My Leadeship Experience for the term 11-12

Name: Abner Michieka Nyarago                                           

@mail: Abner.michieka@aiesec.net

LC/MC: Egerton, Kenya

Position: LCVP CR

Being the LCVP CR in my AIESEC experience I can say is the coooolest thing I have ever done to experience what life really is. Life is full of opportunities, when you open your eyes and get the right perspective to achieve results; means you will not regret your jobs-that my work line each day.

My role involves some of this:

ü  Selling AIESEC to the corporate world

ü  Ensuring financial sustainability of the LC

ü  GIP(Global Internship program) sales

ü  Market segmentation for the target companies to partner.

ü  Keeping close watch of corporate partner events to crash for experience

ü  And other big stuff.

Since July this year(2011) I have been doing this and what I have been able to achieve is organizing corporate events through our partners some which are national; getting to meet big people in business; meeting Alumni from different LCs like Moi, Eger, KU, UoN. And bragging is healthy,this are the events I have organized; Nawa Mikono Okoa Maisha- Dettol Handwash Campaign, Nakuru Trade Exhibition &Getting Kenyan Businesses online. On several occasions you can imagine walking into an office dressed like Mr Naikuni (MD KQ)-and talk to the manager and the next thing is a cup of tea and I’m from class feeling hungry like a tiger, you may want to put yourself in my shoes to learn more.

The most inspiring talk I have ever heard from professionals was by the CEO of FMD EA and some of our photos are as you can see below:-

Selling AIESEC has enabled me to gather the courage to meet big people through events and my tough schedule like-Google Kenya marketing manager, Dettol Kenya Brand Manager, Head of UNESCO in Africa, NACC, Deputy Mayor for Nakuru Municipality, Managers at DT Dobie, Bank of Africa, Barclays among others whom you may want to know. Getting this people to motivate, coach &train on the various aspects of business, makes me feel more valued and gain more knowledge.

The most memorable time while counting turning down 10 jobs on offer, is when I was forced to do an interview with DT Dobie because they believed I would be one of their assets. On the same account doing a window shopping for vehicles with the sales manager at DT Dobie was awesome to understand the best models of vehicles in Kenya.

The art of selling is about passion and determination not just what you think to offer but value is the attribute. It can take you to places you have never thought, taking free lunch at Hotel Cathy was not my expectation but because of AIESEC I did manage to do that.

That’s just half of the year done in my term with much hidden to tell. Being in AIESEC has changed my perspective for the last 18months but to a much extent the last 6months. Using my time in campus wisely to benefit was a good experience.

Life is a process and a one way escalator, once you’re done with one step you can’t go back. I believe that is what I learnt for the last experiences that I have been having, but the question that comes is ….if you want to gain more honey combs dip your hands in while you sacrifice the stings, are you ready to do that?.... For me the answer is YES because….

I Am anAIESECer!!!!

What about you ?

My regards to the best LC in Kenya;

Compiled By:Abner Michieka; LCVP CR

EB 11-12.

My AIESEC Exchange experience in Uganda

I joined AIESEC in June 2009 after meeting the president on a lunch lecture session about AIESEC during the orientation week in campus. I never took the organization seriously because I never imagined the kind of impact it would make in my life. My perception of the organization changed when the first guys went for their exchange, coming back as different individuals, with different perspectives and focus of life. The interaction with them made me think through the tunnel to see the light in taking the exchange program.

My internship experience in Uganda last year gave me a different focus of life, meeting with people from different walks of life, knowing how to accommodate them in my life was so challenging since I had never ever in one time lived with a friend from far even for a minute. 

Working in an NGO that’s establishing itself in the country was so challenging in that we had to do some introduction of the organization to people. My work as an intern involved going out to the field-community- carrying out a research on the levels of hygiene then coming to analyze it to help the organization develop services that would improve the living conditions of the community. Delivering career guidance and counseling to high school students with aim of empowering them to excel in life, visiting patients in hospitals gave me a reality of the Health Sector in Africa which needs to be worked on appropriately. The most challenging part was when going to the field in that we used to walk long distances and by the time we were done for the day @ noon, we had to wait for the shade since the areas were so unbearable with the sun scorching heavily on the inhabitants and us. Writing reports was the odd of the day, week and month.

