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Learning and Development is the process through which professionals build their skills and knowledge in order to increase their capacity. Our clients at Lingo Africa, the foremost human capital development platform in Abuja, go through learning and development for various reasons – some want to increase their salaries, others want to become experts at a different industry, some want to start their own business.

Whatever the reason, learning and development is a process that almost every professional will go through, when they decide to. Even though we know that career growth is still a largely untouched subject for many people, we also know that the best way to effectively navigate the learning and development process, is something many professionals want to know, so, here goes;

What do you want?

Define what you want before you start trying to embark on a learning process. This will help you know on time, the areas you should focus on. Now, the first thing should be where you intend to be in the next five years or more – to earn a better salary on your current job? To change industries? To become a manager in a different industry? To start your business? Then you should determine the steps you will take to get you there. You can ask someone who already occupies that position you want to attain or you could follow industry-based associations or websites to understand the steps needed to get there.

Put your Ducks in a Row

You already have the information you need to help you get to the next level, so, you can now decide on a timeline. How long will it take you to get a Master’s Degree, for instance? Which online course should you go for? How many professional associations should you join to get where you are going? Will you need to meet up with any experts to teach you how to excel in your career path? These are all valid questions and answering them, means you have already kickstarted your process to a more learned version of yourself.

Put Yourself to the Test

You may have heard that to be a better version of yourself, you also need to grow emotionally and socially. For example, are you the sort of person who doesn’t know how to communicate and you want to run a business? Before you start your business, you will have to put yourself in situations where you must communicate. Attend events and ask questions when there is a Q & A session. You can also engage with event conveners and volunteer to speak to the audience, this will boost your confidence like never before and ensure you start yourself on a journey of better communication.

Be Accountable

As you begin the process of learning and development, you must avoid lying to yourself. This is why it is good to have an accountability partner, who is aware of your journey and who will hold you accountable, so, you do not fall off the wagon. You do not want a situation whereby you start an online course for example, in preparation for a possible promotion at your office and you get stuck halfway because you are ‘just too lazy’ to continue and you never complete it! Your accountability partner will help you by reminding you why you started the online course in the first place.

Source - https://lingoafrica.com/learning-and-development-are-important-aspects-any-career/

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jesmond3945:
as if you dont know without electricity,EV will not work?

I agree with you jare.

AMvanquish:
Where is the pic? And for how much! The price and availability/flexibility of charging stations would be a determiner for Nigerians to purchase.

the sample video and specs are found here https://lingoafrica.com/jelani-aliyu-says-nigeria-ready-ev-technology/

couldn't post it here because file is larger than the nairaland spec. charging sttaions haven't been placed yet.

Mattworld:
Very good write-up! God bless you.

Amen! And God bless you too!

Good evening.

Haywhyluv:
Did you have office in Lagos

No, please. we are in Abuja. We were at Kwame Nkrumah in Asokoro, Abuja, but since late last year, we have been working from home at Nyanya, Abuja. Kindly, send an email to lingoafrica@gmail.com or call 08145772907.

mur231:
How do i locate your office in abuja?

We were at Kwame Nkrumah in Asokoro, but since late last year, we have been working from home at Nyanya. Kindly, send an email to lingoafrica@gmail.com or call 08145772907.

jesmond3945:
deceit

Abii? I like the fact that you commented. Please, leave more comments. Thank you.

The Director-General of National Automotive Design and Development Council, Jelani Aliyu has said that Nigeria, is ready to adopt the Electric Vehicle (EV) Technology.

Aliyu made this statement as a response to the plan by auto company, Stallion Group to launch Hyundai-powered Kona, Nigeria’s first electric car by July 2020.

“To tap from the trend, we have met and discussed with both electric vehicle and charging station manufacturers in China and Germany towards the pilot program,” he stated during an annual event of the Nigeria Auto Journalists Association in Lagos State.
Electric cars function by plugging into a charge point and taking electricity from the grid. They store the electricity in rechargeable batteries that power an electric motor, which turns the wheels.

According to a 2020 review by the top auto review site, Car and Driver, the 2020 Hyundai Kona is one of the best electric vehicles on sale today.
“It shares its basic structure with the gasoline-powered Kona SUV but wears a unique front bumper, grille, and special wheels that all look cool and also help reduce aerodynamic drag.

