Reflection on formal presentation

Reflection on Abdulla’s presentation
Date: 17.05.2012

Time: 1100

Venue: W103

Topic: bullying in schools

Abdulla introduced the presentation by asking the audience what they understood by bullying. He then talked about different types of bullying, e.g. physical, verbal, cyber etc.

The role of parenting in combating bullying was discussed, as was the responsibility of the media as a cause of bullying. Gang membership and violence were also covered.

Body language and eye contact were excellent. Abdulla had the attention of the audience throughout; they showed considerable interest and asked many questions which Abdulla answered as he went along.

Slides were colourful and informative. The text on the slides was minimal and almost 100% accurate. The one minor blip was solution instead of solutions.

There was an extended, lively discussion after the presentation on the role of the media in general in encouraging bullying behavior and of the WWE’s BA star programme in combating it.

What new did I learn? I learnt about 2 specific cases of bullying:

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The case of Loujain Hussain here in the UAE. I had already read about this case, but I got further details of its causes & consequences.
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The case of Phoebe Prince, who was driven to suicide by school bullying. It was a shocking case of a young girl hanging herself because she was bullied.

Overall, a well-presented , lively, entertaining & enjoyable session.

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Reflection/evaluation

Date: Sunday 22nd April

Location: W103A

Presenters: Abdulla Ali & Mansoor

Subject: Brazil

Abdulla opened the presentation with a slide showing the Brazilian flag. He explained in detail the significance of the colours, stars etc. He went on to show an excellent map showing the main cities and geographic features clearly. The map was informative but not over-detailed. He talked about Sao Paulo, the largest city, with the largest cereal stock exchange in the world. He talked also about Brasilia, the capital.

Mansoor concentrated on Rio de Janeiro & the 2014 World Cup. He showed pictures of the main stadiums.

Body language: for both students, particularly Abdulla, very good, appearing both confident & knowledgeable.

Questions: they fielded these as they went through the presentation. It was very lively with many questions from many students. Questions throughout were fielded and answered confidently & well by both students.

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Reflection on meeting

Venue: research & innovation centre

Date: Sunday 18th March

Present:

Abdulqadar, H00235057, Chairman

Nabil, H00159003, Secretary

Ahmed Salah, H00138689, Participant

Abdulqadar opened the meeting in an appropriate manner & introduced the items on the agenda clearly. He directed the meeting successfully from 1 item to the next.The problem under discussion was Emiratisation.

The first item to be discussed was the lack of information from the private sector for students while they are studying. Nabil: HCT has many graduates and they mostly go to government jobs because they don't know about the private sector.

The next issue was the fact that government alone cannot provide jobs for all nationals. Ahmed: we need a better balance between government & the private sector. Students should be encouraged to get work experience in the private sector. Nabil: at present, work experience is always in the government sector. Ahmed: students are afraid of the risks involved in working in the private sector. Nabil: we need theory classes re. the top 5 government & top 5 private companies. Even if most students opt for government jobs, some will opt for private & hopefully this number will grow. Ahmed: we need a special programme for students before they graduate. Nabil: the biggest problem is lack of info: the students need clarity.

Hedley asked why it was important to direct students to the private sector. He was told that government cannot provide jobs for all graduates. Those not getting government jobs either work for semi- government institutions, like Nabil, or remain idle until a government post, for which they are not necessarily qualified, turns up.

Recommendations:

1. Special programme for students before they graduate.

2. More clear inf0 re. private sector.

3. Work placement in private sector as well as government, so that students can decide, government or private.

4. Need for people to be qualified to do specific jobs.

5. It would be good for more private companies to follow HSBC's lead in training Emiratis, sending them abroad for training & work experience, and, finally, employing them in full-time positions.

All 3 students contributed to the meeting; it was well-directed; the secretary made notes; views were expressed clearly & politely;the discussion flowed freely and was always interesting.

Meeting Activity

Problem: traffic congestion in Abu Dhabi


Date of meeting: 7th March 2011
Time of meeting: 16:10
Venue: W007
Group members:
Chair: Abdul-Aziz.
Minute taker: Jaber.
Participant: Hedley.

Venue preparation:

Grouping of chairs round tables



.Agenda:
Underground parking.
Paid parking/short term – long term.
Congestion charge / taxes / restrictions.
Public transport.
Increase age of driver (i.e. licences only at a later age, e.g. 25)




