http://www.gibs.co.za/ GIBS Events RSS Feed en-us Thu, 17 May 2012 12:23:48 GMT Thu, 17 May 2012 12:23:48 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/ WebEasy.net swarts@gibs.co.za (Administrator:) swarts@gibs.co.za (Administrator:) http://www.gibs.co.za/josephgrennyinfluencer.aspx In our current highly volatile, complex, global environments, prediction becomes near impossible, and influence may be the only key to sustainable results. Learn the art and strategy for creating a High-Influence Cultural Operating System that instils: self-directed change; intellectual honesty; 360-degree accountability and leadership focused on intentional influence. 407290 Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/josephgrennyhealthcare.aspx Thousands of people die because of medical mistakes. Often, well-intended professionals in healthcare organisations choose not to speak up when they’re concerned with the behaviour, decisions, or actions of a colleague. Joseph Grenny co-author of four New York Times bestsellers, an expert in topics ranging from influence and leadership to organisational change and effectiveness and speaker and consultant across the globe will be partnering with GIBS this June. 407201 Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/happy-ending-to-a-hostile-takeover-partnership-between-kansai-and-freeworld.aspx The talk covers the strategic rationale behind Kansai’s interest in Freeworld. The process of acquisition through hostile takeover and post acquisition trauma in Freeworld.The challenges in integrating Freeworld into Kansai and the vision for the future. 407188 Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/mba/-pdba-open-evening-_4.aspx Join us for the MBA/ PDBA open evening. 407038 Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/resourcegovernance2012.aspx In a time where environmental regeneration and the sustainable use of resources has become a focal point; Africa’s extractive industry and relevant public and private sector agents are encouraged to reassess their role and procedure within the resource-rich continent. Drawing on examples from around the globe, this conference is designed to expose participants to best practice and the latest thinking around the governance of resources and sustainable development in Africa. 406254 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/martialarts2012.aspx Buster Sefor will present on "The Stuck Mind” - how to unlock your mind using martial art as a way of thinking. The seminar draws from the philosophy of the famous Japanese monk and zen master, Takuan Soho, who advised the swordsmen of the day on the influence of the mind over their swordsmanship. His teachings from the early part of the 17th century resonate with corporate warriors of the present time and are relevant to both one’s personal and business life. 406282 Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/stephen-saad-ceo-of-asphen-pharmacare-_1.aspx Details to follow shortly. 406108 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/business-ethics-and-leadership-in-a-post-enron-era.aspx What happened at Enron, WorldCom, Anderson, and Adelphia? How were these major corporations transformed from paragons of virtue to pariahs? What went wrong? At its core, this collective scandal is really about the breakdown of a very basic virtue in business and life – trust. Trust is the “social glue” that allows us to operate in community with others. Without trust, societies and business falter and collapse. This presentation will examine the importance of trust. 405928 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/philippe-mellier-ceo-of-de-beers-group-.aspx The talk will be presented by the group's CEO, Philippe Mellier. 405931 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/reserve-bank-governor.aspx Details to follow 405935 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/graham-wood--managing-director-of-southern-sun-.aspx Graham Wood chats about the Southern Sun Group, about the state of the South African Hotel Industry and asks if Hotels are becoming commoditised? 405810 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/economic-megatrends-and-key-economic-risks-for-dynamic-marketssupply-chain-implications-and-challenges.aspx Senior managers in firms throughout the world are wrestling with where and how they should best invest their firm's resources in order for their firms to continue to survive in the new world economy. This management forum covers the key economic trends and risks that are shaping the way firms will do business, both now and in the future, from a business and supply chain perspective with a focus on emerging economies. 405814 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/nicky-newton-king--ceo-of-the-jse.aspx Nicky Newton-King will speak about the JSE and the new world of financial markets 405820 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/gmplaunchbreakfast.aspx Join Professor Nick Binedell, dean of GIBS, Professor Steve Bluen, former HR Director at SABMiller, and full time GIBS faculty, as they discuss the current challenges faced by general managers and executives at the launch breakfast for GIBS’ new General Management Programme. 405760 Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/http/www-gibs-co-za/career-insights/career-insight-forum_3.aspx Join a panel of experts as they examine, discuss and debate career challenges and opportunities in Mining and Energy in the current economic climate. 405383 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/microinsurance-doing-business-in-low-income-markets.aspx Existing insurance business models have yet to fully harness the potential of the low income mass market. If approached correctly with innovative and sustainable business models this market sector offers significant growth opportunity, particularly in those economies where middle and upper income markets are reaching saturation point. 405057 Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/brian-molefe--ceo-transnet-.aspx Join Brian Molefe, CEO of Transnet for a talk about his organisation's strategy. 404967 Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/the-expert-negotiator_4.aspx Executives devote up to 85% of their time to negotiation. More often than not these negotiations have high consequence of error but are often left to intuition or “gut-feel”. This programme is designed for executives and senior managers who are involved in high-level, complex negotiations and require a framework to help them plan and manage these situations more effectively. 404931 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/imn.aspx Information Management Network is proud to bring their global portfolio of unparalleled investment management conferences back to Cape Town, South Africa. The conference will bring together the leading players in the African institutional and retail investment communities from around the world. 404935 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/anti-corruption-strategies-for-2012-and-beyond.aspx Corruption has become endemic in SA and has, in effect, gone unchecked since the demise of the Scorpions. A ray of hope is created by the finding of the Constitutional Court in the Glenister case that their replacement, the Hawks, are insufficiently independent to pass constitutional muster. Parliament has been ordered to come up with remedial legislation by September 2012. If peace, progress and prosperity are to be secured, a sustainable strategy for preventing corruption needs to be devised. 404739 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/strategy-excellence_2_1.aspx At the heart of business success lies a clear and well-communicated strategy. A sound strategy is one that is based on good choices about how a firm will compete, how it will serve its chosen market and how it will bring its capabilities to that market. Strategy is also about making good choices in a rapidly changing set of business conditions. 404629 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/board-leadership-core-programme_1.aspx This programme exposes participants to the latest thinking on board leadership, while equipping participants with the necessary procedural and process skills in the increasingly difficult area of boardroom interaction, leadership and decision making. 404641 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/how-is-social-networking-influencing-and-driving-mobile-usage.aspx Social networks now occupy a quarter of people’s time spent online and mobile is driving the way. According to Internet analyst firm, Nielson, nearly 40 percent of users access social media content from their mobile phones and users over 55 years of age are driving the growth of social media mobile content usage. 404595 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/a-review-of-the-brics-summit.aspx Business Unity South Africa (BUSA), is leading a business delegation to the BRICS Summit. Their representative, Augustine Mandigora (Executive Director: Trade Policy at BUSA), along with GIBS representatives, Dr Lyal White and Abdullah Verachia, will share first hand insights from India as they discuss the opportunities for business and the growing relevance of BRICS in the world today. 404247 Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/attuned-leadership-with-reuel-khoza-.aspx Join Jenny Crwys-Williams from Talk Radio 702 as she chats to Reuel Khoza about his book Attuned Leadership. 404188 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/designing-your-key-account-management-plan_1.aspx This programme examines global best practice on how to successfully and profitably penetrate and manage powerful customers. Aimed at sales executives, sales managers and sales team leaders, the programme demonstrates how the practice of sales is changing in business-to-business markets. 404082 Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/conferences/volunteer-week-seminar_2.aspx This seminar will be the culmination of Volunteer Week where corporate volunteers and NPOs that host volunteers will create dialogue and discussion on various topics. 