It was called the “Pearl of Africa” rich in culture and tradition, sites, fashion and many more. We were shocked of the country’s culture the first time we realized that women had to kneel every time they were talking to men and they are to greet men not vice versa. Coming to food it was so shocking no Ugali for a whole three weeks which we had to ask for because of our Kenyan genes, crazy, crazy with the delicious delicacies of Ugandan brothers like rolex and Katiko…you can’t imagine all that experience being shot of words to express it out as we had to take some few lessons on how to prepare Katiko.

The internship brought out an experience in which I was able to appreciate my African roots-waking up early in the morning to fetch water from the river brought back my memories of the roles of men in society. It was so fascinating that under such circumstances you get to know people better and better. The river in the morning is so clean that you could think of the streams of river Jordan in heaven, but to your amazement you could kill yourself by noon if you saw the river.

I really appreciate what AIESEC has done in my life after that impactful experience that gets me guessing every time I see young people wasting their lives without prior knowledge of what they could do while impacting other people, as agents of positive change in society. The experience gave me a new lease to think differently to always ask why, speak out my mind, developed my personality, experienced a different culture, and showed me how to interact with different personalities, increase my network. If everyone could see where I was before AIESEC they could not believe the impact. That’s why I will always advocate AIESEC to every young person in the world.

If you think you have heard enough experience, think again because AIESEC is something you need to experience once more to get its experience.

The internship was in courtesy of:

WHAT BROUGHT YOU TO AIESEC?

What brought you to AIESEC,

The largest students run organization,

What brought you to the platform,

That activates leadership in the youth

What brought you to the worldwide organization?

Are you an AIESECer by mouth alone

Do you know the meaning of AIESEC;

Do you comprehend ASK, YES,and NIS;

OC, LC, LCP, LCVP and project SWITCH;

Are you conversant with AIESEC acronyms?

Do you share AIESEC values;

Or you didn’t know they exist;

Has leadership been activated in you;

Do you demonstrate integrity;

So do you enjoy participation by taking part?

I wonder what brought you to this platform;

For you seldom attend the MSS;

And you have no AIESEC responsibility;

Did you attend the last conference and enjoyed yourself;

Are you going with me on an OGX mission?

When do you think of AIESEC;

Have you visited myaiesec.net this week;

When did you log on to AIESEC’s blog;

Aiesecegerton2.blogspot.com

Have you liked our facebook page?

Does AIESEC entertain you when you are down;

How many roll calls can you dance to;

Are you aware of the talents in AIESEC;

The poets, the comedians and the dancers;

Tell us, what brought you to AIESEC?

T.L  comm. and 

                                                                                                              I.M                             

THE GREAT COMMISSION

Even as you are completing your exams and closing the campus this week,I want to commission you even as Jesus Christ commissioned his disciples when he was about to leave them: I send you as sheep among wolves, Go ye into all the world and preach the good news,he who believes and is baptized will be saved....

Now in the same way I commission you- all AIESECers-I send you as ambassadors of AIESEC among citizens go ye into all the world and spread the AIESEC news to all persons regardless of their age, gender institution of higher learning, political affiliation,social,financial or health status etcetra.This because :
[i]  AIESEC do not discriminate on the basis of the above mentioned factors or any other that haven't been mentioned above.
[ii]As the Messiah puts it, freely did you receive And so freely give

It is common knowledge that a society without new borns will sooner or later die out as the older generation dies out.As such every AIESECcer have a moral obligation to give birth and to reproduce and fill AIESEC just as the LORD GOD  commanded Adam and Eve in the proverbial garden of Eden.