The chairman Abdul Aziz opened the meeting at 16:32
1. Underground parking.
Jaber said it is a good idea
Hedley worried about the price.
Abdul Aziz said the cost of underground parking should be limited. Hedley asked if new buildings were required to have sufficient parking space. Were the regulations enforced? Jaber said no.
2. Paid parking ( short term & long term )
This is now quite common in Abu Dhabi and it has reduced congestion.
Hedley pointed out that some residents who have bought 1 or 2 permits still can’t find space to park. Abdul Aziz suggested designated areas for short-term parking. People who buy permits should have designated spaces, Hedley suggested, and Jaber and Abdul Aziz agreed.
3. Congestion charge /taxes/restrictions.
Hedley asked if a Salik-type system as in Dubai would work in Abu Dhabi. Jaber pointed out it would be more difficult as there is no metro for people to use instead of their cars. The extra workload on the police of enforcing extra restrictions, and the cost + delay of implementing such schemes was mentioned by Jaber + Abdul Aziz.
4. Public transport
Abdul Aziz suggested a new metro. Hedley asked if there was enough space in the town for a metro. Jaber said there is room if construction is carefully planned. He also suggested free parking 08:00-15:00 so all workers could leave their cars at home. Abdul Aziz highlighted the need for a number of stations in all areas.
5. Increased age of driver?
Jaber thought this is a bad idea- many younger drivers are needed in families where older members have died or cannot drive. Abdul Aziz pointed out that 18 year olds need to get to college. If you live in Shahama a car is the only way.

In conclusion we thought that:


1. Underground parking is a good idea. Rules about new buildings having adequate parking must be strictly enforced.
2. Paid parking has made the situation better but more thought is needed, e.g. on permits and designating special time +space.
3. We were in favor of more restrictions like the Salik card.
4. We liked the idea of building public transport especially a metro.

Reflection 1

Date: Sunday 19th February

Time: 1015

Location: W103A

Interviewee: Abdulla Abdo

Interviewers: Hedley, Ahmed Hassan, Mansoor

Position: chemical engineer ADNOC

Hedley welcomed Abdulla and introduced the other interviewers. Abdulla said he graduated 2 years ago and had 2 years work experience.

Ahmed: why should I hire you? I have a degree & experience.Work under pressure? No problem. Why ADNOC? Good company with good reputation.

Mansoor: goals? To reach a higher position,and to help my country & children.
Weakness? Maths & calculations. What do you know about ADNOC? Good with petroleum & fertilisers. Outside interests? Football.

Abdulla asked how the company was doing. Ahmed: very well. Supervisor? Ahmed:me.

Interview closed at 1030.


Date: Sunday 19th February

Time: 1030

Location: W103A

Interviewee: Ahmed Hassan

Interviewers: Hedley, Hazza ,Mansoor

Position: chemical engineer ADNOC

Hedley greeted & introduced. Ahmed said he was married with 1 daughter; he had studied at ATI, ADNOC Technical Institute. He'd worked for Fertil for 3 years in Ruwais.

Hazza: work under pressure? On call 12-15 hours a day with Fertil. Outside interests? Football, swinmming, jet-skiing, camping in Liwa. Why ADNOC? Good company & good salary.

Mansoor: negatives about us? Too many old employees. Night & weekend work? No problem,but I prefer days.

Ahmed asked what his job title would be. Hazza: laboratory chemical engineer. Who will be my supervisor? An Egyptian lab supervisor, Mumtazer. How's the company doing? Mansoor: we're improving.

Interview closed 1045



Date: Sunday 19th February

Time: 1045

Location: W103A

Interviewee: Fahad Abdulrahman

Interviewers: Hedley, Mohd Esmail, Mohd Khamis

Hedley welcomed him & Fahad introduced himself: 30, married, assistant supervisor with ADCO.

Mohd Esmail: can you work under pressure? I've experience of nightshifts & overtime. Goal? Good position as manager. Salary? I'm looking for best offer; would have to be over Dhs 50,000.

Mohd Khamis repeated 2 questions already asked. Where do you see yourself in 6 years? In an important position. Strebgths? I'm sociable & friendly but I can enforce discipline if necessary.

Fahad asked what his job title would be. Operations manager.

Meeting closed 1100.



Date: Sunday 19th February

Time: 1130

Location: W103A

Interviewee: Hazza

Interviewers: Hedley, Jasem & Sultan

Position: commercial pilot, Emirates Airlines

Hedley greeted Hazza, thanked him for attending & introduced Jasem & Sultan.

Hazza said he'd been a pilot with Etihad for 10 years but wanted to move to get a better salary. Jasem asked why he should hire Hazza, who replied that he had a good degree and good experience in this country. Jasem asked what his strengths were & he said dealing with emergencies, which he had done while flying as 1st Officer. Jasem then asked if he was leaving his present position only for salary & Hazza affirmed this.

Sultan asked him what types of plane he'd flown with Etihad & Hazza said Airbus A350 & Boeing 777. Why did he want to work for Emirates? Modern planes & good benefits. Goals? Become a manager & own private plane. Negativities? High ticket prices.

Finally, Hazza asked if there were any courses available to improve his skills; Jasem said they'd look at his CV to check what courses might be suitable; Hedley said training would be required if he wanted to graduate to flying the Airbus A380s.

Hedley thanked Hazza & closed the interview at 1150.

