Taking action for the achievement of Sustainability Development Goals (SDG)

October 11, 2023 in Uncategorized

How SDGs came about

Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) came about in 2015, when all the countries in the United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It sets out 17 Goals, which include 169 targets. These wide-ranging and ambitious Goals interconnect.

The 17 Goals in Numeric Order

SDG 1) No Poverty   |  SDG 2) Zero hunger    |  SDG 3) Good health and well-being     |    SDG 4) Quality education     |  SDG 5) Gender equality   |  SDG 6) Clean water and sanitation   |  SDG 7)  Affordable and clean energy   |  SDG  8)  Decent work and economic growth   |    SDG  9) Industry, innovation and infrastructure   |    SDG  10) Reduced inequalities   |     SDG 11} Sustainable cities and communities   |  SDG 12)  Responsible consumption and production   |  SDG  13)  Climate action  |  SDG 14)  Life below water   |   SDG 15) Life on land   |  SDG 16) Peace, justice, and strong institutions   |        SDG  17)  Partnerships for the goals 

Code Zone Contributes to SDG 4

It was therefore such a great pleasure to dedicate Code Zone 2023 to be part of achieving SDG 4, in the words of Arthur Ashe Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” we have contributed to the action towards achieving the Quality Education through giving access to quality technology  training  during the whole of August and ensuring the participants got aware of Sustainability goals through incorporating it in their individual projects. Thanks to Business Journal and Business News for showcasing our work.

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What’s different about the Sustainable Development Goals

The 2030 Agenda and its Goals offer a comprehensive vision for sustainable development that:

  • is global, rather than limited to “developing” countries as was the case with the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs);
  • is based on values such as equity and respect for human rights;
  • relies on approaches such as sustainable financing, scientific research and innovation, and monitoring and evaluation;
  • requires a new way of working, involving intersectoral action by multiple stakeholders;
  • aims to strengthen health systems towards universal health coverage (UHC).

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Coding for Sustainability ends amidst applause from parents and other Stakeholders

September 23, 2023 in Uncategorized

Code Zone 2023 themed Coding for Sustainability has successfully come to an end amidst commendations and accolades from parent, participants and other stakeholders. This fifth edition of the annual summer coding program which commenced in 2019 and holds every August was themed Coding for Sustainability, the objective was to drive the consciousness of sustainability in the everyday lives of the participants, this can be said to have been met.

Code Zone 2023 ran through the month of August 2023, with both virtual and in-person classes holding every weekday for the one month. The program had thirty-one participants of it target audience being Teenagers and Pre-Teens enroll in in the available programs i.e. HTML/CSS, JavaScript and UIUX.

As a standard practice, participants after the intensive period of learning these new skills exhibited their knowledge by presenting their projects in their areas of interest, this varied from Sports, Fashion, Entertainment, to love for Dogs, Games, Music, Gadgets and so on. It’s been an amazing journey indeed. 

Team Montulli

Code Zone 2023

There were four teams and each named after fathers of technology; Team Ragget: Named after Dave Raggett is an English computer specialist who has played a major role in implementing the World Wide Web since 1992. Team Norman named after Don Norman, a psychologist and usability consultant who’s worked with Apple, HP, and the Nielsen Norman Group is often credited as the father of UX. Team Cooper named after Martin Cooper an American engineer that pioneered wireless communications industry, especially in radio spectrum management, with eleven patents in the field. Team Montulli named after Louis J. Montulli II a computer programmer who is well known for his work in producing web browsers. In 1991 and 1992, 

Team Cooper

Code Zone 2023

The Founder Mrs Olufunke Akinloye at the closing presentation talked about why Code Zone was started and the reason for having this year Themed Coding for Sustainability. ‘We are glad to be consistently achieving the objective of starting Code Zone which is to upskill Teenagers and Pre Teens with tech knowledge so that they can be active participants in the world they are growing into.’ She said.

