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Personality in Focus
The Phenomenal Rise of Estate Giant, Sijibomi Ogundele (Sujimoto)
The story of Sijibomi Ogundele, better known as "Sujimoto" who is now one of the youngest billionaire in Nigeria is inspiring and a reference point for a youngman, who desires to conquer. It is worthy of note that as at today, Sijibomi sits atop over $400 million worth company.
Dressed in a simple Polo T-Shirt on a Friday Evening, Sijibomi Ogundele, Nigeria's youngest Billionaire and Luxury Real Estate Czar, can be seen on the Lucrezia project site, in the prestigious Banana Island neighborhood, inspecting the work done and ensuring every 'i' is dotted and every 't' is crossed.
No one would have thought that this man, who is currently worth billions, was once a Souvenir hawker in France and also did alabaru for his trader Mum in Africa's most populous market – Oke-Arin, where he was nurtured by enterprising Igbo Traders, which ignited his passion for business.
Growing up in the slum of Agege, as a little 8-year-old, Sijibomi's first introduction to Entrepreneurship was when he started a bike business popularly called'Okada' business, from his little savings. Despite the usual African Parent's disapproval, he drew inspiration from his mother's entrepreneurial spirit and grew his Okada business from 1 to 6 motorcycles, a testament to his strong, resolute and resilient business mind.
A rose that grew from concrete, Mr. Ogundele who is only 39 has built his company, Sujimoto Group, in just 5 years, into a Luxury Construction behemoth, focused on building extraordinary edifices in premium neighborhoods of Ikoyi and Banana Island. With annual revenue of approximately $30 million and many other pending projects, Mr. Ogundele believes the Sujimoto group is worth over $400 Million.
His look may be modest but his ambition belies his modesty. After an encounter with the King of Dubai who pushed his ambitious project – LorenzoBySujimoto, from 15 Storey building to a 30 storey building, reminding him that; "To be second is to be last! If people in their 30's are building 5000 units annually in Asia, 75 units shouldn't scare you."According to Mr. Ogundele; "I believe in Nigeria. My passion comes from my patriotism. I believe that the Nigeria that produced the MKOs, the Dantatas, and the Ojukwus, also has something great in store for me."
The Lawyer tuned Entrepreneur who is son to a John Holt Manager and a trader mother never had the opportunity to attend King's College or other expensive private schools but attended public schools. With a dream to revolutionize the Nigerian Luxury real estate space and an ambition taller than the Burj Khalifa, one can only wonder how he has steered his company to survive the brutal economic recessions within the last 5 years, growing stronger, bigger and better, to the consternation of the pessimists.
Sujimoto's Giuliano project which is 100% covered in travertine stone, fully automated, 1st project with each unit having its private elevator and an award-winning Zaha Hadid Bathroom for Porscelanosa, set the standard for a luxury terrace in Banana Island, attracting clients like MD of multinationals, billionaires and music entrepreneur – Davido.
A stone throws from the Giuliano; Sujimoto is building what has been dubbed the tallest residential building in Banana Island – the LucreziaBySujimoto. A revolutionary building, never before seen in Nigeria or Africa! The first building with Glass Reinforced Concrete (GRC) façade, Full Home Automation, private IMAX Cinema for the residents, standard crèche, Indoor Virtual Golf with over 2,500 courses worldwide to play on, swimming pool in the sky and other exciting features. Sitting on the 12th floor is the best penthouse in Africa. A project that sets an enviable standard for luxury residential apartments in Nigeria with a sales value worth $46 and a delivery deadline of December 2021.
Speaking on the Lucrezia, Mr. Ogundele made a startling revelation; "We are building the best condominium not only in Nigeria but also in Africa. The Lucrezia Penthouse comes with a private elevator, private cinema, private golf, private gym, and a private pool! The Lucrezia is very special to us because Sujimoto is divesting from Residential Projects with 80% of our real estate interest into Commercial Projects.
When asked about the company's plan to accommodate smaller units, Mr. Ogundele was very quick to add that the company has a new project that is almost sold out! According to him; "Many people have approached us about building smaller and more affordable units with the Sujimoto standard and we have responded with a revolutionary project called the LeonardoBySujimoto. With LeonardoBySujimoto, you can own a Sujimoto Apartment without breaking the Bank. We have studied the best apartments and what we are creating, beats the best.
The Affordable Luxury Project – Leonardo, comes in 2, 3, and 4 Bedroom Units and it is a great investment offer as the 3 bedrooms which are currently selling for N250million will go for N450million once the project is launched later in the year. According to Mr. Ogundele, the present pricing still beats the best apartments in Bourdillon and Eko Atlantic. He also noted that the current price offer will expire by the end of the month.
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Hotel Outlook for 2018-2022 has projected that the hospitality market in Nigeria will experience a compound annual increase in the next 5 years.
According to Ogundele, the same passion with which we redefined luxury living in Nigeria, is the same passion we are bringing into the Nigerian Hospitality and Commercial space. We have toured some of the best hotels in the world such as the Address Hotel, Downtown Dubai, the Baccarat Hotel in New York City, and the Dorchester Hotel in London. Sujimoto is building the S-Hotel, African hospitality with a Four Season services. We are building a hotel that is Customer addictive, where putting the customer 1st becomes our priority, from Janitor to General Managers.
Three fundamental qualities separate the S hotel from others: Design, Price, and Service. The plan is to get rid of mediocre experience in the hospitality industry, building one luxury hotel at a time. The focus, therefore, is to build one luxury hotel in the State capital city of every African country, starting from the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria. The plan is before 2030, we would have built over 100 luxury hotels with 16,000 rooms, worth $1.9 billion in the portfolio, a move which will bring the company's overall worth to over $5 billion in 10 years.
In addition to the company's expansion plan, Mr. Ogundele made it known that Sujimoto is building a world-class Plaza, first of its kind, in Ikoyi and Abuja, with a 2021 and 2022 projection for completion. This 6-in-1 Plaza by Sujimoto is a contemporary one-stop-shop retail and hospitality center, featuring innovative state-of-the-art equipment, rooftop lounge, and bar, premium restaurants, world-class gym, retail shops other premium features.
Upon completion, each project should be valued at approximately N47 Billion, with a combined rental income of about N11billion annually. According to Mr. Ogundele, 'By 2030, we hope to have completed 61 different malls and plazas in Nigeria and across major African cities, a portfolio worth about $3billion."
Despite the huge effect of the COVID-19 on businesses and economies, where banks have put a halt to every construction project, Sujimoto just raised N3.5 Billion for the Lucrezia which is sold out with just 2 units left! According to Mr. Ogundele Sujimoto;
"At Sujimoto, we do not see a recession, because for us crises are opportunities disguised as problems! We have developed a highly viable and profitable strategy and found an opportunity for savvy investors to invest N5 billion into Sujimoto and get N10 billion back in 3 years.
This is debt and not equity, and it is guaranteed. Treasury bills and other money market instruments will give you a 5 – 10% ROI on your investment but this is 100% ROI and it is guaranteed! This investment is NOT for everyone, it is ONLY for the vital few, who can identify opportunities when they see one.
