It's time again - Individual Presentations

It's time again for my officers to make individual presentations. Last year we had this session, where all the junior officers had to make presentations on any topics related to economics. Most of them did well.

This year, I have divided them into two groups. One of the group consists of junior officers (PEs) and the second group is the mid-level officers (KEs). The junior officers can choose any topic related to economics, while the mid-level officers are allowed to choose topics related to economics which is pertinent to the division's work or the nation's economy.

The objective of this presentation session is not intended to punish officers or give them extra work (especially after budget and ER, most of them are a bit relaxed). It is also not merely for the sake of fun to watch them fumble in front of others.

The real objective is to train and polish junior officers to be confident and able to deliver presentations in front of a crowd. The other reasons, includes preparing good presentations, enhancing research capability, ability to crystallize information and transmit to others in simple and understandable manner.

I realize most of my officers will be cursing as to why we need this kind of presentations. It's time wasting. They may create hundred or thousand reasons but for me it's important and become part of the criteria to identify good officers.

Note: Goodluck to all of you (my officers who reads this blog)