“Some changes look negative on the surface but you will soon realize that space is being created in your life for something new to emerge.” – Eckhart Tolle
“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” – Socrates
“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward, in whatever way they like.” – Lao Tzu
Quotes To Ponder
“Some people don’t like change, but you need to embrace change if the alternative is disaster.” – Elon Musk
“You can either react to change, embrace change or create change.” – Bobby Umar
ABOUT THE ISSUE A growth mindset is the conviction that one’s abilities and skills may be enhanced through hard work and education. A fixed mindset, on the other hand, is the assumption that one’s abilities and capabilities are innate and immutable. A growth mentality can provide numerous advantages in the workplace, including: - Increasing motivation and engagement - Enhancing creativity and innovation - Fostering collaboration and feedback - Promoting resilience and adaptability - Improving performance and outcomes This issue of ChelseaConnect will help you see the importance of embracing a growth mindset in the workplace, as it can help you overcome challenges, learn from mistakes, seek new opportunities, and achieve professional and personal goals.
NEWS & MILESTONES
Chelsea Shipping celebrates 17th Anniversary
I AM ON BOARD 17 July 2023
Thank you to all our dedicated and hardworking team members! Let this anniversary serve as a call to arms, a catalyst for change, and a source of motivation as we go on to the next stage of our journey and join forces to provide better shipping, better logistics, and better life to all Filipinos. Click here for more Anniversary Photos 6
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Chelsea employees attend Pag-IBIG, SSS, and PhilHealth Orientation Seminars
July 2023 - August 2023. To educate Chelsea Connectors on their Government benefits and rewards, Chelsea Logistics invited speakers from Government institutions such as Pag-IBIG, SSS, and Philhealth. This is Chelsea Logistics’ way of investing in employees’ personal and professional growth. Having activities like this is a smart step that not only assures compliance but also fosters a safer, more diverse, and productive workplace.
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NEWS & MILESTONES Chelsea Group Leaders gather for the first face-to-face Strategic Planning after the pandemic
August 3-4, 2023. After two years of the pandemic, finally the Chelsea group leaders had the chance to conduct a two-day face-to-face strategic planning session. Some of the items covered are (1) future targets in terms of financial breakthrough and stakeholder/ employee satisfaction, and (2) staying committed/ being on board to realize our vision:
To be the finest shipping and logistics company known for its unrivalled customer service.
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NEWS & MILESTONES Starlite Ferries opens first Starbites Restaurant in Calapa
The first Starbites Restaurant in Calapan City, Mindoro was inaugurated on July 28,2023. It offers a variety of sumptuous and budget-friendly meals for the tired and hungry travelers around the area. This opening represents a big investment in the neighborhood, giving locals a fresh meeting spot and dining choice. Located at KM 5 Sta. Isabel, Calapan City Oriental Mindoro, Starbites also partnered with local riders for delivery such as K-Go Calapan Delivery Services and HATID. Support Starlite Ferries’ budding food and merchandise business and learn more about its offering by following its FB Page. https://www.facebook.com/starbitestarlite/ 9
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Google Workspace Champions lead Google Tools Training Sessions
July 28, 2023 & August 4, 2023. A two-day workshop session was conducted in partnership with Google for Chelsea Connectors to be familiar with the various features of the Google Workspace: (GMeet, Google Sheets/Docs/Slides/Sites). Participants had the opportunity to acquire new skills and gain practical knowledge on how to maximize Google Workspace tools and resources in their daily work. Google Workspace Champions from different departments and Business Units were handpicked and were given special training to assist other team members on the efficient use of Google Workspace. An average of 70 participants attended the two learning sessions. Click here for more photos
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INDUSTRY HIGHLIGHTS
PPA Launches Port Services Feedback System SOURCE: PortCall
July 11,2023. The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) launched a system that allows port users and stakeholders to submit feedback on its port services and facilities. Port Users and Locators Satisfaction Outlook or PULSO may be accessed through 128 kiosks deployed in various PPA ports nationwide. The P87.35-million system is provided by IT company Cosmotech Philippines, Inc, which will also provide two-year maintenance. Port Users and Locators Satisfaction Outlook (PULSO) will help PPA gauge performance of its offices and employees and the quality of service they provide.
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INDUSTRY HIGHLIGHTS
PH first dedicated cruise terminal to open in Siargao in October 2023 SOURCE: PortCall
July 14,2023. The Philippines’ first dedicated cruise terminal, located in the country’s surfing capital of Siargao, Surigao del Norte, will be inaugurated in October 2023.
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) says the P560-million project includes a 250-meter berth that can cater to small-capacity cruise ships with 200 to 300 passengers.
PPA will also break ground on a dedicated cruise terminal in Coron, Palawan before the year ends.
