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Pinterest as a productivity tool

As I may have mentioned, I listened to some inspiring podcasts during the holidays. One that stuck out was an interview with Cynthia Sanchez on how to be productive using Pinterest. Now most of us know how much time we can waste on there, getting sucked in by pretty pictures.Sure, boundaries need to be set, but it can be super useful when needing a little inspiration.

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Listen here on how you can use Pinterest effectively and as a productivity tool. Also, check out this pinning tool so you can pin and save articles, recipes etc from your favourite sites.

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Charge On The Go Purse

Social media guru girls and tech lovelies – do I have the thing for you! Never run out of batter with the Charge On The Go Purse available at Habits.

Rechargeable: This clutch features a hidden high-capacity rechargeable battery that can recharge your smartphone up to 4 times before needing      to be recharged itself.
– Ultra Compatible: Works with most Smartphones except for Apple® (but we are selling the adapter for R299).
– LED charge indicator: So you always know how  much power is left in your purse.

 

For more, visit Habits.

Advertorial: What does it take to become a successful event manager?

Modern people are born jugglers. We juggle careers, interests and families, often with more success than we give ourselves credit for. That’s why a career in events management is more possible than ever – most of us already possess the vital skill of multitasking.

The question: “What does it take to become a successful event manager?” is one that is frequently asked. It is also a very difficult question to answer. There are so many skills and traits that are necessary to become an effective event manager.

As such, this question has many answers. One answer is that you have to be versatile. As an event manager, you are the manager, the decorator, the “go to” person for all others, the operations expert, the negotiator and the accountant. One of the most exciting elements of event management is that it is a constant process of improvement to one’s skill sets and knowledge.

Between the conception of the event and its execution, three distinctive skill sets are involved, namely creative and operational planning and marketing. The ability to sell an idea, vision or concept, is utterly vital when working in events. A good event manager understands that they need to be involved in every step of the planning process, whether as chief decision maker or merely as the overseer. If one thinks of an event as a well-oiled machine, each cog has a part to play and each one is reliant on the other to create a successful event. If one cog is not working or is absent, the machine cannot function.

Creating the budget for an event and securing the funding is another crucial cog. As most events are businesses, their goal is to make money. Working creatively within a budget is a key skill. There are also many bylaws and regulations, which need to be adhered to over and above all other planning. Large-scale outdoor events require a vast amount of operations and logistics planning. This is where the event manager gets to wear the hat of the electrician, the plumber, the landscaper, the infrastructure manager, the lighting consultant etc. You don’t need to be an expert in each field, but you do need a basic understanding of each area.

It may sound rather daunting, and it can be at times, but it is most certainly not boring! Events management is a challenging, exciting and rewarding career for those with the drive and passion to take it on.

If you are interested in this topic, take a look at our University of Cape Town Events Management short course to gain the skills and confidence to design, administer and market events, and to manage event operations and risks.

Other upcoming courses:

UCT Foundations of Executive Coaching short course

UCT Marketing short course

UCT Advanced Project Management short course

SSISA Nutrition short course

 UCT Social Enterprise Development short course

Visit http://www.getsmarter.co.za for more information on a portfolio of over 50 online short courses.

 

Advertorial: Why marketers need content marketing skills

These days, marketing is about telling your brand’s story and engaging and responding to your consumer’s needs– a far fetch from what it was when the Mad Men were around. Brands are beginning to delve deeper into consumer behaviours and buyer personas in order to fully understand which content will drive positive engagement between their brand and prospective leads. Thus, marketers with up-to-date content marketing skills are fast becoming a high demand entity within small to large organisations.

Expand your marketing skills with practical inbound marketing techniques by participating in the newly launched University of Cape Town Content Marketing short course. This course is begins on the 28 July 2014 and is presented part-time and entirely online by leading online education company, GetSmarter. Download course information

Visit, http://www.getsmarter.co.za for more information or to view the full portfolio of over 45 online short courses.

Advertorial: GetSmarter

Planning five years into your future may seem overwhelming and time-consuming.  Few people actually plan their careers, despite the fact that we spend most of our adult lives at work. A well thought-out career plan is a fundamental tool if you are wanting to strategically advance your career, especially in today’s volatile economic and business environment.

If you’re looking for guidance on where you need to start when developing your own career plan, view our five-year career plan slideshare now, or consider a university approved online short course to assist you in achieving your career goals.

Upcoming courses:

  • University of Cape Town Internet Marketing short course
  • University of Cape Town Copywriting for Online Marketing short course
  • University of Cape Town Operations Management short course
  • University of Cape Town Nonprofit Organisation Management short course
  • University of Cape Town Social Media short course

Visit http://www.getsmarter for more information.

 

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