Team Norman

Code Zone 2023

Olufunke further said ‘The participants did not only learn tech stills this one month, we are glad to say they got enlightened on the general idea of Sustainability i.e. making the world last longer and livable for generations after them. They got more understanding on the three Rs Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and the need to consider it before items are condemned as waste. Each participant had to create a mandatory Sustainability page as part of their project.

Team Cooper

Code Zone 2023

Mr. Eniola Ilesanmi, a parent of 2 participants in the Program said ‘I am awed at the amount of learning my children have been exposed to during this program. The enthusiasm the children display every morning waking up early to endure they don’t miss class despite being holiday period gives me great joy and is testament to the Value the program delivered to its participants. My children became Zoom experts overnight alongside the coding skills they acquired. I am very glad to have been a part of it and I am already looking forward to the next edition.

Mrs. Maria Akinfe, another parent and guardian of 8 participants said ‘I am glad my children and their friends were able to enroll for Code Zone this year. I am a returning parent as my children have participated in a previous edition so I have assurance that their time will be well spent. The additional value of exposing them to the concept of sustainability is what amazed me. So the children did not only leave the program with coding skills but a decision to Reduce, Reuse or Recycle Items which as a parent I intend to give them my utmost support’.

Code Zone 2023 as an initiative of an African Woman, got some support from the JAMII Femmes, an initiative of Coca Cola Foundation and Women in Africa to support African Women Entrepreneurs for sustainable impact. The entire team of Code Zone express gratitude for the support.

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Critical Thinking values intellectual curiosity

September 17, 2023 in Uncategorized

Critical thinking is the process of actively and objectively analyzing information, concepts, situations, or problems in a systematic and logical manner. It involves the ability to evaluate, synthesize, and make reasoned judgments based on evidence and sound reasoning rather than on emotions or personal beliefs. It is an essential skill in a wide range of disciplines and everyday life. Developing critical thinking skills takes time and practice. It involves cultivating a mindset that values reason, evidence, and intellectual curiosity.

Questioning and Inquiry: Critical thinkers are curious and ask questions. They seek to understand the underlying assumptions, facts, and reasoning behind information or arguments. They don’t accept things at face value but instead inquire to gain a deeper understanding.

Evidence-Based: Critical thinking relies on evidence and data. It involves evaluating the quality and relevance of information and considering the source’s credibility. Critical thinkers look for reliable evidence to support their conclusions.

Analysis: Critical thinkers break down complex problems or ideas into smaller, manageable parts. They analyze these parts to identify patterns, relationships, or inconsistencies that may not be immediately obvious.

Evaluation: Critical thinking involves assessing the strengths and weaknesses of arguments, ideas, or solutions. This includes considering alternative viewpoints and potential biases.

Problem-Solving: Critical thinking is often used to solve problems. It involves identifying problems, generating potential solutions, and evaluating those solutions to determine the most effective course of action.

Creativity: Critical thinking is not limited to analysis and evaluation. It also involves creative thinking to generate innovative solutions or approaches to problems.

Communication: Critical thinkers can articulate their thoughts and ideas clearly and persuasively. They can explain their reasoning and conclusions to others effectively.

Open-Mindedness: Critical thinkers remain open to new information and perspectives. They are willing to revise their beliefs or opinions when presented with compelling evidence or arguments.

Self-Reflection: Critical thinkers engage in self-reflection to examine their own biases, assumptions, and thought processes. They are aware of the potential for cognitive biases and work to mitigate them.

Decision-Making: Critical thinking is crucial in making informed and rational decisions. It helps individuals weigh the pros and cons of different options and choose the most suitable course of action.

