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Industry Events: Africa June & July 2019
Ghana Mining & Energy Summit
12 to 14 June 2019
Accra International Conference Center, Accra, Ghana
The Ghana Mining & Energy Summit is themed as Harnessing Mining and Energy Potential to Accelerate National Development and it will bring together experts and stakeholders from the Mining and Energy industries for stimulating interactions on the theme, unveil opportunities and highlight new guidelines for participation in the entire Local content value-chain, deliver focused sessions on Women in Mining and Corporate Social Responsibility, and much more.
Tel: +27 (0) 11 023 6701
Email: info@lindiwecorporate.com
Egypts Skyscrapers Conference
19 to 20 June 2019
Al Manara International Conference, Cairo, Egypt
ESC, the first conference in Africa on skyscrapers, under the title “Egypt enters the era of skyscrapers”, the conference will discuss several key themes, including the largest tower in Africa to be built in the new administrative capital, the 20-tower business, and finance hub, and the new technologies used to design and construct such buildings.
Tel: +2 02 22703584
Email: info@skyscraperegypt.com
Africa Mini Grids Summit
24 to 28 June 2019
Movenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra, Accra, Ghana
Mini Grids have been identified as a key platform to address critical electrification shortages in Africa. Creating successful mini grid ecosystems beyond pilot projects are now the focus of African governments facing severe shortages especially for their off-grid populations. Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Ghana are just some of the countries with frameworks and supportive policies indicating desire to expand energy access through mini grids.
Water Africa and West Africa Building & Construction Ghana
26 to 28 June 2019
Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra, Accra, Ghana
Event Description:
Participation in Water Africa and West Africa Building & Construction Ghana will ensure that exhibitors reach the key decision-makers from the Ghanaian Ministries, contractors and consultants, engineers, architects, planners, suppliers, NGOs, investors and developers involved in both sectors. West Africa Building & Construction Exhibitors will be showing the latest equipment and services in the field of civil engineering construction, building for commercial and industrial use as well as social housing. Water Africa Exhibitors will be showcasing the latest equipment and services in the field of water and wastewater engineering for commercial, industrial use and public use. Exhibitors are invited to take part in the accompanying seminar programmes, which will be run in co-ordination with the Ghanaian Ministries.
Tel: +44 1902 428766
Email: info@ace-events.com
Ceramica West Africa
27 to 29 June 2019
Landmark Centre, Ikoyi II, Nigeria
Ceramica Expo will welcome the companies in the product lines of Ceramic surfaces, wallpapers, wood flooring, marble, stone, bathroom furnishings, brick, sanitaryware and tile. We expect more than 70 companies from more than 10 countries such as Italy, China, Turkey, Indonesia, Spain, Egypt, Nigeria, India, Russia and U.A.E and 3800 visitors.
Email: info@ceramicaafrica.com
Nigeria BuildExpo Construction & Building Exhibition
27 to 29 June 2019
Landmark Centre, Lagos, Nigeria
ith key dedicated product groups you can be part of, there is no better time to secure your stand space for 2019! NIGERIA BUILD EXPO has closed for the last edition in Africa with more than 81+ exhibitors from 10 countries as Italy, China, Turkey ,Indonesia, Spain ,Egypt ,Nigeria ,India, Russia and U.A.E and 4200 visitors. Exhibition & Workshop & B2B Meetings.
Contact Details:
Tel: +90 555 721 84 29
Email: tansu@elanexpo.net
RoofExpo Africa
04 to 06 2019
KICC, Nairobi, Kenya
International Trade Exhibition On Residential and Commercial Roofing Construction and Maintenance Industry. Roofexpo Africa, now branched out from Buildexpo Africa, highlights the widest range of the latest technology and products in the roofing construction and maintenance industry. Expogroup has introduced “Roofexpo Africa” to cater to the fastest growing sector within the construction industry. Owing to the rapid growth in housing industry, the roofing market in Kenya is witnessing a high demand for a variety of products, material and technology. Builders and architects are looking to source the best products that can fulfill the need of the large number of projects currently underway and also help meet cost and quality.
Tel: +971 43050755
Email: feedback@expogr.com
BuildExpo Kenya
04 to 06 July 2019
Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi, Kenya
The event is one among the biggest construction and modelling exhibition. The event primarily focuses and caters to the construction, building and furniture industry. This event shows product from Bathroom & Kitchen, Building Construction, Lights & Lighting industries. Spread over three days, the mega event is an ideal forum for the international players in the industry to showcase products and services to the ripe African market. Trade visitors from all over East & Central African countries are being invited directly and in collaboration with several regional trade bodies in Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Uganda, Somalia, Mozambique & Congo. Though Kenya by itself is one of the biggest markets in Africa, major emphasis is being laid upon attracting traders and importers from neighboring countries.