One of the reasons why Sujimoto can stand out and guarantee good price and quality is the strength of the company's procurement capacity and global reach. Mr. Ogundele explained that "We don't use 3rd parties when it comes to projects; we speak directly to the manufacturers because we want to guarantee two fundamental things – prudent spending and assurance of quality. With offices in Dubai, Gwanzo, and New York City and numerous ambitious projects, one wonders what Sujimoto Group will be worth in 10 years to come.
According to Mr. Ogundele; "Our biggest motivation is our critics because, without them, we couldn't have come this far. There's nothing we have today, that we got on a platter of gold. We worked two times harder, 3 times more, just to prove that without a rich Aunty or Uncle, you can get to your destiny".
Speaking on some of the challenges he has had to contend with in business, Mr. Ogundele recalled the event of 2016 and 2017 where he had conceived and developed the biggest project in Nigeria, over 90 Million USD to build the tallest residential building in Sub-Saharan Africa – the LorenzoBySujimoto.
"After all the investment in time, money, and passion, the recession hit badly, and investors pulled out. The economy was so bad that I had to refund hundreds of millions to our off-takers. Amid the chaos, like the phoenix that rises from the ashes, the Giuliano project was born! A project of terrace houses in Africa's richest neighborhood – Banana Island. And 20 months after, the record-breaking Giuliano has metamorphosed from a proof-of-concept to a proof-of-product! Fully sold-out 6-Months before completion."
Many have opined that the young and dynamic Motomatician might be eyeing a political position, but according to Mr. Ogundele, "the business of politics is bigger than the politics of business. We are focused on business but we shall support the government. To us, the Government is like a beautiful woman, marry her only when she is an asset, not a liability."
When asked if he was married, the single and eligible bachelor who insisted he was married without a wife, claimed that his wife is young and very jealous, she's Sujimoto.
Personality in Focus
John Okelue Okpoli: Pacesetter, Pathfinder and Pioneering Expert
By Eric Elezuo
The ultimate measure of a man, they say, is not where he stands in the moment of comfort and convenience, but where he stands in times of challenge and controversy. The willing man is an achiever in whatever situation he finds himself. He don't just achieve, he creates or rather pioneers a million ways to getting things done. There are however, very few men in the universe, who have worked extremely hard to create opportunities, even from nothing, carved out veritable future for not only themselves but also for generations to come. One of such men is Delta born finance and asset management guru, Okelue John Okpoli.
Fondly called The Pioneer, John Okpoli, who is reputed to have pioneered almost everything he is involved in today ranging from academics, career, family, associations and many more, was born into the family of Dr. (Sir) Felix and Lady Dorothy Uzor Okpoli on October 6, 1978.
He started at a very young age to exhibited the featues and qualities of a gifted child, becoming a pathfinder and pace setter for his mates, contemporaries and collegues both on the home and academic fronts. His leadership abilities threw themselves to the fore, and could not be extinguished as he nurtured it step by step through to the adult he is today.
Young John kicked off his academic journey very early in life when at the age of four, he enrolled at Delta Steel Primary School, Owvian Aladja Delta State in 1982. But owing to geographical relocation because his father was a civil servant, he continued and concluded his elementary education at Iyobosa Primary School, Benin City in 1988, and obtained his First School Leaving Certificate.
John started his secondary education at Greater Tomorrow Secondary School, Benin City in 1989, but moved to Lagos thereafter and attended Ikeja High School, Ikeja where he concluded his seconadary i education in 1994. He was at the end of the day, rewarded with the prestigious West African School Certificate as he 'cleared' his papers in a single sitting, and with notable grades.
His exploits while at Greater Tomorrow Secondary School Benin City created a leverage for him to become a member of the Interim Executive committee of the 1994 set later in life
In 1996, John Okpoli was admitted into the University of Benin with the 1995/96 set to study Mathematics and Economics. He graduated with B.Sc honours in 2000 as a high flyer.
Being a goal getter with unquenchable zeal to acquire and sustain, and one whose focus and attention to details is second to none, Okpoli undertook a Special Executive MBA Programme at the Metropolitan School Of Business and Management in 2013. He knew what the future was going to throw at him, and he was prepared.
Highly equipped to face the harsh business environment, Okpoli began turning things around, and practically became a builder, an apostle of some sort, creating firsts and pioneering strong financial business ventures, which have stood the test of time, and are still flourishing till date. In fact, Okpoli has the proverbial Midas touch to make things happen and turn anything to gold.
As the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Fundvine Asset Management Ltd, Okpoli singlehanded pioneered the setting up of all the company's subsidiaries. He didn't stop there. When the cruise boat of job relocation took him to AT&A as the Chief Operating Officer, Okpoli again brought his wealth of experience to bear, creating new vistas and breaking barriers. It is not by accident that the firm is today a force to reckon with.
The pioneering achiever went ahead to work with Sasware, a Signal Alliance agency as Head of Operations, and his story has bordered on performance, capacity building and expansion. He is a go-getter in its simplest term.
It is worthy of note that under his watch, Fundvine Hathaway Asset Management Ltd, rebranded and rolled out new enticing products.
Hear him: "I think I owe everything that has happened to me, and still going to happen to me to God. He has been more than kind to me, releasing in me the right words and actions at the right time.
"My success stories of pioneering ability, expansionist approach and general achievements, have remained legendary, and I hardly fail. This is the zeal and call I take to any establishment I find myself for the service of mankind."
Among many other pioneering activities of John include but not limited to being among the pioneer set of Mathematics and Economics department of the University of Benin. He went ahead to become the pioneer president or leader of distinct associations while on campus, including Project committee, UNIBEN Mathematics Class of 99 and Emerging Leaders Network (An Intiative Of Centre Of Leadership).
A very humble person, Okpoli gives credit to God for his 'little' efforts so far, and to his father, Felix Okpoli, who retired as a zonal General Manager with the National Electric Power Authority (NEPA). The senior Okpoli was the first product of Electrical/Electronic Engineering from Ubulu Uku in Delta State.
In the same vein, his maternal grand father Reverend S. I. Nwabuoku was the pioneer/first Anglican priest in the Anioma part of Delta State just as his uncle, Ven. (Dr) I. E. Nwabuoku was the pioneer Chief Medical Director, University of Benin Medical Centre and Vicar General, Anglican Diocese, Benin City.
Basically, pioneering ability runs in the family. It is left to the imagination what a person of John Okpoli's Calibre can do to an establishment or best still, a political institution. He is truly an asset; a much sought after one for that matter.
Okpoli, among many secular and formal endowments, is blessed with so many professional qualifications such as:
– Project Management Institute U.K 2011
– Nigerian Institute Of Management 2002
– Institute Of Credit Administration 2004
– Institute Of Cost Management 2002
– Economics Institute 2004
He may be a man about town, hovering from one boardroom to another, yet he is an accomplished family; a beloved and cherish husband to his beautiful wife, Oberhi Mary Okpoli, a prolific lawyer and Head of Chambers of Prince M.P Ohwovoriole (SAN) in Lagos.
