Goolee by Dr Zieman

“There’s Nobody To Beat or To Cheat but Ourselves”

Dr. Kamarulzzaman Bin Ahmad (Dr. Zieman) ​

Dr. Kamarulzzaman Bin Ahmad, widely known as Dr. Zieman, is a visionary educator, certified HRDCorp trainer, and the creative mind behind Goolee, a series of innovative cognitive tools and board games. With over 30 years of experience as a corporate trainer and educator, he specializes in strategic thinking, problem-solving, and human resource development.

Professional Background:

  • Founder & CEO of Goolee Sdn. Bhd. (2024–Present).
  • Extensive experience in strategic planning, consultancy, and training across various sectors, including government, corporate, and non-profit organizations.
  • Former assistant lecturer at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (1989–1992) and teacher under Malaysia’s Ministry of Education (1980–1985).

Training Expertise:

  • Conducted over 10,000 hours of training for 5000+ participants across 50+ universities/schools and 20+ organizations.
  • Developed training modules in:
    • Pattern recognition for HR planning.
    • Fun-based problem-solving approaches for executives.
    • Team bonding and goal alignment strategies.

Notable Contributions:

  • Creator of Goolee, an award-winning board game enhancing skills in strategic thinking, pattern recognition, and team building. The game has won two Gold Medals (MTE 2021 & ITEX 2021).
  • B-Goolee, designed for the visually impaired, embodies his mission to make higher-order thinking skills accessible and enjoyable for all.
  • Published research in IEEE journals, focusing on cognitive tools for brain training and organizational effectiveness.

Achievements:

  • Recognized by Malaysia’s Minister of Education for contributions to the Smart School Task Force in 1997.
  • Featured in media outlets like Majalah KANTA, RTM, and Majalah Nona for his innovative and educational pursuits.

Vision: Dr. Kamarulzzaman’s mission is to foster holistic human development through engaging, impactful training programs that cater to the diverse needs of individuals and organizations.