Oh my goodness...
We put together a presentation of a tab from the MSRM course this week. I chose to do Tab 3, Managing Risk Exposures as part of Integrated Risk Management. Apart from actually compiling the contents of the slides we had to present them today, as if to a class that are attending the course. We had two “dry runs” on Thursday and it definitely helped us all. It is pretty easy to improve on the first attempt but it gets a little tougher as you gain more exposure to Training. Although the continuous improvement is easy to see! So many of the explanations that I noticed the trainers used, come from experience, of which we have very little at this stage! We are definitely getting there though. I think, once we start observing the trainers in action, with the aim of picking up the techniques they use we will gain even faster on their level of competence. On Monday we are presenting again and I hope that it goes even better!
Wesley and Carel were pretty hard on us, but I believe it to be valuable! Rather be exposed to hectic circumstances in a safer environment and learn from it. That is after all the purpose of the training. I think we must go go-karting again just to set this record straight!
Drive safely on these wet roads guys and remember,
Stay Classy
Friday, January 30, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009
26 Jan 09
Today we started working on our MSRM presentations...
It started of a bit slow as I wasn't exactly sure what to do or what I wanted to incorporate into the presentation. I eventually worked myself out a plan according to which I want to set up the presentation and systematically build on the contents that I've added. All the information takes a while to consume and incorporate in the presentation. I want it to be good but, as it stands, I still have a way to go....
Till tomorrow,
Stay Classy Guys!
It started of a bit slow as I wasn't exactly sure what to do or what I wanted to incorporate into the presentation. I eventually worked myself out a plan according to which I want to set up the presentation and systematically build on the contents that I've added. All the information takes a while to consume and incorporate in the presentation. I want it to be good but, as it stands, I still have a way to go....
Till tomorrow,
Stay Classy Guys!
Friday, January 23, 2009
23 Jan 09
What is there to say....?
This week we attended Riskmaq Part 1. It was interesting and elaborated further on concepts that we were introduced to in the weeks running up to this one. I think it is a good thing to be exposed to these ideas and concepts repeatedly as it generates an understanding thereof that would not be otherwise achievable. I must add that I’m looking forward to the change of routine next week, as sitting in classes all day for three weeks can get a little tedious. Mark “Shark” “Dumb Lawyer” Andersen (and these are his own aliases for himself!) presented the course and he did an amazing job thereof! The one thing that I noticed of him, is allowing everyone a chance to finish what they are saying to hear exactly what they mean... It is indeed a great example of proper listening! Apart from the insightful and stimulating course content, that is definitely something that I shall take away from this week! Thank you Mark.
Today I truly cannot wait to get stuck in and start doing the work that contributes constructively to the cause of IRCA! All in due time though, I realise that. But I do still feel excited about the time that it will happen! I think I gained about 3 kilo’s this week with all the good food at lunch time! I would like to thank Ina and Zante for all their work and preparation. Thank you, we all ate like kings!
The assessment was fair and I think it covered the core of what Part one is about. We received our first assignment assessments as well and I think it is going to be interesting to see what doing it is going to be like. We gain a lot as we go, regarding the type of material in the courses, the amount of work related to the specific course and how it is going to be like once we have some assignments to do together with our other tasks. Thus far it seems as if all of us are coping pretty well and I hope it stays that way! Nothing like that feeling of running around like a beheaded chicken!!!
Anyway, I think I pretty much covered my thoughts and what I wanted to say and so....in time old fashion, have a great weekend and,
You Stay Classy Guys!
This week we attended Riskmaq Part 1. It was interesting and elaborated further on concepts that we were introduced to in the weeks running up to this one. I think it is a good thing to be exposed to these ideas and concepts repeatedly as it generates an understanding thereof that would not be otherwise achievable. I must add that I’m looking forward to the change of routine next week, as sitting in classes all day for three weeks can get a little tedious. Mark “Shark” “Dumb Lawyer” Andersen (and these are his own aliases for himself!) presented the course and he did an amazing job thereof! The one thing that I noticed of him, is allowing everyone a chance to finish what they are saying to hear exactly what they mean... It is indeed a great example of proper listening! Apart from the insightful and stimulating course content, that is definitely something that I shall take away from this week! Thank you Mark.
