H.E.C.T.I.C!!!!!!
This week was the week that I have had the least sleep since the beginning of the programme. Going to bed late, waking up early...you know the drill!
On Monday we started with the Train – the – Trainer course, presented by Jo Enslin. The experience he brings to a room is almost tangible, like you feel it when he walks in. And not only is his knowledge of training extensive but also of a wide array of other things! The course is truly insightful, and I know I learnt a helluva lot! Presentation and training skills are some of the most important things to have if you ever have to speak in front of people. I know because I have experienced doing it without those skills and with those skills. It makes a phenomenal difference! Anyway, we completed the course training on Monday and then presented on a topic of our choice on Tuesday. We had to compile our presentation on Monday evening and that caused some of the little sleep. Generally it went well, although I was surprised by how quickly time passes when you’re talking about something you have an extensive knowledge of. I think all of us made great strides from where we started and where we were on Tuesday.
On Wednesday we started doing a course on Incident Investigation, presented by Francois Storm. My word, is it evident that everybody has their own way of presenting! It was quickfire but I think we heard what we needed to. The assignment we received for the course is an Incident Investigation case study. Oh my greatness...does that need your full attention and commitment. It was hard work and application. I worked on it on Wednesday evening, Thursday through the day, and evening and barely finished it early this morning. In fact I think I could have done a much better job of it, had the time been a little more. Anyway, this morning we handed in the assignments and wrote a knowledge assessment. I think everyone did well in that one. And so the weekend arrives once again, nice...
But before I get to the weekend, let just have glance back at I’ve experienced so far....
The past (almost) two months I have learned things unexpected, expected, again, new, and like that I can continue for a while!!! We have been treated like the golden boys and girl. It has been good but sometimes frustrating as well. Apart from learning a lot theoretically, we have the privilege to tap peoples knowledge who have been in the game for years! And touching on practical knowledge here and there as well. I like the way the learning has been approached, considering almost all possibilities! In my studies at University and school, I have never experienced the hands on approach that I have here. It helps putting the link between the theory and the practical, as well as allowing you to gain experience! Something that everybody wants, but nobody in industry is willing to give you! That is probably the greatest thing about this course, and as I have said previously...I consider myself very lucky to be in this position!
And so, weekend.....
Stay Classy Guys!!!
Friday, February 20, 2009
20 Feb 09
H.E.C.T.I.C!!!!!!
This week was the week that I have had the least sleep since the beginning of the programme. Going to bed late, waking up early...you know the drill!
On Monday we started with the Train – the – Trainer course, presented by Jo Enslin. The experience he brings to a room is almost tangible, like you feel it when he walks in. And not only is his knowledge of training extensive but also of a wide array of other things! The course is truly insightful, and I know I learnt a helluva lot! Presentation and training skills are some of the most important things to have if you ever have to speak in front of people. I know because I have experienced doing it without those skills and with those skills. It makes a phenomenal difference! Anyway, we completed the course training on Monday and then presented on a topic of our choice on Tuesday. We had to compile our presentation on Monday evening and that caused some of the little sleep. Generally it went well, although I was surprised by how quickly time passes when you’re talking about something you have an extensive knowledge of. I think all of us made great strides from where we started and where we were on Tuesday.
On Wednesday we started doing a course on Incident Investigation, presented by Francois Storm. My word, is it evident that everybody has their own way of presenting! It was quickfire but I think we heard what we needed to. The assignment we received for the course is an Incident Investigation case study. Oh my greatness...does that need your full attention and commitment. It was hard work and application. I worked on it on Wednesday evening, Thursday through the day, and evening and barely finished it early this morning. In fact I think I could have done a much better job of it, had the time been a little more. Anyway, this morning we handed in the assignments and wrote a knowledge assessment. I think everyone did well in that one. And so the weekend arrives once again, nice...
But before I get to the weekend, let just have glance back at I’ve experienced so far....
The past (almost) two months I have learned things unexpected, expected, again, new, and like that I can continue for a while!!! We have been treated like the golden boys and girl. It has been good but sometimes frustrating as well. Apart from learning a lot theoretically, we have the privilege to tap peoples knowledge who have been in the game for years! And touching on practical knowledge here and there as well. I like the way the learning has been approached, considering almost all possibilities! In my studies at University and school, I have never experienced the hands on approach that I have here. It helps putting the link between the theory and the practical, as well as allowing you to gain experience! Something that everybody wants, but nobody in industry is willing to give you! That is probably the greatest thing about this course, and as I have said previously...I consider myself very lucky to be in this position!
And so, weekend.....
Stay Classy Guys!!!
This week was the week that I have had the least sleep since the beginning of the programme. Going to bed late, waking up early...you know the drill!
On Monday we started with the Train – the – Trainer course, presented by Jo Enslin. The experience he brings to a room is almost tangible, like you feel it when he walks in. And not only is his knowledge of training extensive but also of a wide array of other things! The course is truly insightful, and I know I learnt a helluva lot! Presentation and training skills are some of the most important things to have if you ever have to speak in front of people. I know because I have experienced doing it without those skills and with those skills. It makes a phenomenal difference! Anyway, we completed the course training on Monday and then presented on a topic of our choice on Tuesday. We had to compile our presentation on Monday evening and that caused some of the little sleep. Generally it went well, although I was surprised by how quickly time passes when you’re talking about something you have an extensive knowledge of. I think all of us made great strides from where we started and where we were on Tuesday.