404071 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/supplychainstrategies2012.aspx Join GIBS, in partnership with IMPERIAL Logistics, as we uncover the key challenges and risks that firms contend with - from a business and supply chain perspective, in working in emerging economies both in Africa and other parts of the world. 404072 Sun, 26 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/fnb-ceo-michael-jordaan-.aspx From cricket to cancer and inflation to matric pass rates, the tendency to average can mask the reality of underlying truths – both good and bad. In South Africa and in our own lives, it is critical that we look beyond the averages in order to identify and face some of the fundamental problems that exist. Join Dr Michael Jordaan as he embarks on the thought-provoking journey of courageously throwing out the averages and looking at the truths that lie beyond. 403978 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/centres/cdm/centre-for-dynamic-markets-events/cdm-members-only-south-africa-as-a-gateway-to-africa-a-survey-of-companies-operating-in-africa.aspx Dianna Games will present her research - A Survey of Companies Operating in Africa. 403778 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/centres/cdm/centre-for-dynamic-markets-events/the-impact-of-the-eurozone-crisis-on-dynamic-markets-thoughts-and-comments-from-leading-economists.aspx Join the CDM as Annabel Bishop (Group Economist for Investec) and Chris Hart (Chief Strategist at Investment Solutions) lead a discussion assessing the Eurozone Crisis and its impact on dynamic markets. This will be followed by an interactive discussion among leading thinkers and practitioners to explore further the implications for business and policy makers. 403725 Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/conferences/gibs-executive-breakfast.aspx Some of the greatest business minds in the country will converge for a morning of results-driven leadership 403264 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/riaan-manser--in-conversation-with-the-great-adventurer-.aspx Riaan rose to prominence when he became the first person to cycle around the entire perimeter of Africa. For over two years, he pedaled a mammoth 37,000kms through 34 countries, some of which rank as the most dangerous places on Earth. It was a feat that earned him the title Adventurer of the Year 2006 and made his resulting book, 'Around Africa on my bicycle', a best-seller. 403273 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/inspired-leadership-with-dr-john-demartini-.aspx Dr Demartini will explain axiology to increase leadership potential (the most valuable underlying force behind business). He will also look at determining an employee's’ values for greater productivity as well as how to be as powerful as the leading financial and business icons. 403148 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/savcafoundationprogramme2012.aspx GIBS, in partnership with SAVCA (South African Venture Capital Association), will be holding their annual, three day executive foundation programme in venture capital and private equity from 18 - 20 July 2012. This extremely popular three day programme will provide a learning foundation of venture capital and private equity processes, highlight key analytical tools used by practitioners and provide insights into the practical challenges and strategic opportunities in the industry. 402841 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/centres/cdm/centre-for-dynamic-markets-events/cdm-members-only-blue-label-telecoms-challenges-opportunies-and-enablers-in-dynamic-markets.aspx CDM Members only: Blue Label Telecoms: Challenges, opportunies and enablers in Dynamic Markets 402754 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/digital-multimedia-management-and-regulation.aspx This programme will expose participants to the latest developments and trends in digital multimedia services, the evolving business models and regulatory challenges that convergence brings and the economic opportunities and challenges this poses for African markets. 402518 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/strategic-marketing.aspx In a tough economic climate, organisations that survive and prosper have a clear understanding of how best to acquire, retain and grow their customer base. This programme provides a comprehensive examination of all major components of marketing strategy and their integration. On completion of the program, executives will have gained clarity on their target markets, brand(s) positioning and the development of relevant, differentiated value propositions and routes-to-market to support these. 402350 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/career-insight-forum/career-insights-forum---human-resources-management.aspx Join leading professionals such as Prof Shirley Zinn, HR Director at Standard Bank of South Africa; Dr Steve Bluen, Faculty at GIBS and former HR Director at SAB Ltd & Dr Mark Bussin, Executive Chairman 21st Century Pay Solutions Group (Pty) Ltd, as they discuss and debate career challenges in the Human Resources Industry. This forum is designed for those who have already embarked on a career in Human Resources and are asking 'what's next in my career?' 402312 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/taking-advantages-of-opportunities-in-africa.aspx The ongoing economic turmoil facing Europe and the US has led to the spotlight being focused on Africa as the next big market, which is home to a diverse range of countries, each presenting their own unique opportunities and risks. Political instability and security concerns on the continent are paid particular heed by investors – particularly those South African and multi-national companies which are looking to expand into these frontier markets. 402251 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/conferences/the-economic-outlook-2012---cape-town.aspx Join GIBS and Business Day for this calendar highlight. This 1-day executive conference event has been designed to provide a platform for thorough, informed dialogue between business executives, economists, Government representatives, analysts, key business leaders and investors on the major developing trends and influences impacting on the South African economy in 2012. 401841 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/conferences/the-economic-outlook-2012---cape-town_1.aspx Join GIBS and Business Day for this calendar highlight. This 1-day executive conference event has been designed to provide a platform for thorough, informed dialogue between business executives, economists, Government representatives, analysts, key business leaders and investors on the major developing trends and influences impacting on the South African economy in 2012. 401842 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/finance-for-non-financial-managers-_1.aspx The Finance for Non-financial Managers course empowers managers to more effectively communicate with accounting and finance people and to better understand the financial aspects of business decisions. Many operating managers have had limited exposure to financial data, are afraid of accounting statements and need to know more about this important business function. This course aims to "lift the veil". 401243 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/finance-for-non-financial-managers-_2.aspx The Finance for Non-financial Managers course empowers managers to more effectively communicate with accounting and finance people and to better understand the financial aspects of business decisions. Many operating managers have had limited exposure to financial data, are afraid of accounting statements and need to know more about this important business function. This course aims to "lift the veil". 401252 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/managing-for-results-_1.aspx Perhaps the greatest leap in a manager’s career is the first one into management. You have to let go of the comfort of being an effective individual contributor and embrace the concept of succeeding through the work of others. These others are dependent on you for direction, coaching, discipline and energy. Their success is your success; and it is your job to ensure that they do not fail. 401287 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/national-planning-commission-npc-discussion-with-minister-trevor-manuel-.aspx PLEASE NOTE : THIS FORUM IS NOW FULLY BOOKED On 11-11-11 the National Planning Commission handed over its much anticipated Vision 2030 Statement and National Development Plan to President Zuma for consideration. Join the Minister in The Presidency for National Planning, Mr. Trevor Manuel for an interactive discussion on the key issues that informed the vision and National Development Plan. 400348 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/foresight-2012.aspx The final Foresight forum is a highly anticipated event on the GIBS calendar. The forum is chaired by Prof Nick Binedell and panelists are asked to share insights into the factors shaping the coming year and discuss the possible implications for executives and businesses in South Africa. 399615 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/9bf870dc-6982-4781-8526-b3f308ddd64e/strategic-talent-management-for-sustainable-advantage.aspx This programme will provide delegates with recent best practice in strategic talent management, and will examine how organisations can incorporate a talent approach that will align the human resources strategy with the overall business strategy, to effectively drive results. 398449 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/strategy-in-dynamic-markets.aspx Strategy is often associated with long-term thinking and planning. But how valuable are such things in markets that are increasingly dynamic? Is it possible to combine the benefits of strategy with the realities of the fast-paced and unpredictable world in which we now live? 399425 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/mastering-strategy_3.aspx In these complex times with increasing competition, a rapidly changing environment and ever-demanding customers, strategy has become even more central to the sustainability of the organisation’s revenue and profit growth. Many organisations fail because they are unable to position themselves incisively and adapt to exploit rapidly evolving opportunities or combat competitive threats. 