The KPI Institute has announced Deofelyn Cristobal as the employee of the month for September.

The TKI People Awards series features the employees and teams recognized by The KPI Institute for going above and beyond expectations, excelling as team players, and creating a tremendous impact on the company.

Deofelyn, or Len, is the Head of Publishing at TKI. She oversees the publishing department’s operations as well as the development, production, and editing of content for publications, newsletters, and reports.

“As her being Head of Publishing, she helped a lot in developing new series for the Performance Magazine, and it was very helpful in promoting our employees. Also, she helped in developing new concepts – ContentDrive21 in such a short time. She continues to be super dedicated to what team work means, so that each project/task is completed successfully and flawlessly,” said Iulia Tutulan, Business Development Specialist at TKI.

What does receiving the Employee of the Month award mean to you?

Len: It means that as an employee, I have colleagues who make my job easy because they are generous with their time and they pour in their incredible talent each time we have a project or a task to accomplish.  It means I’m able to fulfill my responsibilities as a publishing coordinator of ContentDrive21 because Daniel Ordonez, ILMS’ head of publishing and also my co-editor in the initiative, is reliable and approaches her work with a blend of professionalism and empathy.

Daniela Vuta, Agnes Ilyes, Iulia Tutulan, Andrei Costea, Dragos Anton, and Ashwin Jeebun inspire me with their amazing ideas, creativity, and work style. I’m also grateful for our business unit manager Cristina Mihăiloaie, who doesn’t run out of insights and strategies to share with me.

What’s your favorite accomplishment so far at TKI?

Len: Coming up with new ideas and executing them — whether they’re for operations or content development — is what I like most about my job.

When you’re faced with a challenge at work, how do you find a solution?

Len: Look at the problem from different perspectives. Filter what you’ll glean from them, focus on what you need, and make a decision that will help you achieve the best result. I also believe in strengthening your most useful asset that you can use in all types of situation. It means working on yourself more than simply dwelling on the problem. Challenges at work and in life will come and go, so it’s good to have principles and skills that will keep you grounded and undeterred.

What would be the three main career lessons that you have learnt thus far?

Len: The big ones have been said many times already. But sometimes, it’s the simplest ones that help make a difference. Keep all the ideas that come your way in a folder even if they sound impossible or silly at the moment; you’ll never know when you’ll need them. How you treat your colleagues says more about you than them. Lastly, try to be comfortable with not being comfortable with yourself because that type of discomfort means you may make mistakes and learn new things at the same time.

Learning new things could be achieved through attending courses, research and reading activities, joining a community, or experiencing new challenges.

The KPI Institute gave the Employee of the Month award to Nurulain Zainal for her outstanding performance in July 2021.

The TKI People Awards series features the employees and teams recognized by The KPI Institute for going above and beyond expectations, excelling as team players, and creating a tremendous impact on the company.

Nurulain is a business development specialist and a part of the Business Development SEA team. Her job involves planning, developing, and executing the sales campaigns of the product and services of TKI. She identifies opportunities for campaigns, services, and distribution channels that will lead to more sales.

Nurulain’s work ethic and involvement in the team’s projects are admirable, according to Sasikala Annamalai, Head of Business Development SEA.

“Her sales results were very impressive, especially this quarter of the year. She is dedicated to the task assigned to her and is always volunteering. She also likes supporting other team members,” Sasikala said.

Let’s discover what makes Nurulain, or Ain, special to her team.

What does receiving the Employee of the Month award mean to you?

Ain: I feel very honored, grateful, and appreciated. With the award, I am motivated to do my job better. The company’s excellent support system despite the pandemic also encourages me to gain more personal achievements.

What’s your favorite accomplishment so far at TKI?

Ain: My team won the Team of the Quarter.

When you’re faced with a challenge at work, how do you find a solution?

Ain: Being with a supportive, encouraging, cooperative, and creative team is highly valuable. Hence, whenever I have difficulties or am in very much need of assistance regardless of the situation, my team is always there to assist me. Each of them has his/her unique approach in supporting me. My manager, Sasikala Annamalai, helps me with overcoming challenges. We also have a highly dedicated consultant, Andreea Minelli, who has been guiding us since the beginning, especially in the technical aspects of our work.

Reflecting on her career, Ain said that she values creativity in dealing with any situation and believes that one should be willing to listen to the opinions of others.

One of the best things she has learned so far is to never stop learning.

Because for her, “there’s always something new to learn.”

If you’re interested to know how The KPI Institute helps professionals perform better and drives growth for businesses, explore the TKI Marketplace. You may also reach out to Sasikala Annamalai, Head of Business Development SEA, via [email protected] or  +60 12 591 1366 and +60 16 660 5117.