Fellow interns, I am sorry I haven't had time to blog. Its hectic hey! Actually I have noticed that most haven't been blogging so far. However, I know why. This is a very busy world we have just entered.
About my host organisation, This is a very interesting company and I am proud to remind you that the director is the lady who presented to us about branding, Nomahlubi Simamane. So, you know what Zanusi does. I am working on a project called Arts Alive that Zanusi is magaging. AWESOME!
You should all understand that after my BA in Drama, circumstances forced me into teaching and I missed Arts, the stage and everything in performing arts.For the first time I am dealing with Arts in a formal workplace without insecurities. Arts Alive is an anual event that takes place in Johannesburg every year in September. Three years ago Zanusi won a tender to manage this exciting event. I am working as an assistant project manager with a FABULOUS lady, Madeleine Wickins the project manager (when she is not "boxing my ears" or "smacking my bottom"). I am glad to say I am surrounded by an interesting team that practically applies teamwork skill.
Arts Alive has many projects with different product suppliers and I get to work with a lot of people with diverse cultures and personalities. Therefore I am forced to apply skills acquired from our training (you better believe this, "emotional intelligence and resilience" mostly).Also we interact with Artists, INTERNATIONAL and local! Really exciting.
One last thing, I have learned from ausi Noma that SEPARATING FACTS FROM EMOTIONS will get you far in the work place. Please keep on reading the workplace every Wednesday, Its quite exciting.
