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Agile India 2016 Conference - Asia's Largest and Premier Conference on Agile, Scrum, eXtreme Programming, Lean, Kanban, DevOps, Enterprise Agile, Lean Startup, Continuous Delivery, Research and Patterns

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Agile India 2016 Conference is Asia's Largest and Premier Conference on Agile, Scrum, eXtreme Programming, Lean, Kanban, DevOps, Enterprise Agile, Lean Startup, Continuous Delivery, Research and Patterns. Get to meet pioneers and expert practitioners from around the world on Agile Adoption, Scaling Agile, Offshore Agile and Distributed Agile.

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Cameroon's #1 Music and Entertainment Portal

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Before going to the heart of the matter let's first analyze Davido's Controversial Statement "The only people I know in Cameroon are Samuel Eto'o and STANLEY ENOW". I know a lot of people are asking themselves right now "Why this peri di bring we this old gist?" Well, that statement happens to be the very raison d'être of this article. Davido seems to have struck a sensitive chord when he made that statement given the way the general public took it, in fact , I even heard someone in my neighbourhood this morning express his disgruntlement at this statement by asking in a very angry tone "Weti Davido tok so for that Video,that means sey ei no know all this our star dem, that man think sey ei be who?"But the question here is not who Davido thinks he is, the question should be on what basis does he say he knows only Samuel Eto'o and STANLEY ENOW in Cameroon .

I know in Eto'o's case the answer is quite obvious and so we shall not belabour that point. But most people wonder why STANLEY ENOW is mentioned (and many more should be wondering why his name is in bold) ,while all of us know that in terms of lyrics and public acclamation of Cameroonian Urban Music,his ratings will not be anywhere close. Some stipulated that Davido said his name because they collaborated together on "Caramel" and that seems to be quite salient and obvious but I say NO!We have a lot of great artists who established great connection with the public with their songs such as Daphne, Jovi, Magasco , Locko , Mr Leo, Reniss and many others and that is why they all are household names and that is the term that will best suite a lot of our Cameroonian artists "Household Names".

Their music have a hard time going above national boundaries and even their tours in Africa and Europe for the most part in a recent years haven't been of much help in imposing them at the international level. But, one way or the other STANLEY ENOW who hasn't as much connection with the public as the aforementioned artists is as at now perceived as the flag bearer of Cameroonian music at the international level. I mean he was invited to talk on BBC's show African Voices that is definitely something to reckon. So what are the rest missing or what is he getting right over the others? We could quickly earmark his Label's knack for getting him top notch collaborations with renowned international artists such as Davido as earlier mentioned,Mr Eazi,Ice Prince, Fuse ODG,Olamide and 2face Idibia as the main reason for his presence at the international level and that alone is where he beats the rest.

I know a lot of people don't really appreciate his art and music, But he is a Communicator and the International Collaborations might not have given him the biggest hit yet, but it is expanding his wings to other countries.

Now the Question is, should everyone shoot for the International Scene? When is it okay to go International? Should Daphne, Locko, Mr Leo, Magasco, Salatiel, Dynastie Need to do collaborations in other to attain international recognition?.

No two ways are thesame, People have different paths to success but in as much as our artists need international recognition. I think it is more reasonable to start at home first. Artists need to have a heavy strong and loyal fanbase at home before going international.

And it is not only a thing of the artists in the industry,but a responsibility shared by all those who love music ,to show some support to these artists by atleast just purchasing their music the right way and engaging into positive criticism as concerns their music and personality ,because truth be told the business of entertainment in Cameroon in general and urban music in particular is still in its infant days and while we raise our expectations as to what our artists should be delivering we could reduce our level of ranting and unnecessary complaining and indulge in giving worthwhile suggestions as to how our artists can better represent us out there.That way we will be giving more mearning to this new trend I have been seeing lately on social media.What is it again?..Ohh! Now I remember it is #Support YourOwn.

How Can you Support? By Liking, Commenting and sharing. #SupportYourOwn #TheTakeOver

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LetsDiscuss: Should Going International be Cameroonian artists Priority Now?