Today I truly cannot wait to get stuck in and start doing the work that contributes constructively to the cause of IRCA! All in due time though, I realise that. But I do still feel excited about the time that it will happen! I think I gained about 3 kilo’s this week with all the good food at lunch time! I would like to thank Ina and Zante for all their work and preparation. Thank you, we all ate like kings!
The assessment was fair and I think it covered the core of what Part one is about. We received our first assignment assessments as well and I think it is going to be interesting to see what doing it is going to be like. We gain a lot as we go, regarding the type of material in the courses, the amount of work related to the specific course and how it is going to be like once we have some assignments to do together with our other tasks. Thus far it seems as if all of us are coping pretty well and I hope it stays that way! Nothing like that feeling of running around like a beheaded chicken!!!
Anyway, I think I pretty much covered my thoughts and what I wanted to say and so....in time old fashion, have a great weekend and,
You Stay Classy Guys!
Friday, January 16, 2009
16 Jan 09
TGIF! Another week, another course! And what’s great about it, is that I am actually ready for more!
Being in a position to learn techniques that save lives is an enormous privilege! But apart from the privilege to be here... the gaining of this knowledge gives one the power to make a difference in the world! It reminds me of Peter Parker’s Uncle in the movie Spiderman, where he said to Peter: “With great power, comes great responsibility!” To me that is truly what SHEQ management is about.
After the first two weeks I would really like to say thank you to the people that have granted me this possibility! They know who they are, and I will still thank them many times in person. Just hope they don’t get bored with it!!! J. The programme is professionally administered and managed. I sometimes don’t feel worthy of all the attention, but I soon realised that this is what IRCA is all about! Giving the necessary attention to the tasks and people at hand....and much more than what is necessary! I am so proud to become part of that culture!
We wrote the MSRM assessment today, and my feeling was initially that it went well. Did I achieve my goal???.... Well yes, and I am proud of it. Allow me my moment to gloat! The course was insightful and I enjoyed it. It does sometimes feel like a long process but if one keeps one’s eye on the goal it makes it manageable!
With regard to Pieter Hammann, our trainer: He definitely has a wealth of experience! I learnt a lot from him this week. I would definitely recommend him and also would like to commend him on a job well done. He also mentioned that we can organise a “field trip” to visit some places to see how relevant MSRM really is! That would be nice to do.
Have an awesome weekend and ....
Stay Classy Guys!!!
Being in a position to learn techniques that save lives is an enormous privilege! But apart from the privilege to be here... the gaining of this knowledge gives one the power to make a difference in the world! It reminds me of Peter Parker’s Uncle in the movie Spiderman, where he said to Peter: “With great power, comes great responsibility!” To me that is truly what SHEQ management is about.
After the first two weeks I would really like to say thank you to the people that have granted me this possibility! They know who they are, and I will still thank them many times in person. Just hope they don’t get bored with it!!! J. The programme is professionally administered and managed. I sometimes don’t feel worthy of all the attention, but I soon realised that this is what IRCA is all about! Giving the necessary attention to the tasks and people at hand....and much more than what is necessary! I am so proud to become part of that culture!
We wrote the MSRM assessment today, and my feeling was initially that it went well. Did I achieve my goal???.... Well yes, and I am proud of it. Allow me my moment to gloat! The course was insightful and I enjoyed it. It does sometimes feel like a long process but if one keeps one’s eye on the goal it makes it manageable!
With regard to Pieter Hammann, our trainer: He definitely has a wealth of experience! I learnt a lot from him this week. I would definitely recommend him and also would like to commend him on a job well done. He also mentioned that we can organise a “field trip” to visit some places to see how relevant MSRM really is! That would be nice to do.
Have an awesome weekend and ....
Stay Classy Guys!!!
Thursday, January 15, 2009
15 Jan 09
And so assessment day arrives....
After 4 days of grafting, the end is near. We only have to do the last bit of preparation on our own to ensure that we actually have everything under the belt. So today I’m not going linger on what I want to say too much... I’d rather go and prepare for tomorrow. I do feel pretty confident for tomorrow as the content of the course was thoroughly covered by Pieter and all of our questions were answered. My aim is to achieve at least 90% tomorrow. So let’s hope for the best!
