In today's episode, we chat with Charles Okeibunor ( aka
"TheWorkplace Transformer") the founder of IRMP, a world-class
workplace development program that teaches unique methods on how to
manage and resolve conflicts that arise from interpersonal
misunderstandings in the workplace. / / A qualified lawyer by
profession, he developed a love for Alternative Dispute Resolution
and decided to specialize in the field.Upon realizing that there
were no firms in Nigeria that specialized in Alternative Dispute
Resolution practices, he decided to create a company that
specialized in ADR. He enrolled in an internationally recognized
training program and became certified as one of the few specialists
in Mediation & Negotiation in Nigeria. / / Eager to apply his
newly acquired skills, he energetically started a campaign to
convince corporations that they could save significant amounts of
time and money by resolving their issues through mediation as
opposed to litigation. Many firms were resistant to the idea and
did not buy into the vision. Frustrated that his ideas did not take
hold, he decided to go back to the drawing board and brainstorm a
means of getting his point across. While taking a shower, he had a
?eureka moment?. / / Identification, Resolution, Management, and
Prevention (IRMP). He figured that if he could stop/reduce the
issues that resulted in workplace conflict, then it's highly
unlikely that the organization would reach the point of litigation.
And thus, the IRMP framework was born as a tool to manage and
resolve conflicts between Managers & Employees, Employees &
Employees, and the Company & Its Customers. / / But as with all
startups, he faced challenges trying to land his first clients. And
that's where his hustle and determination came into play. He
utilized the ?SUYA method? of offering free training and coaching
sessions in exchange for testimonials and referrals. The tactic
proved so successful that he landed his first paying client within
a few short months. Since landing his first customer, he?s been
able to attract blue chip companies and governmental organizations
including the Nigeria Police Force as clients. / / In a bid to grow
the business and scale up his operations he applied for, and
received a $5000 grant from The Tony Elumelu Foundation
Entrepreneurship Program. An astounding achievement considering his
startup is primarily focused on soft skills and not in popular
fields like technology or agriculture. / / Though still in the
early stages of development, he acknowledges that the successes he
has experienced thus far are primarily attributable to his absolute
faith in God and his determination to passionately pursue his
vision regardless of the obstacles he faces. / / A Father, Husband,
published author with over ten books, frequent speaker, preacher
and teacher Charles maintains his busy schedule by ensuring that
his personal life and family time take top priority while his other
activities revolve around his meticulously planned schedule. / / So
listen, learn and most importantly take action. For further details
and questions, Charles can be reached on the following platforms. /
/ Resources / / Books - The Bible / Bill Hybels - Who You Are When
No One is Looking / Cohen - How To Make It Big As A Consultant /
John Grisham books / / Books By Charles Okeibunor found on I Am
Dynamite Bookstores / Foundation Redemption / Increase / beauty For
Ashes / 10 Common Mistakes Managers Make / / CONTACT / Twitter:
@Okeibunor11 / Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/okeibunor / Email:
charlesokey2000@yahoo.com / Website:www.irmp.com.ng / BBM:335ADB0B
/ Phone : 08038268649