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BUSINESS PWANI PUBLICATION - APRIL 2013 VOL 24
HAVE YOU KEPT YOUR PROMISE? It's time to review and actualise your resolutions 2013
January is already four months past and it would be wise to take a moment and look at which New Year’s resolutions we have kept and which are broken. But even wiser is to look back at our resolutions and ask “are these truly resolutions?”
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Resolutions are good; they give us direction, probably even purpose. But one must differentiate a resolution from a wish list or a general goal. The root word or resolution is solution and it simply asks us to come up with measures and new solutions (re-solutions) to solve and to grow from our problems. Examples of common resolutions are like: “I will be a better student”, “This year i will begin savings plan” or “I will work with more passion ”. They are up in the air, lacking in concrete definition. No wonder many times we fail in our resolution as we set out big goals and dreams without a specific action. And this is what a resolution is as well, a set of actions. With this, a resolution might be better stated as such: “I will set aside 100 shillings for savings a day”, “I will not go onto facebook until I have completed my days work.” and “I will spend 15 minutes a day talking to my parents”. Though this approach has no guarantee of 100% success, it allows us to live our resolutions specifically, consistently and every day. From dreams up in the sky they have become actions on the ground, which are easier to do and grasp but contribute to a larger purpose. This month we delve into the lives of a few of our collegues, know their goals, what they have achieved and obstacles they have overcame along the way. We also introduce to you a new vibrant sales team that recently joined us as well as reports on the fun after work activities we have been up to this month. Enjoy the read!
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Interviews on Resolutions Inside:
Name: Naifin Taib Designation: Executive Accounts Department: Finance Station: Head Office Naifin is recognized for her effort and input in Pwani's system migration to Oracle. Her zeal, industrious nature and willingness to assist other employees are commendable. She has always been available to help her colleagues in seeking solutions to issues they have encountered. This attitude and initiative to promptly solve problems, cooperation with other employees, and innovation in problem solving is in tandem with Pwani values. We are proud to having her in our team and we hope to count on her positive attributes in the future.”
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Knowing me Knowing You By Mary Olinda
My name is Lilian Delight Magio. I’m married and soon I will be a mother. I’m privileged to be enjoying marriage for five years now, and you are welcome to see me if you need advise on living a happy marriage (ha-ha). I am a woman of integrity and a God fearing person. I’m a Receptionist here at Pwani since July, 2008. This was made possible courtesy of Aarti Malde. My daily routine is: I wake up at 5.00am to read my bible or an inspiration book and pray committing the rest of the day to God. Thereafter I prepare to come to work. I like serving people; I am a people’s person! This gives me the strength to come to work daily, the fact that I attend to someone and he or she is satisfied gives me satisfaction. I like helping people and one thing that I hate the most is gossip. I prefer to be on my own at times rather than have company that’s always talking about others. My New Year resolutions were to have a big family, to give God more time, to be myself and more courageous, to be around smart people who will help me be a better person and to spend my time wisely.
Lilian Delight Magio
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Our Resolutions By Petronella Achieng
1. Mutisya Nyalo 1. What personal resolutions have you achieved this year? I have been able to take my wife to ECD college, pay my children's school fees and improved my life a little bit. 2. Which work related achievements have you attained? I wanted to be panctual, passionate, dedicated and hardworking person in soap plant. I can proudily say i have achieved since the onset of this year i have not been absent, sometimes i have left my work station late to finish my duties and set for incoming shift. 3. What do you need to achieve the remaining resolutions? I really require a relevant training which will enable me to make more quality soaps.If i can also be given a certificate of service i will be the happiest man.
2. Simion Mrombo 1. What achievement have you made at your work place? I have managed to work under minimal supervision,this has has enabled me to plan myself well and improved greatily my proffesionalism. 2. What are your plans to achieve the remainig resolutions this year? Im working hard to become self reliant, i can only achieve this if i set up some enterprises.This will improve my life and also create an employment other jobless youths. I would be glad to put a smile to other paoples' faces.