399435 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/engaging-with-and-learning-from-ntt-a-personal-journey-.aspx Derek Wilcocks, MD of Internet Solutions (Dimension Data Group) first met with the NTT group (Nippon Telegraph and Telephone ) in Japan in September 2009. From the outset he was struck by their courtesy and their long term approach. He believes NTT has a unique culture and an approach from which we can learn a great deal. He will share some of these learning’s. 399136 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/achieving-business-results-for-specialists_1.aspx Being a specialist in today’s world has its challenges. You are expected to be an expert in your area of specialisation and also advise business, collaborate with others and lead the organisation towards achieving results. This four-day programme recognises the leadership role specialists play in business today and equips them with the self insight, knowledge and tools to stay relevant and influence the achievement of organisational results. 399022 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/strategy-excellence_1.aspx At the heart of business success lies a clear and well-communicated strategy. A sound strategy is one that is based on good choices about how a firm will compete, how it will serve its chosen market and how it will bring its capabilities to that market. Strategy is also about making good choices in a rapidly changing set of business conditions. 398720 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/maximising-employee-performance_1.aspx All managers play a pivotal role in increasing their firm’s competiveness through maximising the performance of their staff. Productive relationships between line managers, the employees who report into them and other colleagues, result in higher levels of performance, job satisfaction, commitment and energy being expended aligned with the organisation’s purpose. 398735 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/conferences/the-economic-outlook-2012.aspx Join GIBS and Business Day for this executive calendar highlight as we engage with a host of business leaders, economists and role players on the key issues impacting on the South African economy in 2012. 398767 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/managing-for-results_7.aspx Perhaps the greatest leap in a manager’s career is the first one into management. You have to let go of the comfort of being an effective individual contributor and embrace the concept of succeeding through the work of others. These others are dependent on you for direction, coaching, discipline and energy. Their success is your success; and it is your job to ensure that they do not fail. 398583 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/managing-managers-for-results_3.aspx Being a manager of managers requires a different – and new – level of management expertise and insight. This decisive transition to enabling managers to achieve results through their teams entails handling a greater span of control. This four-day programme builds personal skills to help you in the transition you have made to managing managers. 398588 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/general-management-for-results_2.aspx As a general manager you need to be able to set appropriate goals, as well as motivate the activities of your employees and your managers while integrating your organisation’s efforts in a cohesive manner. It is your role to keep the members of your organisation aligned, not only with each other, but also with the markets and context within which you operate. 398593 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/the-power-to-win-and-grow-through-customer-focus.aspx Customer focus brings enduring high performance and accelerated growth for an organisation. This programme is for executives who need to build a customer focused enterprise, either by transforming their enterprise or business unit, or starting a new venture. 398434 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/youth-foresight-2012-.aspx Young people are changing the world.They possess a keen sense of business issues and political matters and have the tools to make a meaningful impact with technology. Join us to unpack the variables, discuss our current environment and understand the psyche of a young person in South Africa. 398362 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/david-kneale-ceo-of-clicks-group-limited-.aspx Join the CEO of the Clicks Group Limited, David Kneale, for a discussion on the companies “Corporate strategy, Culture and Performance” 398370 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/the-corporate-entrepreneur.aspx Entrepreneurship is critical to the success and growth of any business. Corporate entrepreneurship is the process of building a new business from within an established organisation – a new business that is distinct from the core company but that leverages some of the core company’s capabilities or resources. This programme is designed to empower managers, entrepreneurs and specialists with the tools and frameworks to effectively establish a new business from within an existing organisation. 398182 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/the-expert-negotiator_3.aspx Executives devote up to 85% of their time to negotiation. More often than not these negotiations have high consequence of error but are often left to intuition or “gut-feel”. This programme is designed for executives and senior managers who are involved in high-level, complex negotiations and require a framework to help them plan and manage these situations more effectively. 398201 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/supply-chain-financial-management.aspx Finance and financial measures in a supply chain context are of significant importance. The cost of providing supply chain products and services not only affects the marketability of a product but also impacts profitability. The modern systems approach emphasises the need to examine cost implications of decisions affecting the supply chain to all supply chain functional areas as well as other functional areas of the company. 398248 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/leader-as-coach-coaching-for-sustainable-performance.aspx This three-day workshop is designed for participants wanting to significantly “up their game” in terms of empowering people to deliver sustainable performance in the workplace. 398122 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/values-driven-leadership.aspx Throughout the world today there is a need to review how organisations are led. Ethical, value-driven leadership is no longer a choice; it is increasingly becoming an imperative. 398143 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/strategic-finance-and-value-creation.aspx The link between strategy and finance is central to business decision making. In this programme we will consider several aspects of how strategy and finance can interact, and how value can be created in the process. The main focus will be upon corporate finance and value creation. 398147 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/board-development-programme/board-development-programme.aspx This programme provides opportunities for current Board members (and senior executives) to explore selected Governance issues in greater depth. 397962 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/scenario-planning-and-strategic-thinking-/scenario-planning-and-strategic-thinking-.aspx The business world is facing increased complexity and consequently strategic thinking and scenario planning needs to simplify future thinking and actions. Uncertainty requires flexible decision making. This programme provides a framework that embraces what is certain and what we cannot control in the business environment. 397964 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/finance-for-non-financial-managers_10.aspx The Finance for Non-financial Managers course empowers managers to more effectively communicate with accounting and finance people and to better understand the financial aspects of business decisions. Many operating managers have had limited exposure to financial data, are afraid of accounting statements and need to know more about this important business function. This course aims to "lift the veil". 397752 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/financial-analysis-for-optimal-value-.aspx This programme will enable participants to create and understand Excel-based valuation models and will provide hands-on experience in building models to help you understand the valuation process so that you can formulate efficient and transparent analyses to optimise your organisation’s decisions. 397777 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/innovation-management-in-the-south-african-context.aspx How does your organisation manage innovation? Innovation management imperatives are changing as we speak. In September an opinion poll was conducted to gather more information on innovation practises in South African organisations. Digital Bridges and Innocentrix will be presenting the results of this poll, followed by a panel discussion led by innovation experts. 397686 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/women-in-leadership.aspx Globally, the business environment is constantly changing, and executives need to be equipped to lead organisations effectively during challenging periods. Women in business are increasingly being exposed to opportunities to use their influence to steer organisations successfully through extraordinary times. This programme will equip delegates with the know-how and tools to help them enhance their individual performance and optimise the impact they make on their organisations. 