Education, exposure to diverse perspectives, and engaging in activities that challenge one’s thinking can all contribute to the development of strong critical thinking abilities. 
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Twitter vs Threads: Differences as of now

July 12, 2023 in Business, Professionalism, technology, Upskilling
The Competition between Twitter vs Threads has dominated the digital space in the last one week so much so that many are forced to learn more about it. Twitter the 16 year old micro blogging site got recently launched Thread as a threat to it. Created by Meta, the text-based conversation app lets people compose and share those messages in real-time. While it’s obvious that Threads is still a work in progress, there are several ways in which it adapts Twitter features for Instagram users. Here are some of its differences between Twitter vs Threads

Character Limit

Threads character limit is 500, while the Twitter character limit is just 280. This means you can share longer Threads than you can Tweets.

Account Opening

To open Twitter  account you sign up independently however for Threads you either scan the QR Code or Download the app and log in with your Instagram account details.

Account Deleting

You can delete your Twitter account any time without impacting any of your other social media account, however, you can only deactivate your Threads account  independently, to delete your Threads account means deleting your Instagram Account.

Availability 

Twitter has both mobile app and web versions while Threads as of now has only Mobile app version.

Verification (Colored checkmark by account ID)

Threads already have verified accounts (blue Checkmark), yes! that is because it is a carry over from Instagram all verified accounts on Instagram are verified on Threads. For Twitter Blue verification badge is paid for, while Government accounts and established organizations get grey and gold checks respectively, note these are unpaid.

Viewing & Engaging

Twitter’s homepage allows users to view what’s trending and other topics they may be interested in. For now, the only way to explore what’s on Threads is by scrolling through the home feed. Also on Threads, for now a user has to hit enter three times to start a thread however on Twitter it’s just a click of the plus button. 

The Activity tab of the Threads app lets you see who followed you, liked your posts, your replies and your tags. You can also view your replies directly on your profile page, though you can’t see a running log of posts you liked. Twitter has a similar notifications tab, plus you can see all your past likes through the dedicated Likes tab on your profile page. This is useful for, say, saving an article you want to read at a later time.

Messaging 

The difference in messaging features  Twitter vs Threads is simple: Twitter has in-app messaging, while Threads does not. Twitter’s messaging platform lets you communicate with mutual (or any user, depending on their privacy settings) in a few ways. You can send texts, images and GIFs, and even voice messages. Messages is a simple way to share a tweet with another user, too. While you can share a Thread with someone via text, there’s currently no in-app option besides tagging them in the comment section of the post. If you want to reach out a Threads user, your best bet is to try their Instagram DMs.

We are keenly watching the space for more updates as the rivalry of Twitter vs Threads is clearly delivering more value for users, meanwhile you can read other articles here 

Techie Teenager making impact, give your child a head start!

July 11, 2023 in Uncategorized

Meet Kairan Quazi, the techie teenager just employed by Elon Musk at SpaceX, yes he is a teenager 14 to be precise. This is after he passed the technically challenging interview (Ref https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/kairan-quazi-14-becomes-youngest-employee-at-elon-musks-spacex-10785981.html)

As the world around us is getting more Artificial Intelligence driven, so are the drivers of technology innovation opening up more to the younger generation. And as Africans we must ensure we give our teenagers a head start to position them to become major contributors in shaping the world they are growing into. This year we are helping teenagers to appreciate the UN SDG  Goals and encourage them to create projects around it.

As the Summer holidays are approaching, and we are pleased to inform you that Code Zone 2023 is here! Participating in Code Zone 2023 guarantees that your children would have acquired valuable skills by the end of the program. Let your Teens and Pre Teens optimize their vacation Register here –  https://www.emeraldzone.com.ng/training/code-zone-2023-teenagers-and-pre-teens-impact-the-future/
The Program Runs from August 1 – 31, 2023 (Weekdays only)
9am – 12noon daily
Participation – Virtual or in Person
Available Classes: HTML CSS |  JavaScript  |  UIUX

Here are some benefits of participating:

– Engaging and Interactive Classes: Our classes are designed to be interactive, engaging and hands-on, allowing participants to actively engage and apply their skills.

– Experienced Instructors: Our instructors are highly qualified professionals who are passionate about teaching and developing the younger generation.

