The IIR will be holding its 2nd Annual IT Governance Summit between 17 -20 August 2010 at the Wanderers Club in Illovo, Johannesburg and is designed to showcase the latest developments and help you prepare for the actual implementation of IT Governance in your organisation.  The process of implementing IT Governance has become increasingly important, especially since its inclusion in the King III report.  Affecting an organisation’s overall corporate governance strategy; the successful implementation of IT Governance is vital to the performance of your organisation.

Previous IT Governance events have highlighted the theory behind IT Governance and King III, however this event will be unique in that it will provide you with everything you need to know regarding the actual implementation of IT Governance.  Practical solutions and strategies will be discussed and analysed by key experts in the field to enable you to find the best practice for your business.

Whether you are planning to or have introduced IT Governance into your company’s agenda, this event will provide you with the best practices in managing IT Governance.  Hear case studies in order to examine how other organisations have tailor-made their practices to increase business performance and governance maturity.

CGF has negotiated an additional 20% discount for all its constituents attending the event. (If you are not a client of CGF, simply register your details with CGF to receive these discounts.)

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The IIR will be holding its Consumer Protection Act Conference 24, 25 & 26 August 2010 at the Wanderers Club in Illovo, Johannesburg. The conference will give you the opportunity to hear the latest developments of the Act. The panel of legal experts will discuss exactly how this Act and its recent regulatory changes will affect the way you do business.  Key specialists will provide industry perspectives on how the amendments in the Act will affect activities in specific industries and functions and the best strategies to use.

The event will also address concerns that business people share throughout South Africa.  It will deal with each area of the Act and provide business focused advice on how to prepare for the effects of this new legislation and leverage it towards commercial advantage. Drawing on highly respected contacts, IIR has brought together leading opinion-makers and practitioners to shape this event to inform, stimulate and move the industry forward.

CGF has negotiated an additional 20% discount for all its constituents attending the event. (If you are not a client of CGF, simply register your details with CGF to receive these discounts.)

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At the 4th Annual Talent Management Summit taking place at the Forum, The Campus in Bryanston, you will not only gain inside knowledge as to how successful organisations have implemented and made Talent Management Strategies work for them, you will also hear crucial panel discussions on 'HR Working alongside Line to Produce Business and Talent Results'; 'Using Talent Management as a Competitive Differentiator'; 'Bringing Strategic Workforce Planning to the Business' and a heated debate on 'Is Talent Worth the Money Companies are Paying Them?'

Companies that engage in Talent Management (Human Capital Management) are strategic and deliberate in how they source, attract, select, train, develop, retain, promote, and move employees through the organisation.  Research done on the value of such systems implemented within companies consistently uncovers benefits in these critical economic areas: revenue, customer satisfaction, quality, productivity, cost, cycle time, and market capitalisation.  The mindset of this more personal human resources approach seeks to not only hire the most qualified and valuable employees, but also puts a strong emphasis on retention. Since the initial hiring process is so expensive to a company, it is important to place the individual in a position where his skills are being extensively utilised.

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The IIR will be holding its prestigious 7th Annual Human Resources Africa Convention between 5 – 8 October  2010 at the Sandton Convention Center, Johannesburg (which is aligned with the Star’s HR Summit & Expo) and introduces a series of new components to an already well established programme and event.   Each year the convention offers the latest in cutting-edge HR solutions as well as excellent networking opportunities. This convention has resulted in the creation of numerous successful partnerships as well as support from the sponsors, exhibitors as well as media partners.  The convention offers over 50 key national and international industry leader speakers, explores 14 key HR themes, providing practical focus sessions and mini-workshops, stream feedback sessions, open discussions; culminating in a focused practical workshop day.

CGF has negotiated an additional 20% discount for all its constituents attending the event. (If you are not a client of CGF, simply register your details with CGF to receive these discounts.)

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Attend the 20th COSECS™ at the Hyatt Regency, Johannesburg and derive great value from IIR’s sought after conference which traditionally attracts delegates from many South African and SADC based companies.  This year the COSECS™ introduces a new and practical dimension, and sees, amongst other, the integration of company officer’s roles across the key areas of governance, risk and compliance.  Many new topics have been introduced, and these have been researched, compiled and approved by a specially appointed Advisory Committee which comprises; a well-known GRC research organisation, external consultants, and company secretariat from both JSE listed and unlisted companies.  The event will cater for all company officers of all company sizes and profiles, covering broad industry and governmental sectors.