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1. What were your resolutions for the year 2013? Pray more, be closer to God, be more spiritual and listening to inspirational speakers such as Joel Osteen; Improve physical well-being by eating healthy food, lose weight, exercise more, eat better, get rid of old bad habits; Improve mental well-being; think positive, laugh more often, enjoy life; Improve finances: get out of debt, save money, make small investments; Improve career: perform better at current job; Improve education: get a better education, learn something new (such as a foreign language, study often, read more books, improve talents; Improve self: become more organized, reduce stress, be less grumpy, manage time, be more independent; Volunteer to help others, practice life skills if possible give to charity; Get along better with people, improve social skills, enhance social intelligence, make new friends; Spend quality time with family members.
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2. Have you implemented them? Yes I have tried my best but am still working on others. 3. How much have you advanced? Improve mental well-being; think positive, laugh more often, enjoy life get along better with people, improve social skills, and enhance social intelligence; Improve self: become more organized, reduce stress, be less grumpy, manage time, be more independent; Improve career: perform better at current job.
4. How far is your commitment to those resolutions? I can ensure that I fulfill all these resolutions by staying focused. Just having discipline and a positive attitude.
You To Us We would like to know what you really think, feel and want in order to make our newsletter more about you. That’s why we have this page – just for you! To take part just share your thoughts or any interesting article on email at pr@pwani.net or leave a note on my desk at the head office.
Initiative
Staff Offers
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Robert Odhiambo - Lives Pwani Values (I - for Initiative)
Robert Odhiambo of Maintenance Department managed to construct a modern temporary office for Weigh/BRIDGE Clerk using Scrap material within a record period of 2 days. This helped great deal in saving high cost of erecting this structure as had already been quoted by an External Contractor.Robert is a plumber by profession but went out his way to do this and because of this we are proud of him.
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4. Amit Kumar 1. What were your resolutions for the year 2013? New year is just a beginning for the new opportunities, new hopes, new and innovative ideas. My resolutions were: i) Love : Life is short. This year i will never forget to tell my family, parents, friends that I love them and care about them. ii) Listen: I will focus more on listening rather than talking. iii) Let Go: I will let go of anger and focus more on ‘forgive and forget’ attitude . iv) Laugh: I will try my best to laugh more and more and more . v) Enjoy: Enjoy every moment to the fullest . vi) To be fit: I would like to take care of my health this year especially shed away some pounds around my belly.
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EHS Activity By Gilbert Mariaka
of the month April Theme- Good Housekeeping!
The committee that was steering the Pride and Care campaign. From right to left: Bhupesh, Prasad, Karisa, Sim, Wanyonyi and Robert. Behind the camera: Charity, Jacob, Andrew and Gilbert.
Efficient production and a good working environment are complementary. The elimination of inefficiencies and accident hazards caused by unfavourable conditions in and about the workplace is essential in getting the job done properly and safely. It has been proven that productivity levels are higher in highly organized workplaces. Not only that, unnecessary costs and wastages are also eliminated in such environments. This can be achieved by implementing pride and care (good housekeeping) techniques. The underlying philosophy of pride and care techniques is that it seeks to simplify one's work environment, reduce wastage and non-value-adding activities through a systematic process, thereby improving quality and productivity. These are some of the reasons that led to EHS coming up with Pride and Care campaign theme to enable Pwanians to improve quality and productivity. Keep it up EHS Department!
Health-Tips
1. Answer the phone by LEFT ear. 2. Do not drink coffee TWICE a day. 3. Do not take pills with COOL water. 4. Do not have HUGE meals after 5pm. 5. Drink more WATER in the morning less at night. 6. Keep your distance from hand phone CHARGERS. 7. Do not use headphones/earphone for LONG period of time. 8. Best sleeping time is from 10pm at night to 6am in the morning. 9. Do not lie down immediately after taking medicine before sleeping. 10. When battery is down to the LAST grid/bar, don’t answer the phone as the radiation x1000.
