CONTROL AS A MANAGEMENT TOOL

Control, be it internal, operational, financial, accounting, administration or managerial, is important for eight (8) basic objectives.

1. To ensure the reliability and integrity of information.
2. To ensure assurance or comfort of compliance with policies, plans, procedures, laws, and regulations.
3. For safeguarding of assets and resources.
4. Producing economy, efficient and effectiveness of operations.
5. Maximising the usage of resources (be it financial, investment, assets and resources).
6. Accomplishment of organisation objectives, mission and goals, programmes and business.
7. Management accountability.
8. For corporate governancing.

Source - Josef Eby Ruin / Appointment / NST

FRUGAL! FRUGAL! FRUGAL!

We should ask ourselves these questions before buying something :

• Do I really need it ? 
• Can I delay having it ?
• Can I get a less expensive alternative ?
• Or better still, can I get it for free ?

Source - AKPK / NST

YBHG DATO' GHAZALI MOHD ALI - DIRECTOR BOUSTEAD PROPERTY

WORK ATTITUTE & LEADERSHIP

• " I believe I'm as good as my staff "
• " I will not ask my staff to do something that I myself cannot do such as self-discipline "
• " To get thing done, I am prepared to get my hands dirty "
• " I like challenges and welcome them in whatever shapes they come "
• " For people to understand me better, I believe in consistent leadership "

INGREDIENTS FOR SUCCESS

• No shortcuts to success. " You have to work hard for it ! "
• Success is never final, failure is never fatal !

" SUCCESS is never FINAL and FAILURE is never FATAL ! "

  
Source - Berita Boustead

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

GIVING & TAKING CRITICISM

GIVING CRITICISM - EPM

• Empathize
• Pinpoint problem
• Moving forward

TAKING CRITICISM - 4A

• Anticipate
• Ask question
• Agree with something
• Analyze

GAINING COMMITMENT

Employee commitment comes from ;

• Your ongoing relationship with your employees
• Your management style and that of your organisation
• Your coaching skills
• Your own commitment to coaching and to your employees

To generate commitment you must demonstrate your own commitment. Your commitment to coaching - remember the benefits.

For you ;

• A more successful and productive department
• Greater confidence when delegating tasks to your employees
• Development of your own management skills
• A growing reputation as a 'developer of people'
• Less time-consuming firefighting, allowing you to spend more time on your own development

Source - Coaching for Your Employees / Nancy Stimson / Kogan Page

MONEY JARS

The World's Easiest And Most Effective Money Management System ;

1. FINANCIAL FREEDOM ACCOUNT (10%) - for saving and investment to generate more money
2. LONG TERM SAVINGS FOR SPENDING (10%) - for an expensive item like going for holiday or buying a plat-screen LCD TV
3. NECESSITIES ACCOUNT (55%) - for all your daily expenses
4. EDUCATION (10%) - for investing on your own or children education
5. GIVE ACCOUNT (5%) - for contributing to others
6. PLAY ACCOUNT (10%) - for celebrating your success

Source - NST

How Can I donate to MAKNA?

# MAKNA - Majlis Kanser Nasional / National Cancer Council

• ONLINE DONATION (www.makna.org.my)
• payroll giving (PG)
• DIRECT DEBIT DONOR PROGRAMME (DDDP)
• sens saves lives (SSL)
• BANK ACCOUNT
• mail us a donation
• WILLS & TRUST

Source - MAKNA

KARTINI : being true to YOURSELF

" You have to ask yourself what you want in life. I am not into being very status-conscious. What important to me is that I am happy and I am at peace with what I am doing "

" You have to be very definite about what you want in life. Learn to say no. Most of us say yes to make people happy. What we can control we control and what we can't we should learn to let go. Some things you can't get in life, you can't be harping on it. You have to learn to move on "

" Life is more than just about making money. You need pockets of euphoria in your life, not just money. Life is not about looking for worth or adulation. It is all about looking to do your best, the rest will follow "

# Kartini Illias - owner of iKarrtini Boutique KLCC

Source - Malaysian Business

reunion smil 82/83 @ 2011

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dream .....

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HOW TO WORK SMART, NOT HARD !!!

There are simple techniques that you can employ to save steps and tedium from almost any task ;

Step 1 - Assess everything that needs to be done.

Step 2 - Make an outline.

Step 3 - Consider your materials.

Step 4 - Follow your plan and don't deviate from it - unless you must.

Step 5 - Work as hard and as efficiently as possible.

Step 6 - Recognise the point of 'diminishing returns'

Step 7 - Finish strong. Make sure every last details has been checked and reverified to make you confident and calm on the day of delivery.