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INDUSTRY HIGHLIGHTS
PPA to Bid Out Contracts for 11 Ports, Including Iloilo, This Year SOURCE: PortCall
July 14,2023. Port management contracts for Iloilo Commercial Port Complex (ICPC) and 10 other ports will be bid out this year by the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA). PPA Commercial Services Department manager Mark Jon Palomar says the agency will first tweak the terms of reference
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for the bidding after the second public consultation this month on ICPC’s development plan. PPA also plans to bid out port terminal management contracts for a minimum of 10 ports this year, including those that will be under “clustering”.
ICPC is the first port to be bid out under Tier 1, which is a full concession for a period of 25 years.
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DTI eyes moratorium on new port SOURCE: PortCall
July 27,2023. The Department of Trade and Industry wants to put a stop to pass-through fees and additional port fees, and regulate international shipping charges. Trade Undersecretary Ruth Castelo says such measures will cut transport and logistics costs.
They are also part of a six-point DTI agenda First on the agenda is boosting food distribution system from farm to port. Government has declared as illegal the collection of passthrough fees, usually levied by local government units on trucks, but the practice has apparently persisted.
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INDUSTRY HIGHLIGHTS
PPA Creates Special Takeover Unit for Narra port in Palawan SOURCE: PortCall
August 21,2023. The Philippine Ports Authority created a Special Takeover Unit (STU) to operate and manage cargo-handling and other services at Narra port in Palawan. The Narra Port Services (NPS) was created through PPA Memorandum Order No. 013-2023 dated August 10. The creation of the STU ensures uninterrupted delivery of cargo-handling operations at Narra port. The NPS will be under the management, supervision and control of the port manager of the PPA port management office of Palawan.
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INDUSTRY HIGHLIGHTS
PH Domestic Shipping Industry More Competitive Now Than 25 Years Ago SOURCE: PortCall
August 25,2023. The Philippine domestic shipping industry is more competitive now than it was 25 years ago, thanks to “government’s liberalization policies that helped shape a better operating environment.”
An interesting finding is that in terms of competition, the market for cargo services has outdone the market for passenger services despite having a similar starting point in 1998.
In maritime safety, signs of significant progress have yet to be observed despite government measures to ensure vessel worthiness and passenger safety on-board.
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3 Things to do to Embrace Growth at Work By William Beaumont-Oates
A growth mindset is a way of seeing problems and skills gaps that can be overcome with time, patience and development. Talent alone does not create success but it is experience and applied practice that do these are the ideas behind a growth mindset. Here are some tips or suggestions on how you can cultivate a growth mindset at work:
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Value Hard work, Determination, and Perseverance
Hard work, determination and perseverance are essentials inside the organization. This can help you with your own personal growth in the long run. How can you exercise hard work, determination, and perseverance? - Be flexible at work so it can lead to a better outcome - Plan your day and set specific goals - Exert effort on your daily tasks
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Create learning opportunities
Opportunities in learning can aid in retention. As careers adavance, professionals are keen to learn new things. How can you build learning opportunities at work? -Attend training and seminars to boost knowledge and understanding. -Take criticisms as constructive criticism as it provides room for improvement and helps you grow professionaly. - Look for potential mentors in the workplace who will help you be a better person 18
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Turn Failure into Success
Turning failure into success is not an easy task, but it is possible with the right mindset and attitude. Here are some tips: - Face your fear of failure and learn from your mistakes - Take a break and reflect on what went wrong - Make a plan and take action - Seek feedback and support - Celebrate your achievements and progress
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How Employee Mindset Influences Success at Work Source: AduroLife.com Growth Mindset Thinking If your answer is YES to the questions below, your current thinking might be driven by a growth mindset. 1. Do I find challenges to be exciting? 2. Do I look for ways to continue to grow my current skills and adopt new ones? 3. Am I constantly stepping outside of my comfort zone? People who have a growth mindset thinking don’t get hindered by the opinions of others, feel limited by their own intelligence, or paralyzed by the fear of making a mistake. To help your team members shift toward growth, encourage them to tune into the things they say each day. For example, during staff training, employees might be inclined to say, “I don’t know how to do this.” Encourage them to rephrase it to: “I don’t know how to do this … yet.”
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Additional Points for you Take risks that can lead to a big reward Believe in your own intelligence and skills Start your day with positivity and put your best foot forward
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“Becoming isn’t about arriving somewhere or achieving a certain aim. I see it instead as forward motion, a means of evolving, a way to reach continuously toward a better self. The journey doesn’t end.” – Michelle Obama
“Motivation is the catalyzing ingredient for every successful innovation.” – Clayton Christensen
Quotes To Ponder “Stay afraid, but do it anyway. What’s important is the action. You don’t have to wait to be confident. Just do it and eventually the confidence will follow.” - Carrie Fisher
“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” Maya Angelou
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