Between John and Oberhi are wonderful children, who are steadily following the greater heights footsteps of their parents.
Congratulations John, you deserve our personality in focus honours
Personality in Focus
British Prime Minister, Fiancée Announce Birth of Baby Boy
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's fiancée, Carrie Symonds, on Wednesday, gave birth to a "healthy baby boy" in a London hospital, a spokesman for the couple said.
"Both mother and baby are doing very well," the spokesman said in a surprise announcement, as Symonds was not thought to be due until later in the year.
Personality in Focus
Akporiaye Takes Over As NANTA President, Assures Continuity
By Eric Elezuo
In line with the constitution and guidelines governing the affairs of National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA), Mrs. Susan Akporiaye has officially taken over the affairs of the association. She took over from the immediate past president, Mr. Bankole Bernard, who steered the group for two consecutive terms.
In her acknowledgement speech to the teaming members of the association, Akporiaye assures continuity while at the same time details a new beginning.
Pledging to achieve more together with everyone on board, she called for effective strategies' to address local challenges in the travel and tourism world as well as the damage the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic has caused.
Below is her detailed statement:
Dear members of NANTA, our principals, elders and the media.
This morning, our president, who is now the immediate past president, my brother and friend, Bankole Bernard wrote to hand over the affairs of the association to me in line with consultation with our Board of Trustees and the executive members.
Yesterday, the Chairman, Board of Trustees, most able gentleman and leader, Mr Steve Isokariare also sent a message to put me on notice to steer the wheel of our progressive association for the next two years.
While the uncertainty that becloud our dear nation, industry and the world persisted due to Covid-19, many expressed anxiety about the possibility of the change in baton at this uncertain times….which is human.
While this line of thought gained ground, particularly with the desirable need to postpone our Kano AGM which could have afforded us the opportunity for me to present my manifesto to you as your incoming President but also to formally adopt our established physical handover protocols.
Nonetheless we all have to deal with the realities of the "Force Majeure" situation that Corona Virus have brought upon us. By God's grace we shall overcome it.
So we have digitally taken over and all the legal protocols for hand over have taken place overseen by our very capable Board of Trustees.
On one hand you are assured of continuity because I was one of the outgoing executives of the last administration.
On the other hand this is the birth of a new beginning as the incoming exco takes over under my leadership as the 44th President of NANTA.
We must admit that while we have global challenges brought on by COVID-19. We also do have some pertinent local challenges facing our members and their businesses which we must confront and come up with effective strategies to address.
In due course the incoming executives shall engage and consult with all of you as stakeholders in order to establish and validate our priorities.
I will then be articulating these priorities with strategies on how to move us forward.
I know there is a huge challenge to re-access our reach and physical engagement process in view of covid 19 and the impact on global Travel.
We are conscious of the pressure to rebound and gain immediate foothold yet determined to guide our members to follow established federal and states governments protocols on covid 19 and practice safety and social distancing as recommended by health officials globally.
This statement is to assure you all including our Friends and Principals that NANTA is united and in safe hands under my watch.
The Watchword under my Watch will be TEAMWORK .
As stakeholders you all have ideas not just the excos. As President i will ensure you all have the right platform to provide inputs for continuous engagements whether physical or digital.
But I reassure you as President my priorities will be YOUR priorities.
Therefore, the new exco and I will in due course address you all on the course we wish to chart, praying for assistance, suggestions and presence in all we shall endeavor to do on your behalf.
Once again, let me express my profound gratitude to Mr Bankole Bernard, the board of trustees, elders, my fellow partners in leadership, all zonal leadership and members, not excluding our very supportive friends in the travel and tourism and the media.
Having accepted to stand and hold forth as the 44th NANTA president, I ask God Amighty to grant me wisdom and knowledge to lead this great body and make it greater than ever before.
Together Everyone Achieves More (TEAM NANTA)
Thank you all so much and may God bless Nigeria and may God bless our beloved NANTA.
Susan Akporiaye
National President NANTA


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Successful AMECA Conference in Tunisia
15 Tuesday May 2018
Written by Admin in Addiction
Addiction, Africa, AMECA, Global health, Trauma, UNODC, WHO EMRO Office
Successful AMECA Conference in Tunisia
The 5th AMECA conference was held in Tunisia and was successful and well attended. The theme for this year was "Trauma, early life adversity, and risk for addiction and mental health comorbidity."Close to 200 scientific leaders and speakers from around the region and the world participated in the conference this year. The conference was chaired by Dr. Mustafa al'Absi. Several keynote speakers presented their latest research. For details please visit the AMECA website.


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The Tennessee Supreme Court recently issued two decisions that likely will make it more difficult for Tennessee employers to obtain summary judgment (and, thus, avoid going to trial) on state-law retaliatory discharge claims.
The Tennessee Supreme Court recently issued two decisions that likely will make it more difficult for Tennessee employers to obtain summary judgment (and, thus, avoid going to trial) on state-law retaliatory discharge claims. In Kinsler v. Berkline (September 2010) and Gossett v. Tractor Supply Co. (September 2010), the TNSC held that the McDonnell Douglas framework is inapplicable at the summary judgment stage because it is incompatible with Tennessee's summary judgment jurisprudence.[1]
Summary judgment operates to dispose of cases only when there is no genuine issue of material fact. Thus, in order to win summary judgment, the TNSC found that the employer must establish that a case presents no genuine issue of material fact 1) by pointing to evidence that affirmatively negates (disapproves) a material factual allegation made by the employee; or 2) by showing that the employee cannot prove an essential element of the claim at trial. Gossett also suggests a third means by which summary judgment may be obtained – when the employer presents undisputed evidence that its legitimate reason was the exclusive motivation for discharging the employee.
In Gossett, the TNSC reasoned that while evidence of an alternative legitimate reason for the employee's discharge can satisfy the requirements of the McDonnell Douglas framework, it does not tend to disprove any factual allegations of discrimination or retaliation made by the employee. In Gossett, the employer stated that Gossett was discharged in a reduction in workforce (RIF). While the RIF satisfied the employer's burden under the McDonnell Douglas framework (i.e., offering a legitimate alternative reason for the discharge), it did not establish the right to summary judgment because it failed to: 1) show the RIF was the exclusive reason for his discharge; or 2) disprove any factual allegation of discharge for refusal to participate in an illegal activity. The TNSC noted that even if it were to accept the RIF as true, there still remained questions of fact as to whether the retaliatory motive alleged (refusal to participate in illegal activity) was a substantial factor in deciding to terminate him via the RIF.
By employing the McDonnell Douglas framework, employers in the above situation could have been awarded summary judgment simply by offering evidence that the employee was terminated due to a RIF, without ever having to disprove any of the employee's allegations as to why he was terminated. Because McDonnell Douglas only requires that the employer articulate, not prove, a legitimate alternative to the reason for discharge, the TNSC determined that Tennessee employers have been able to obtain summary judgment without also establishing that no genuine issue of material fact exists.