397698 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/leading-for-impact.aspx In the global business environment organisations operate in, emerging leaders are faced with substantial demands, high expectations, the need to build high-performing teams and unfamiliar territories. This programme will explore the latest thinking and best practices to help high-potential leaders to deliver exceptional results, to engage and enthuse their teams, to manage adversity with confidence and to improve their leadership abilities. 397707 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/board-leadership-core-programme.aspx This programme exposes participants to the latest thinking on board leadership, while equipping participants with the necessary procedural and process skills in the increasingly difficult area of boardroom interaction, leadership and decision making. 397722 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/strategy-execution_1.aspx Successful execution of strategy has become core to the sustained success of organisations as advantages attained through unique product attributes are quickly dissipated through accelerating knowledge dispersion and increased competition. This course is about understanding strategy execution as a competence which can be designed, crafted and grown to provide the organisation with a sustainable competitive advantage. 397650 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/conferences/resilience-for-business-success-implications-for-companies-in-africa-and-japan.aspx This CJS conference 2011 aims at explaining why resilience matters, what it is, and how you can prepare your company for difficult times. Referring to the reality of companies in Japan and in southern Africa this workshop will discuss uncertainty and risk, returns on resilience, and key factors that can strengthen your company in difficult times and difficult places. 397313 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/conferences/ntt-dimension-data-and-toyota-south-africa-case-study-workshops.aspx The Centre for Japanese Studies (CJS) conducts research into business relevant to the business communities in South Africa and Japan. We welcome you to two upcoming case study workshops. These are interactive events with a limited number of participants who spend 2-3 hours analysing and discussing a specific company situation in teams, and develop the best way forward. 397329 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/mba/-pdba-open-evening-_2.aspx PLEASE NOTE THIS OPEN EVENING IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. Please join us if you are considering doing the MBA or PDBA in 2012. 397331 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/conferences/biodiversity-powering-the-green-economy.aspx The South African National Biodiversity Institute’s Grasslands Programme, in partnership with the Transnet Programme in Sustainable Development at the Gordon Institute of Business Science and the United Nations Development Programme-Global Environment Facility (UNDP-GEF), is hosting a two-day conference on “Biodiversity: Powering the Green Economy”. 396713 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/marketing-concepts-and-innovations-emerging-in-africa--how-can-brands-reach-the-african-consumer.aspx The forum looks at combining the traditional marketing mix with technology and mobile innovations in order to reach new consumers in Africa. 396689 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/nhi-with-health-minister-dr-aaron-motsoaledi.aspx PLEASE NOTE THIS FORUM IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. Join the Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi for a session on everything you need to know about the proposed NHI. 396371 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/career-insight-forum/finance-career-insights_2.aspx The Career Insights forums are designed for those who have already embarked on a career in a specific sector and are asking ‘what’s next in my career?’ 396300 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/career-insight-forum/consulting-career-insights.aspx The Career Insights forums are designed for those who have already embarked on a career in a specific sector and are asking ‘what’s next in my career?’ 396303 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/durban-mba-/-pdba-open-evening.aspx Please join us if you are considering doing the Johannesburg based MBA or PDBA in 2012. 396208 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/what-is-the-sustainable-investment-case-for-fracking-in-southern-africa.aspx Fracking is a controversial topic currently being debated in Africa, especially in Southern Africa as South Africa considers if/how to develop a policy on energy and extraction that considers the technology of shale gas fracturing, commonly called "fracking". 395711 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/finance-for-non-financial-managers_9.aspx The Finance for Non-financial Managers course empowers managers to more effectively communicate with accounting and finance people and to better understand the financial aspects of business decisions. Many operating managers have had limited exposure to financial data, are afraid of accounting statements and need to know more about this important business function. This course aims to "lift the veil". 395376 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/managing-for-results_6.aspx Perhaps the greatest leap in a manager’s career is the first one into management. You have to let go of the comfort of technical excellence and embrace the concept of succeeding through the work of others. These others are dependent on you for direction, coaching, discipline and energy. Their success is your success; and it is your job to ensure they do not fail. The urgency to achieve results has to come from you. 395380 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/driving-change-in-the-automobile-industry-.aspx Cars today are efficient, economical, powerful and more affordable than ever before. The industry is also exciting, driven constantly by change as a result of changing markets and the worldwide recession. 395289 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/future-of-contracting-.aspx With the implementation of the Consumer Protection Act it is imperative for all business to ensure that every contract is compliant. It is also essential for the consumers to understand all contractual terms. Join us for the first in this series on the CPA. 395146 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/johannesburg-mba/-pdba-open-evening-.aspx PLEASE NOTE THIS OPEN EVENING IS NOW FULLY BOOKED Please join us if you are considering doing the MBA or PDBA in 2012. 394558 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/conferences/how-much-does-lack-of-accountability-cost-your-organisation.aspx The difference between mediocre and top performance lies not in strategies, machinery, or even in processes - but in how people handle crucial conversations and confrontations. Our research indicates that most organisations are losing between 20 and 80 percent of their potential performance because they have not mastered crucial confrontations. Confrontations are about in-the-moment face-to-face accountability. 394462 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/conferences/south-africa---japan-suppliers-development-forum.aspx South African government policies like IPAP2 (Industrial Policy Action Plan) and CSDP (Competitive Supplier Development Program), have seen Japanese companies operating in South Africa making great efforts to be in line with these policies. There are still, however, many difficulties and barriers to foreign companies operating in Africa. 394028 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/strategy-management-and-policy-issues-in-telecommunications-computing-and-mass-media-.aspx Eli Noam is the Director of the Columbia Institute for Tele-Information. CITI is a university-based research center focusing on strategy, management, and policy issues in telecommunications, computing, and electronic mass media. 393804 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/the-mining-sector-and-progress-in-the-implementation-of-the-mining-charter.aspx The Mining Sector and progress in the implementation of the Mining Charter: achievements to date, challenges and can accelerated Mining Charter Implementation be an answer to calls for nationalisation? The forum will be co-chaired by the Head of our BB-BEE Unit, Mr Sam Tsima and Mr Sandile Hlophe the Managing Director of BEE & Restructuring Advisory at KPMG. 393806 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/the-role-of-japan-and-south-africa-in-promoting-growth-in-africa.aspx Japanese Ambassador, His Excellency Mr Toshiro Ozawa, and Mike Spicer, Head of Business Leadership South Africa discuss how the relationship between Japan and SA has promoted growth on the continent. 393406 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/conferences/when-is-enough-enough--with-swami-parthasarathy.aspx THIS CONFERENCE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED 393164 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/performance-coaching--delivering-results-under-pressure.aspx THIS FORUM IS NOW FULLY BOOKED 393096 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/managing-managers-for-results_2.aspx Being a manager of managers requires a different, and new, level of management expertise and insight. This decisive transition to enabling managers to achieve results entails handling a greater span of control, and along with this comes greater accountability and more risks. You have to come to terms with being even further removed from the sites where your business is actually happening. So your success rests on your power to influence. 393035 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/the-national-planning-commission-diagnostic-overview.aspx PLEASE NOTE THIS FORUM IS NOW FULLY BOOKED 392879 Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/india-week.aspx The political and historic relationship between South Africa and India provides a unique opportunity for South African business to establish and entrench a meaningful engagement with the Indian economy. With a population in excess of 1.1 billion, India provides incredible opportunities in a number of key sectors wherein South African companies possess particular expertise. 