Community Management is known as the process of building an authentic community among groups through various types of interaction. This means that it is not limited to seminars, trainings, inspections, or routine lectures. Instead, it is the art of crafting engaging activities to create a network in which people can connect, share, and grow.
Read MoreWhen we first went into lockdown in March 2020, my main concern was focused on the psychological well-being of the team, and how they could continue to work productively despite the circumstances. Over time, I found that there were 3 techniques that best helped me in maneuvering employee development.
Read MoreIn the last 13 months, I have been cast into the ocean of the maritime world, going on board vessels, attending conferences, having honest conversations with the crew, and learning the ropes of this massive operation. While it has been exciting (and sometimes scary), I have found most value in the conversations I have shared with the crew. While I came to teach them, it appears that they have in turn enriched my journey with important lessons that we could all certainly learn from:
Read MoreA few weeks ago, I attended a Crew Conference for the Maritime industry, where they had all kinds of high-tech, life size simulations for training the seafarer. Everything was built and designed to help the seafarer navigate and read data precisely as it comes up. As you can imagine, these vessels are huge - about the length of a 20 - 30 story building. And if you watched Titanic, then you know how steering such a large vessel and making the right calls are equally important, otherwise, accidents can happen. Aside from hitting icebergs, ships can collide with one another, and when crew men take safety on board for granted, engine rooms can spark and lead to combustion.
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