– Project-based Learning: Our program focuses on project-based learning, where participants will work on real projects, encouraging creativity, collaboration and problem solving.

– Flexibility: The program offers On-site and Virtual training option allowing participants to balance their summer classes while benefiting from programming training.

Once again here is the registration link: https://www.emeraldzone.com.ng/training/code-zone-2023-teenagers-and-pre-teens-impact-the-future/

If you would like more information about Code Zone 2023 do not hesitate to contact us: Thank you for your attention.

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Effective strategies for HR Marketing

May 17, 2023 in Business, HR, Marketing, Professionalism, Upskilling
What is Human Resources (HR)  Marketing?

HR Marketing is an important aspect of Human Resource Management, that entails marketing the company as a desirable place to work, attracting the best candidates, and increasing employee engagement.

HR Marketing may be used to acquire new customers, increase customer loyalty, and create the ideal mental picture of the firm in the minds of customers. At the same time, it may be used to recruit new human resources, increase employee loyalty, retain top talent, and create the necessary mental image of the organization in the minds of the talents.

HR Marketing is based on seeing human resources as a target market that requires attention to understanding their demands in order to serve them. and put tactics in place to increase their loyalty. HR Marketing is concerned with economic considerations as well as a person’s psychological state therefore it is correct to also define HR marketing as the use of marketing to manage human resources inside a business.

Here are some of the HR marketing strategies and approaches that businesses can employ:

  • Creating a strong employer brand: Businesses can highlight their company culture, values, and mission to create a positive image that attracts top talent. Participating in career fairs, promoting employee testimonials, and displaying workplace awards and recognition are all ways to build strong employer brand.
  • Using social media platforms: Social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter provide companies with access to a large pool of talent. Companies can use these platforms to promote employee testimonials, post job openings, and showcase their work culture. Social media also enables direct interaction with potential candidates and can help to build a positive brand image.
  • Employee referrals: Employee referrals are a powerful tool for attracting top talent. Employees are frequently the best advocates for their companies, and referrals from them are more likely to result in successful hires. Companies can encourage employees to refer others by rewarding or recognizing successful hires.
  • Providing an exceptional candidate experience: Throughout the recruitment process, companies must provide a positive candidate experience. This includes providing timely feedback, communicating clearly, and providing a positive candidate experience. A positive candidate experience can aid in the development of a positive employer brand and the attraction of more talent.
  • Increasing employee engagement: Employees who are engaged are more productive, motivated, and committed to their jobs. Companies can encourage employee engagement by creating a positive work environment, providing opportunities for professional development, and recognizing employee accomplishments. Employee engagement makes them more likely to be brand ambassadors for the company, which aids in attracting new talent.
  • Offering competitive compensation and benefits: Companies can attract and retain the best talent by offering competitive compensation and benefits. This consists of not only salary and bonuses, but also perks like time off flexibility, wellness programs, and opportunities for career advancement.

Finally, HR marketing is an important aspect of Human Resource Management. To attract and retain the best talent, businesses must develop a strong employer brand, use social media platforms, incentivize employee referrals, provide a positive candidate experience, foster employee engagement, and offer competitive compensation and benefits. Companies can create a positive brand image, attract the best talent, and retain their employees by implementing effective HR marketing strategies.

Building a good Professional ‘Self’ Esteem and Confidence

May 17, 2023 in Business, Inspiring, motivational, Upskilling

Self esteem, which has been identified as a determining factor on employees’ behavior both inside and outside the workplace and affecting performance, satisfaction, commitment, turnover, work motivation, and even civic behavior of workers, has a significant impact on many crucial results of employees (Campbell, 1990; Pierce and Gardner, 2004).

