AM: They are similar in many ways. I've learned a lot from the relationship with my daughter that is applicable in my career.

I was a typical mother who's paranoid and concerned with my daughter's academic work. I would cancel all my business lunch appointments two weeks before her examinations, then locked myself up in her room during lunch hour and set up mock exam-questions for her.

During those years, I had the worst relationship with my daughter. But later, I realized there's no way I can be by her side for her entire life. I've learned to let go, and surprisingly she got a perfect score during the examination without my help.

My colleagues back then must have found me very difficult to work with as well, because I was an idealist-very particular and demanding. But now, I've learned to let go. Unless it's a critical project, I'd let my team share many of the jobs while I guide them along the way.

CWHK: What's your management philosophy?