On Wednesday we started doing a course on Incident Investigation, presented by Francois Storm. My word, is it evident that everybody has their own way of presenting! It was quickfire but I think we heard what we needed to. The assignment we received for the course is an Incident Investigation case study. Oh my greatness...does that need your full attention and commitment. It was hard work and application. I worked on it on Wednesday evening, Thursday through the day, and evening and barely finished it early this morning. In fact I think I could have done a much better job of it, had the time been a little more. Anyway, this morning we handed in the assignments and wrote a knowledge assessment. I think everyone did well in that one. And so the weekend arrives once again, nice...
But before I get to the weekend, let just have glance back at I’ve experienced so far....
The past (almost) two months I have learned things unexpected, expected, again, new, and like that I can continue for a while!!! We have been treated like the golden boys and girl. It has been good but sometimes frustrating as well. Apart from learning a lot theoretically, we have the privilege to tap peoples knowledge who have been in the game for years! And touching on practical knowledge here and there as well. I like the way the learning has been approached, considering almost all possibilities! In my studies at University and school, I have never experienced the hands on approach that I have here. It helps putting the link between the theory and the practical, as well as allowing you to gain experience! Something that everybody wants, but nobody in industry is willing to give you! That is probably the greatest thing about this course, and as I have said previously...I consider myself very lucky to be in this position!
And so, weekend.....
Stay Classy Guys!!!
Monday, February 16, 2009
12 Feb 09
This week we were given the task of compiling and presenting the Health and Safety System for IRCA Head office.
At first it seemed like pretty straight forward, but then came all the different ways it had to address the different problems, how it was supposed to be structured, etc. Now don’t get me wrong, I have no problem with the assignment, but I didn’t feel that it was clearly communicated. We struggled for two days to get behind what was expected of us. The assignment seemed straight forward, as I mentioned, but then we needed to make conform to what the idea of the output was supposed to be. I found it a little tedious, but in the end value adding. I again learned that communication is an essential part of business and ensuring that what you are saying is correctly interpreted by the people you are saying it to , is probably the most important element of communication.
The idea of piecing together a Health and Safety structure/process seems so easy...tell everyone not to do stupid things, and there we go... If only!!!! You need to start a the right place and then ensure that the process flow is of such a nature that it not only makes logical sense, but it also conforms to legislation, standards, etc. After we presented to Wesley and Jo, I felt like it was the first time that I understood what was expected of us. Now that we went through this week, I think the rest of the assignment will be easier to piece together.
Looking forward to the weekend and next week’s Train the Trainer. I also look forward to completing the structure/framework for the Health and Safety System of IRCA.
Enjoy the weekend and Stay Classy Guys...
At first it seemed like pretty straight forward, but then came all the different ways it had to address the different problems, how it was supposed to be structured, etc. Now don’t get me wrong, I have no problem with the assignment, but I didn’t feel that it was clearly communicated. We struggled for two days to get behind what was expected of us. The assignment seemed straight forward, as I mentioned, but then we needed to make conform to what the idea of the output was supposed to be. I found it a little tedious, but in the end value adding. I again learned that communication is an essential part of business and ensuring that what you are saying is correctly interpreted by the people you are saying it to , is probably the most important element of communication.
The idea of piecing together a Health and Safety structure/process seems so easy...tell everyone not to do stupid things, and there we go... If only!!!! You need to start a the right place and then ensure that the process flow is of such a nature that it not only makes logical sense, but it also conforms to legislation, standards, etc. After we presented to Wesley and Jo, I felt like it was the first time that I understood what was expected of us. Now that we went through this week, I think the rest of the assignment will be easier to piece together.
Looking forward to the weekend and next week’s Train the Trainer. I also look forward to completing the structure/framework for the Health and Safety System of IRCA.
Enjoy the weekend and Stay Classy Guys...
Friday, February 6, 2009
6 Feb 09
ACAT, As Michael put it earlier...intense, tedious, tiring, etc.
The ACAT course was presented by Paul Mare. It was well presented in his unique way! He has a load of experience and it is nice to be able to gain some of that by attending a course he presents. The ACAT course feels a little more practical than the previous courses we attended. Although different in nature, I think it might be easier to make this course more practical than the others. Because one concentrates on the CAP protocol it obviously is more practical. Not one of the previous course made me this tired by Friday and I am really looking forward toward the weekend!!!! I am going to enjoy the bit of “rus”.
Good luck to the 7’s Springboks the weekend! Have great weekend guys, rest and then we take the bull by the horns on Monday.
Stay Classy Guys...
The ACAT course was presented by Paul Mare. It was well presented in his unique way! He has a load of experience and it is nice to be able to gain some of that by attending a course he presents. The ACAT course feels a little more practical than the previous courses we attended. Although different in nature, I think it might be easier to make this course more practical than the others. Because one concentrates on the CAP protocol it obviously is more practical. Not one of the previous course made me this tired by Friday and I am really looking forward toward the weekend!!!! I am going to enjoy the bit of “rus”.
Good luck to the 7’s Springboks the weekend! Have great weekend guys, rest and then we take the bull by the horns on Monday.
Stay Classy Guys...
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