What is self-esteem? Self-esteem is a measure of how much a person values, appreciate or likes himself. In psychology, self esteem is used to describe an individuals overall personal value or self-worth. Because it affects our personal and professional relationships, decision-making, motivation levels, and general wellbeing, self-esteem plays a significant role in our lives

Importance of healthy Professional esteem in the work place

  1. A healthy level of self-esteem enables an employee to trust his/her judgement and also likely make better decision. This in turn helps to create more effective interpersonal and work relationships and hence excellence becomes an attribute of such employee.
  2. Employees with a healthy self-esteem contributes to a positive work culture. They make better colleagues and are more enjoyable to be around. They are not jealous of others’ success, rather, they celebrate and champion their team. They support those around them and everybody is happy to work together for a common goal.
  3. Those with a healthy level of self-esteem make peace with failure. They don’t crumble when things don’t work out. Rather, they recognize that failure happens, learn the lesson they can from it, and think of the next way forward.
  4. As a leader, healthy level of self-esteem enables a person to focus more positively on other people and their development to build a comfortable work environment.

Effects of low self-esteem in the work place

  1. Poor self esteem often leads to a fear of the new and unfamiliar and it can lead to unproductive work behaviors such as defensiveness, being overly compliant or rebellious.
  2. Poor self esteem (lack of confidence) often gets in the way of a good idea and leads to inactivity in the business world.
  3. Low self esteem makes us doubt our abilities and judgement and prevents us from taking calculated risks, setting ambitious goals and also working on it. People who suffer this problem often exhibits subconscious behaviors that undermine their success making them less likely to ask for or get promotions, raises and even jobs.
  4. Low self esteem can hinder employees from sharing their ideas with the teams, causing their companies to miss out on potential innovations.

How to improve professional esteem in your work place.

  1. Practice how you present yourself. People say dress the way you want to be addressed. The way you dress goes a long way to boost your confidence. This is because most people feel their best when they look their best. Your posture and Tone can also show your confidence. Sometimes, we tend to fidget or shrink both physically and with our voice when we are nervous. This behavior shows lack of confidence while further killing your self-esteem. Try to maintain a healthy posture while sitting, and speak up while talking during a meeting.
  2. Cut out negative self-talk or languages. While it may seem innocent and healthy to laugh at yourself, it hurts your confidence. Instead of putting little importance or lessening your intelligence or contributions, present your ideas and actions without questioning your worth. Rather than saying something like, “I know this idea is not good enough but let me just say it”, present yourself how an admired co worker would, without any self-depreciating humor. Take what makes you unsure, and imagine it as an advantage instead of an obstacle. Self-depreciating talks hurt your confidence and can impact how others perceive you. Don’t dwell on your weakness and focus on your strength.
  3. Challenge yourself (leave your comfort zone). A healthy self-esteem is not something that just appears. It is a gradual process. You probably wont walk into work one day and feel all your self-doubt and anxiety disappear. Instead, challenge yourself by setting goals that can help you build your confidence. For example, if you are shy and quiet during meetings, a goal you can set could be to share an idea during the session. Also, building a rapport with the people you work with can also boost your confidence.
  4. Attend professional development trainings. When you develop the skills with trainings, you rely on for your job, you can improve the way you perform your role, and this can have a positive influence in increasing your self-confidence.
  5. Focus on your strength. Focusing on your strength can help you boost your confidence because for you to do that, you need to measure your success and abilities. If you are one to always focus on your weakness, try, making a list of your strengths and abilities and a second list of your achievements. If you choose, you could always make a daily habit of reading them every morning or any time you need a confidence boost.

Most commonly used HR assessment methods

May 11, 2023 in Business, HR, Professionalism, Upskilling

Human Resources has a great deal of responsibility in a company; hence HR assessment needs deliberate and thoughtful protocols. For a business to grow, it needs to analyze what is working well in the company, and which areas require improvement, HR as a major part of the organization is no exemption.

Here are top 5 HR assessment methods.

