René Gopaul

Senior Manager, Head of Events at KPMG Lower Gulf | Corporate Event Planner | Event Marketer | Event Manager | Experience Design #eventprofs

[René Gopaul @ItsJustRen]

The next webinar in the 'Chamber Talk' initiative with the #ADCCI brings together #KPMG experts to discuss what #consumer and #retail businesses can do to prepare for the future. #virtualevents #covid19 #kpmg #webinar #eventprofs #ChamberTalk https://t.co/5gT710ZBdz

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Social distancing may be a nightmare for event organizers, but maybe it’s a welcome change for some who prefer a little ‘space’. These bands are a simple way of respecting boundaries in the new ‘normal’.

#socialdistancing #eventprofs #newnormal #respect https://t.co/Xo64I9yvkr

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Many of us have been afraid to pause in the last few months. But we can’t go on as we have if we are burnt out. Here’s an interesting read on the future of work and the lessons of the pandemic. #mentalhealth
#futureofwork #culturechange #eventprofs https://t.co/Ifibi7XmNn

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Have a look at what's coming up on the KPMG Middle East virtual meeting series. #retailbusinesses #familybusinesses #virtualmeetings #middleeastevents #eventprofs

https://t.co/LKqsivHjp4

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@gavinj64 Loving it!

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I wonder what post #Covid19 events will look like? Will we build virtual expo stands from our living rooms or host events in venues we only dreamed of (virtual ones of course)? #eventprofs #eventplanner #virtualevents

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I find that meetings are often unnecessary and a waste of precious time. Here's a great article to help you decide whether that next meeting is really needed. #meetings #decisionmaking #smartworking
https://t.co/KX7ejFsYNv

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@gavinj64 I've run 14 virtual events in the last 3 months .. haha!

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@STANLIB Shocked and appalled at the customer experience. No human beings to speak to. Only voice options or email. Over a month of going around in circles and a simple thing like logging into my account cannot be resolved. Unbelievable!

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@AirbnbHelp I have yet to receive my refund from a cancellation made on 23 March. I've inquired 4 times on the app and get nowhere. Any other suggestions?

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I just had lunch with my team over #MicrosoftTeams. It’s good to see other faces during lockdown. #stayconnected

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All the characteristics I thought made me 'different' are now helping me get through the #COVID19 lockdown. #cleanfreak #introvert

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@Vodacom I would like to settle my bill. According to 4 people I've spoken to 'Vodacom does not have bank account details'. REALLY? So where is my money going? And no, I cannot add Vodacom Pty Ltd to my banking app because I don't live in SA.

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@brucebusiness 4hrs in a queue only the be turned away as the cashier went home. Back in queue - 90mins and counting...

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@HomeAffairsSA What’s smart about your smart offices? 4hrs in a queue then cashier goes home. Waiting in queue again just to make payment. #notsmart #homeaffairs

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@SAPoliceService Third violent incident this month on Witkoppen Road just before Main Road in Fourways. Perhaps police presence is vital here?

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There is no water in Pineslopes, Fourways. Is this planned? @JHBWater

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@JHBWater Pineslopes has no water.

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@JHBWater Still not a drop in Pineslopes, Fourways. Any idea why? Are some areas still dry?

[René Gopaul @ItsJustRen]

@ashtrus Well that's what I do for a living. Some call me crazy but I love it. Let me know if you need help.