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DIRECTORATE OF UNIVERSITY WIDE COURSES HOLDS 2ND WEBINAR
“New Normal and Work Ethics in a Formal Organization: the Role of Technology Innovations” was the topic of discourse at the 2nd webinar series organized by the Landmark University Directorate of University-Wide Courses (UWC) on Wednesday 23rd June 2021.
The Guest Speaker, Professor Mrs Adenike Osofisan noted in her presentation that the new normal for organizations is Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity (VUCA). According to her, the emergence of Covid-19 has changed the world making it insecure and vulnerable. Therefore, to maintain work ethics in a world-class organization that operates in a VUCA environment, the organization must be flexible and ready to promote innovations that create work-balanced life for its employees.
Professor Osofisan added further that to create work-life integration in the new normal, individual must synergize career, family, community and personal wellbeing. Organizations, on the other hand, could introduce productivity trackers, telework, collaboration tools, online customer service and many others to encourage flexible work ethics in the new normal. “Technology empowers people to work wherever they choose and structuring their working hours around life commitments, or for when they are most productive. There are several digital solutions that can help your workforce stay connected wherever they might be working. Necessary equipment such as laptops, mobile phones, video calling, files sharing sites, and instant messaging can help employee work smarter on a flexible arrangement,” she further stated.
Citing computer innovation technology as a case study of the discourse, the Guest Speaker revealed the impacts of innovation on family, home, work, finance, communication, education, development and entertainment while observing social distancing. In conclusion, Professor Osofisan admitted that technological innovation enables world-class organizations to maintain their core values and goals by ensuring a Work-Life Integration environment for its employees to have a balanced living that promotes working efficiently and effectively.
The Guest Speaker, Professor Adenike Osofisan was the first female professor of computer science in Nigeria, an erudite scholar and researcher who has over the years taught and mentored young scholars in and outside her field of study.
In his welcome remarks, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adeniyi Olayanju charged all participants to be the change they desired to see in their organization while noting that no organization thrives without the people on the go. “This is the common ground that we all have to contribute our quotas towards moving our organization/institution to the desired world-class status. Organizations bring up new strategies and technologies in alignment with the new expectations of the workforce,” he added further.
The Vice-Chancellor quoted Buckminster Fuller that “You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.” He, thereafter, expressed his appreciation to the Guest Speaker, Professor Mrs Adenike Osofisan for being a mentor to younger scholars especially the women folks. Professor Olayanju who joined the webinar virtually and physically noted that he did that to show the world the possibility of blending the new normal through technology innovation in organizations such as Landmark University. Professor Olayanju made it known that Landmark University attained its global status in publication through the exploration of technology innovation before, during and after the Covid-19 lockdown.
Speaking earlier, the Registrar, Miss Fola Oyinloye in her welcome remarks stated that for an organization to perform optimally, individual should be ready to adapt when change comes. “There is a concept of agility which is the concept that looks at our ability to adapt to change when it comes and how quickly we can do that whenever it comes”. She noted that since the world of work changed due to Covid-19, technology became the driver of the change, and to stay effective and efficient at the workplace, an individual must take responsibility to adapt to such changes.
The Director, University-Wide Courses, Dr Adedoyin Lawal stated in his word of welcome that the UWC 2nd webinar series was organized to address the current demands of the work ethics in the new normal era through technology innovations. He then appreciated the Management for encouraging Landmark Faculty and Staff to build capacity relevant for this era.
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The Vice-Chancellor during his opening remarks virtually
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The Registrar, Miss Fola Oyinloye during her welcome remark
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DSPS, Professor Charity Aremu contributing during the 2nd UWC Webinar
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Professor Adeniyi Olayanju physically present to give the closing remarks
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The Registrar and DSPS physically participating at the webinar
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Director UWC, Dr. Adedoyin Lawal while welcoming the participants
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A cross-session of students participating at the webinar
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The Vice-Chancellor with some members of Management and Faculty of the Directorate of University Wide Courses (UWC)
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The Vice-Chancellor and Registrar in a group photograph with the participants
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LANDMARK UNIVERSITYS LIFE APPLICABLE EDUCATION SYSTEM RECOGNIZED AS MAX AFRICA LAUNCHES INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME
Landmark University's distinctive approach to education, centred on life-applicable and life-transforming learning, received validation this week when representatives from MAX Africa visited the institution to seek collaboration for their second internship program. The visit underscored the high regard organizations have for Landmark’s graduates, known for their competence and productivity in the workplace.
