With the many changes and uncertainties facing organisations based in South Africa, it is necessary to be more resilient in the face of adversity. The positive workplace can bring hope and optimism throughout the world of work. It can contribute to the building of our country, and even be considered as 'the other way'!

The concepts used in creating positive organisations, have been well researched by numerous organsations such as Gallup Organisation; Centre for Applied Positive Psychology; Center for Positive Organisational Scholarship (Stephen M. Ross School of Business, University of Michigan); and Positive Psychology Center (University of Pennsylvania) to name but a few.

The notion of positivity can be applied to various organisations, including businesses, civil societies, schools, government, health organisations, etc.

It is with this in mind that Knowledge Resources has put together a two-day conference: Creating the Positive Organisation.

Topics and speakers to look out for at this conference:

* Leading people to face adversity in the workplace with Alan Knott-Craig, Managing Director, iBurst
* Building a strengths-based organisation with Martin Mvulane, Planning Director, Unilever
* Finding meaning in the changing world of work with Dr. Daniel Burger, Consultant, Resolve Workplace Solutions
* Positive psychology in business - the lessons with Johann van Jaarsveld, HR Business Partner, Sasol
* Values and integrity in the workplace with Francois Hugo, Head: Human Resources, FNB
* Health, harmony and happiness - vital new ingredients in the employee commitment recipe? with Lydia Rolando, Director:People and Culture, TNS Research Surveys
* Positive relationships at work with Marlene de Lange, Director, Grow Consulting
* Constructing a positive organisation through appreciative inquiry with Professor Freddie Crous, Lecturer: Industrial Psychology, University of Johannesburg
* Resilience: Bouncing forward! with Professor Rita Kellerman, Organisational Consultant, Innovact
* South Africa: Reasons to believe! with Guy Lundy, CEO, Accelerate Cape Town
* Spirituality in the workplace with Phici Mbatha, Head, Regenesys Business School
* Business role in strengthening the social fabric of society with Gillian Hutchings, Director: Membership & Communications, National Business Initiative
* And many more!

Who should attend?
* Managing Directors
* CEOs
* HR Directors and Managers
* Thought Leaders
* Leadership Development Managers
* Management Consultants
* Wellness Consultants
* Anyone who has responsibilities around staff management and development

Venue

Date: 02 September 2008 to 03 September 2008
Location: FNB Conference and Learning Centre, Sandton

Contact: Zia Crous
Company name: Knowledge Resources
Telephone number: +27 11 880 8540
Email address zia@knowres.co.za