durations and higher award tiers. To support and complement the SAFE framework, there will be new training requirements for Food Handlers and Food Hygiene Officers. A training framework comprising four levels known as the Food Safety Courses (FSC) has been implemented. The breadth and depth of the curriculum increase as trainees progress through the levels.  At Eduquest Food Safety Academy, we currently offer:  WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1 covers basic food safety principles for food handlers. As these food handlers level up and take greater responsibilities in t