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PROFILE : My journey to Professional Registration - Innocent Gininda

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Innocent Gininda shares his journey to becoming a registered Professional Engineer (PrEng), emphasizing the importance of mentorship, early preparation, and understanding ECSA requirements. He offers advice to aspiring PrEngs, highlighting the value of diverse feedback and a positive mindset. My journey to becoming a registered Professional Engineer (PrEng) culminated successfully in November 2024. I was fortunate to begin my career at a company with a Commitment and Undertaking (C&U) Agreement with ECSA and a robust mentorship program. This commitment to training engineers to the standard required for Professional Registration provided me with essential resources and a structured path to track my experience against ECSA requirements. Early exposure to these expectations instilled a positive outlook on registration and solidified my desire to achieve this milestone. My views on Professional Registration have remained consistently positive throughout this journey. Working alongside ...
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CAREERTIP : Stay Relevant In Your Career At Midlife

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Organizations today are managing five generations of workers, each with unique strengths and motivations. However, older managers, often promoted for technical skills, may lack the people management skills needed to lead effectively.

This can lead to micromanagement and stifle the innovation of younger workers. To bridge these gaps and increase fulfillment, midlife professionals can focus on:

Developing Soft Skills: Soft skills like communication and creativity are essential in tech-driven environments. By honing these skills, midlife workers can stay competitive and adapt to innovation.


Mentoring Younger Generations: Younger generations are influenced by senior leadership. Midlife employees can share essential skills like communication and critical thinking, especially important given the potential skill gaps caused by the pandemic.

Learning from Younger Generations: Gen Z has grown up with technology and can offer digital expertise. Midlife workers can partner with them to assess new technologies and their impact on work.

Finding Purpose: Many midlife professionals are not in their desired careers. New AI-powered tools can help them discover relevant content and align their skills with their purpose. Leaders can support this by integrating purpose-driven principles into work, increasing satisfaction and retention.

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