Impact on Employers: Employers will no longer be able to obtain summary judgment in state court by offering a legitimate alternative to the reason for the employee's discharge. Employers will be required to establish that no genuine issues of material fact exist by 1) affirmatively negating (disproving) a material factual allegation made by the employee; 2) showing that the employee cannot prove an essential element of his claim; or 3) providing undisputed evidence that the employer's legitimate reason was the exclusive motivation for the employment action. Also, because this new standard applies to discrimination and retaliation claims, plaintiffs who previously chose not to bring cases under the Tennessee Human Rights Act (THRA) because of the lack of available punitive damages may now file under the THRA because the higher standard applies at the summary judgment stage. Plaintiffs will have to weigh the higher summary judgment standard against the inability to obtain punitive damages.
For more information on retaliatory discharge and summary judgment in Tennessee, please contact the authors of this Alert, N. Victoria Holladay, email@example.com, 901-291-1531 or Asia Diggs, firstname.lastname@example.com, or the Ford & Harrison attorney with whom you usually work.
[1] The McDonnell Douglas framework sets out the order in which proof must be presented in discrimination and retaliation cases: once the plaintiff (employee) has stated evidence to meet the elements of a discrimination or retaliation claim, the defendant (employer) must articulate, but not prove, a non-discriminatory reason for the discharge. Upon that showing, the employee is then required to prove that the employer's stated reason is pretext for discrimination or retaliation.


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Check out the videos posted by survivors Jaap den Hartogh and Carina Schneider of CCI Europe. Jaap and Carina have been actively involved in PanCareFollowUp from the very beginning, contributing to the development of the interventions and informational materials on late effects, as well as keeping their networks informed about project activities.
#raiseyourhandsforsurvivors #gold4kidswithcancer
🎗 Jaap was diagnosed with cancer at the age of eleven. He thinks that informing patients and parents about long-term effects should already start during acute treatment: "Every SURVIVOR has the right to be informed about the consequences of the treatment and have access to adequate long-term-care.", demands Jaap den Hartough, CCI Europe Steering Committee Member. ❗Support us know for a better long-term follow-up care: https://ccieurope.eu/petition/#dk-speakout-petition-1#raiseyourhandsforsurvivors #gold4kidswithcancer
Geplaatst door CCI Europe op Maandag 9 september 2019
#raiseyourhandsforsurvivors #gold4kidswithcancer
🎗 Carina was diagnosed with childhood cancer and is one of up to 500,000 SURVIVORS in Europe. After successful therapy she had to face late effects: "I had to fight with fears and depression." Unfortunately, there is still a lack of long-term follow-up care in Europe for SURVIVORS. Carina Schneider advocates for a long-term follow-up network as steering group member of the CCI Europe Survivors Network. ❗Support Carina's vision now. Learn more about her personal cancer journey: https://ccieurope.eu/petition/#dk-speakout-petition-1#raiseyourhands4survivors #gold4kidswithcancer
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Sri Lanka Navy has welcomed the Iranian Navy's 50th flotilla, which arrived at the Port of Colombo on Friday.
The naval fleet, comprising Tunb logistic-combat warship and Shaheed Naqdi and Bayandor destroyers, is visiting Sri Lanka as part of the Iranian Navy's missions in the Indian Ocean and other international waters, according to ColomboPage.
The flotilla has arrived in Sri Lanka with a mission to help promote peace and friendship between the two countries, the report said, citing the Iranian Navy.
A group of students from the Naval Academy of Imam Khomeini are accompanying the fleet as part of their internship, it added.
The flotilla's captains and crew members were scheduled to visit training centers and also historical and cultural sites in the country.
In recent years, Iran's Navy has been increasing its presence in international waters to protect naval routes and provide security for Iranian merchant vessels and tankers.


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We've partnered up with players to showcase their creative Guild Wars 2-inspired content on the official Guild Wars 2 Twitch channel. Read on for this week's scheduled programming!
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A learning experience with business impact: Meet two Trium EMBA participants class of 2018
TRIUM Global EMBA's 61 participants are halfway through their six immersive courses in an experience which is taking them to three continents over 18 months. This unique collaboration between three world class business schools (HEC Paris, NYU Stern School of Business and LSE) is providing this latest cohort a unique educational experience geared to shape them around the needs of 21st century senior global executives. We meet two of the EMBA's luminaries, Uchenna Agbo and Kiyomitsu Abe, to reflect on the course's impact so far.
Uchenna and Kiyomitsu stand proudly in the footsteps of close to 1,000 alumni who gravitated through the 18 months of the EMBA program called TRIUM (a word derived from Latin for "three"). Yet, none of these senior management leaders might have enjoyed the unique exchanges this degree has been affording for the last 17 years. Travel back in time, and you stand alongside the first cohort in London, dazed by the earth-shaking early morning news from New York on that September 11, 2001 - the day they were to start the course's first-ever module.
That the founders of the EMBA decided to go ahead with this unique degree is testimony to a philosophy diametrically opposed to what 9/11 represented: a vision of the next generations of global business leaders which, as The Economist wrote, "would need to have special breadth of understanding in order to navigate the newly "flat" world that seemed to be emerging."
An Answer to the De-globalization Trend
The TRIUM Global Executive MBA program brings together carefully crafted courses distilling HEC's expertise in strategy and marketing, NYU Stern's know-how in finance and LSE's acumen in political economics and geopolitics. "Learning from three of the world's most prestigious business schools placed me at the epicenter of innovative and cutting-edge cross-cultural management," wrote Swaady Martin-Leke (Class of 2012) who has gone on to found the home-grown African global luxury brand Yswara. Ranked world number one in the 2014 Financial Times EMBA rankings, and consistently in the top five, TRIUM has perfected a program that scrutinizes in an unparalleled way global business through socioeconomic, geopolitical and technology filters.
"We're living in an era where 'de-globalization' has become more popular in some government circles," admits Kiyomitsu Abe who began the Class of 2019 last September. The 43-year-old helps run seven companies within Japan and Indonesia. His Abe group has over 70 years of experience in sectors as diverse as manufacturing products for infrastructure facilities for the Olympics, five star hotels and traditional Japanese shrines to interior design of café and shops. Kiyomitsu's vision is resolutely global: "I don't agree with protectionism and I feel TRIUM shares my globalizing vision, more aided by technology and the new world ways of trade and commerce. This course has brought together participants to create a body with very diverse yet complementary components." The businessman sits back reflectively: "It makes us and the world better. That's why I chose this MBA! Everyone here is very positive and forward-looking."
Uchenna Agbo is equally well-traveled and worldly-wise. The vivacious Nigerian exploded onto the IT and mobile telephony scenes in Africa and the Middle East almost the day after she graduated from Middlesex University in 2002 with an MSc in Business IT. For seven years, the London-based consultant worked with major corporations in Europe and was at the heart of projects like migrating the business of gaming from traditional to online. Then, in 2009, Uchenna decided to return to her homeland to, in her own words, "make an impact". At 42, she is hoping TRIUM will help her TrustVAS company "bridge the gap between the banked and the underserved". "I see us our cohort as an example of positive inclusion, diversity and business social engagement. I hope we will counter the de-globalization movement which some governments are pushing at the moment and make inclusiveness a hip thing."