I don't wish to bore you with long stories my main purpose for writing here was to wish all AIESECers and their family, friends and enemies, and all people a safe journey back home,merry Christmas and a happy new year.



The kisumuboy: TL comm & IM.

AIESEC AT A GLANCE.

WE  STIRVE  TO  NURTURE  SELF  DRIVE

W - We

E  - Egerton Local Chapter of AIESEC Kenya.

S  -  Start Small-our journey begins with a single step.

T     -Think Big-by setting realistic goals.

R    -Reach a little Further Everyday.

I     - Invest our time and resources wisely.

V    -Venture to identify and seize all the available opportunities.

E     -Excellence is always our pride.

T    -Trust in God

O  - Organize our Resources.

N  - We Never Give Up.

U  - Unlock our potential.

R   -Results-our results motivate us to greater  heights.

T   -Team Up-together we stand, divided we fall.

U  -Unlock our Potential-by exploring every advantageous niche available to us.

R  - Research-to always be well versed with the on goings.

E  - Expect to Succeed-we are always optimistic.                                          

S   - Sacrifice-by giving our very best to ensure the success of AIESEC.

E    -Enabling Environment-equipping the youth with relevant skills and attitudes to enable them survive in the ever competitive world.

L    -Learn from our mistakes-that which can’t kill us only makes us stronger!                      

F    -Follow Through-we work on our projects to their completion.

D    -Discipline-Promoting  discipline amongst the members.

R     -Re-fire-always take a break to re-energize (Roll calls)

I      -Insist and Improve-we view every setback as a stepping stone to greater heights.

V    -Visualize our Success.

E    -Evaluate our goals against  the same standards-to find out whether we are making progress or not.

                                                 

-          By   Oga  Kidera.

In short, our message is simple….”we endeavor to transform the society as a whole through turning the youth from ‘passengers’ to ‘drivers’ in this journey called life….”(->I bet this can make a nice motto for aiesec egerton…)

Progress report/updates!

It's interesting how much progress we can achieve when we work together. Sometimes we learn something about ourselves in the most of awkward situations that we never imagined. Take me for example, the other day the LCP was not around without us knowing and the TM too....and here we had an MSS scheduled to take place in less than an hours time. Something in me told me, 'step up' and chair the meeting the way you feel best. I did just that and guess what? I discovered I love presenting/informing people with relevant content which I'm in a position to collect and present. In short what I'm saying I intend to participate more in the MSS's all this after being forced to be in charge of an MSS when the one in charge was not around...

Away from that, alot has been happening like we are working on a roll call exclusively for AIESEC Egerton...heard the song and it was nothing short of electric.

The website is in the final stages of development actually awaiting being hosted by a company owned by one of our alumni. The Gentle feet walk has less than ten days before it takes place and we are looking forward to our EB elections. We also intend to be having a presentation made in every MSS by one of the members. Last week I made a presentation on 'Personal Branding' which was in summary about what is a brand,branding and Aiesec as a brand. This week I have in mind making a presentation on 'The Leadership Challenge'...obviously leadership is a broad topic and I would be fooling you if I said I will cover the whole concept. What I intend to do is to talk about the skeleton of the leadership. The members can fill in the structure afterwards if they get challenged.

The other thing I've observed is how easily ideas flow when you step forward and commit to take a certain responsibility....

. I'm leaving you with the words of the MCP 2010/2011..."AIESEC is like a supermarket, you get in, pick as much as you can...."

- By SK Wanjiru



Here we are..our current state...how it has been...

Aiesec Egerton is in the process of doing what we call 're-loading' our communications portfolio. The good thing is that as I write this post today,I was informed that yesterday the first round of reviews for those applying for the EB was carried out. Leadership development being the core of the AIESEC experience, we can't help but wish those who are keen on joining the EB the best of luck.

Communication is what makes or breaks an organization and AIESEC EGERTON is very much aware of that, so guys please watch this space. We are transforming the way we communicate to you and in the short term coming future, you will definately see and feel the change....change is in the pipeline.