Preparing For The Trip

I have been working at Raizcorp, since January 2010, and, even though it has only been a few months, I feel like I have been here for many years.  I belong.  The Raizcorp leg of my life’s path has been quite a journey, and the pace is beginning to seriously pick up – very exciting!  I believe that my appointment, as Strategy Guide, was the culmination of various experiences leading up to the dawn of this new season.

The winding road, leading up to this point, and particularly, in the past few years, has continuously challenged my expectations.  Just when I thought that I would make a left, the road turned right and, when I was preparing to pick up speed, there were many obstacles that required me to slow down and be patient. Like the many entrepreneurs I have met this year, my journey has been a challenging and rewarding one. We are all navigating the path everyday and working hard not to lose our way.

What I have found is that the busyness of everyday competes with my drive to truly assist each and every one of my clients on their unique entrepreneurial journey.  On the other hand, I have also found that entrepreneurs have very little time to reflect on their journey because they are equally engaged in their day-to-day activities. 

Along the way, I have learned to prepare rather than plan.  Although I still do plan, preparation has become my vehicle of choice.  I see it is part of my maturity process.  Here are a few points that I believe are important in the twist and turns of a winding path:

1. Roll down the windows:  Let the fresh air of the moment into your life.  Learn to identify the new things and become excited by them.
2. Practice cornering:  The more you learn to enjoy corners, the more you learn to enjoy life.  Life is mostly one set of corners after the other.
3. Know your power and gears:  If you know when, and how quickly, to increase speed, you will make the ride the best it can be.  Don't over estimate your horse power and don't underestimate it either - use what you've got!
4. Discs all round:  Make sure you have some really good breaks on your car because stopping, at viewpoints, is as important as picking up the pace.  Learn to enjoy the pauses in life; this is where you gain greater vision for the road ahead.
5. Let it rip:  When the road is straight, the air crisp and the light as bright as it can be, floor it.  Don't think, just enjoy it! 

As John Lennon famously said, “Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans.” The awareness of the different parts of the journey, that flow together to unite us, is what gives us the opportunity to create our destiny. Make it a good one!

Raizcorp Kramerville is excited to welcome two new Raizcorpuscles. Michael Herbstein, who will be responsible for special projects and Michal Sysmanski, who will be looking after Partner companies in his role as Account Executive.  Raizcorp is also excited to announce that we are launching a new prosperator in Rustenburg.  Charles Bolton has been appointed as Prosperator Manager.  Welcome guys!

Meet the guide

Jan-Derick, or J-D as he prefers to be called, joined Raizcorp equipped with an MPhil in Applied Ethics and Business Ethics, as well as a slew of interesting courses including Leadership Coaching, Managing Polarities and Change Management. J-D has worked as a consultant, coach and facilitator in various workplaces. 

Risk-taking is one of J-D’s strengths. He thrives on change and has, in his own words, “leapt into uncertainty and dared to find out who I am at all costs.” J-D is a big-picture thinker, enjoying the challenge of seeing how things fit together and impact on each other. He acknowledges, however, that he tends to rush forward into new things, and hopes that guiding at Raizcorp will keep him centred, calm and focused on the present – qualities that have challenged him in the past. 

Despite his enjoyment of “big-picture” thinking, J-D has an eminently practical side and is able to formulate practical action steps towards goal-achievement, an ability that suits a Strategy Guide perfectly. J-D is passionate about change and believes that we have an obligation to leave the world a better place than we found it. 

News From The Prosperators

White Sessions are a key component of the Raizcorp programme. At White Session, entrepreneurs present their businesses, using a prescribed template, to a panel of guides. During White Sessions, entrepreneurs present snapshots of their business performance to date, plans for the future and goals they intend chasing over the next 6 - 12 months. The process is invaluable in getting the entire guiding team on the same page as the entrepreneur, allowing them to best serve the entrepreneur and their company in growing a sustainable, profitable business into the future.

This year both Kramerville and Richards Bay inaugurated their first White Seasons with marathon white sessions taking place over a 3-week period. The prosperator managers and guides are to be complimented on the incredible way in which they pulled together to “co-create” profitable businesses and contributed towards even more Raizcorp magic!

In Richards Bay, the final three sessions of "Am I an Entrepreneur?" were facilitated by John Roussot, Prosperator Manager and local entrepreneur. The course delivered great results in shifting entrepreneurs' focus and actions from technician mode to entrepreneurial thinking and management of their businesses.

Norman Nxumalo of BHP Billiton presented his Viewpoint on "A better life for all through SMME-development" and echoed the need for entrepreneurial thinking in our society to help create employment, reduce crime and poverty, and, in so doing, create a sustainable economic future for our country. His insights into government and corporate strategy around enterprise development, revealed many opportunities for the entrepreneurs to grow their businesses, and Norman encouraged them to commit to Raizcorp's Learning and Guiding programs, and together make a significant difference in their communities.

In Kramerville, Eugene Beck was the guest speaker at Viewpoint. What an inspiring man! Those people who did not attend this Viewpoint really missed out on an opportunity to hear a great entrepreneur share his story and his wisdom. Well-known for winning the Sanlam Money Game in 2002, Eugene now runs a company that protects consumers who are involved in road accidents.

Ten new companies join the Arize programme this quarter, and three companies have graduated to Category E - Mokgalaka Creations and Projects, Brushimages Photography and Safiga Properties. Congratulations to Lucia, Lwazi and Mathe respectively!

In Marshall Street the P4 – the Pre Partner Preparatory Programme – has launched with 4 entrepreneurs being taken through the Raizcorp Business Think process. For more information on this exciting offering, you can contact Riaad, the Marshall Street Prosperator Manager, at 011 838 8260.

The Meyerton Prosperator welcomed three new entrepreneurs and held its first marketing event. Arranged by Prosperator Manager, Warren Deerans, in consultation with the Sedibeng LED managers, the event was attended by more than 60 entrepreneurs. Many of the attendees expressed interest in the Raizcorp programme and are currently in various stages of Raizcorp Intake Process (Purple Process). We wish them luck!

Introduction

Mokgalaka Creations and Projects aims to establish itself as a reputable delicatessen that provides qualitative catering services and baked products for all relevant events.

About Us

Mokgalaka, Creations and Projects specialise in catering and cakes creations (wedding and Birthdays respectively), and baking cookies

The highest standard of excellence in our products, service and customer satisfaction is our concern. Honesty, humanity and integrity are second nature.

The company further provides opportunities for the skills development and empowerment of the unemployed women. Threats that face the industry are the over-supply of similar services versus the demand resulting in the poor competition and low quality services. Mokgalaka creations and projects financial resources and processes are in place to ensure accountability. 

Contact Details

Tel
011 683 6906

Cell
082 650 0073

Email
info@mokgalako.co.za

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