Modules with Immediate Impact
After years of top-level management, both Uchenna and Kiyomitsu are keen to step out of their respective comfort zones and expand their own activities through the combined academic firepower that TRIUM offers its participants. The six immersive course modules over 18 months are geared to improve their skills not only in business-related issues, but also appraise the impact geopolitics, disruption, general culture, leadership and new technology have on their management style. "Things are changing so quickly worldwide," insists Kiyomitsu. "Brexit, Trump, the demographic changes in my native Japan. This course provides us the tools to adapt our business policies and strategies in light of what these transformations means. I'm interested in business activities in the context of megacities and with TRIUM's courses in New York, London, Paris, Silicon Valley and Shanghai, we're ideally served!"
Since the course kicked off in September 2017, the participants have been forging the long-term TRIUM Capstone Project which is the beating heart of the 18-month course. But it did not take long for Uchenna to put the lessons learnt during the initial modules to good use. Since 2016, she has been marshalling her privately-owned and funded company TrustVAS with a strong 15-person team based in Lagos. They have been working with a patented method to strategically drive financial inclusion through wealth inclusion. "All the TRIUM courses have so far been impactful in running my business. For example, I've put to immediate use lessons learnt on leadership. Same goes for my communication skills, otherwise I wouldn't be talking to you like this," she adds with a laugh, and then pursues. "The opening module in London was an excellent introduction into looking at business from a political angle, something we are just starting to do in Africa. Our work in Silicon Valley for the second module was an amazing package, driven by charismatic teachers like NYU Professor of Corporate Finance Aswath Damodaran. It brought home the disruptive nature of technological change for us in the digital era which we would do well to learn in my country. So, I've seen changes in myself already, even if we're barely halfway into the degree."
Diversity is the Name of the Cohort Game
The two experienced executives have also been impressed by the pedigree of their fellow-students. It was one of the reasons which pushed Kiyomitsu to apply for TRIUM rather than the other EMBA places he was offered. "The other participants really have outstanding track records and we've learnt plenty from each other," he says. "My 17 years in business have been essentially in Asia and I'd reached a point in my career when I wanted to take stock of my family firm and see how I can expand it beyond our continent. With 28 nationalities represented here, it's been a fantastic crash course into other business cultures and has priceless value." The COO of Abe Kogyo Ltd appreciates the direct and speedy leadership qualities in the West, which he hopes to gel with consensus and mediation, keywords in management circles back home. "We're at a crossroad just now. Japan is booming and we're heavily involved in building for the 2020 Olympic Games. But we need to become more productive to make up for our aging demography. We also need to learn how to build up our tourism industry from countries like France. At present, we host 28 million tourists a year and we'd like to reach 40 million by 2020. I'm convinced TRIUM is providing me the knowhow to tackle these challenges."
The diversity of nationalities has also fueled the TRIUM experience for Uchenna Agbo. "Our cohort is quite diverse but it is VERY inclusive," she says with the firmness that characterizes someone who has founded major companies like Nairtime Holdings Ltd and launched operations in seven countries across the Middle East. "It's a real one-for-all, all-for-one atmosphere where we support each other, learn about other business cultures. Some of us have strong characters, some are funny, some are both. But there are only positive vibes here." Anything she'd like to add to the program? "Why yes! A module in Nigeria. Our economic capital is home to one of Africa's best business institutions, Lagos Business School and I think TRIUM can benefit from the fantastic teaching staff it has there."
A year ago, one of Uchenna's compatriots, Rolake Akinkugbe, Head of the Energy and Natural Resources of the FNB Merchant Bank, characterized her TRIUM experience as "helping to connect the dots in business, make sense of real-world phenomenon … and reposition your own leadership or management strategy to take advantage of new economic opportunities." Only halfway through their TRIUM journey, and already Uchenna Agbo and Kiyomitsu Abe seem to have applied the experiential impact of one of the world's richest and most rewarding of any executive MBA programs to their own professional environment.


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The Accident Investigation Board Norway (AIBN; Norwegian: Statens havarikommisjon for transport, SHT) is a government agency which is responsible for investigating transport-related accidents within Norway. Specifically, it investigates aviation accidents and incidents, rail accidents, maritime accidents and select traffic accidents. All investigations aim to find underlying causes and to improve safety; criminal investigation is not part of AIBN's mandate. Subordinate to the Ministry of Transport and Communications, the agency is located on the premises of Kjeller Airport in Skedsmo.
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|1 January 1989 (30 years ago)
|Preceding agencies
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|Kjeller, Skedsmo, Norway
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|Ministry of Transport and Communications
Traditionally marine accidents were investigated Institute of Maritime Enquiry, which mixed safety investigation, criminal and civil liability into a combined investigation. Aviation accidents and major rail accidents were investigated by ad hoc commissions. The Accident Investigation Board for Civil Aviation was established as a permanent organization on 1 January 1989, originally based at Oslo Airport, Fornebu. From 2002 it also took over investigating rail accidents, road accidents were included in 2005 and finally marine accidents from 2008.