392580 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/mba/-pdba-open-evening-_1.aspx THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED 392605 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/psycho-physiology-of-pressure-and-how-to-sustain-executive-performance.aspx In the fast changing often chaotic business environment, successful executives are pressured to make high-quality decisions rapidly in order to gain the competitive edge. John Neal will lead this programme that encompasses an experiential learning approach to coaching, team development and leadership especially in a fast changing and pressurised environment. 392460 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/conferences/women-in-business-2011.aspx Join GIBS and the IPM for our annual 'Women in Business' conference, an exciting one-and-a-half-day event which has been designed to provide a platform for thorough, informed dialogue between business executives on the advancement of women in the workplace. 392421 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/managing-for-results_5.aspx Perhaps the greatest leap in a manager’s career is the first one into management. You have to let go of the comfort of technical excellence and embrace the concept of succeeding through the work of others. These others are dependent on you for direction, coaching, discipline and energy. Their success is your success; and it is your job to ensure they do not fail. The urgency to achieve results has to come from you. 392427 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/advocates-for-change-how-to-overcome-africas-challenges---moeletsi-mbeki-.aspx THIS FORUM IS FULLY BOOKED 392282 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/centres/cdm/centre-for-dynamic-markets-events/cdm-members-only-currency-wars-in-dynamic-markets.aspx Currency wars in Dynamic Markets 392243 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/maximising-employee-performance.aspx Managers who have people management responsibilities need to play a pivotal role in increasing their firm’s competiveness through maximising the performance of their staff. Productive relationships between line managers, the employees who report to them and other colleagues, result in higher levels of job satisfaction, commitment and energy aligned with the organisation’s purpose. The saying that “every manager is a human resource manager” explains the philosophy of this course. 392023 Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/africa-in-the-us-policy-landscape-salient-economic-issues.aspx “Africa in the U.S. Policy Landscape: Salient Economic Issues” in which State Department Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs Assistant Secretary Jose W. Fernandez will discuss advancing U.S. trade policy with Sub-Saharan Africa to accelerate economic growth? 391996 Mon, 30 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/impala-platinum-holdings-limited-ceo---david-brown-.aspx David Brown discusses Impala's short and long term corporate strategy. 391872 Tue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/conferences/unlocking-value-in-an-uncertain-future.aspx Join GIBS and CFA South Africa at this two-day conference as we present a blend of leading international and local industry experts to share their insights on today’s most critical investment issues. 391384 Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/we-need-to-talk--prof-jonathan-jansen.aspx Prof Jansen has published a collection of articles which highlight the issues we need to talk about. With humour, humility, occasional anger and a good dose of common sense Jansen discusses education, race and identity, the state of our nation, leadership and even sport. He shares these ideas with us. 391313 Mon, 09 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/conferences/servant-leadership-for-innovation---creating-a-culture-of-innovation-with-dr-fons-trompenaars.aspx In these times of economic turbulence, organisations are confronted with the challenge of balancing short-term survival with sustainable growth. The pressure to produce more for less money, in less time, is greater than ever before. In order to keep up with this rapid pace of transformation, a new way of thinking is required: bosses and managers need to be transformed into servant leaders who excel at empowering their subordinates and building bridges between different viewpoints and concepts. 391156 Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/extreme-trust--are-you-ready.aspx Recognised for well over a decade as one of the leading authorities on customer-focused relationship management strategies and the global authority on customer centricity, Don Peppers, acclaimed author and a founding partner of Peppers & Rogers Group will address the audience on this topic. 391062 Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/conferences/into-africa-entry-strategies-and-brand-building-for-african-markets.aspx The competitive environment is evolving rapidly with multinationals such as Walmart bearing down on the continent. Many companies are beginning to understand the urgency of taking expansion plans to the next level. What are the challenges of doing business in Africa, as well as the best strategies and approaches to successfully gain entry into these markets? Join GIBS for this conference and learn from business leaders who have made significant inroads into Africa. 390816 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/managing-managers-for-results_1.aspx Being a manager of managers requires a different, and new, level of management expertise and insight. This decisive transition to enabling managers to achieve results entails handling a greater span of control, and along with this comes greater accountability and more risks. You have to come to terms with being even further removed from the sites where your business is actually happening. So your success rests on your power to influence. 385419 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/mastering-strategy_2.aspx This strategy design course will focus on the content and process of strategy formulation in the rapidly changing South African and global business landscape. The participants will be exposed to the latest thinking, concepts and analytical tools in corporate and competitive strategy. The course takes a multiple-school perspective of strategy and presents a blended approach in a user-friendly, pragmatic format. 390303 Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/personal-leadership-programme.aspx How has the world changed since the start of the economic crisis? What are the new demands placed on leaders in the new business environment? How can leaders take care of themselves at a time of unprecedented change? What can I learn from feedback from others? Who am I as a leader and what are my strengths and weaknesses? What practical steps do I need to take to be more effective as a leader? These questions and others will be discussed in this high-level programme 390250 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/maria-ramos--ceo-of-absa-.aspx Maria Ramos, CEO of ABSA, discusses: Models in Action : Adapting business strategy within a changing macroeconomic environment. 390206 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/brics-and-beyond.aspx Following the BRICS summit in China, this forum will highlight both the opportunities and implications of BRICS in the global economy and some of the exciting opportunities that are emerging in the second tier of dynamic markets. With Old Mutual CEO, Kuseni Dlamini and Standard Bank Chief Economist, Goolam Ballim. 390207 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/lord-levene--chairman-of-lloyds.aspx Join Bruce Whitfield as he chats to the Chairman of Lloyd's (The World's Leading Specialist Insurance Market) about "An uncertain world - Challenges facing the future Business Leaders of Africa". This is a breakfast forum. 390208 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/personal-finance-series/session-4-of-personal-finance-series-retirement-planning.aspx This series of seminars is aimed at aspirational individuals, professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs who require a deeper understanding of the personal financial planning process and the key considerations surrounding this. This is the fourth session in the series and this session covers the topic of Retirement Planning. 389698 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/personal-finance-series/session-5-of-personal-finance-series-wealth-management-and-investment-planning.aspx This series of seminars is aimed at aspirational individuals, professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs who require a deeper understanding of the personal financial planning process and the key considerations surrounding this. This is the fifth session in the series and this session covers Wealth Management and Investment Planning. 389700 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/personal-finance-series/complete-personal-finance-series-sessions-1---5.aspx This series of seminars is aimed at aspirational individuals, professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs who require a deeper understanding of the personal financial planning process and the key considerations surrounding this. 389773 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/personal-finance-series/session-3-of-personal-finance-series-wills-trusts-and-life-insurance.aspx This series of seminars is aimed at aspirational individuals, professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs who require a deeper understanding of the personal financial planning process and the key considerations surrounding this. This is the third session in the series and this session covers the topic of Wills, Trusts and Life Insurance. 389683 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/personal-finance-series/session-1-of-personal-finance-series-understanding-financial-planning.aspx This series of seminars is aimed at aspirational individuals, professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs who require a deeper understanding of the personal financial planning process and the key considerations surrounding this. This is the first session in the series and this session covers the topic of Understanding Financial Planning. 