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CAREERTIP : Mastering effective communication skills can lead to salaries or career growth in today’s digital age

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Even in an era of advanced technology like ChatGPT, which can assist in drafting various kinds of writing, it remains crucial to acquire effective communication skills. Beyond merely conveying information, the ability to speak and write well holds immense value. Knowing how to communicate effectively allows individuals to convey their thoughts, ideas, and emotions in a clear, concise, and engaging manner, fostering stronger connections and relationships in both personal and professional settings. It’s important to understand that effective communication skills are the opposite of constant, careless chatter. Speaking more doesn’t make you a better communicator. True mastery lies in message quality. Active listening One of the foremost effective communication skills involves no speaking at all: active listening. This skill involves hearing words and truly comprehending the message, empathizing with the speaker, and responding appropriately. Contrary to the belief that speaking more is th
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OPINION: South Africa brings in Cuban Engineers to help with infrastructure (3)

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Gavin Taylor the Head of Construction at Aveng-PMO shares his hardhatOPINION on government's decision to bring over Cuban Engineers to help with infrastructure.

Did the government make the right decision by bringing over Cuban Engineers?

Absolutely NOT - This is a waste of OUR MONEY again - we have many engineers capable of resolving the situation. We also have a vast number of recently retired or retrenched engineers that need the work just to make ends meet.

Are the reasons given for this decision valid?

Our engineering standards are vastly superior to that of the Cuban's and we are not tapping into the available resource.

How will this impact our local pool of Built Environment Professionals?

The decision is clearly political and expedient (probably corrupt) and will raise an already skeptical professional sentiment to new levels of outright anger.

How can Built Environment Professionals show their disapproval of this decision?

The only way to make an impact is to stand together as an industry and make our voices heard through signed petitions and strong industry body reaction against this waste.


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