Date: Thursday 23rd February

Time: 1010

Location: W103

Interviewee: Jasem

Interviewers: Hedley, Hazza & Othman

Position: Chemical Engineer, ADNOC group

Hedley welcomed Jasem, who introduced himself. He has worked for ADGAS for over 4 years but he wants to move because ADGAS is small & he's looking for promotion.

Hazza: why do you want to work for us? There's more chance of advancement with you. Can you work under pressure? I'm used to it, e.g. when there was a mechanical breakdown, I had to cool down the machinery & get people to a safe marshalling point. Goals? I want to get a high position through hard work, self-development and further education.

Othman: your greatest strength? I meet deadlines & work under pressure. Nights & weekends? I'm used to working 1 week mornings, 1 week nights. Outside interests? Watching football, diving. Are you creative? I made a machine in ADGAS to warm up the shaft.

Jasem asked how long the position had been open & what his salary would be.

The interview closed at 1020.

Date: Thursday 23rd February

Time: 1020

Location: W103

Interviewee: Mansoor

Interviewers: Hedley, Hazza & Othman

Position: Chemical Engineer

After Hedley's welcome, Mansoor introduced himself, saying he'd already worked for Borouge for 3 years; he was 25, married but no children.

Hazza: what is your greatest weakness? Punctuality & some old football injuries. Goals? Get a higher position & more experience with this company. Where could you improve? By getting more creative lab experience.

Othman: your greatest strength? Lab experience & patience. I like to work in a team. I'm a good communicator. Can you work under pressure? I can deal with it. Why work for us? I want a position where I can use my major to the full.

Mansoor: how long has this position been open? What will be my job title?

The interview closed at 1030.

Date: Thursday 23rd February

Time: 1030

Location: W103

Interviewee: Mohd Khamis

Interviewers: Hedley, Hazza & Abdulla

Position: refinery manager, Takreer, in Ruwais.

Hedley welcomed Mohd who introduced himself. He's 312, married with 2 wives & has been a handball player at Al Jazira since 2001.

Hazza: why should I hire you? I have a bachelor's degree in chemistry & I'm studying chemical engineering. I have 5 years experience in a refinery. Nights/weekends? I can't give 100% attention to my job at night. Negatives about us? Lack of bonus.

Abdulla: Weaknesses? Night work. I'm not good at maths & calculations. Creative? I devised new calcium experiments last year.

Mohd had no questions & the interview ended at 1040.

Date: Thursday 23rd February

Time: 1040

Location: W103

Interviewee: Mohd Esmail

Interviewers: Hedley, Ahmed Hasan & Abdulla

Position: pilot

After Hedley's welcome, Mohd briefly introduced himself, saying he was 29, from Fujairah & his father & brother were pilots.

Ahmed: goals? As well as being a pilot, I want to be a businessman. Why do you want to work for Etihad? To get experience; Etihad employs locals. Can we contact your present employer? Please feel free to contact ADNOC.

Abdulla: why should I employ you? No real answer. Outside interests? Horse riding; my uncle has horses. Can you work under pressure? No.

Mohd had no questions and the brief interview ended at 1050.

Date: Thursday 23rd February

Time: 1040

Location: W103

Interviewee: Othman

Interviewers: Hedley, Ahmed Hasan & Abdulla

Position: chemical engineer

After Hedley's welcome & introduction, Othman briefly introduced himself; he's 20 & studying the bachelor's programme in chemical engineering at ADMC.

Ahmed: why should I hire you? I'm passionate, enthusiastic & hardworking I'm punctual & my attendance is good. Goals in our co? To get a good reputation & reach a high position. What do you know about us? I've heard mostly good things.The company is growing both here & overseas. There are good salaries & opportunities for promotion.

Abdulla: how experienced are you of working in a team? We do group projects at college. Greatest strength? My creativity. In 6 years? A good position with this company.

Othman: who would I be working for directly? Abdulla: I'll be your boss. Probationary period? Ahmed: 6 months.

The interview closed at 1100.

Date: Thursday 23rd February

Time: 1100

Location: W103

Interviewee: Sultan

Interviewers: Hedley, Ahmed Hasan & Fahad

Position: shift team leader, GASCO

After Hedley's welcome, Sultan introduced himself: 31, single, working for ADGAS as senior shift operator. Why move from ADGAS? New challenge.

Ahmed: why should we hire you? I've got 11 years experience; I'm confident & I'm completing my bachelor's degree at ADMC. Shift work? I've a lot of experience of 3-shift work & also 1 week days & 1 week nights. I've done 60-day shifts during shutdowns so I can work under pressure. Goals? Be good at my job & help the company, the country & my fellow colleagues. I want a better position, better salary & better life.

Fahad: weaknesses? I find it difficult to work with lazy & incompetent workers. Why doesn't ADGAS get rid of such workers? 2 levels of management & lack of communication between them. Outside interests? I play football for relaxation.

Sultan: What shifts would I work? Fahad told him. Salary? Fahad named a figure.

The interview closed at 1115.