389648 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/personal-finance-series/session-2-of-personal-finance-series-estate-and-financial-planning.aspx This series of seminars is aimed at aspirational individuals, professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs who require a deeper understanding of the personal financial planning process and the key considerations surrounding this. This is the second session in the series and this session covers the topic of Estates and Financial Planning. 389651 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/social-media-effective-communication-strategies-.aspx Online and mobile technologies have revolutionised the way that people communicate and do business globally. The emergence of cloud computing ushers in new opportunities for organisational efficiencies, and personal productivity. Social media is a communications revolution that enables many-to-many communications. 389348 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/personal-leadership-and-coaching-for-high-performance-teams.aspx “Personal Leadership and Coaching for High Performance Teams” is a programme that focuses on growing and developing oneself and others as a manager. Based on a practical yet comprehensive assessment and coaching model (MAC) formulated in South Africa, this programme has been developed specifically for managers who want to achieve success in leading themselves and others to achieve high performance. 389388 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/strategy-excellence.aspx At the heart of business success lies a clear and well-communicated strategy. A sound strategy is one that is based on good choices about how a firm will compete, how it will serve its chosen market and how it will bring its capabilities to that market. Strategy is also about making good choices in a rapidly changing set of business conditions. 389284 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/board-leadership-programme_2.aspx The Board Leadership Programme has arisen out of the recognition that there is a critical need in South Africa to enhance the opportunities for learning and development of directors and company secretaries (current and aspirant) in large private and public companies as well as state owned organisations. This programme exposes participants to the latest thinking on board leadership, while equipping participants with the necessary procedural and process skills in boardroom interaction. 389288 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/finance-for-non-financial-managers-.aspx The Finance for Non-financial Managers course empowers managers to more effectively communicate with accounting and finance people and to better understand the financial aspects of business decisions. Many operating managers have had limited exposure to financial data, are afraid of accounting statements and need to know more about this important business function. This course aims to "lift the veil". 389295 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/designing-your-sales-strategy_2.aspx The traditional mission for sales has been to sell the company’s products and services. As a result, although sales should have a sense of the company’s goals, imperatives and mission, a gap exists between organisational strategy and its implementation in the sales operation. 389301 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/career-insight-forum/ict-career-insights_1.aspx The Career Insights forums are designed for those who have already embarked on a career in the ICT sector and are asking ‘what’s next in my career?’ 389231 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/managing-for-results-.aspx Perhaps the greatest leap in a manager’s career is the first one into management. You have to let go of the comfort of technical excellence and embrace the concept of succeeding through the work of others. These others are dependent on you for direction, coaching, discipline and energy. Their success is your success; and it is your job to ensure they do not fail. The urgency to achieve results has to come from you! 389071 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/the-expert-negotiator-.aspx Executives devote up to 85% of their time to negotiation. More often than not these negotiations have high consequence of error but are often left to intuition or ‘gut-feel’. This course is designed for executives and senior managers who are involved in high level, complex negotiations and require a framework to help them plan and manage these situations more effectively. 389087 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/conferences/how-to-lead-into-the-unknown-with-marty-linsky.aspx In a world marked by rapid change and complicated contexts how do you successfully move your organisation forward? Marty Linsky, Co-Founder of CLA and faculty at Harvard’s Kennedy School for over 25 years, will assist delegates in answering the question, “how do you lead into the unknown?” Participants will bring their own situation to the discussion and make progress on their own challenges by learning new tools that are being used to bring about real change and impact. 388959 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/building-business-in-low-income-markets-%e2%80%93-the-case-of-insurance-.aspx Existing insurance business models have yet to fully harness the potential of the low income mass market. If approached correctly with innovative and sustainable business models this market sector offers significant growth opportunity, particularly in those economies where middle and upper income markets are reaching saturation point. 388974 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/career-insight-forum/retail-career-insights-forum.aspx The Career Insights forums are designed for those who have already embarked on a career in the retail industry and are asking ‘what’s next in my career?’ 388748 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/career-insight-forum/minerals-and-energy-career-insights.aspx The Career Insights forums are designed for those who have already embarked on a career in the minerals and energy sector and are asking ‘what’s next in my career?’ 388749 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/achieving-business-results-for-specialists.aspx Being a specialist in today’s world has its challenges. You are expected to be an expert in your area of specialisation, and also advise business, collaborate with others and lead the organisation towards achieving results. This four day programme recognises the leadership role specialists play in business today and equips them with the self insight, knowledge and tools to stay relevant, and influence the achievement of organisational results. 388759 Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/tunisia-egypt-libya--unpacking-the-crisis.aspx The panel unpack the political crisis in each of these countries. They look at how this is likely to impact the price of oil and the wider economy. Lastly the panel examines South Africa’s relationship with the region and what the impact will be here, if any. 388659 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/emotional-intelligence--joshua-freedman-.aspx Part of Six Seconds' founding team, Joshua is one of the world leaders in emotional intelligence development. 388661 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/entrepreneurs-forum/-open-evening-for-the-entrepreneurship-mba.aspx Prof Nick Binedell chats to some of SA's top entrepreneurs: Allon Raiz, Founder and CEO of Raizcorp, Angela Dick, Founder and CEO, Transman Holdings, Natasha Sideris, Founder Tasha’s, Wandile Motlana, Founder and Group Executive Chairman, Kensani Capital, Pepe Marais, Co-Founder and CEO, Joe Public, Yossi Hasson, Founder Synaq. 388645 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/the-edcon-group-.aspx Stephen Ross, CEO of the Edcon Group talks about his organisations strategy and culture. He will also share some key leadership lessons he has learnt. Lastly he will explore where the Edcon Group and the retail industry are headed. 388436 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/how-to-do-business-with-japan---the-land-of-the-rising-sun.aspx With more attention being focused on emerging markets than ever before, it is easy for business leaders to lose sight of the massive potential that still exists in the developed world. Known affectionately as the Land of the Rising Sun, Japan is, and will remain, one of the powerful driving forces of economic growth and global learning. Dr Johan van Zyl, President and CEO of Toyota SA and Managing Officer for Toyota Motor Corporation presents an insightful look at doing business in Japan. 388442 Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/corporate-governance-.aspx Marcius Agius, Chairman of Barclays and Mervyn King, who Heads the King Commission, will discuss corporate governance and the current economic climate. PLEASE NOTE THIS FORUM STARTS AT 17:00! 388183 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/entrepreneurs-forum/-open-evening-for-mba-in-entrepreneurship-_1.aspx Prof Nick Binedell chats to three of South Africa’s leading entrepreneurs: Laurie Dippenaar, one of the three principals who founded the FirstRand Group, Gary Morolo, Gary is one of the three principals who found Aka Capital, Vanessa Gounden, founder of the Holgoun Group and Gordon Hood from the Symantec group. 388129 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/entrepreneurs-forum-/-entrepreneurship-mba-open-evening-.aspx Prof Nick Binedell chats to some of SA's top entrepreneurs: Anant Singh, SA's leading movie maker, Laurie Dippenaar one of the founders of the First Ramd Group, Gary Morolo one of the Founders of AKA Capital, Vanessa Gounden, founder of Holgoun Group and Gordon Love from Symantec. 