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Before going to the heart of the matter let's first analyze Davido's Controversial Statement "The only people I know in Cameroon are Samuel Eto'o and STANLEY ENOW". I know a lot of people are asking themselves right now "Why this peri di bring we this old gist?"

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Why are people disappointed or surprised?

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Example conference call - participants do not have to be physically present, or in the same time zone - could this be integrated into the "classical" idea of conferences?

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Why formal?

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Main Difference - Seminar vs Conference

Both seminar and conference refer to a meeting of several people. Words like convention, symposium, workshop, etc. also refer to such meetings. What makes a seminar different from these other types of meetings is its academic nature. A seminar is typically a form of academic instruction at an educational institution or a commercial or professional organization. A conference is a formal meeting for discussion, problem solving, or consultation. Therefore, the main difference between seminar and conference is that seminar is academic in nature whereas a conference can be of various formats such as business, trade, academic, press conference, etc.

What is a Seminar

A seminar is a form of academic meeting. It can be held at an academic institution or offered by a professional or commercial organization. A seminar is generally recurring meetings that focus each time on specific subjects. The attendees are also expected to actively participate in these meetings. Active participation is achieved through engaging in discussion about the relevant topic. A seminar is always lead by a seminar leader or an instructor who directs the discussion. A seminar can also be conducted through a formal presentation as well.

Although seminars are academic in nature, seminars can be also classified into several categories such as educational seminars, business seminars, etc. A business seminar can be a place where new skills are taught to the business owners.

What is a Conference

A conference is a formal meeting whose typical aims are discussion, problem-solving, and consultation. It is a platform where people 'confer' about a topic. Since conferences have specific objectives, they can last for several days. As mentioned above, there are various types of conferences, such as academic conferences, trade conferences, business conferences, media conferences, religious conference, etc. An academic conference is a place for academicians and researchers to present and discuss their work. A business conference is a conference that focuses on the new trends and opportunities in the business. Innovative ideas and new information can be exchanged in all types of conferences. It is important to notice that discussions are not allowed in some conferences.

A conference usually has an organized format. Speakers and subjects are selected prior to the conference. There will be a keynote speaker who will deliver the keynote speech. This can be commonly noticed in academic and business conferences.

Difference Between Seminar and Conference

Definition

Seminar is a form of academic instruction that brings together a small group of people to learn about a specific subject.

Conference is a formal meeting in which discussion, problem-solving, and consultation take place.

Time Taken

Seminars are conducted in one day though they can be recurrent.

Conferences can last for several days.

Formality

Conference is a formal meeting.

Seminars are less formal than conferences.

Discussion

In some conferences, discussions are not allowed.

Discussion is a key feature in a seminar.
Image Courtesy: "Bonn Climate Change Conference, June 4 2015″ by UNclimatechange (CC BY 2.0) via Flickr "Dominic Meily Creative photography seminar" by Dominic meily - own work (CC BY-SA 3.0) via Wikipedia

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Difference Between Seminar and Conference

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Both seminar and conference refer to a meeting of several people. Words like convention, symposium, workshop, etc. also refer to such meetings. What makes a seminar different from these other types of meetings is its academic nature. A seminar is typically a form of academic instruction at an educational institution or a commercial or professional organization.

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Job Search & Recruitment | Industrial Personnel

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Have you ever started to feel invisible at work? You do the same tasks day in and day out, and you may be brilliant at what you do, but that has become the norm. There are many reasons why people may want to stand out from the crowd at work. Maybe it is time you try and get that promotion or a pay raise, or you just want to get the recognition that you think you deserve for the work you do. So, here are a few ways in which you can stand out in the office:

In general, just do more. You may have just been sticking to the tasks that your job description lists, but how about doing other odd jobs beyond this. If you are working on a project, your boss will notice if you are putting extra effort in, such as coming in early or staying late to get the job done. Leaving work at 5 on the dot doesn't show that you are truly dedicated to your projects.

