Doing common things uncommonly well

BIG MOMENT: A graduate receives her certificate

Wednesday, 09 April 2014

Hundreds of graduates from the Tourism, Hospitality, Printing and Public Management Departments of the Business Faculty were capped this morning.

Businesswoman and entrepreneur, Viola Manuel, the former Executive Director of the Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry, was the guest speaker at this third ceremony of the Faculty of Business. Manuel’s inspirational address included a reminder to graduates to acknowledge the parents, caregivers and various donors and supporters who have all contributed to their academic success.

“As new graduates in a difficult job market, you will encounter self-doubt, feelings of inadequacy and insecurity. But by running at these demons with a healthy dose of fear, as David ran towards Goliath, you’ll be able to triumph and succeed,” says Manuel.

She also urged graduates to engage in social entrepreneurship and enter the working world with a mindset of doing things for the greater good.

“As new graduates entering the workforce, bear in mind that the greatest rewards will come to you when you are not just chasing money, but chasing the opportunity to make a contribution in whatever field you find yourself in. This begins by standing out - doing the simplest, most basic tasks assigned to you absolutely brilliantly, doing the common things uncommonly well. Building on this brilliance is how the CEO’s, Operations Manager and HR Managers will take notice of you, because you’ve done the simple things incredibly well.”

Autumn graduation is nearing the halfway mark with graduates from the Biomedical Technology, Emergency Medical Care, Nursing and Radiography Departments set to receive their diplomas and degrees this evening. The graduates are all from the Faculty of Health and Wellness Science, who will be hosting this sixth graduation ceremony on the Bellville campus.

Written by Janyce Weintrob
Tel: +27 21 460 3514
Email: weintrobj@cput.ac.za

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