We have this monthly office seminar where we have everybody in the office, irrespective of their position, a chance to share a subject they fancy. Consequently, we hope there'll be knowledge sharing and idea fusion. We have two topics scheduled for each session and we made it mandatory for all to attend, except should critical office matters arise. I have also been using this gathering to share the latest news from the management. Attendance had been improving lately.
A variety of topics were presented this year ranging from concern for the body cholesterol level, the computer DOS, operations of the technology pre-commercialisation fund, our achievements in the recent 5-year development plan and what it takes to be a Public Relations (PR) personnel. Indeed these make for interesting discussions after each presentation. The PowerPoint slides will be made available to others in the organisation through EDAMS.
The PR topic was made interesting when Akmar, the speaker, showed slides of the people they had a chance to meet, enticing those attending with oooos....and ahhhhs, from the popular tv stars to the big guys in town as the prime minister and heads of state. Akmar was challenged with the question of the group state of preparedness in times of PR crisis. She was very articultive in her response as a real case was narrated and how they came about handling it. The case was the massive highland soil erosion due to poor slope management highlighted by the local media happening on our very own land. It appeared on TV3's Aduan Rakyat (The People's Complain).
For Akmar, the high side of the job was upon getting SMSes Hari Raya messages from most directors of the organisation, members of the press and others that she has dealings with. She felt really appreciated.
We thank you Akmar for sharing your experience.
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