Being the helping hand around your office will be sure to get you noticed. Little things to help your co-workers out will show that you are a team player. You don't want to act like everything that you do at work is for your own benefit, helping your co-workers shows that you want to help your team and company move forward.

You may think that to improve you have to work on your weaknesses, but in some cases, you have to focus on your strengths and play to them. If you have a particular strength, make it known! Other co-workers may see your strength as a weakness and may come to you for help. Once you've focused on your strengths, you should then work on your weaknesses. Check if anyone else in the office has your weakness as their strength, and see if you can enlist them to help you out.

It may sound simple, but doing what you'll say you'll do really proves something. Keeping promises to your co-workers and fulfilling commitments is something that is highly underrated. Coming through for co-workers will prove your reliability and will make you stand out as someone who can be trusted to keep a promise.

Nothing will make you stand out more than getting results. There is no point in telling people the changes you are going to make or the new things that you will be doing, you need to show them! Getting results means that you are doing something good, and this could lead fellow co-workers to coming to you for help, and this is sure to get you noticed.

Overall, just try to be nice and encourage others in your workplace, and they will do the same for you.

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WAYS TO STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD AT WORK - Job Search & Recruitment | Industrial Personnel

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Have you ever started to feel invisible at work? You do the same tasks day in and day out, and you may be brilliant at what you do, but that has become the norm. There are many reasons why people may want to stand out from the crowd at work.

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TED Talks and other inspirational events are raising the expectations of conference attendees. Because of the shift towards involved formats such as real-time learning and collaborative working, conference organizers risk alienating a major portion of the audience if they don't focus on engagement.

So what can you do to engage a huge swathe of your target audience at your conference? Here are some tips.

1. Bring In Influencers

Influencers, when used correctly, are excellent for engaging audiences at a conference. Rather than praising your conference on social media endlessly, you can bring in big players to inform people on your behalf. See how you can get community or industry influencers involved in the conference. For instance, you can bring them in as keynote speakers or give them an incentive for attending the conference, such as a discount on your services. As they share their excitement about your event, they're essentially helping you engage the people in attendance.

2. Live Engagement Technology Works

The features provided in a live engagement marketing app can accelerate attendee engagement. DoubleDutch and other similar companies provide such offerings with a range of integrations, performance metrics and tools that help conference organizers get unprecedented data about the actions and interests of their attendees. You get to use a real-time feed to host Q & As, session channels and other involving activities in real time. Live engagement signals, like attendees contributing insights, provides you with an overview of your live content strategy.

3. Organize a Knowledge Café at Your Conference

Keynotes and real-time engagement apart, consider setting up a knowledge café at your conference. This can be a place where attendees can be invited to sit in groups to start a conversation - to exchange ideas about a particular matter. Participants can begin in a group, and then spread out on separate seats in small teams to work on a question given to them. Participants can then discuss the problem and either you or the influencers in attendance could act as the facilitator. To give the feel of a real café, consider distributing snacks and drinks.

4. Leverage Visuals & Make Them Shareable

The popularity of visuals is at peak these days, courtesy of social media platforms like Snapchat and Instagram. Leverage the obsession of these platforms by pulling some content from your social channel and displaying them at the event. This will raise the interest of attendees in your offerings, and drive more engagement in the process. Also, provide ample opportunities to people to take visuals throughout the event. Make sure that your event branding and hashtags are visible, and that people are tagging your photos to increase social sharing. The tactic is a great way to create an evergreen digital footprint.

5. Offer a "Post-Event Meeting" With Speakers

Maximize engagement by offering a post-event meeting with keynote speakers that give attendees an opportunity to get up close and personal with the hosts; this can be a paid or free offering depending on your resources. You can set up a trivia for people, with the winners being eligible to go for the meeting. Gathering key individuals at the end of the event will spark even more engagement. What you'll be doing is essentially creating a niche environment once formal proceedings end.

Follow these tips to successfully engage attendees at your next event.