388155 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/scenarios-flags-probabilities--how-a-foxy-futurist-sees-it--.aspx Join top Scenario planner Clem Sunter for a look into 2011 and beyond both locally and internationally. Clem will analyse the latest scenarios and projections and explain how they are likely to impact on our economy. PLEASE NOTE THE EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED 387185 Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/conferences/savca-gibs-foundation-programme-2011.aspx GIBS in partnership with SAVCA (South African Venture Capital Association), will be holding their annual, three day executive foundation programme in venture capital and private equity from 20 -22 July 2011. 387048 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/south-africa-%e2%80%93-getting-connected.aspx The launch of new undersea cables and the rollout of national fibre-optic networks now offer South African companies and consumers long-awaited access to high-speed broadband Internet infrastructure at more affordable prices. With additional undersea cables scheduled to launch during 2011/12 a sustained boom is expected in the industry. This GIBS Forum debates what direct commercial benefits can be expected. 386751 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/massmart-ceo-grant-pattison-.aspx The CEO of Massmart, Mr Grant Pattison talks about the organisations culture and strategy for 2011 as well as the proposed Walmart deal. 386632 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/career-insight-forum/hr-career-insights.aspx The Career Insights forums are designed for those who have already embarked on a career in a specific field and are asking ‘what’s next in my career?’ 386393 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/career-insight-forum/marketing-career-insights_1.aspx The Career Insights forums are designed for those who have already embarked on a career in marketing and are asking ‘what’s next in my career?’ 386395 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/career-insight-forum/career-transitions-career-insights_1.aspx Are you or have you changed careers? Have you been retrenched? Are you moving into a different stage in your career? Join a panel of experts who will be discussing and debating how to successfully transition in your career in the current climate. 386397 Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/finance-for-non-financial-managers_8.aspx The Finance for Non-financial Managers course empowers managers to more effectively communicate with accounting and finance people and to better understand the financial aspects of business decisions. Many operating managers have had limited exposure to financial data, are afraid of accounting statements and need to know more about this important business function. This course aims to "lift the veil". 386284 Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/conferences/the-walmart-effect.aspx The proposed Walmart and Massmart deal has the potential to significantly impact the South African and African retail, distribution, agricultural, manufacturing and marketing industries, as well as labour and consumers. This interactive one-day conference will include leading industry speakers debating Walmart’s Mexican experiences and the key decisions facing their proposed local operations, partners and competitors. 386079 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/managing-for-results_4.aspx Perhaps the greatest leap in a manager’s career is the first one into management. You have to let go of the comfort of technical excellence and embrace the concept of succeeding through the work of others. These others are dependent on you for direction, coaching, discipline and energy. Their success is your success; and it is your job to ensure they do not fail. The urgency to achieve results has to come from you! 386108 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/finance-for-non-financial-managers_7.aspx The Finance for Non-financial Managers course empowers managers to more effectively communicate with accounting and finance people and to better understand the financial aspects of business decisions. Many operating managers have had limited exposure to financial data, are afraid of accounting statements and need to know more about this important business function. This course aims to "lift the veil". 385566 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/the-corporate-entrepreneur-growth-through-new-venture-creation--_1.aspx Entrepreneurship is critical to the success and growth of any business. Corporate entrepreneurship is the process of building a new business from within an established organisation – a new business that is distinct from the core company but that leverages some of the core company’s capabilities or resources. This course is designed to empower managers, entrepreneurs and specialists with the tools and frameworks to effectively establish a new business from within an existing organisation. 385172 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/using-hr-for-competitive-advantage.aspx This three-day course focuses on the relationship between Human Resource Management and the leadership and management of successful businesses. The development of the Human Resource function from its early role in ‘Personnel Management’ to the current emphasis on Human Resources as a ‘strategic partner’ will be examined. 385183 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/designing-your-key-account-management-plan.aspx This course brings global best practice on how to successfully and profitably penetrate and manage powerful customers. In a market that is rapidly changing, where costs continue to rise and buyers increase pressure for better service, greater added value and lower prices, the conventional approach to selling has to be revised. 385029 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/effective-project-leadership_1.aspx This course enables project managers to understand the interpersonal, team and organisational dynamics of project management by introducing a behavioural focus into the five phases of project management. It employs a unique problem solving approach to learning using a simulation that places participants in realistic, problem-based scenarios. By reasoning through these situations, participants learn and adopt the behaviours that will enable them to lead projects more successfully. 385065 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/competing-on-competences-a-strategic-perspective_1.aspx In the current hyper-competitive and dynamic landscape, the positioning-based advantage is short lived. Many world-class organisations including Apple and GE are winning in today’s tough environment because they focused on competences. This eclectic strategy course exposes delegates to contemporary thinking in strategic management based on a resource based view (RBV) of the firm. 385091 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/advanced-valuation-techniques_1.aspx To be able to make correct and effective financial decisions, whether investment, acquisition, strategic, or other, the finance executive or finance professional must be able to interpret and perform a robust and accurate valuation of an organisation or project. This course will present the needed tools and concepts to enable the delegates to perform and interpret these valuations. 385001 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/conferences/promoting-the-concept-of-impact-investing-in-the-social-and-environmental-space-for-chinese-investors-.aspx Following the onset of the global economic crisis, Chinese financial institutions are now investing capital in Africa in a counter-cyclical manner, and in many cases are venturing abroad for the first time. 384327 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/conferences/the-economic-outlook-2011.aspx Join the Gordon Institute of Business Science for this executive calendar highlight as we engage on key issues impacting on the South African economy in 2011. 384331 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/project-management-for-non-project-managers.aspx There is a great deal of non-routine work in organisations as a result of constant change. New developments, new strategies and new initiatives need effective implementation, and this requires effective project management skills in many levels of the organisation. Thus project management is an essential skill needed by anyone involved in implementation of non-routine work. 384236 Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/mastering-strategy_1.aspx In these complex times with increasing competition, a rapidly changing environment and ever-demanding customers, strategy has become even more central to the sustainability of the organisation’s revenue and profit growth. Many organisations fail because they are unable to position themselves incisively and adapt to exploit rapidly evolving opportunities or combat competitive threats. The subject of strategy has undergone significant developments to address the new challenges faced by business. 384190 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/strategy-execution.aspx Successful execution of strategy has become core to the sustained success of organisations as advantages attained through unique product attributes are quickly dissipated through accelerating knowledge dispersion and increased competition. Many organisations fail because they are unable to execute, despite having good strategies. 384192 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/designing-your-sales-strategy_1.aspx The traditional mission for sales has been to sell the company’s products and services. As a result, although sales should have a sense of the company’s goals, imperatives and mission, a gap exists between organisational strategy and its implementation in the sales operation. 384219 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/implementing-your-sales-strategy.aspx Sales strategy is usually relegated to individual account planning, penetration and protection and is seldom viewed as an enterprise-wise, strategic function within the organisation’s value chain. This course will focus on the successful implementation of sales strategy with a view to closing the gap that typically exists between organisational strategy and its implementation in the sales operation. 