Tel: +971 43050755
Email: feedback@expogr.com
Nigeria Property Expo
29 to 31 July 2019
Abuja International Conference Centre, Abuja, Nigeria
This event will showcase the best of real estate experts, buyers, sellers, developers, investors, professionals, government authorities and regulatory bodies in the real estate sector. The Expo will provide exhibits, speakers, and a consultation area for one-on-one meetings with clients and an onsite expanded workshop series for small groups. Property sellers and developers will be having booths at the expo to gain, build and strengthen relationships with buyers, investors and other vendors, as they showcase their brand. Nigeria Property Expo is a distinguished event assembled for potential personalities from different circles of Nigeria’s property industry. This summit and expo is put together by Fow World Properties And Real Estate Development Company, a company with first class substance and content that is geared to satisfy the public. The event brings together potential investors from all circle of the Nigerian Housing Industry for a full packed assembly of learning and networking.
Tel: +234 816 837 703
Email: fowworldproperties@gmail.com
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Millennial Mom + wife living the hash-tag life. Reach out if you want to talk: L2B, social media, construction, technology, marriage, parenting, popular culture and travel. Remember: If You Fail - Fail Forward
1. Don’t be afraid to delegate
You are losing money and precious time each day the files pile on top of your desk. Be sure to clearly define goals and objectives to your employees. Educate your employees on your expectations. Give responsibilities to qualified employees, and trust that they will perform the tasks well. This gives your employees the opportunity to gain skills and leadership experience that will ultimately benefit your company.
2. Match tasks to skills
Knowing your employees’ skills and behavioural styles is essential for maximizing efficiency. Asking your employees to be great at everything just isn’t efficient, instead, before giving an employee an assignment, ask yourself, is this the person best suited to perform this task? If not, find someone else whose skills and styles matches your needs.
3.Communicate effectively
Every manager knows that communication is the key to a productive workforce. An age-old aphorism goes, “It’s not what you say, but how you say it.” Good communication is what separates a poor leader from an exceptional one. When you communicate well with your team it helps eliminate misunderstandings and can encourage a healthy and peaceful work environment. Some examples of communicating effectively would be communication via training; having open meetings; listen to your team members; use visuals like presentations; display confidence and seriousness; act out your message; be humorous; encourage feedback and be appreciative.
4.Keep goals clear and focused
Everyone and every business needs goals. Make sure yours are S-M-A-R-T ones…
S – Specific
M – Measurable
A – Achievable
R – Relevant
T – Time-based
Monitor and measure your progress by conducting quarterly reviews. This will help to keep your team on target and working together. Be flexible and open to adapting to the situation as some goals will no longer be relevant or achievable. Try to keep them realistic and reasonable.
5. Incentivize employees
Most people agree that receiving money is a good incentive to work harder and stay motivated. There are however people who prefer to be recognized in a different way. It costs nothing but goes a long way with employees to hear how well they are doing. Practice boosting morale with words of encouragement and by catching people doing things right. Another way that won’t cost the earth is a brag board. Mention the employee’s good work in a place where everyone can see it. Printing certificates of achievements that the employee can put on their desk, in their office or cubicle. Throwing a staff lunch
6. Cut out unhealthy stress
Studies show that excess stress can cause real physical symptoms like headaches, upset stomach, increased blood pressure, chest pain and trouble sleeping. Not to mention mood disorders like anxiety and depression. Of course, not all stress is created equal. A certain amount of healthy stress in the workplace is actually a good thing. Here are a few points on how to relieve unhealthy stress at work: Form positive relationships; start exercising; eat healthy nutritious foods; get enough sleep; prioritize and organize, and kick bad habits.
7. Train and develop employees
Employees are a company’s biggest asset and investing in talent is vital to sustainable business growth and success. Boredom in the workplace can create feelings of dissatisfaction and negative working habits. Regular development initiatives can prevent workplace idleness. Having frequent training will also establish regular re-evaluation of employees, skills and processes.
8. Give each other feedback
Employees and managers the world over dread the ritual of performance reviews. We save up our comments and document all the things we note about a person’s performance and then, like a big cat ready to pounce, the manager calls in the hapless employee to spring a year’s worth of “constructive criticism” onto him or her. When done the right way with the right intentions, feedback can lead to outstanding performance. Employees have to know what they are doing well and not so well, carefully and frequently. When done the right way with the right intentions, feedback can lead to outstanding performance.