Former commissions
Traditionally marine accident investigation was carried out by the Institute of Maritime Enquiry (Sjøforklaringsinstituttet) and the Permanent Investigation Board for Special Accidents in the Fisheries Fleet.[1] This system centered around mandatory inquiries carried out by a district court.[2] In exceptional cases the Norwegian government had the jurisdiction to appoint an ad hoc investigation board.[3]
At the time of Norway's first major civil aviation accident, the Havørn Accident on 16 June 1936, there was not particular routine for investigating aviation accidents. An ad hoc commission was established at the scene to investigate it, consisting of Chief of Police Alf Reksten, Sheriff Kaare Bredvik, the Norwegian Air Lines' technical director Bernt Balchen, Captain Eckhoff of the aviation authorities, and Gjermundson from the insurance company.[4]
A similar organization took place from 1945 to 1956, where the government appointed an accident investigation commission for each accident and incident.[5] These commissions had no permanent organization or members and were appointed for each accident on an ad hoc basis. Its members normally consisted of staff from the Norwegian Air Traffic and Airport Management (NATAM) and the Royal Norwegian Air Force.[1] In addition it had representatives from the Norwegian Police Service and the Norwegian Prosecuting Authority.[6]
From 1956, a permanent secretariat was appointed,[5] the Aviation Accident Commission (Flyhavarikommisjonen). However, the various commissions members were only tied to the commission during the period of the investigation. By the 1980s, this had increased to two full-time technicians and a clerk. This period saw accident commissions with a significantly different mission than later. Firstly, it only investigated actual accidents of a certain size. General aviation accidents as well as near-accidents were not investigated. Secondly, the commissions were both given the task to uncover the cause of the accident from a safety point of view, but also to uncover any criminal occurrences. This was the reason for including police and prosecution officials in the commissions.[6]
Within the railway sector accident investigation had been carried out by the Norwegian State Railways and its successors, the Norwegian National Rail Administration and the Norwegian State Railways.[7] Major accidents were thereby investigated by in-house commissions with the potential for conflict of interest, or through ad hoc committees appointed by the government. Similar to marine accidents, it was ultimately a subjective call by the Ministry of Transport and Communications to make the call for if a committee was needed.[8]
During the 1980s, there was a shift in the view of aviation accident commissions, and by 1988, the Ministry of Transport and Communications launched a specific proposal to create a permanent agency responsible for aviation accident and incident investigation. This followed changes to international law according to regulations set down by the International Civil Aviation Organization. The ministry primarily stressed the mix of criminal and safety preventative as contrary to international law, as well as near-accidents being investigated by NATAM. Secondary concerns were that since the commission members were part-time employees, investigations would drag on unnecessarily as it was often difficult to free up the members from the regular jobs. The investigators also often arrived late at the scene of the crime due to these conditions. [6] One alternative proposal was to make the commission part of the Civil Aviation Authority of Norway,[9] although this never materialized as the latter was not created until later.[5]
The legal framework took effect on 1 January 1989 and the same day the Accident Investigation Board for Civil Aviation (Havarikommisjonen for sivil luftfart) was established. In its primordial form it was organized as an office within the Ministry of Transport and Communications.[10] Its first director was Ragnar Rygnestad, which had been the former commission's secretary for ten years. The board soon received five employees.[11] The legal changes meant that near-accidents were also investigated, significantly increasing the number of cases which were handled. By June the agency still did not have sufficient staff to handle all cases,[12] and in particular had not yet implemented human behavior and psychological expertise.[13] It was initially based at Villa Hareløkka on the premises of Oslo Airport, Fornebu in Bærum. In addition, it used a military hangar at Kjeller Airport to store and reconstruct aircraft parts.[14]
The board was reorganized from 1 July 1999, when it was split out of the ministry and became an independent government agency.[10] By then the agency had 15 employees.[8] Oslo Airport, Fornebu was closed down 1998 and the board was forced to move from its inaugural premises. The board subsequently relocated to a temporary site on the premises of Kjeller Airport in Skedsmo.[1] A new, tailor-made structure was opened within the military perimeter of the airport in May 2001. Designed by Knut Longva, it features both offices and a hangar measuring 24 by 25 meters (79 by 82 ft).[14]
Rail and road
Meanwhile, the government started looking at expanding the agency's role. While these commissions had technical competence, their transient nature caused them to not be sufficient methodological in their investigations. Creating a permanent staff and a larger specialist environment was seen as a way to allow for better investigation and reporting.[8] Particularly two accidents were pinnacle to this move, the sinking of MS Sleipner and the Åsta accident, which killed 16 and 19 people, respectively. Although the government wanted to include all modes of transport, legal and practical reasons caused the railway sector to be the first to be included.[15]
The agency took over responsibility for investigating railway accidents from 1 January 2002. It simultaneously took the name Accident Investigation Board for Civil Aviation and Railways (Havarikommisjonen for sivil luftfart og jernbane, HSLB). At the time the agency investigated about 100 to 150 aviation accidents and incidents per year and about 60 railway accidents and incidents per year.[8]
The next expansion involved road traffic accidents, taking effect on 1 September 2005.[16] Unlike in aviation and railway accidents, only a select few road accidents were to be investigated. These were selected based on their ability to provide useful information to improve road safety. In particular bus and truck accidents were prioritized, along with tunnel accidents and ones with dangerous goods. The agency initially hired four investigations and aimed at them investigating twenty to twenty-five accidents per year. This comprised 3.4 million Norwegian krone of the agency's 31.8 million budget. One advantage of the agency was that it could allow for protected testimonies, without these having to be subject to criminal investigation by the Norwegian Police Service.[17] The agency thereby took its current name.[1] Meanwhile, the Norwegian Public Roads Administration established a group of regional offices to investigate other accidents and aggregate information from these.[18]
During this period there was also discussions if the board should investigate cases related to pipelines and accidents on oil platforms. This discussion arose out of the mandate of the United States' National Transportation Safety Board, which had such authority.[16]
Marine expansion
In particular the investigations of MS Scandinavian Star, MS Estonia and MS Jan Heweliusz during the 1990s caused a questioning of the quality of marine accident investigations, and the other Nordic countries established marine investigation boards during that decade. Work on reforming the marine system started in 1998 and resulted in a committee recommending the system be scrapped in favor of an accident investigation board. The prime reason was that the Institute of Maritime Enquiry was regarded as having insufficient competence to investigate major accidents. There were also concerns that the system mixed the criminal prosecution and the safety investigation aspects, which could hinder a proper learning to take place from an accident.[2] The system used court interviews with witnesses, with owners, insurance companies and press present. Facing both legal and economic consequences, witnesses would often give testimonies of reduced accuracy, hindering proper investigation from a safety point of view.[19]
Initially the committee proposed an independent investigation board for the maritime sector, either as part of the Norwegian Maritime Authority or as an independent agency subordinate to the Ministry of Justice.[20] During the political discussions a joint board was favored instead.[8] Parliament approved the new jurisdiction in 2004. However, it took four years to implement the decision, and nine years from the conclusions of the committee were presented. The delays were caused by the legal implications and complexity of the investigations. Because the board was only to investigate from a safety point of view, a new legal and administrative framework had to be implemented to ensure that the Norwegian Police Service take over the responsibility for criminal investigation of the marine accidents.[21]
The changes took effect on 1 July 2008. In addition to the investigation aspect which was issued to the board, the Maritime Authority established a division to work with strategic safety. Criminal investigation of marine accidents became the responsibility of an office at Rogaland Police District.[19]
The Accident Investigation Board Norway is a government agency subordinate to the Ministry of Transport and Communications. In questions related to maritime safety, it reports to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries. Neither ministry can instruct the board in professional matters. The agency is mandated to investigate transport-related accidents and incident within the scope of aviation, maritime, rail transport and road transport. It is up to the board to determine which accidents and incidents are to be investigation, and the scope and scale of any investigations. This is a trade-off between use of resources and the perceived safety benefits from further inquiries.[22]
AIBN's goal is exclusively to look into the safety aspects of accidents, with the overall goal to uncover causes and the line of events in order to learn, improve safety and hinder similar accidents from happening again. The board is not involved in any assessment of blame or liability, whether under criminal or civil law.[22] Criminal investigation is carried out by the Norwegian Police Service and prosecution by the Norwegian Prosecuting Authority. In particular, the board can accept testimonies which can remain anonymous and which will under no circumstances be handed over to the police or prosecuting authorities.[23] The board's responsibilities are delineated towards that of the Police Service and the Prosecution Authority, as well as that of the Civil Aviation Authority of Norway, the Norwegian Maritime Authority, the Norwegian Public Roads Administration and the Norwegian Railway Authority.[22]
Aviation accidents are mandated through the Aviation Act of 11 June 1993, which again references Council Directive 94/56/EC of 21 November 1994. This includes all aviation accidents as well as serious incidents.[22]
Marine accidents and incident investigation is based on the Norwegian Maritime Code of 24 June 1994. This is again based on obligation and requirements stipulated under the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea.[22] This includes all accidents with passenger ships and other large Norwegian vessels, in which people have or are assumed to have lost lives or been substantially injured. AIBN may also investigate foreign ships in cases where Norwegian jurisdiction can be applied under international law. AIBN may also investigate accidents with recreational boats if such an inquiry is presumed to improve safety at sea.[24]
Rail accident and incident investigation has its legal basis in the Railway Investigation Act of 3 June 2005.[22] This is again a national incorporation of the European Union's Railway Safety Directive 2004/49/EC. The responsibility includes both mainline railways, tramways and rapid transit, but not funiculars.[25]
Road accident investigation is based on the Road Traffic Act of 18 June 1965.[22] AIBN has no legal obligation to investigate any specific road accidents, although it is to be informed of any accidents involving buses and heavy trucks, and accidents in tunnels and those involving dangerous goods. AIBN will then make the call as to whether to investigate the matter, based on the assessment of if an investigation can further road traffic safety.[26]
- "About us". Accident Investigation Board Norway. Archived from the original on 31 March 2015. Retrieved 13 September 2015.