Good luck to everybody and stay classy guys!
After 4 days of grafting, the end is near. We only have to do the last bit of preparation on our own to ensure that we actually have everything under the belt. So today I’m not going linger on what I want to say too much... I’d rather go and prepare for tomorrow. I do feel pretty confident for tomorrow as the content of the course was thoroughly covered by Pieter and all of our questions were answered. My aim is to achieve at least 90% tomorrow. So let’s hope for the best!
Good luck to everybody and stay classy guys!
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
14 Jan 09
Today we continued with MSRM. It was a good day!
We got stuck in early and now we have the opportunity to use the extra time we gained constructively. We received the electronic copies of the OHS Act and the Mines Health and Safety Act. I think that will help with our knowledge. I am really looking forward to presenting Tab 3 of MSRM as a baseline assessment of my presentation skills. Presentations push you out of your comfort zone and I believe that is the area where one grows the fastest. Learning how to handle an audience/crowd and also how to interact with them....
Going to have a rest now, because all this sitting is truly exhausting!
Stay Classy Guys!
We got stuck in early and now we have the opportunity to use the extra time we gained constructively. We received the electronic copies of the OHS Act and the Mines Health and Safety Act. I think that will help with our knowledge. I am really looking forward to presenting Tab 3 of MSRM as a baseline assessment of my presentation skills. Presentations push you out of your comfort zone and I believe that is the area where one grows the fastest. Learning how to handle an audience/crowd and also how to interact with them....
Going to have a rest now, because all this sitting is truly exhausting!
Stay Classy Guys!
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
13 Jan 09
Well, Well, Well...
Today was good! I spoke to Pieter yesterday and asked if we can try to keep our conversations relevant to the subject, to try and use our time constructively. I would like to say thank you, because it was indeed noticeable today. We continued with MSRM today, and it is honestly becoming more interesting by the moment. Wesley told us that our assessment presentation that was initially scheduled for Friday after the MSRM evaluation is going to be moved to the week after the Riskmaq course. Good news. Thank you, I think you are going to able to see the difference in the quality of the work!
So, tomorrow is another day and we’ll approach it that way.
P.S: I am enjoying the programme. Watch this space...you’ll notice experience building up, or that’s how it feels to me. Only after one and a half weeks!
Stay Classy Guys!
Today was good! I spoke to Pieter yesterday and asked if we can try to keep our conversations relevant to the subject, to try and use our time constructively. I would like to say thank you, because it was indeed noticeable today. We continued with MSRM today, and it is honestly becoming more interesting by the moment. Wesley told us that our assessment presentation that was initially scheduled for Friday after the MSRM evaluation is going to be moved to the week after the Riskmaq course. Good news. Thank you, I think you are going to able to see the difference in the quality of the work!
So, tomorrow is another day and we’ll approach it that way.
P.S: I am enjoying the programme. Watch this space...you’ll notice experience building up, or that’s how it feels to me. Only after one and a half weeks!
Stay Classy Guys!
12 Jan 09
Today we started the MSRM course. It is presented by Pieter Hammann.
We took a while to get started with the actual course content, because a fair bit of the introductory slides are the same as those we saw last week. By this I am not referring to the course content, even though there is repetition in the course that is to be expected. I feel that we used valuable time to hear things like where IRCA originated, etc. I think it can be good if trainers who present courses for the PDP can cut on the slides preceding the actual course content, we can get down and dirty...and grab the course by the horns (so to speak). We still need to read tab three tonight, in addition to the normal homework. I think if we used less time this morning on the intro, we would not have been behind schedule. By this I am not criticizing anyone, it is but a proposition. Please don’t understand me wrong, I think I might be a little eager, but in the end the concept of “the faster you learn the faster you earn” that Wesley explained to us, is a motivation in itself. I am not expecting anyone to hurry through anything and not do it properly, I would just like to apply myself while we’re in the course and not “waste” valuable time on extras that aren’t necessary. Work hard, play hard.