During the meeting, MAX Africa's Chief Technology Officer, Mr Olusegun Leigh, unveiled the company’s new internship initiative designed to empower young innovators and leaders in Africa’s mobility sector. Leigh expressed admiration for Landmark University’s alumni, who, he noted, have consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication, resilience, and leadership within MAX Africa. He introduced Mr Kefas El-Olam, a graduate of Landmark University who is the Senior Product Manager, MAX. "Our first point of call for this new phase is Landmark University, primarily because of the exceptional value delivered by Landmark graduates who joined us in the first phase of the internship programme. Their resilience, ability to drive results, and leadership qualities have made a lasting impression," Leigh said, emphasizing how these qualities align with MAX Africa’s mission to address broader industry challenges by cultivating skilled professionals across the continent.
Adding to this, MAX Africa’s Digital Strategist, Mr Adewunmi Oshilaja, highlighted the soft skills and professionalism of Landmark’s graduates. “Beyond technical expertise, Landmark graduates have displayed strong leadership qualities and high standards of professionalism,” he stated. "The core of our strategy is to build well-rounded leaders. As much as we want our interns to gain hands-on experience, we are also committed to equipping them with skills in business communication, team management, and workplace etiquette.”
The upcoming three-month internship program was further detailed by MAX Africa's Human Resource Manager, Mrs Bosede Otaigbe, who described it as a transformative opportunity for participants. She noted that interns would receive intensive training in both technical and interpersonal skills vital for industry success. “Interns will be assigned responsibilities similar to full-time employees and will be evaluated at the end of the program. Those who excel will be offered full-time positions,” she announced. To facilitate applications, MAX Africa has provided QR codes for interested students, who will undergo a thorough screening process to ensure that only the most qualified candidates are selected.
In response, the Vice-Chancellor of Landmark University expressed appreciation to MAX Africa for recognizing the university’s talents and choosing Landmark as a major recruitment partner. He attributed the leadership qualities displayed by students to the legacy of Chancellor Dr David Oyedepo and affirmed the university’s confidence in the students' readiness to embrace this opportunity. He also highlighted Landmark University’s recent recognition as Nigeria's second-best university in the Times Higher Education rankings, further showcasing the institution’s commitment to excellence.
The Registrar also conveyed gratitude to the MAX Africa team and assured them of Landmark University's full support in achieving the program’s goals. Other members of the university’s management expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, seeing it as a significant step towards advancing opportunities for students, the university, and Africa at large.
Others in attendance at the meeting were the Chaplain, Pastor Popoola; the Dean of Students, Dr Abimbola Oluyori; the Sub-Dean of Student Affairs, Mr Noah Olaibi; the Student Development Officer, Mr Daniel Emmanuel and the HRBP, Compensation & Benefits, and City Manager, Ilorin, MAX, Mrs Adebimpe Alabi.
Members of the Landmark University management and the Max Africa team in a group photograph after the meeting
R-L: The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kolawole; the Registrar, Engr Adebayo Ajala; the Dean of Students, Dr Abimbola Oluyori; the Sub-Dean of Student Affairs, Mr Noah Olaibi during the meeting with Max Africa
MAX Africa's Chief Technology Officer, Mr Olusegun Leigh while speaking on the new internship programme
The Max team with the Landmark University Student Development Officer, Mr Daniel Emmanuel (L)
The Student Development Officer, Mr Daniel Emmanuel introducing Max Africa to the student community
Max Africa’s HR Manager, Mrs Bosede Otaigbe while speaking to the students of Landmark University on the internship programme
The Max Africa team interacting with Landmark University student community
Max Africa’s Senior Product Manager, Mr Kefas El-Olam while speaking to the students of Landmark University on his experience as a student of the University and during the internship programme
Registration point for Max Africa’s internship programme at Landmark University
