1. LIFE AFTER SCHOOLMANAGING PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL CHALLENGESA PAPER PRESENTED BY FOLUSHO OLANIYAN FCIM.MANAGING DIRECTOR/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERUTC NIGERIA PLC. RC6436 (A COMPANY QUOTED ON THE NIGERIAN STOCK EXCHANGE) LIVING HAPPILY IN COMFORT EVER AFTER

2. LIFE AFTER SCHOOL PROFESSIONAL CHALLENGES PERSONAL CHALLENGES • Loss of STUDENT BENEFITS • Loss OF MONTHLY UPKEEP / SUPPORT • LOSS OF CAMPUS PROJECTION • IDLE TIME AND DISTRACTIONS • SPIRITUALITY. • NYSC • JOB SEEKING • EMPLOYMENT / JOB CREATION • WORKPLACE SEXUAL HARASSMENT BACHELOR / SPINSTER NEW RECRUIT ENTREPENEUR STAGE 1 COURTSHIP ATTITUDE TURN AROUND DONTS ARROGANCE RUDENESS DUPLICITY DOS RELENTLESS WORKETHICS ENTHUSIASM / DO NOT COMPLAIN BE PROACTIVE / ADOPT CAN DO APPROACH BE FLEXIBLE & HELPFUL BE HUMBLE & RESPECTFUL EXHIBIT CONTAGIOUS TEAM SPIRIT YEARN FOR LEARNING LEARN SELF MASTERY / AWARENESS DONTS ARROGANCE RUDENESS DUPLICITY DOS RELENTLESS WORKETHICS ENTHUSIASM / DO NOT COMPLAIN BE PROACTIVE / ADOPT CAN DO APPROACH BE FLEXIBLE & HELPFUL BE HUMBLE & RESPECTFUL EXHIBIT CONTAGIOUS TEAM SPIRIT YEARN FOR LEARNING LEARN SELF MASTERY / AWARENESS INVEST IN HOLIDAY – EXPLORE THE WESTERN WORLD COPING WITH DISAPPOINTMENT SEEKING AND CHOOSING A LIFE PARTNER GETTING MARRIED MARRIAGE SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGIES PARENTING STRATEGIES SUCESSFUL ENTREPENEUR BECOMING A HIGH FLYER SUCCESSFUL FAMILY PREPARING FOR RETIREMENT WORK LIFE BALANCE LIVING HAPPILY IN COMFORT EVER AFTER

3. STAGE 2 SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO BECOMING A HIGH FLYER (A) DEVELOP ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS • Establish efficient physical workspace. • Methodically file physical documents • Methodically save and file electronic documents • Journey partners (Pen, Notepads and Calculator) (B) BECOME A HIGHLY EFFICIENT MANAGER.  Make an early start • Plan ahead • Use a diary • Begin and End your day with TO-DO-LISTS. • Learn to prioritize. • Parallel Processing (Managing more than one task at a time) • Do not procrastinate. • Training. • Develop and Leverage a knowledge network.

4. LEARN BUSINESS COMMUNICATION SKILLS • SPEAKING AND WRITING EFFECTIVELY. • Listen Actively – Don’t Remain Silent. • Express a point of view – Don’t Argue. • Be fact based – Don’t be too detailed. • Be to the point – Don’t be too blunt. • Use corporate language – Don’t overuse management jargon. • Be inclusive – Don’t be indiscreet. • Learn to speak effectively • Be Natural. • Show Confidence • Use people’s first names • Learn to write effectively • Use a clear structure. • Ensure consistency. • Proof everything.

5. STAGE 3 • BECOME A GREAT PROJECT AND PEOPLE MANAGER • Take ownership of the project and make it your responsibility to deliver. • Manage the process, not the output. • Be flexible in your role on the project and team. • Use a project plan. • Delegate to improve your own productivity. • Keep team members in the loop. • Learn the rules of quiet management. • Be consensus driven, not autocratic. • Always ask, never tell. • Always establish deliverables and timeline. • Show gratitude and appreciation to reinforce mindset that someone is helping rather than being managed by you. • Understand your boss. • Underpromise, overdeliver. • Raise genuine issues early but be sure to provide potential solutions. • Make your boss look good by marketing as well as delivering for him/her.

6. STAGE 4 • NAVIGATE THE POLITICAL ORGANISATION • Build your network : • - Be real. • Focus on individual relationships. • Deliver professionally. • Be helpful. • Ask for advice. • Maintain meaningful contact. • Build 3600 network. • Take advantage of social opportunities. • Set up meetings. • Be flexible. • Delegate and Syndicate • Be Accessible (Linked in etc) • Project Positive Reputation.

7. STAGE 5 • FIND YOUR MENTORS • Why mentors are important. • On – the – jobs and longterm career advice. • Career and job opportunities. • Support during reviews and evaluations • Future references. • Projection of a positive reputation. • Psychological support. • HOW TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL MENTORS • Does the potential mentor have influence? • Is the potential mentor hungry? • Do you have chemistry? • Do you have exposure? • Does your mentor have professional respect?

8. HOW TO CULTIVATE AND GET THE MOST OUT OF MENTORING • RELATIONSHIPS • Build your network. • Ask for work. • Over deliver. • Be loyal. • Seek advice and feedback. • Keep regular contact. • Have a junior mentor.

9. STAGE 6 • BE POLITICALLY SAVVY • Understand your organisation’s culture. • Don’t fall for myths of non – hierarchy or meritocracy. • Ensure a no – enemy policy. • Remember that you are always on show. • Do not expect recognition and appreciation for your efforts and do not always trust it when you get it. • Control perception and build a personal brand. • Speak crisply and with confidence. • Exhibit positive body language. • Dress sensibly.

10. STAGE 7 MANAGE YOUR SUCCESS !!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME TODAY.