With regard to the actual course material... I enjoy the repetition and expansion thereof. What we learnt in last week’s Health and Safety Representative course is still applicable today, and within MSRM there is more detail around these concepts. This gives me an even better understanding of the work we covered last week.
Once again, I am not trying to be rude or anything, it just a question of managing our time as effectively as possible. Today’s post is a lengthy one, I admit, but allow me to say one more thing....What was the number on the back of my go-kart on Friday? Please let me know if anyone remembers.
Stay Classy Guys!
We took a while to get started with the actual course content, because a fair bit of the introductory slides are the same as those we saw last week. By this I am not referring to the course content, even though there is repetition in the course that is to be expected. I feel that we used valuable time to hear things like where IRCA originated, etc. I think it can be good if trainers who present courses for the PDP can cut on the slides preceding the actual course content, we can get down and dirty...and grab the course by the horns (so to speak). We still need to read tab three tonight, in addition to the normal homework. I think if we used less time this morning on the intro, we would not have been behind schedule. By this I am not criticizing anyone, it is but a proposition. Please don’t understand me wrong, I think I might be a little eager, but in the end the concept of “the faster you learn the faster you earn” that Wesley explained to us, is a motivation in itself. I am not expecting anyone to hurry through anything and not do it properly, I would just like to apply myself while we’re in the course and not “waste” valuable time on extras that aren’t necessary. Work hard, play hard.
With regard to the actual course material... I enjoy the repetition and expansion thereof. What we learnt in last week’s Health and Safety Representative course is still applicable today, and within MSRM there is more detail around these concepts. This gives me an even better understanding of the work we covered last week.
Once again, I am not trying to be rude or anything, it just a question of managing our time as effectively as possible. Today’s post is a lengthy one, I admit, but allow me to say one more thing....What was the number on the back of my go-kart on Friday? Please let me know if anyone remembers.
Stay Classy Guys!
Friday, January 9, 2009
8 Jan 09
Another day, another learning experience!
What was nice today, is that I can see how the parts within the Health and Safety Representative course are repeated to ensure proper identification of risks and the management thereof. We continued with the training today and David Motswaledi presented two of the tabs (10 &11). High quality presentation, as was all the tabs Carel presented. They observe us well and can see when we are run low on gas, and then they give us the opportunity to just stretch our legs and get off our brains (which we are sitting on, according to Carel). What is nice from my point of view, is that they use good examples to give us a good understanding even though we haven’t all the experience.
So, on a little more personal level....My girlfriend surprised me yesterday from Potch! Awesome! It just gave a little more umf, so to speak. The change was getting to me a little, being a “plattelandse boertjie” and all. The big city life is something I still have to get used to, but at least the people I am interacting with at work make that transition easier as well.
We are going go-carting tomorrow for team building. I am looking forward to it, mainly because:
· I am a highly competitive guy when it comes to sport and sports alike! I people are going to notice that about me and hopefully they notice a few other characteristics as well, as that is the point of the exercise isn’t it?
· I am looking forward to learning a few things about my fellow PDP colleagues.
So remember to look at the number 2 I’ll be wearing on my back tomorrow....because that is where you will be finishing, in second!!!!
Stay Classy Guys!
What was nice today, is that I can see how the parts within the Health and Safety Representative course are repeated to ensure proper identification of risks and the management thereof. We continued with the training today and David Motswaledi presented two of the tabs (10 &11). High quality presentation, as was all the tabs Carel presented. They observe us well and can see when we are run low on gas, and then they give us the opportunity to just stretch our legs and get off our brains (which we are sitting on, according to Carel). What is nice from my point of view, is that they use good examples to give us a good understanding even though we haven’t all the experience.
So, on a little more personal level....My girlfriend surprised me yesterday from Potch! Awesome! It just gave a little more umf, so to speak. The change was getting to me a little, being a “plattelandse boertjie” and all. The big city life is something I still have to get used to, but at least the people I am interacting with at work make that transition easier as well.
We are going go-carting tomorrow for team building. I am looking forward to it, mainly because:
· I am a highly competitive guy when it comes to sport and sports alike! I people are going to notice that about me and hopefully they notice a few other characteristics as well, as that is the point of the exercise isn’t it?