9. Think Big picture
Looking at the BIG picture involves trying to see the entire scope of a task. This can be a tactical way to obtain a full sense or understanding of things. Sometimes the big picture can seem overwhelming so by breaking it down you avoid worry, procrastination or even disengaging completely from the task. Ways to help would be to block your time by using a calendar or create an itinerary. Consider a realistic and thorough overview of the situation. Think positively about the path you’ll have to take to get there and be confident. Figure out skills you can use or need to develop. The sooner you begin to identify what skills you need the sooner you’ll gain forward momentum.
10. Ethics & Honesty
An article in Forbes states: “Companies find that ethical business practices increase their competitiveness in their respective industries, helping to further substantiate the notion that a culture of ethics is crucial to sustainable excellence.” Sometimes the moral fibre of society and the blind ambition of some leaders will not even consider the two most important traits essential to making a decision: honesty and ethics. Honesty builds trust, one of the most critical elements of solid leadership. It is displayed and built on personal behaviour, the quality of decisions and open and honest communication.
Sources:
Forbes
CourseHero
Smallbiztrends
TheHartford
Kazoohr
Snacknation
Getsmarter
MindTools
Creativitypost
Bizjournals
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(Duration 3 min)
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Electrical installation at Parkstation Blueroom
RFQ05-201166/05/2019 – Prasa Cres
Tenders are invited to bid on the Electrical installation at Parkstation Blueroom
| Category | Industry |
| Electrical & Instrument | Institutional |
| Region | Site Inspection |
| Johannesburg | 2019-06-04 10:00 AM |
| Closing Date | Contract Period |
| 10 June 2019 at 10:3 | No Details |
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Why go green? Is it really worth it?
I have been so amped to write on this subject. I know there are folk, some in my family, who think I’m away with the faeries half the time and I live in a world that doesn’t exist, but why shouldn’t it be real?
This is a huge topic of conversation at the moment, even celebrities, like Leo DiCaprio are getting involved and are giving back. My question to every human being living on this planet, taking from this planet;
Yes, I am a tree-loving bunny hugging green planet person. I do see so much beauty within each country and we can live to appreciate the beauty we just need to balance our lives, in turn, balance what we take from this world we live in. Let’s start being aware of where each “One Person” can make a change to improve our environment and go green.
There are several positive side effects: Cleaner air and water.
The adverse effects of not going green:
Bill Gates wrote a Blog on climate change in 2018, titled “Climate change and the 75% problem” www.gatesnotes.com
Traffic has increased, not only has this increased fuel emissions but the road rage the high blood pressure that goes with it, very unhealthy. Everything is expected immediately hence, metal trucks are loaded up high with stock which is more likely covered in plastic and shipped across from one side of the country to the other, emitting fumes.
We work and live in concrete buildings. When it’s excruciatingly hot we use an air conditioner, then freezing cold the heater goes on. A beautiful fireplace to keep us toasty and warm in winter, omissions. Lights are on, who wants to work in an office when it’s dark and gloomy. All these contribute to climate change.
Think of a way to use less and give back more. Each individual needs to be aware of what damage they are causing to our world and our own individual lives. We, humans, are growing at a massive rate, we want more, yet do we need more? Our everyday lifestyles are damaging to the environment as we think it improves our lives. Does it really though? We spend a fortune upgrading everything, only to spend a fortune to get away from it all for peace, quiet and tranquillity.
A lot of these issues need to be researched to develop new cleaner greener ways. The human race has been smart enough to invent and develop what we have now, let’s do this and beat climate change, have healthier living and keep the planet beautiful and be one with our planet.
So the question is: “Why go green? Is it worth it?” in my opinion, YES absolutely.
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My employment at Leads 2 Business commenced in January 2010, where for two years I worked in the Directory Department establishing a better understanding of construction and where Leads 2 Business fitted in. In February 2012, I moved to the Accounts department where I have been looking after accounts queries and anything related to accounts since then. I have been told by many that I’m resilient, yet caring individual and good to have on “their” side. Calm under pressure, which is quite useful in my line of work. I am proud and honoured to be part of the L2B mothership adding my bit to the greater good. Should you require more information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
(Duration 2 min)
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Millennial Mom + wife living the hash-tag life. Reach out if you want to talk: L2B, social media, construction, technology, marriage, parenting, popular culture and travel. Remember: If You Fail - Fail Forward
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I have been working at Leads 2 Business for 10 years of which 8 have been as the Sales Manager. I enjoy every aspect of my job and strive to hold the L2B flag high in all I do.
