Azim Jamal
The power of giving has been described as a very important element in networking and that its good use could make significant changes because of the spontaneity embedded in it.
This was said by a Canadian management consultant who is also a world acclaimed and sought after inspirational speaker Azim Jamal, during a Networking After Dinner Talk held in Dar es Salaam at the weekend.
Defining what is meant by the power of giving, he said ?it is about sharing successes and significance.?
He said that in every success story the power of giving was given through networking which was behind the thrust of new ideas.
He said poverty and suffering could be reduced, while enhanced understanding and minimised conflict could be achieved through the power of giving.
``I`m not just talking about money, it`s about giving of your time, compassion, knowledge, thoughts and energy,? he said.
He said that the best way to get happiness, was to give happiness and that this would mean, fulfillment and abundance as byproducts of selfless giving.
?Once you learn the art of giving you become an instrument of abundance and find meaning and fulfillment in your life,? he said.
He said that networking had so much power to create change and difference in the world, especially among the business community.
He mentioned the six commitments of giving as: ?the power of giving (the more you give, the more you have); of clarity of purpose (open your eyes to your ?birth? gifts); of positive pride (if you think small you live small).
He mentioned others as balanced living, (slow is fast so slow down and listen with compassion); enlightened persistence (know when to persist and when to exit) and finally to live in the present moment (be 100 per cent present).
Presenting a topic on The Challenges and Opportunities of Wealth Creation in East Africa, the Confederation of Tanzania Industries Chairman, Reginald Mengi said that lack of confidence by people was one big factor that kept them away from trying new businesses.
He said that there was always opportunities coming in front of the business persons, but it took people with vision to see the opportunities.
?Where there are challenges there are opportunities, all you need is to convert the challenges into opportunities,? he said.
He said that there was a big problem between problems and challenges and that it was when the former were converted into challenges that success could come to your side.
He said: ?In business you need to know what you want to do, where you want to go and what your destination is.?
For her part, the CTI Executive Director, Christine Kilindu said the industrial lobby had all along been puttying much emphasis on lobbying adding that networking was also important in discharging its operations.
She said that CTI was encouraging its members to network so that they could share ideas and knowledge in the business sector.
She added that the chamber was also planning to conduct such Networking After Dinner Talks in Nairobi, Kampala, Kigali and other East African cities.
The president of the East African Speakers Bureau, Paul Mashauri said that the gathering had big potentials on how Tanzanians could network and effectively use the communication skills.
He said that the East African Speakers Bureau had a programme whereby the speakers would visit schools to give talks to the young people on issues that relate to their ambitions.
He said that there was a need for companies to sponsor the meetings so that businesspersons and executives could interact and exchange ideas.
The event was organised by the CTI and the East Africa Speakers? Bureau and sponsored by Galileo Group of Companies, Vayle Spring Ltd, Clouds FM and IPP Media.
The gathering brought together East Africa?s most prominent business leaders, corporate chief executives, opinion makers, renowned professionals and entrepreneurs.
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