- Damsgaard, Eirik (22 July 1999). "Vil ha ny sjøhavarikommisjon". Bergens Tidende (in Norwegian). p. 4.
- Lønna, Elina (30 January 2004). "Sjøforklaring er ikke bra nok". Klassekampen (in Norwegian).
- Nordstrand, Ingemar (2006). "Havørn-ulukka som skaka fly-Noreg i 1936". Årbok for Sogn (in Norwegian). Kaupanger: Historielaget for Sogn/Sogn Folk Museum. 52: 87. ISBN 82-91653-11-9.
- Malmø, Morten. Norge på vingene! (in Norwegian). Oslo: Adante Forlag. p. 118. ISBN 82-91056-13-7.
- Larsen, Rolf L. (12 July 1988). "Ny flyhavarikommisjon uten politi?". Aftenposten (in Norwegian). p. 4.
- "Forbereder felles ulykkeskommisjon for fly og tog" (in Norwegian). Norwegian News Agency. 10 January 2001.
- "Skal granske jernbaneulykker" (in Norwegian). Norwegian News Agency. 28 December 2001.
- Guhnfeldt, Cato (22 October 1988). "Ny statsetat for flysikkerhet". Aftenposten (in Norwegian). p. 22.
- "Havarikommisjonen blir forvaltningsorgan" (in Norwegian). Norwegian News Agency. 19 March 1999.
- Christiansen, Pernille Lønne (10 January 1989). "Rygnestad ble ny flyhavarileder". Aftenposten (in Norwegian). p. 5.
- Guhnfeldt, Cato (17 June 1989). "Overarbeidet flyhavarikommisjon". Aftenposten (in Norwegian). p. 11.
- Guhnfeldt, Cato (12 May 1989). "Større krav til flysikkerhet". Aftenposten (in Norwegian). p. 4.
- "Klart for gransking". Teknisk Ukeblad (in Norwegian). 11 May 2001.
- Storvik, Olav Tryggve (15 November 2000). "Felles ulykkeskommisjon for hele transportsektoren". Aftenposten (in Norwegian). p. 4.
- Helgesen, Jan-Petter (26 September 2005). "Havarikommisjonen får ansvar for skipsulykker". Stavanger Aftenblad (in Norwegian). p. 5.
- Hattrem, Hanne (10 April 2005). "Gransker ikke personbilulykker". Verdens Gang (in Norwegian). p. 59.
- "Vil opprette lokale grupper". Verdens Gang (in Norwegian). 12 October 2003. p. 19.
- Førde, Thomas (7 February 2008). "Skal granske sjøulykker". Stavanger Aftenblad (in Norwegian). p. 31.
- Bø, Trond (4 December 1999). "Sjøhavarikommisjon klar i 2001". Aftenposten (in Norwegian). p. 2.
- Strande, Mona (27 March 2008). "Store endringer ved sjøulykker". Teknisk Ukeblad (in Norwegian).
- "Directive for the Accident Investigation Board Norway". Accident Investigation Board Norway. Archived from the original on 14 September 2015. Retrieved 12 June 2009.
- Bjørnbakk, Jan Morten (27 August 2005). "Havarikommisjon med taushetsplikt" (in Norwegian). Norwegian News Agency.
- "Marine". Accident Investigation Board Norway. Archived from the original on 12 September 2015. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
- "Railway". Accident Investigation Board Norway. Archived from the original on 12 September 2015. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
- "Road Traffic". Accident Investigation Board Norway. Archived from the original on 12 September 2015. Retrieved 14 September 2015.


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Here it is. Since my last album release in 2010 a lot has happened to change my life. I became a father, bought 2 homes, stopped going out, became even more anti-social than I was, my taste is music changed, my political views broadened and I stopped travelling overseas after 4 straight years of jet-setting.
So this, my third solo album attempts to encapsulate these changes and mix them in with a sometimes elusive optimism for the future. I have poured all I that have into this project, not only in the lyrics but also the production. This is my first entirely self produced album in 14 years. This album is also my first LP to be released on vinyl which means a lot to me as well.
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Good job descriptions are elusive, yet essential to attract the right candidates for your opportunities. It's a challenging task and often overlooked within the greater hiring process. Nevertheless, there are a few rules of thumb to make sure your job description stands out from the crowd.
When you need to hire someone, it's very normal to feel some anxiety about writing the description for your job vacancy. After all, some companies hire people whose primary responsibility is writing these posts. So, it's fine for everyone else to ask for a little bit of help in crafting your message.
Here we'll help you along with six simple tips that will help you on your way. If you take these into consideration, you should be shaking hands with your next new hire in no time!
Create a concrete definition
Before doing anything, take a moment to relax. As with many worthwhile things in life, you will be more successful if you start by really thinking about what you need. Who are you trying to hire? What needs to be accomplished? What is the problem that they will solve?
It can be very tempting to give into the time pressure surrounding the need for your new employee. But doing something quick often leads to poor results and plenty of regrets. No one will deny that crafting the ad, screening potential candidates, interviewing the short list, and sending the offer to the special someone takes a long time. But, interviews take a lot of time, and you would be crazy to cut this step in an effort to make things faster. Unless you believe that your final result (hiring the right employee) is less important than the interviews, why would you skip the first step and neglect another crucial aspect of the hiring cycle?
A sloppy definition can lengthen the whole timeline of the hiring process, so don't make that mistake.
When crafting your definition and writing your job description, you need to be able to truly understand the ideal candidate. Only then will you be able to write a description that meets their desires and makes them realize that they want to be part of your company.
Use keywords (not buzzwords)
If you painstakingly optimize your website for SEO, don't overlook the same concepts for your job descriptions. Since many job seekers will find open positions through online job boards, it's important to integrate appropriate keywords to help their searches.