384225 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/foresight-2011.aspx PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. 384029 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/board-leadership-programme_1.aspx The Board Leadership Programme has arisen out of the recognition that there is a critical need in South Africa to enhance the opportunities for learning and development of directors and company secretaries (current and aspirant) in large private and public companies as well as state owned organisations. This programme exposes participants to the latest thinking on board leadership, while equipping participants with the necessary procedural and process skills in boardroom interaction. 383688 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/the-expert-negotiator_2.aspx Executives devote up to 85% of their time to negotiation. More often than not these negotiations have high consequence of error but are often left to intuition or ‘gut-feel’. This course is designed for executives and senior managers who are involved in high level, complex negotiations and require a framework to help them plan and manage these situations more effectively. 383711 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/programmes/corporate-education-executive-programmes/short-courses/finance-for-non-financial-managers_6.aspx The Finance for Non-financial Managers course empowers managers to more effectively communicate with accounting and finance people and to better understand the financial aspects of business decisions. Many operating managers have had limited exposure to financial data, are afraid of accounting statements and need to know more about this important business function. This course aims to "lift the veil". 383712 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/risk-and-reputation---learning-from-the-downturn.aspx Building a reputation takes decades but can be destroyed in an instant Reputational risk is one of the most serious corporate hazards facing businesses today. BP's oil spill and Toyota's motor recall are just two recent examples of how valuable reputations can be tarnished in an instant. As investment guru Warren Buffet so aptly put it: "It can take 20 years to build a reputation and only five minutes to ruin it." 383297 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/mba/-pdba-open-evening.aspx Join us for more information on our MBA/ PDBA programmes on offer for 2011. 382619 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/born-wild--tony-fitzjohn.aspx Born Wild is a story of passion, adventure and skulduggery on the frontline of African conservation. Following Tony Fitzjohn's journey from London bad boy to African wildlife warrior, the heart of the story is a series of love affairs with the world’s most beautiful and endangered creatures – affairs that so often end in pain, for to succeed in re-introducing a lion or leopard to the wild is to be deprived of their companionship. 381940 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/an-evening-with-cynthia-carroll.aspx THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED Cynthia Carroll, CEO of Anglo American, talks about Anglo's culture, strategy and the resource industry. She will also talk about her own leadership style and the many challenges she has faced as one of the leading businesswomen in the world. 381941 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/raymond-ackerman--%e2%80%93-key-principles-to-build-your-business.aspx THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED: Raymond Ackerman shares the basic tenets behind his business philosophy – timeless principles that have guided him through some of South Africa’s most turbulent times. 381943 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/social-media-and-the-context-for-corporates.aspx This panel will describe how social media evolved into one of the dominant media and communications forces in the world. It will look at the human side of why it has become so popular. Most importantly it will explain why it is important for corporates and how corporates can leverage it for better business and bigger revenues. The panel will also take a critical look at what it is not and some of the hype surrounding it. 381800 Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/emerging-markets-emerging-models.aspx This forum will look at the obstacles and barriers to corporate participation in Base of the Pyramid (BoP) markets and supply chains; as well as the elements of successful corporate engagement with the BoP and the potential tools and incentives to facilitate and incentivise ongoing corporate participation in these markets. 381626 Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/conferences/gibs-savca-advanced-programme-2010.aspx The focus of this programme is on the regulatory developments in private equity locally and internationally. As the pendulum internationally swings towards greater regulation of the private equity industry, how are these trends playing out in South Africa? Will the after effects of the global economic crisis prompt more regulator involvement? 381066 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/changes-in-the-mining-regulatory-process-has-the-horse-already-bolted.aspx The mining industry has been in the news a great deal over the past years with many commentators of the view that this resource rich country has not taken full advantage of the unprecedented global commodities boom. In recent months concerns have been expressed regarding the impact of government policies on the security of property rights in the mining sector, compounded by allegations of cronyism and administrative incapacity. 380883 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/mba/-pdba-open-evening-.aspx Join us to learn more about the MBA and PDBA academic programmes offered at the Gordon Institute of Business Science. 380661 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/leadership-and-vision-beyond-2010-.aspx Join three of SA’s World Economic Forum Young Global Leaders, Dr Martyn Davies (GIBS, Frontier Advisory), Leslie Maasdorp (Vice Chairman, Barclays Capital & Absa Capital) and Acha Leke (Director McKinsey & Co) for a discussion on Leadership and a Vision beyond 2010. 380401 Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/lions-on-the-move-the-progress-and-the-potential-of-african-economies.aspx PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED. Africa’s economies are on the move. While Africa’s increased economic momentum is widely recognized, less known are its sources and likely staying power. The McKinsey Global Institute and McKinsey’s four Africa offices have collaborated on a new report examining the causes of Africa’s recent growth acceleration, the economic outlook for the years ahead, and the emerging opportunities for businesses. 380100 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/south-africas-greatest-entrepreneurs--book-launch.aspx South Africa's Greatest Entrepreneurs profiles 22 of South Africa's most successful entrepreneurs. 379991 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/trick-or-treat-rethinking-black-economic-empowerment.aspx Author Jenny Cargill tackles some of the most controversial issues that constitute black economic empowerment in South Africa in her book Trick or Treat, Rethinking Black Economic Empowerment. She takes us through some of them. 379919 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/career-insight-forum/finance-career-insights_1.aspx This Career Insights Forum examines, discusses and debates career challenges and opportunities in finance in the current climate. The event is designed for those who have already embarked on a finance career and are asking ‘what’s next in my career?’ 379742 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/conferences/recover-rebuild-refocus---strategies-for-an-uncertain-future.aspx Join CFA South Africa and GIBS for an exciting two-day programme offering top speakers with a local flavour and internationally respected experts. 379510 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/career-insight-forum/ict-career-insights.aspx This Career Insights Forum examines, discusses and debates career challenges and opportunities in ICT in the current climate. This event is designed for those who have already embarked on a career in ICT and are asking ‘what’s next?’ 379356 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/power-and-love-essentials-for-solving-complex-problems.aspx Power and Love: Essentials for Solving Complex Problems with Adam Kahane. Why do some groups of people manage to solve complex problems, while others fail? 379380 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/career-insight-forum/career-transitions-career-insights.aspx Are you or have you changed careers? Have you been retrenched? Are you moving into a different stage in your career? Join a panel of experts who will be discussing and debating how to successfully transition in your career in the current climate. 379355 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/achieving-the-impossible---lewis-gordon-pugh.aspx On May 22 2010, Lewis completed a 1km swim across Lake Pumori at an altitude of 5 300m under the summit of Mt Everest to draw attention to the impact of climate change on the Himalayan region. It took 22 minutes and 51 seconds. The water temperature was 2 degrees centigrade. This is one of the many times he has achieved the impossible to draw attention to climate change! 378682 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/forum-events/mckinsey/-dupont-ceo-forum-.aspx Leading radio personality Bruce Whitfield chats to Dominic Barton, Global Managing Director of McKinsey and Ellen Kullman, CEO of DuPont about their organisations and operating in the economic downturn. 377800 Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gibs.co.za/news-and-events/news-and-events_1/gibs-news/time-to-stop-being-defensive.aspx For executives wanting a simple route to solving all their problems, Donald Sull's advice may be a bit disappointing. 377268 Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT