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Our next event. With crypto again getting more traction the discussions with different business owners how to deal with crypto payments are definitely interesting. Yes, we can handle the fluctuations. Yes, we can help manage paying partners, vendors etc. Looking forward to the next 3 days.

(Just!) wrapped up another year judging this 2024's #resiawards and as much as I loved seeing the impact that some hugely exciting projects have created, I was once again disappointed to have to discount some entries as they did not respond to the judging criteria. Top tip when entering awards - read and respond to the criteria. Yes, prose and storytelling is important but make sure that you are responding to what you are being asked. Winning an award is a huge accolade but entering takes time, energy and money so if you want to give yourself the best chance of success, please. read. the. detail. #awards #judging #resiawards

Sapience from the Grad 1 The second activity Max participated in yesterday was the fill-in the bottle competition which was between him and another graduand (a female). Both of them appeared ready for the task but one obviously had a better understanding of the goal. The two bottles were kept few meters apart while two buckets filled with water were kept at the opposite far end. A little cup was put in the buckets to enable the contenders fetch some water, then run with it to the other end and pour into their bottles. This was to be repeated until the bottle is filled. At the blow of a whistle, the competition began. The both contenders understood the first instruction -using the cup to fetch from the bucket, run to the other end and pour into the bottle. However, it was glaring that Max didn't understand that whoever fills the bottle first becomes the winner, hence, he poured most of his water away. On the other hand, the girl understood not just the task but the aim and techniques. While Max's bottle was half full, the girl's bottle was full 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 The final whistle made my son realize that a winner had emerged. That not withstanding, I cheered him on (though he already understood that he lost) Sapience: every competition (personal/interpersonal) has rules, timeframe and goals. Understanding these before embarking on competitions will guarantee success.

🚀 Key Takeaways from the AAC Conference! 🚀 Here are some of the key takeaways that we took from the AAC conference for your information: 🏡 Federal Housing Plans: - The government plans to build 1.2 million homes to address the housing crisis, but the skills shortage makes this ambitious. One solution is increasing skilled workers via immigration, though this could further strain the housing market. We recently posted more details about this on our website and LinkedIn. 👷 Certifier Mentor Programs: - With many certifiers ageing, the AAC discussed a shift toward mentor programs to support younger certifiers. 🛠️ Building Commissioner Updates: - The current Building Commissioner has made significant industry changes and is leaving soon. The commissioner's office is also launching a defects library to support construction professionals to build industry capability, it will be released 13 June. 🖥️ Planning Portal Issues: - Universal frustration with the Planning Portal! The AAC advocates for better training, reinstating the helpline, introducing a 'not applicable' button, and real-time testing. 📜 New Building Act: - The NSW government committed to creating a new Building Act which utilises plain English. The new Building Act will consolidate and modernise many pieces of legislation, some decades old, scattered throughout the state’s statute books. It’s intended to reduce complexity. The first draft will be out next month. 🔒 Scam Awareness: - Beware of sophisticated scams and phishing attempts. Always use multi-factor authentication and check if your details have been compromised on Have I Been Pwned: https://lnkd.in/e-Qp3_C ⚖️ Certifier Responsibilities: - Many certifiers face disciplinary actions due to competence, diligence, or integrity issues. Advice on responding to investigations was provided. 📋 Certifier Insurance: - Insurance providers highlighted crucial clauses to watch out for in certifier insurance. 🤖 Chat GPT & AI Integration: - A demo of Chat GPT 4o was impressive! It was suggested Chat GPT 4.0 can help certifiers on a daily basis, with regulatory guidance and quick access to building codes, amongst other things. AI experts suggested integrating AI into businesses and creating strategic workforce plans. 📊 Chain of Responsibility: - A preview of an infographic highlighting the chain of responsibility for design and construction was shared. It is intended to create more clarity around the responsible parties in the end-to-end process. Amongst other highlights! It was fantastic catching up, swapping stories, and connecting with fellow industry peers. Big thanks to the AAC, and we're already looking forward to next year's gathering! #AACConference #BuildingCertification #Construction #HousingCrisis #SkillsShortage #FutureCert #AIIntegration #TrainingPrograms #ScamAwareness #NewBuildingAct #CertifierResponsibilities

LimeCulture’s first Safer Sport Knowledge & Network Conference takes place tomorrow, Wednesday 3 July 2024, chaired by our very own Christopher Quinlan KC. Join individuals and organisations to share best practice in making sport safer, discuss successes and challenges and expand your professional network. #SportsRegulation #SafetyinSport #SportsLaw

If you're thinking of entering this year's awards, we have a 5 tips for you... 💡 Start early and plan ahead 💡 Answer the core question 💡 Include examples of the 'wow' factor 💡 Read the criteria 💡 Back it up We have 14 diverse categories on offer, take a look 👇 https://lnkd.in/e_ak8HpT #NEA24 #Northamptonshire #EducationAwards

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗣𝗠𝗣 𝗨𝗞 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 The window to apply for the APMP UK 2024 annual awards is now open. But what does it take to win? This webinar is a panel discussion consisting of a judge, an award sponsor and the 2023 winner of the Bid Excellence award. We’ll explore: 🔹 What goes into forming a submission 🔹 How to approach the question and the evaluation criteria 🔹 What the judges are looking for when scoring the submissions 🔹 What makes a high scoring submission, and pitfalls to avoid 🔹 What is the Awards Gala experience If you are considering submitting an award entry, whether for yourself or a colleague, this is a not-to-be-missed webinar that can help support your entry. To register for the webinar on the 10th June at 12.00 (BST), click here: https://zurl.co/fWWQ #ProudToBeAPMP #AnnualAwards

Hear from Kingsland Drinks about why you should be attending the eoa Annual Conference. For the third year running, the employee owned manufacturer is sponsoring the conference, providing drinks for both days and the UK EO Awards gala dinner. Here, they share why they keep supporting the conference, why they attend as an EO business, and the incredible opportunities the conference offers attendees. Check out the video and see for yourself. And, if you haven’t already booked conference tickets, there’s still time. But they’re getting close to selling out, so you’ll need to act fast! #eoaAnnualConference #EmployeeOwnership #UKeoAwards

There are only three days left to enter our draw to WIN A FULL DELEGATE TICKET* to the 31st Asia-Pacific Venue Industry Congress. Don’t miss this opportunity to get your free access pass to this year's Congress, featuring a stellar educational program packed with keynotes, industry-specific content, professional and soft skill development, and a vibrant social and networking calendar. Comment correctly on any or all of the below-linked posts to be entered into the draw: https://lnkd.in/gaM-NaZP https://lnkd.in/g_9DH8cg https://lnkd.in/gExekmEJ https://lnkd.in/gnR6CEXJ *COMPETITION INFORMATION: Correct answers only. Competition ends 17 March, 2024. Full competition terms and conditions can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gStcEDNt By entering this competition, all participants will be deemed to have accepted and be bound by the above-linked terms and conditions. #venueassociation #venuemanagement #eventsprofs #eventsindustry #networking #professionaldevelopment #entertowin #draw #competition #win #prize #education #sportsindustry #performingarts #festivals #leadership #training #VMACongress2024

Facts: The first rule of winning a Best of the Main Line Award is: you do not talk about winning a Best of The Main Line Award….