"Your keyword phrases in your job posting should be specific, not general (i.e., "sales job" may describe the job generally, but "financial services sales job" would be a better phrase to target.) Also keep in mind that the more general or broad a keyword phrase is, the more competition there will be for it."
To put it in perspective, one of our customers had a position posted on multiple job sites. After slow progress with the responses, we examined the ad and saw that it had mistakenly included "recruiting" as a primary keyword (for a non-recruiting position). And a quick switch saw their number of applicants jumped from 5 to 40 on the same day.
However, it's important to understand the difference between keywords and buzzwords. Make sure you're not using the wrong ones in your job description. A keyword is a descriptive word that helps retrieve proper words from a database. A buzzword, on the other hand, is a word that is fashionable and fun.
A good way to determine where a word stands is by describing something in the negative sense to see what impact it has. No one has ever advertised themselves as a "non-innovative company," so it probably isn't as important as you think.
Also, before you describe your company as a "market leader," think about what the potential applicant will see. If you are that important, you probably don't need to tell them. If you aren't, they might wonder which other "facts" you're using that are far-fetched.
Tell the buzzwords to buzz off.
Be precise, but not limiting
Now that you're thinking about the importance of keywords, it's time to remember that you shouldn't overdo it. The more specific that your job description is, the less potential candidates will match the profile. So, if you really need someone who is a licensed CPA, you should probably mention it. But, it might not be necessary to say they need to have very specific experience or skills. Many candidates won't even bother to apply because they aren't an "expert" with that certain computer system, and you could miss out on an intelligent employee whose ability to learn would get them to that level within a month. So, even if you had 30 applicants with less than great keywords, do you know how many qualified candidates didn't even bother to apply?
"While you shouldn't apply for jobs you're wildly unqualified for, you should apply for jobs that you're not perfect for, because no one is perfect for any job."
The previous quote comes from an article giving advice to job seekers, but recruiters should also keep it in mind. No one is perfect for any job. It's time to relax your requirements a little bit.
Also, think about how much you love seeing bullet points in resumes that are submitted to you. It's true that job seekers like looking at a job description with a brief, organized amount of text, and that will cause a direct increase in the number of candidates replying to your offer.
Use a checklist
To make sure you don't miss any elements to include, here's a handy checklist with the minimum points that your job description must include:
- Position information
- Company information
- Skills and requirements
- Location
- Salary range
- Contact info
Keep it personal and professional
For most people, this job description will be their first interaction with the business side of your company. To that end, it's crucial to remember that you're talking not only to potential employees but also potential customers. Don't cause them to lose faith by being of poor quality or demonstrating a lack of professionalism.
Also, don't lose sight of the point of a job description. The following quote can serve as a reminder that a job description is a good way to give a glimpse of your company culture, but be careful about overdoing it.
"If all you're talking about is ping pong tables, happy hour and beer in the fridge, then you stand a good chance of coming off more like a frat house than a serious company that balances a lot of hard work with blowing off a little steam."
One more thing to keep in mind is that people want to work with other people. They don't want to work with robots that generate awkward messages. So, throw a little bit of your personality into the job description. It's not unprofessional to show that you have people at your company.
To make sure people really see and feel you, why not include a personalized video in your job description? Job seekers really enjoy getting a visual feel of what the company is like. If you're creative enough to make a viral video like this one, you'll to get all the applicants you could ever ask for:
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If at this point you still don't know where to begin, just think about how fortunate you are to be living in the 21st century. Unless you've recently perfected commercial space travel, many people have already hired for a very similar position, and you can borrow their work. To save a little time weeding through bad information, Recruitee has compiled a very comprehensive list of templates for 200+ different job descriptions.


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Easton's No. 1 backpack is better than ever. The upgraded Walk-Off IV features two side bat sleeves with personal zippered pockets, which also provide added protection for your bats. The unique external helmet holder now provides more space for equipment inside the bag, with a designated area for team embroidery on the outside. The Walk-Off IV features a separate vented cleat compartment, and the Sport Utility dual zipper design and fence hook keep all your gear organized and accessible in the dugout, while a felt-lined top pocket keeps your personal items safe and sound.
WALK-OFF IV is rated out of 5 by 116.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Anonymous from Easton walk off bat bag It's a great bag. Has lots of pockets for shoes, sunglasses etc
Date published: 2020-09-09
Rated 1 out of 5 by Darcyd34 from Don't use with a white helmet!! I bought this for my daughter and she was excited to use it with her ghost bat and Easton helmet (it's all about matching when you're 16). Because of Covid, they didn't have tournaments for a couple of months. When they finally had a tournament she took her helmet out and it was all black and stained from the bag. We tried scrubbing it, but this is what her helmet looks like now. So disappointed!!!
Date published: 2020-09-06
Rated 3 out of 5 by J Snow from Warranty does not answer phone or return email! One of the helmet buckle was broke when received and Eastons return department still isn't working due to covid
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Keiths from Bat bag Best bat bag on the market, holds helmet and bats. Wish they all made them like this.
Date published: 2020-05-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by Slingshot from Easton Walkoff IV This bat is hot. It has so much pop and exit VELO speed. Your kiddo will hit further with this beast of a bat.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Coach Holeman IG Premier from Durable and Quality My teams have been using the Walk-Off IV bags for a few years now. They hold up better than any bag we've used previously. We travel and play a lot so they are utilized and have stood the test the test of time.
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Rated 4 out of 5 by Matermutt from Looks good! Bought for my son to use this season but due to the Coronavirus the season has been canceled. It looks good sitting in the corner of his room. Can't comment on how it will hold up.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Anthony M from Nice bag Appears to be good quality. Will see how it holds up through the season. Really like the external helmet pouch. Leaves plenty of room in the main compartment. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
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We people are the God species, either the creators and destroyers of lifestyles in the world. As we input a brand new geological period - the Anthropocene - our collective energy now overwhelms and dominates the main forces of nature.
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McCain on Election Day Fraud, and The Voting Preferences of Mickey Mouse
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(PETERBOROUGH, N.H.) – John McCain has held over a hundred town halls during this election season, and he widely credits them for keeping his campaign afloat during the primaries. Tonight he held his final town hall meeting of the campaign, where the first question was about the integrity of Election Day on Tuesday.
"I'm concerned about many of the allegations that we are hearing through the media, particularly in some of the battleground states. And the activities, quite frankly, of ACORN and other organizations," McCain said. "It is disturbing, and one thing we want is to not have a repeat of the year 2000, the election in 2000. We want the American people to have confidence in the results, confidence in government is directly related to the confidence in the process that they pursued. So I am concerned about it, I do know that the FBI is conducting an investigation, and we will obviously have people who are observing the elections. I just hope that it all comes out so that there is no question about the election."
But McCain couldn't resist poking a little fun at the whole controversy, as well.
"By the way, I heard that Mickey Mouse was registered in Florida to vote now," McCain added. "I don't know if we ought to investigate that because I think the big rat is a Republican."