#1: 360-degree feedback

This method requires the HR manager and assessor to collect feedback on an employee’s performance from everyone affiliated with them. The employee’s peers, reports, direct managers, and managers from other departments that the employee conferred with on a project, are all asked for their feedback on the employee’s performance, their work ethic, their deliverables, general competence, and their behavior.

The 360-degree feedback method ensures that the assessment system takes into account multiple points of view for a holistic report from in-house and remote working staff. And it is an important way to understand how an employee works within a company with the virtue of excellence. By speaking to everyone involved with a single individual, You can get insights into how they handle goals, stress, project management, and whether the person deserves to be moved into a leadership position.

✅❌ Pros and cons

The 360-degree feedback method gives the assessor a wholesome view of an employee’s abilities, not only in the professional arena but also as a yardstick for understanding interpersonal interactions. However, it can take a great deal of time and money to conduct the method, particularly if the company has a very large staff. The feedback one receives for each team will also have to be personalized to some level – the amount of physical labor produced in one department may not be comparable to another. One also needs to prioritize the areas of focus in the assessment – is it more important for employees to strive to achieve company goals or to create a collaborative environment? Weighing the analytics achieved from this method can take some trial and error but one can reach a standardized system with careful planning.

#2: Assessment center

The Assessment Centre Method takes HR assessment outside the confines of the office, often to a central location where managers, assessors, and employees can gather. In the Assessment Centre Method, individuals are asked to perform a series of tasks or are grouped together to perform tasks. Interestingly, this method was first created in the 1930s by the German army and has since been adapted for modern employment. In this method, assessors can examine very particular work-related skills that employees and applicants will need in a company by giving them exercises, conducting workshops, role-playing games, and simulations.

While this method can give HR managers a wealth of knowledge about the social and interaction skills of individuals, it does not give you any specific role-related data. Additionally, because of the competitive nature of the exercises, one may end up breeding an overly competitive environment that will overlap into company culture after the tests are complete. As a system for checking on interpersonal skills, the Assessment Centre Method has its benefits, but it should be paired with another assessment for more comprehensive results.

 ✅❌ Pros and cons 

 The Assessment Centre Method has its advantages – by taking employees out of the confinement of the workplace, one can see how they organically react to situations. However, as noted above, the competitive nature of this method can bring to the fore unhealthy behaviors – while that may be telling in and of itself, the employees then need to return to the workplace where the actions performed during this assessment may lead to resentment. This method should be carefully monitored and administered only alongside another method for the best results

#3: HR Cost accounting

Employees are a resource for businesses, just as capital and machinery are. In that sense, there needs to be an account of how much cost is going into maintaining human resources, and what kind of labor output is being gained in return. In the Human-Resource Cost Accounting Method, the HR managers are asked to look into how much is being spent on individual employees’ training, compensation, and development. HR managers then have to balance those costs against the productivity of the employees and whether the training and development programs have resulted in higher yield for the company. 

Not everything can be decided according to a money in-productivity out system, however- some employees bring more value to the company than just their labor. For example, a few employees may boost morale, others may have invaluable external contacts, and another group may show their teams how to work smart. This is a very cold and calculated way of looking at human capital, and should not be the sole assessment criteria used to determine the future of employees in companies.

 ✅❌ Pros and cons 

There is value to using the Human-Resource (Cost) Accounting Method – it does show you the kinds of gains and losses your human capital is bringing in. However, this is another method that takes time and energy – one needs to collate costs from across the company and compare it to what is being earned or lost per employee. A single error could mean the end of someone’s employment so this is not a foolproof method to rely on.

 #4: Management by Objectives (MBO)

Management by Objectives (MBO) was coined by Peter Drucker, author of several management books and well-known guru, and is one of the most popular assessment types used by HR managers. In this method, employees and managers sit together at the start of every year, or quarter, and outline goals and the processes needed to reach those goals for the next financial period. This assessment type is ideal for a collaborative environment and makes the interpersonal relationships between managers and subordinates much stronger. Setting achievable goals will motivate employees and make their work more easily measurable – such as a 10% increase in social media followers, or 15% more unique website views – and help to create more manageable monthly reports.