Source- NST

Steve Jobs

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Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO)

Key points for implementation of MSPO are as follows ;

MANAGEMENT COMMITMENT AND RESPONSIBILITY

• Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil Policy
• Internal Audit
• Management Review
• Continual Improvement

TRANSPARENCY

•  Transparency of Information and Documents Relevant to MSPO Requirements
• Transparent Method of Communication and Consultation
• Traceability

COMPLIANCE TO LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

• Legal Land Use Rights
• Customary Rights

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, HEALTH, SAFETY AND EMPLOYMENT CONDITION

•  Social Impact Assessment
• Complaints and Grievances
• Commitment to Contribute to Local Sustainable Developement
• Employees' Health and Safety
• Employment Conditions
• Training and Competency

ENVIRONMENT, NATURAL RESOURCES, BIODIVERSITY AND ECOSYSTEM  SERVICES

• Environmental Management Programme
• Efficiency of Energy Use and Use of Renewal Energy
• Waste Management and Disposal
• Greenhouse Gas Emission
• Reduction of Pollution and Emission
• Natural Water Resources

BEST PRACTICES

• Mill Management
• Economic and Financial Viability Plan
• Transparent and Fair Price Dealing
• Contractor 

Source - Palm Oil Engineering Bulletin / MPOB

HOW TO MANAGE YOUR FINANCES?

• Start saving today.
• When you can, borrow / rent, don't buy.
• Go for high downpayment and low monthly installments.
• Have good insurance coverage.
• Owning a credit card is important for establishing credit.
• Have a book on personal finance management.
• Save a dollar a day.

Source - NST

HOW TO ENJOY SCHOOL?

It's natural for some students to find school bland, boring and stressfull. Here are some suggestions to set you on the right track.

1. Do not procrastinate - procrastinate lead to worries.
2. Scheduling helps - by prioritising and planning ahead, you will be able to have more free time.
3. Spread out your work on a project - allow 30 minutes for your project and one hour for your homework.
4. Don't pressure yourself - as long as you did your best, move on and do better next time.
5. Resist peer pressure - remember to always be yourself.
6. Ask for help - if you have trouble on homework.
7. Joint a club or a group - a great way to make new friends.
8. Socialise - friends are a great source of support.
9. Be positive - things are only bad if you see it that way.

Source - NST

BIRD'S NEST SOUP

Traditionally sourced from natural caves, increasingly taken from purpose built concrete buildings designed to attract swiftlets.

HARVESTED NESTS

• 1 kilogramme sells for up to US$ 1,130
• Global trade estimated at US$ 5.7 billion

GELATINOUS SOUP

• Slow aging
• Boost sex drive
• Prevent lung disease
• Improve complexion 

Source - AFP

Blood Pressure Lowering Tactics

• Stop smoking
• Reduce weight
• Exercise
• Low salt
• Low protein
• No caffeine
• Mild sedation
• Sufficient rest
• Don't oversleep

Happy Anniversary .....

@  17/09/2013 - 19th. Wedding Anniversary for me and my loving wife.
      May Allah Bless Us.

CYBER CRIME - Are You at Risk?

• Protect your PC with comprehensive security software
• Set up a strong password
• Enable firewall protection
• Secure your wireless network
• Protect your personal information
• Screen your email
• Go e-shopping on trusted and secure websites only
• Be wary of phishing sites
• Monitor your children's online activities
• Scan any email attachments

Source - 1Klassifieds Team / NST

YES & NO FOODS

"NO" FOODS

• High salt
• Medium salt
• No hydrogen oils
• Reduce saturated fat
• Reduce protein

"YES" FOODS

• Apples
• Avocado
• Banana
• Broccoli
• Fish
• Grapes
• Oats
• Orange Juice

Biogas Projects

Benefits of both mills and the local community ;

• Electricity may be produced from POME at a rate between 15 and 24 tonnes FFB per MWhr. Typically mill can produce between 1 and 3 MW of electricity.
• Additional mill processes such as kernel crushing and fibre processing become cheaper to operate.
• While mills save diesel, lower-cost electricity means mill housing, plantation compounds and local villages may all enjoy more electricity and higher standards of living.
• Modest local industries using electricity become feasible, for example produce may be kept refrigerated.
• Methane capture significantly reduces carbon footprint and assists RSPO certification.
• Upgrading of biogas to transport fuels is feasible.

Source - KPSR Construction - Biogas Project Specialists

Business Travel Tips

1. Keep a Packed Bag
2. Fly Regional Airports
3. Book Direct Flights
4. Check-In Online
5. Select Your Seat
6. Sign Up for Frequent Flier Programmes
7. Programme Your GPS Unit
8. Park Smarter
9. Rental Car Tips

Source - NST

Duly Noted !

"I AM VERY HAPPY. AS AN ACTRESS, WE DO OUR BEST ON THE ROLES GIVEN TO US. WE MUST CONTINUE TO IMPROVE."
Veteran Malaysian actress Lai Meng, affectionately known as "Lai Meng Yi" (aunty Lai Meng), after receiving a Datukship from the Sultan Pahang, Sultan Ahmad Shah.

Source - Malaysian Business