“The Kona Electric goes head-to-head with other mass-market EVs such as the Chevrolet Bolt EV, entry-level models of the Tesla Model 3, and the Kia Niro EV, but we think it's the best value among its rivals. Hyundai claims a driving range of up to 258 miles per charge and the Kona Electric can recharge its battery fairly quickly on a 240-volt outlet or even quicker using a DC fast-charging station,” the reviewer writes.
The qualities that the Hyundai Kona electric car possesses could make it a prime product for Nigerian auto lovers.

Being an automobile designer, and future of work advocate, Jelani Aliyu, had stated during a 2019 TEDx talk at Argungu in Kebbi State, that “humanity will be transported by 100 percent electric and 100 percent autonomous vehicles and other transportation solutions.”

According to Aliyu, the fourth industrial revolution has a lot to do with our psyche as Nigerians, our thought processes and our collective decision to be a part of the revolution that will raise human consciousness to a level never before seen in the history of mankind.
But will Nigerians be able to effectively make use of the Hyundai-Kona electric car with the still pitiable state of the public power supply?

Currently, electricity consumers resident in accommodation categorized under R1 is charged only N4 per kilowatt. According to the specifications given of the Hyundai-Kona electric car, the owner would incur only N316 (Three Hundred and Sixteen Naira), which is N4 x 79 Kilowatts to get a full charge, if s/he plugs the car onto public power supply.

Watch the sample video on Lingo Africa.

Source - https://lingoafrica.com/jelani-aliyu-says-nigeria-ready-ev-technology/

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Thank you so much for reading. The fact that you read it means a lot to me. Don't worry, maybe one day, front page will be filled with articles just like this one.

OgunLaakaye:
Good one from you Op.

Am impressed.

Just that educative topics like this don't grace front page.


Try to add Regina Daniels or any snake to the topic and it will hit front page.

Kudos to you. Very enlightening.

A lot of our young clients who are fresh in the job market, always talk to us about assessing global opportunities – the best way to do it and the guide they need to follow. We understand that gaining access to global work opportunities is one of the challenges of human capital development, in fact, it is referred to as brain drain. However, until certain countries get it right, their young people will continue to work for businesses in other countries.

We have consulted on this same matter since 2018 and we decided to write this article on it using the blueprint provided by one of our facilitators who happens to work in a global startup. He advised that anyone who is seeking global work opportunities should adopt the following blueprint;

Start on time – It is always best to start building your personal brand from school. It goes beyond just assuming offices in your local student union government. This is about global opportunities, so, start applying for internships in global organizations like KPMG, Nestle and the rest. Use opportunities for Africans for your search.

You can do this during the holidays. If you do not get accepted, that is fine, you can, alternatively, look out for remote work opportunities on global websites like flexjobs or remote.io

Once you are able to build your experience using these little internships and holiday jobs, you will have enough experience to back up your applications to more work opportunities, once you are ready for the job market.

The mistake a lot of people make is assuming, they only need jobs after university. This is not true. For those who may not be able to land foreign internships, you can also look for internships within your country while in school.

Ask your parents of relatives for referrals to organizations where they have contacts. Keep your eyes and ears open on the job, learn a lot and be excellent. This work experience will create a good springboard for you to get global work opportunities.

Use LinkedIn – It is our recommendation that as soon as you clock 18 years of age, you should register on LinkedIn – It is free and can grant you access to millions of global leaders and organizations. Do not relent in pursuing your future work goals using this great platform.

You will learn a lot you will connect with different kinds of work professionals and gain insight into how the corporate world truly works. You will also have access to millions of recruiters and job openings.

As long as you are capable, consistent and have a strong work ethic, there is no way you will not get global work opportunities – sometimes remote, and other times, you may need to relocate.

Attend Events – You already know the areas and industries you will love to work in. Of course, you do! Go to Eventbrite.com and check the list of corporate events in your local area that are tailored to your area of specialization and attend.

Many of the events require fees but a lot is also free if you do not have the funds. Attend those events and learn as much as you can about your industry. Again, you do not need to wait till you are out of school for this. You can start now and maximize your global work opportunities.

Meet People and Network Properly – Once you start attending these work events, you will meet a lot of people. Introduce yourself and ensure you connect with people, exchange contacts and stay in touch. You never know who might connect you to your next work opportunity.

The truth is, these days, more work opportunities are given based on referrals. Who knows and trusts you enough to recommend you for a job? Bear in mind that when you meet someone, do not start harassing them to get you a job, rather, do stuff for them, lighten their load and they will never forget you.

Get out there and meet relevant people in your industry, show them you are trustworthy and smart and they just might recommend you for local or global work opportunities.

Links are available on the website.

Source - https://lingoafrica.com/lingo-africa-gives-pointers-on-global-work-opportunities/

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