However, it is important to ensure that there are enough goals for an employee to be engaged and motivated, but not too many, as that will put undue pressure on the employee. This method yields strong results but fails to take in interpersonal and communication skills, so it should be paired with another method like the 360-Degree Feedback assessment.

 ✅❌ Pros and cons 

Almost all companies use the Management by Objectives (MBO) assessment method – the results are measurable and it gives employees dedicated targets to strive towards. It takes up the least amount of time for managers and HR teams and has had great results over the years. The MBO method has its advantages but it has been used by managers to give employees unreasonably high goals – almost punishing them for high achievements in the past. This should be noted and avoided as much as possible – employees shouldn’t feel afraid of achievement because they will be overburdened, as a result, in the following year.

#5: Field review

One of the more traditional assessment types is the Field Review Method. In this method, a person from the HR department shadows and assesses an employee to evaluate their working styles, effectiveness, and output. This method can be labor-intensive, especially for HR as they will need to take a significant amount of time out of their schedules to study the employee. Additionally, the HR team may not have a thorough understanding of another department’s methods or their work – this will make assessment tricky.

However, if the HR team is concerned that employees would otherwise not be getting an unbiased review from their managers or peers, the Field Review Method can be effective. This method needs to be seriously considered before implementation so that the results are as accurate as necessary.

✅❌ Pros and cons 

The Field Review Assessment method is rarely used in the modern workplace setting- with larger corporations becoming the norm, it isn’t possible for HR teams to perform this process. However, this system could have merits in smaller, controlled environments – as long as it is paired with a more thorough and efficient, as outlined above.

ChatGPT in Summary

April 30, 2023 in Uncategorized

ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence chatbot developed by OpenAI and released in 2022. It is built on top of OpenAI’s GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 foundational large language models and has been fine-tuned using both supervised and reinforcement learning. We thought to do a quick summary of what it is all about. 

How does it work? It is a general-purpose chatbot that uses artificial intelligence to generate text after a user enters a prompt, developed by tech startup OpenAI. The chatbot uses GPT-4, a large language model that uses deep learning to produce human-like text.

When did it get released? November 30, 2022 is when ChatGPT was released for public use.

What is the latest version? Both the free version of ChatGPT and the paid ChatGPT Plus are regularly updated with new GPT models. The most recent model is GPT-4.

Is it free? There is a free version that only requires a sign-in in addition to the paid version, ChatGPT Plus.

Who uses it? Anyone can use it! More and more tech companies and search engines are utilizing the chatbot to automate text or quickly answer user questions/concerns.

What is the difference between ChatGPT and a chatbot? A chatbot can be any software/system that holds dialogue with you/a person but doesn’t necessarily have to be AI-powered. For example, there are chatbots that are rules-based in the sense that they’ll give canned responses to questions. ChatGPT is AI-powered and utilizes LLM technology to generate text after a prompt.

Can it write essays?  Yes.

Can it commit libel? Due to the nature of how these models work, they don’t know or care whether something is true, only that it looks true. That’s a problem when you’re using it to do your homework, sure, but when it accuses you of a crime you didn’t commit, that may well at this point be libel. We will see how handling troubling statements produced by ChatGPT will play out over the next few months as tech and legal experts attempt to tackle the fastest moving target in the industry.

Does ChatGPT have an app? There is not an app available for iPhone or Android, but users have options to enable the chatbot on their mobile devices via their browser or a third-party app that uses ChatGPT’s public API.

What is the ChatGPT character limit? It’s not documented anywhere that ChatGPT has a character limit. However, users have noted that there are some character limitations after around 500 words.

What are some sample everyday uses for ChatGPT? Everyday examples include programing, scripts, email replies, listicles, blog ideas, summarization, etc.

