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CAREERTIP : Embrace Healthy Conflict In The Workplace

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Embracing constructive conflict is paramount to nurturing innovation, fortifying relationships, and driving growth. This approach values diverse perspectives, reinforces camaraderie, fuels innovation, and advocates for constructive conflict resolution strategies. Through this lens, hardhatPROFESSIONALS cultivate an environment where conflicts are recognized as opportunities for personal and professional growth, leading to positive transformations. Understanding the significance of healthy conflict, hardhat professionals can foster an environment that values diverse opinions and promotes constructive resolution. Encouraging Different Perspectives: Embrace diversity of thought as a catalyst for innovation and problem-solving. Encourage team members to freely express their viewpoints, challenge assumptions, and engage in respectful discussions. Foster an inclusive culture that appreciates and values different perspectives. Building Relationships with Colleagues: Use conflicts as an opport
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REVIEW : Infrastructure in SA requires increased investment and integration of climate resilience measures.

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Sustainable infrastructure planning and construction in South Africa need to account for the immediate effects of climate change. Future developments must be strong and resilient. The substantial financial commitment required to ensure energy and water security also requires a re-evaluation of infrastructure funding.


Stellenbosch University PhD student and Centre for Sustainability Transitions junior researcher Alboricah Rathupetsane says the patterns of climate change have led to an increase in average temperatures in certain regions, accompanied by a decrease in the frequency of rainfall events but an increase in their intensity. In response to this new weather reality, South Africa needs to invest more in infrastructure that is resilient to climate change. This includes designing infrastructure that takes into account factors such as higher temperatures and heavier rainfall.

Areas experiencing increased flooding, such as KwaZulu-Natal, require robust drainage systems and stormwater storage solutions. On the other hand, regions facing a water supply crisis need more investment in water resources. Insufficient grid infrastructure hinders renewable energy developers from connecting new power supply. Climate resilience in the energy sector involves expanding and adapting the existing grid to accommodate the country's increasingly diverse power generation mix.

For economies to thrive, they require sound public infrastructure that delivers essential daily resources to individuals and businesses. This infrastructure includes well-maintained reservoirs and pipework for water supply, as well as an adequate number of power lines and substations for electricity supply.

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