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Making excellence a habit

Ester Kamati





WINDHOEK

A recent human resources (HR) graduate from the International University of Management (IUM), Linda Schaneck is the newest addition to the Namibia Business School (NBS) team.

An administrative and HR assistant in the project management programme, she enjoys meeting new people and loves spending quality time with her friends and family.

Starting a new position and getting into flow of things was admittedly stressful for Schaneck in the beginning and kept her on her toes. With time, however, she started to adjust and is settling in well.

“I learnt that it is important to prioritise your work, as there are different tasks to be done simultaneously”.

‘Dress like you’re going to work’

When it comes to maintaining productivity, she shared a few suggestions that help her stay in check, which include tackling the most difficult task first and having measurable objectives.

She also suggested planning and prioritising tasks, along with improving communication.

Lastly, she said the you dresses also contributes to productivity, advising other professionals to “dress like you are going to work”.

Focused and determined

Schaneck approached the new atmosphere with specific focus on analysing and trying to understand the work environment as well as making an effort to build healthy relationships with her employer.

A true ‘people’s person’, she specifically enjoys being able to attend to and solve any queries brought to her attention by the NBS students, as she is determined to “make their studying journey pleasurable”.

Her day-to-day tasks are made up of general HR functions, which include recruitment, conducting interviews, keeping records and keeping track of programme payments, along with attending to student queries.

Give your best

Having bagged her job after completing an internship with NBS, Schaneck advised students to ensure that they give their best during an internship or work-integrated learning.

“If given a task, give it 100% of your effort. Be innovative and suggest ideas that could improve processes and/or make it profitable,” she added.

In her free time, she enjoys trips to the cinema with loved ones and also likes listening to motivational speeches and books.

“Excellence is not a skill, but a habit.” This is a quote that has taught Schaneck to carry out any task she is given with excellence.

“Make it part of your routine so that it becomes a lifestyle. Be excellent in everything you do, whether it’s the way you dress, the way you communicate or how you relate to others,” she said.