What are some advanced uses for ChatGPT? Advanced use examples include debugging code, programming languages, scientific concepts, complex problem solving, etc.

How good is it at writing code? It depends on the nature of the program. While it can write workable Python code, it can’t necessarily program an entire app’s worth of code. That’s because it lacks context awareness — in other words, the generated code isn’t always appropriate for the specific context in which it’s being used.

Can you save a ChatGPT chat? Yes. OpenAI allows users to save chats in the interface, stored in the sidebar of the screen. There are no built-in sharing features yet.

Are there alternatives? Yes. There are multiple AI-powered chatbot competitors such as Together, Google’s Bard and Anthropic’s Claude, and developers are creating open source alternatives. But the latter are harder — if not impossible — to run today..

Where can I find examples of  prompts? Several marketplaces host and provide ChatGPT prompts, either for free or for a nominal fee. One is PromptBase. Another is ChatX. More launch every day.

Can it be detected? Poorly. Several tools claim to detect ChatGPT-generated text, but in our tests, they’re inconsistent at best.

Are the chats public? No. But OpenAI recently disclosed a bug, since fixed, that exposed the titles of some users’ conversations to other people on the service.

Who owns the copyright on created content or media? The user who requested the input from ChatGPT is the copyright owner.

Are there issues regarding plagiarism with ChatGPT? Yes. Text-generating AI models like ChatGPT have a tendency to regurgitate content from their training data.

EXCELLENCE IS A VIRTUE

April 22, 2023 in Business, Co-Working Space, Focus, motivational, Upskilling

All through the historical past, both individuals and communities have treasured excellence. It is a characteristic that implies extraordinary talent, skill, and efficiency in a specific area. Whether it be in sporting events, works of art, academics, or any other type of field, people strive for excellence.

Excellence is not a fixed characteristic that can be attained relatively quickly. Instead, it is a never-ending quest for advancement and development. It is a mode of thought that requires a blend of expertise, sheer determination, self-control, and persistence. It’s not something that can be given to someone; quite often, it has to be achieved via perseverance and commitment.

Pursuing excellence necessitates a considerable amount of effort and diligence. Becoming satisfactory at doing something is not sufficient; one should always make an effort to achieve excellence. It entails going above and beyond one’s limits and constantly striving to make improvements. Pursuing excellence necessitates embracing challenges, risk-taking, and gaining insight through errors.

3 Key components of Excellence:

  • Discipline is an integral part of excellence. To achieve the highest standards in any field, you must be disciplined enough to practice frequently, concentrate, and away from distractions. Discipline is not a human characteristic; it is acquired through deliberate awareness and reinforcement. It necessitates the ability to effectively prioritize and manage time, establish achievable objectives, as well as hold oneself fully responsible.
  • Doggedness would be another essential component of excellence. It’s also not sufficient to have the talent or skills to excel in a specific area. One must also be resilient in the face of adversity, setbacks, and failure. Persistence is the willingness to get back up after being knocked down, to persevere when things get tough, and to never give up on one’s goals and dreams.
  • Setting high standards for oneself is also part of being exceptional. It entails striving for excellence in all aspects of one’s life rather than settling for underachievement or average performance. Lofty ambitions necessitate a dedication to lifelong learning, staying up to date on the latest trends in one’s profession, and actively seeking constructive criticism as well as feedback.

At Emerald Zone, it is a virtue we hold dearly it is one of our Core Values, and it is at the core of the services we render from our Co-working spaces to Recruitment, Sales and Marketing services.

To sum it all up, excellence is a virtue that combines talent, sheer determination, self-control, and perseverance in the face. It necessitates a dedication to constant improvement as well as a capacity to embrace difficulties and conquer barriers. The dedication to the achievement of excellence necessitates high standards, perseverance, and a keen interest in contributing to society. Whether in sporting events, the arts, academics, or any other field, it is an objective that people work hard for, and it’s an intrinsic attribute that people and communities alike value and celebrate.

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