“Blueprint for Success” is the theme for a leadership conference scheduled to take place at the Spice Island Beach Resort Conference Room on 27 February 2014.
Organised by Consultancy in Law & Rights (CIGL&R), the one day leadership conference will be focusing on continued training and discourse for established and upcoming leaders in both small and large establishments as well as in civil society.
The Conference will be organized and chaired by CILG&R’S Principal Consultant Anande-Trotman Joseph, a local Attorney at Law, Board member of the Caribbean Institute for Women in Leadership, member of the regional Advisory Group to UN WOMEN and regional consultant in areas of rule of law, human rights and strategic planning. She is ably assisted in the organisation of this Conference by consultants Deborah Baveghems APS, a John Maxwell Team Certified Coach & Trainer in Personal Growth, Leadership Skills and Business; and Carole Noble, MSc, Public Policy and Business Management.
“This signature Leadership Conference will provide a space for discourse by a cadre of national leaders under the theme ”Blueprint for Success” and will offer the perfect opportunity for Leaders and their teams to upgrade their skills and to interact with other teams,” said Trotman-Joseph.
The interactive agenda is expected to focus on areas of interest to national Leaders with the feature presentation being delivered by Mr. Darryl Brathwaite on the topic “The Balance of Leadership.” One of the topical speakers will be the Acting Comptroller of the Inland Revenue Department Dr Raphael Stephen, who will speak about “The immediate and long term impact of current tax reforms on individuals and businesses.”
Other presenters include Dr. Lawrence Joseph on “The required characteristics of a leader.” There will also be an interactive panel discussion on the importance of honest and open communications, while local multimedia artist Suelin Low Chew Tung will be presenting on “The importance of social and creative trends, restoring our national soul through art.”
Dr. Jenny Japal-Isaacs will speak on “Ignoring your health, you might be a ticking time bomb;” Mrs Gloria Payne-Banfield will address the topic: “Respect due, understanding protocol” and Mrs. Carole Noble on the “Effective use of social media, by organisations.”
Grenadian singers Tammy Baldeo and Jay McDonald are expected to perform, while Artist Suelin and a visiting Haitian artist will mount a small exhibition during the day.
The conference organisers expect positive outcomes of the conference including the establishment of network linkages between like-minded Leaders, a think-tank/caucus of leaders, meeting periodically to discuss national issues following the event.
Sponsors of the conference so far include Mt Cinnamon Resort, Republic Bank, Netherlands Insurance, Hankey’s Computer Store, and Air Parts Services and Supplies.
Persons interested in participating can contact Deborah Baveghems at 414 7234 or 435 7036 or email consultancyinlaw@gmail.com.