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TED Talks and other inspirational events are raising the expectations of conference attendees. Because of the shift towards involved formats such as real-time learning and collaborative working, conference organizers risk alienating a major portion of the audience if they don't focus on engagement.

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Finding a new job can be overwhelming. Sometimes just considering change can be scary and frankly, exhausting. Whether you are currently unemployed, employed but unhappy in your present position or simply ready for a change, it's difficult to know where to start. The days of relying on classified ads are over. Even as an Executive Recruiter, my practice is limited to hiring people with specific qualifications for specific roles. So, what is my advice to people looking for a new job opportunity? Network. But what does that really mean?

Networking is something you are already doing every day. It just means interacting. You are networking when you chat with a stranger in line at Starbucks, or when you go out to dinner with friends. When you are networking with a focus on finding a new job, the name of the game is to expose yourself to as many connections as possible. Cast a wide net, but start with the people you know. Every single one of those people represents a possible opportunity. You never know what it might be until you ask.

Before you ask, visualize the perfect opportunity for you. What do you want to do and who do you want to be? It is important when you network to be clear about your goals. You should also be able to clearly articulate your skills and experience, and your qualifications for your dream job. However, it is also important to be open-minded. You may hear about opportunities you never previously considered, but should.

In recent years, technology has provided seemingly endless new ways for us to expand our networks. Every time you open your Facebook page is an opportunity for you to network. Who out there is doing what? If you identify someone doing something you find interesting, let them know! LinkedIn is a social networking site designed specifically for business networking. Open an account, post your resume and a picture reflecting the image you want to project. And this is only the beginning! There are hundreds of on-line job sites out there.

Still overwhelmed? I have included my top 8 networking suggestions below.

1. Tell the people you already know that you are looking for a new job. You will be surprised at how willing they will be to help. If they do not have specific suggestions, they may have ideas about people they know who can help.

2. Follow up on calling those people. It can be intimidating to put yourself out there with people you don't know, but you have nothing to lose and everything to gain. In the end, you might even make some new friends.

3. Accept those invitations for coffee, happy hour or dinner. It can be challenging to be social when you are tired and perhaps somewhat apprehensive, but it is important to increase your exposure. Not a lot of invitations coming your way? Then extend them!

4. Take advantage of social media to develop new connections. Create your brand and share it with as many appropriate job boards and networking sites as possible. Believe me, people are looking.

5. Research relevant conferences in your area and attend. Just chatting with other professionals in the market place can lead to important business introductions. Carry business cards with you and hand them out as often as possible.

6. Volunteer. Volunteering with organizations that interest you is a great way to meet new people and gain experience doing something that is meaningful to you. If a full time position becomes available, you are already a known entity with proven dedication to the mission.

7. Respond to recruiters. Some of my best hires have been with candidates who were interested in previous positions, but were not hired. However, these candidates were the first people I contacted for subsequent positions because I already knew them. You should also reach out to recruiters. Let them know about who you are and what you can do. Don't be afraid to send your resume to multiple hiring professionals for maximum exposure.

8. Don't be afraid to sell yourself. You are your own best advocate!

What other networking strategies have worked for you? We want to hear your stories!
Julianne Schoepp is a Principal & Executive Recruiter at Morgan Consulting Resources, a healthcare executive search firm celebrating 20 successful years in business.

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Networking: What it means and 8 ways to help you succeed!

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Finding a new job can be overwhelming. Sometimes just considering change can be scary and frankly, exhausting. Whether you are currently unemployed, employed but unhappy in your present position or simply ready for a change, it's difficult to know where to start. The days of relying on classified ads are over.

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- Sharing the current state of research
- Bringing different disciplines and people together to spark new ideas

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Communication around a particular topic

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(Malcom Gladwell)

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an occasion at which people who have great knowledge of a particular subject meet in order to discuss a matter of interest: [according to Cambridge dictionary]

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symposium Meaning in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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symposium definition: an occasion at which people who have great knowledge of a particular subject meet in order to discuss a matter of interest: . Learn more.