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One of the saddest things I have seen was when the majority of ground staff at a safari park had no trust or respect in their Director / Operations Manager and the management staff that person had working under them. There was a few reasons for this, one being because of the politics this individual continually played within the management team in their attempt to grasp power. The other reason was because everyone in the park knew that this person was given the position not because they had anu experience or skills in management (in fact they had never been in any management position before) but because of who they were related to. This became more evident very quickly as mistake after mistake kept happening under this person watch, with a higher-than-normal staff turnover. The saddest thing to see was the total waste of a new safari park with so many opportunities to stand out in the region, being lost because of poor management.   It was pointed out that there was a problem with the total lack of professionalism, and opportunities were offered many times to help train this person, but unfortunately because of pride or just blatant stupidity these offers were turned down over and over again by the operations manager. The result was that a park that had so much potential quickly lost many of its good staff and very quickly became a joke in the region among other zoos and businesses. But all is not lost for this park, just because of one person's lack of understanding of what is needed to run a successful zoo or safari park. To turn things around it would need some hard decisions to be made and changes in management that would upset those that feel they are above reproach. But I believe that every parks problems can be solved if those running the park or those that own the park are open to change and direction. It naturally won't happen overnight as years of mismanagement and the loss of trust in the management team will take time to repair, but over time it would happen and the parks credibility and reputation within the zoo industry and with the public would return. timhusband2005@gmail.com

While this seems funny at first glance, the sad reality is that this does happen from time to time within the zoo industry, particularly in places where the management of a zoo or safari park is overseen by people with poor to no management skills. These zoos or safari parks will often employed staff with little to no experience because they are cheaper than experienced staff or because they are friends or relatives of those doing the employing. If we in the zoo industry wish to continue moving ahead and be taken seriously as a professional industry, then all should shun this type of behavior. Hiring inexperienced staff to care for the collection or to oversee the daily management of the park because they are a cheaper alternative to the more experienced professionals within our industry in an attempt to save a few dollars, is often the mistake made by poor managers and is a sure fire recipe for disaster. The saying "you get what you pay for" is definitely true in the case of your park. If the staff caring for the collection, guiding, or management only consider their position as just a job and have no passion for what they do, then how can anyone except them to do their job to a high level and to have any loyalty to your zoo or safari park. timhusband2005@gmail.com

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I learned this working with a client Most times, I know you just want to deliver perfect work to your clients, so you craft ideas make all research possible, and then get on with the work. However, I learned something different during my internship, and I feel like sharing this with you. I got this assignment to write content on how to express love to animals😳 ( this was specifically from animal lover). Oh... that's wasn't really my strength, but research made it possible. Then, here is what I learned: Feeding the needy is not only for humans; animals are in need too. The mindset I had and I think most people have when it comes to helping the needy is only about the people around them, neglecting the other creatures that exist on this planet. I have heard questions like imagine this world without man/woman, But now just imagine this world without animals🤔🤔 Have you ever felt pity for these speechless creatures? Animals, with their speechless grace and kindness, play a very important role in the ecosystem. They are not just creatures as it seems; they are like companions. Feeding them daily is more than just a task; it is an act of kindness and compassion. It is a way of showing gratitude and acknowledging their importance in your lives and the role they play in balancing nature. ...to cut my story short... by feeding them with food, you are helping them to survive and thrive in their environment. PS1: have you learned anything from previous works? PS 2: what's your favorite animal? me: dogs let's hear in the comment section👇 _________________________________ I'm Oladejo Taiwo. Content Writer, I talk about food , lifestyle and your wellness... seeing my post for the first time? of course we can connect

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At both Disney and Cedar Fair loyal guests often questioned changes to the parks. It seems that every ride or attraction we removed was someone’s favorite childhood memory.  Some of the changes were dictated by modern safety and accessibility standards. Some were removed because the cost to operate them was disproportionate to the ridership demand. And some were removed to make room for something determined to be bigger or better, often involving new technology. Taking a step back, I believe there is what I call “genetic vacation behavior.” This is the desire to share what you did as a youth with the generations that came after you. This is why so many of the rides and attractions that are decades old are still very popular. Their secret is not in great technology nor is it in their genesis from animated films, as many have their own backstory. Their power is in the memories that were created as families and friends experienced them together. For the record, even fifty-five years later I believe my brothers and I can sing the Country Bear Jamboree chorus, “blood on the saddle and blood all around…” When I was challenged by guests regarding such changes, I explained to them that we believed it was important to respect the history but not to revere it. I know Webster will disagree with my use of revere, but for me that implies more of a religious devotion. Admittedly, finding that balance can be difficult but the only thing that guarantees that these parks are still here in the future is that changes are in fact made. It is hard not be impressed by a new muti-zillion dollar attraction or the speediest coaster on the planet. But to be honest, changes that require more imagination than dollars are higher my radar. The best creativity comes not from limitless boundaries. Brilliance comes from solving the puzzle that has borders. Soarin’ Over California is a famous example of just that.  Ghost Town Alive at Knott’s Berry Farm is another. So, changes will happen and that is mostly a good thing. I just hope the rumor is true about the Country Bear Jamboree!

Dear Hazel, This is a very important role you have taken over, and I am very proud of you. As any corporate leader worth his salt knows, growth is the key to success - even to survival I dare say. What, it is even more, corporate growth is the Alpha and Omega of humanity’s future! Having said that, it would be very important to follow up on your successes in managing growth, here in LinkedIn. If I may, I give you here a brief example: Lately, my SWMBO* has also given me similar responsibilities, namely to look after growth in our economic region. I am proudly presenting here a chart showing our local growth during the past 30 days! Our marjoram has grown 3 cm, which is a very respectable 60% considering the original plant height of 5 cm. But I am mostly proud of our freshly planted paprika - it has achieved a truly incredible growth of 180%!!! This chart here documents our success in achieving growth - so I suggest you also post something similar, ideally on a weekly basis. Looking forward to your consecutive posts in this important matter!