CGF has negotiated an additional 20% discount for all its constituents attending the event. (If you are not a client of CGF, simply register your details with CGF to receive these discounts.)

The speciality field of Business Continuity Management (BCM) is a complex discipline that requires years of practice and experience before a practitioner can claim to be an expert. The last decade alone has seen a wealth of information on BCM become available and standards have been published globally to ensure the efficient design and rollout of Business Continuity solutions in enterprises in all industries.

Standards are critical in the BCM market as they provide for best practice implementations and serve as benchmarks, providing the criteria upon which measurement is based and the success of proposed plans judged. They are not, however, designed to provide the practical knowledge and sound understanding of best practices, including the business continuity life cycle required to successfully initiate, implement, maintain and measure an effective Business Continuity Management Programme. To ensure the appropriate mix of standards and experience, organisations that realise the importance of having a carefully designed Business Continuity strategy in place generally hire expert consultants to design and oversee the implementation of their plans. Due to the time constraints placed on these practitioners, consultants are temporary workers and are not always available to update and improve plans as the business changes due to internal or external factors.

To compensate for the lack of on-site experts, many organisations appoint unqualified people to run their BCM Programme simply because they have no other options. This results in financial experts, IT managers or even HR management personnel having to manage Business Continuity strategies with little or no training -- a situation that can have serious consequences for business in the event of a disruption if the plans are not properly developed, implemented and tested.  As the premier BCM service provider on the African continent, ContinuitySA has announced a market first to deliver effective Business Continuity training to non-experts.

Far from the traditional introductory courses that offer attendees little in the way of practical knowledge they can apply in their workplace, let alone the knowledge to assist people in understanding Business Continuity Management as it applies to their organisations, ContinuitySA has developed two customised training programmes tailored to the needs of business professionals tasked with managing continuity projects.

CGF has negotiated an additional 5% discount for all its constituents attending these training workshops.

See the annual training programme offered in Midrand, Johannesburg and Cape Town ... Click here to access the Electronic Enrolment Form ...

The IIR will be holding its 2nd Annual IT Governance Summit between 17 -20 August 2010 at the Wanderers Club in Illovo, Johannesburg and is designed to showcase the latest developments and help you prepare for the actual implementation of IT Governance in your organisation.  The process of implementing IT Governance has become increasingly important, especially since its inclusion in the King III report.  Affecting an organisation’s overall corporate governance strategy; the successful implementation of IT Governance is vital to the performance of your organisation.

Previous IT Governance events have highlighted the theory behind IT Governance and King III, however this event will be unique in that it will provide you with everything you need to know regarding the actual implementation of IT Governance.  Practical solutions and strategies will be discussed and analysed by key experts in the field to enable you to find the best practice for your business.

Whether you are planning to or have introduced IT Governance into your company’s agenda, this event will provide you with the best practices in managing IT Governance.  Hear case studies in order to examine how other organisations have tailor-made their practices to increase business performance and governance maturity.

CGF has negotiated an additional 20% discount for all its constituents attending the event. (If you are not a client of CGF, simply register your details with CGF to receive these discounts.)

Read more ...

The IIR will be holding its Consumer Protection Act Conference 24, 25 & 26 August 2010 at the Wanderers Club in Illovo, Johannesburg. The conference will give you the opportunity to hear the latest developments of the Act. The panel of legal experts will discuss exactly how this Act and its recent regulatory changes will affect the way you do business.  Key specialists will provide industry perspectives on how the amendments in the Act will affect activities in specific industries and functions and the best strategies to use.

The event will also address concerns that business people share throughout South Africa.  It will deal with each area of the Act and provide business focused advice on how to prepare for the effects of this new legislation and leverage it towards commercial advantage. Drawing on highly respected contacts, IIR has brought together leading opinion-makers and practitioners to shape this event to inform, stimulate and move the industry forward.

CGF has negotiated an additional 20% discount for all its constituents attending the event. (If you are not a client of CGF, simply register your details with CGF to receive these discounts.)

Read more...