By Aarti Malde
2. So far how much have you achieved in terms of those resolutions? Slow and steady wins the race. It’s too early to reach to conclusion. I have categorized the goals into long-term, intermediate and short-term. I feel that it’s better to accomplish smaller goals first than bigger/long term ones. So I have this all sorted out. Moreover, I have allotted time in my outlook calendar to work on my goals with dates. That will make me monitor my resolutions closely.
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NEW SALES TEAM Our new sales team is energetic and
enthusiatic. In their words, we get to know what drives them and what keeps them going and towards where?
Welcome to Pwani life! Geoffrey Mbwai Team Leader - Western Kenya: To suceed in life and to raise a lovely family gives me great motivation.
Chris Mukundi Team Leader - Greater Nairobi: Anybody who thinks they are a leader and don't have anybody following them is out for a walk. David Kungu Nganga Team Leader - Mountain Region: Determined to make a difference
John Njamio Trade Representative - Nakuru: Being accorded an opportunity to lay the bricks of my life. Reba Karani Trade Representative - Eldoret: Satisfying my customers and surpursing what I would have done without supervision and having positive attitute. Richard Waithaka Trade Representative - Nairobi: Desire to be genuinely happy at all times and at peace with myself.
The Soccer Battles
by Andrew Odanga
The entire Pwani family has been engaged in soccer battles involving the three stations; Head Office (The Red Army), Jomvu (The Blues) and Kikambala (Champions@pwani). With the aim of building the Pwani team among employees, the teams of 15 players each have been battling it out on the Kikambala soccer ground. They are scheduled to play each other to determine which teams will play the finals and which one will play the exhibition match. The atmosphere has been fantastic with teams putting their best effort to win the coveted trophy. The matches are scheduled for every Saturday this April from 3pm through to the finals set for 27th April 2013. The winners of the final will be awarded 500/- vouchers per team player and team trophy. Preceding the finals is an exhibition match between team 3 and managers. Hope to see you there and may the best team win. | A PUBLICATION OF PWANI
Brain Teaser
Salim Opere Akungu Key Accounts - Up Country Kisumu: The past is where I learn the experience the future is where I apply it.
Know Your Products 2 by Vishal Shah 1. To Juggle your memory a little….. when and where was the New Fresh Fri launched? 2. What are the salient features of the New Fresh Fri Jerrican? 3. How many SKUs are there in the New Fresh Fri range? Name them. 4. What qualities are there in Fresh Fri to make it healthy for us? 5. What is the exact weight of a filled 3 litre New Fresh Fri Jerrican?
Hellen Nyambura Thairu Key Accounts - Nairobi: Being able to achieve what I had set for the day, and being able to start something and finish it.
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Stephen Mungai Sales Audit: Desire to achieve,appreciate and celebrating success.
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Jeddidah Muthoni Customer Service Executive, HO: You either rule the day or the day will rule you.
Last Month's Winner Sidik Kassam, being presented with a gift by Vishal Shah
Fahima Abdille Ahmed Customer Service Executives, HO: Whether it rains or shines, embrace it.
Rita Ongeri Trade Representative - Nairobi: Meeting my targets to earn more money. Mercy Njeri Machariah Customer Service Executive: HO-I am motivated by my son and siblings since I want them to have a better life.
Zumba Divas
by Melesin Jaber
6th April marked the beginning of a new way of life for ‘PWANI DIVA’S’. This was the day we re-discovered the divas in us! We were all set in our costumes, ready for Zumba, what an interesting moment... Since i wasn't sure of what to expect, I took the back row so that i could watch what folow in the steps of the 'rest'. I missed several steps, knocked my knees, bumped my waist to someone else's and even fell over another! That was day one. I was so embarrassed, i made-up my mind to practice at home and do better in the next
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session. By the second week, I could spin the waistwheel, squat, dance and even jump a metre high. Evaluation: Zumba is a must for anyone who wants to be a Diva. Our Instructor >>>>>>Excellent The Team>>>>> Superb Music>>>>>>Excellent Place>>>>> Spacious Dress code>>>>>Excellent Challenges: We need to be acquainted for us to be experts in Zhumba as it is said ‘’practice makes perfect’’