· I am looking forward to learning a few things about my fellow PDP colleagues.
So remember to look at the number 2 I’ll be wearing on my back tomorrow....because that is where you will be finishing, in second!!!!
Stay Classy Guys!
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
7 Jan 09
Today was much more mellow than Yesterday! Specifically with regard to losing my contacts and the like.....
We started training with Carel Swart today on the Health and Safety Representative course. I find that even though I do not have much Operational/SHEQ Risk management experience, the foundations are mostly based on due diligence and best practice. Most of the concepts seem logical but I still need to get a hold on the phrases, acronyms and the jargon. It is nice though, being able to give a name to a process and knowing on an introductory level what that entails.
I have also said in a few conversations that I have had, that I think the biggest thing is going to be the ability to consume the volume of work. I feel I catch on to the concepts pretty quickly, so I just need to keep up.
Looking forward to tomorrow and continuing with the training. It is nice to learn new things and by judging how excited that makes Carel, it makes me excited as well!
Stay Classy Guys!
We started training with Carel Swart today on the Health and Safety Representative course. I find that even though I do not have much Operational/SHEQ Risk management experience, the foundations are mostly based on due diligence and best practice. Most of the concepts seem logical but I still need to get a hold on the phrases, acronyms and the jargon. It is nice though, being able to give a name to a process and knowing on an introductory level what that entails.
I have also said in a few conversations that I have had, that I think the biggest thing is going to be the ability to consume the volume of work. I feel I catch on to the concepts pretty quickly, so I just need to keep up.
Looking forward to tomorrow and continuing with the training. It is nice to learn new things and by judging how excited that makes Carel, it makes me excited as well!
Stay Classy Guys!
6 Jan 09
Today was, as the Rugby commentators put it, a tale of two Halves.
This morning was good, but in the afternoon I got a little frustrated because I was looking over here, typing there, installing this, sharing that. It made me feel like I was busy the whole time but I didn’t really have much to show for it. But this was purely on a personal level. I somehow managed to wipe my entire contact list from my phone when Wesley and I tried to sync it with my newly acquired laptop. Receiving the laptop was real nice, but wiping my contacts seriously ticked me off. One of those situations where you feel like the Weakest Link....Good Bye! I seriously despise it when I manage to do stupid things like that! Anyway...Moving on.
I think everyone “defrosted” a little today. I know I definitely had a better night’s sleep that on Sunday evening and I think that helped. We shared more and participated more. We went into the core of the Mentoring concept today. That was good, because I believe that the better the Mentors and the Mentees understand what they are supposed to do, the more successful this type of learning will be! I am looking forward to learning from the various people appointed to guide us.
Hopefully I find a way to get those contacts from somewhere!
P.S: Wesley....without sounding like a brown noser....well done on a very thorough introduction to what lies ahead! Thank you, we can all see there was a lot of time and effort from your part.
In the legendary words of Ron Burgundy: You stay classy San Diego!
This morning was good, but in the afternoon I got a little frustrated because I was looking over here, typing there, installing this, sharing that. It made me feel like I was busy the whole time but I didn’t really have much to show for it. But this was purely on a personal level. I somehow managed to wipe my entire contact list from my phone when Wesley and I tried to sync it with my newly acquired laptop. Receiving the laptop was real nice, but wiping my contacts seriously ticked me off. One of those situations where you feel like the Weakest Link....Good Bye! I seriously despise it when I manage to do stupid things like that! Anyway...Moving on.
I think everyone “defrosted” a little today. I know I definitely had a better night’s sleep that on Sunday evening and I think that helped. We shared more and participated more. We went into the core of the Mentoring concept today. That was good, because I believe that the better the Mentors and the Mentees understand what they are supposed to do, the more successful this type of learning will be! I am looking forward to learning from the various people appointed to guide us.
Hopefully I find a way to get those contacts from somewhere!
P.S: Wesley....without sounding like a brown noser....well done on a very thorough introduction to what lies ahead! Thank you, we can all see there was a lot of time and effort from your part.
In the legendary words of Ron Burgundy: You stay classy San Diego!
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