At the 4th Annual Talent Management Summit taking place at the Forum, The Campus in Bryanston, you will not only gain inside knowledge as to how successful organisations have implemented and made Talent Management Strategies work for them, you will also hear crucial panel discussions on 'HR Working alongside Line to Produce Business and Talent Results'; 'Using Talent Management as a Competitive Differentiator'; 'Bringing Strategic Workforce Planning to the Business' and a heated debate on 'Is Talent Worth the Money Companies are Paying Them?'

Companies that engage in Talent Management (Human Capital Management) are strategic and deliberate in how they source, attract, select, train, develop, retain, promote, and move employees through the organisation.  Research done on the value of such systems implemented within companies consistently uncovers benefits in these critical economic areas: revenue, customer satisfaction, quality, productivity, cost, cycle time, and market capitalisation.  The mindset of this more personal human resources approach seeks to not only hire the most qualified and valuable employees, but also puts a strong emphasis on retention. Since the initial hiring process is so expensive to a company, it is important to place the individual in a position where his skills are being extensively utilised.

Read more...

The IIR will be holding its prestigious 7th Annual Human Resources Africa Convention between 5 – 8 October  2010 at the Sandton Convention Center, Johannesburg (which is aligned with the Star’s HR Summit & Expo) and introduces a series of new components to an already well established programme and event.   Each year the convention offers the latest in cutting-edge HR solutions as well as excellent networking opportunities. This convention has resulted in the creation of numerous successful partnerships as well as support from the sponsors, exhibitors as well as media partners.  The convention offers over 50 key national and international industry leader speakers, explores 14 key HR themes, providing practical focus sessions and mini-workshops, stream feedback sessions, open discussions; culminating in a focused practical workshop day.

CGF has negotiated an additional 20% discount for all its constituents attending the event. (If you are not a client of CGF, simply register your details with CGF to receive these discounts.)

Read more ...

Attend the 20th COSECS™ at the Hyatt Regency, Johannesburg and derive great value from IIR’s sought after conference which traditionally attracts delegates from many South African and SADC based companies.  This year the COSECS™ introduces a new and practical dimension, and sees, amongst other, the integration of company officer’s roles across the key areas of governance, risk and compliance.  Many new topics have been introduced, and these have been researched, compiled and approved by a specially appointed Advisory Committee which comprises; a well-known GRC research organisation, external consultants, and company secretariat from both JSE listed and unlisted companies.  The event will cater for all company officers of all company sizes and profiles, covering broad industry and governmental sectors.

CGF has negotiated an additional 20% discount for all its constituents attending the event. (If you are not a client of CGF, simply register your details with CGF to receive these discounts.)

The speciality field of Business Continuity Management (BCM) is a complex discipline that requires years of practice and experience before a practitioner can claim to be an expert. The last decade alone has seen a wealth of information on BCM become available and standards have been published globally to ensure the efficient design and rollout of Business Continuity solutions in enterprises in all industries.

Standards are critical in the BCM market as they provide for best practice implementations and serve as benchmarks, providing the criteria upon which measurement is based and the success of proposed plans judged. They are not, however, designed to provide the practical knowledge and sound understanding of best practices, including the business continuity life cycle required to successfully initiate, implement, maintain and measure an effective Business Continuity Management Programme. To ensure the appropriate mix of standards and experience, organisations that realise the importance of having a carefully designed Business Continuity strategy in place generally hire expert consultants to design and oversee the implementation of their plans. Due to the time constraints placed on these practitioners, consultants are temporary workers and are not always available to update and improve plans as the business changes due to internal or external factors.

To compensate for the lack of on-site experts, many organisations appoint unqualified people to run their BCM Programme simply because they have no other options. This results in financial experts, IT managers or even HR management personnel having to manage Business Continuity strategies with little or no training -- a situation that can have serious consequences for business in the event of a disruption if the plans are not properly developed, implemented and tested.  As the premier BCM service provider on the African continent, ContinuitySA has announced a market first to deliver effective Business Continuity training to non-experts.

Far from the traditional introductory courses that offer attendees little in the way of practical knowledge they can apply in their workplace, let alone the knowledge to assist people in understanding Business Continuity Management as it applies to their organisations, ContinuitySA has developed two customised training programmes tailored to the needs of business professionals tasked with managing continuity projects.

CGF has negotiated an additional 5% discount for all its constituents attending these training workshops.

See the annual training programme offered in Midrand, Johannesburg and Cape Town ... Click here to access the Electronic Enrolment Form ...