The AFRICA TRADE CENTRE AND THE FOUNDATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFRICA proudly presents you with the following information that may add value to Africa's development.
AFRICA NEEDS LEADERS - NOW
Constraining issues throughout Africa include famine in Sudan, floods in Mozambique, restrictions in Zimbabwe, confusion in Kenya, darkness in South Africa and a focus on soccer in Ghana!
Now, more than ever, are we in need of leaders who can make effective decisions to lead our people confidently. Here I am not ONLY referring to political leaders, I am referring to anyone in decision-making positions.
This is where accountability starts!
Here in South Africa angry commuters recently 'torched' five commuter trains when the trains came to an abrupt stop, supposedly due to a power failure. You can be rest assured this vandalism was spearheaded by one or two ignorant 'leaders' who never considered the consequence of their actions.
To continue with what we started in 2007, I will be presenting a two day Leadership and Advanced Service Delivery seminar throughout Africa during 2008. The first event will be held in The Kingdom of Lesotho in February see:
19 - 20 February 2008
Maseru, Lesotho (Venue: National Convention Centre)
***** A TACT Business Development Management EVENT *****
ADVANCED PUBLIC SECTOR SERVICE DELIVERY
This is a must for any service delivery professionals who want to stimulate growth and development in urban and rural regions in South Africa. These areas play a vital function in the population, culture, and economy of Africa, yet services to rural and regional communities are often overlooked or misdirected. Delivering core services presents unique challenges in terms of available infrastructure, cost of delivery and cultural differences. It is important to ensure that government services are complemented with competitive private sector skills and resources. Privatization creates genuine and sustainable competition. Different forms of private sector involvement, such as outsourcing and public private partnerships, must be adopted in different circumstances.
Contact: Talent MOYO on 00 27 (0)11 646 7976
Email: talent.moyo@tact-bdm.co.za
Herewith another initiative, worthy of our endorsement, providing management effectiveness that will benefit our people!
One of our FDA TRADING PARTNERS - Louis Allen (Africa) - is hosting a one-day Louis Allen Management Effectiveness for Africa Conference. This event will provide valuable insight into making businesses and other organisations function more effectively in Africa.
Speakers at the conference include management experts from Louis Allen Worldwide, Ernst & Young, The Crossland Group, Centric Holdings, Meta Performance, Requisite Business Solutions as well as renowned management guru Clem Sunter.
Crucial topics to be covered include:
* Strategic Management - Leadership Training for Africa
* International Management Trends - Discussing Case Studies of Management in Developed and Developing Countries.
21 February
Johannesburg, South Africa (Venue: Birchwood Executive Hotel)
***** A Louis Allen Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd EVENT *****
MANAGEMENT EFFECTIVENESS FOR AFRICA CONFERENCE
Discover new concepts and ideas on integrating management and organisational improvement. Gain input from well-known international speakers such as Clem Sunter and Jackie Tong. Knowledge sharing with other high level HR executives from reputable, well-known companies regarding their management development initiatives
Contact: Monja MEYBURGH on 00 27 (0)86 110 2182
Email: monja@louisallen.co.za
Visit Website: www.louisallen.co.za
It may be in your interest to browse the comprehensive list of CURRENT AND UPCOMING EVENTS SERVING AFRICA - see:
http://www.foundation-development-africa.org/africa_upcoming_events/index.htm
Let's prepare ourselves to lead this continent into a 'bright' future!
Take care
Peter
