I mentioned to you I was going to talk about my limitations. Today is 5th February 2018 and I started working with Banchte Shekha on 1st January 2018. If you ask me what I have achieved since then, well… my biggest achievement so far has been building relationships… I have met so many wonderful people and some of these relationships will continue forever. I am so grateful for that.

     

I have commenced and conducted a handful of English classes to mature age students and staff. This is quite an achievement for me, as I am not at all good at public speaking and teaching a class of 20 mature age students is something I never thought I would be able to do. But here I am guys! I have done it!! and I believe I am keeping them engaged and motivated. The English classes I have been running for the staff here at Banchte Shekha has been really good too. The staff are super keen, and I am hoping they are feeling more confident communicating in English as a result of it. My limitations here is punctuality. People do not turn up on time, even after making it clear what I expectations of them are. But I am able to work with that and I have already made some recommendations to overcome this issue.

I reviewed the Record Management system and created a new folder structure. I am in the process of developing an electronic register, which will form the basis for the physical files. Limitation? Haven’t been able to get more time with the responsible staff to progress this.

The Strategic Plan is not moving at a pace I would like it to be moving. I have commenced the task and pulled the management team together couple of times for meetings for some brainstorming and actions. However, as soon as the meeting is done people tend to forget about their tasks. Most days I am sitting in my office by myself and I am the only soul on this floor. I have shared my frustrations with Angela and others, but nothing seems to happen as a result. Today is no different, I am in my office all alone keying away at my blog…

I hope I get do some meaningful work towards the Strategic Plan and I am able to leave it in a good state before my departure. That way I will feel that I have been able to make one or two significant changes for the better.