What can the Positive Workplace do for your organisation?
It is well known that people have an inherent need to be part of something - to belong. The positive organisation fulfils this need, celebrates life, and at the same time helps to build a more creative and positive culture.
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 organisations 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. This conference is scheduled for the 2nd and 3rd of September 2008 at the FNB Conference and Learning Centre, Sandton.
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
- 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!
To receive a brochure with the full programme please contact Zia Crous on +27 11 880 8540 or e-mail .
| Conference registration fee: | |
| ONE day attendance | R3 500.00 |
| TWO day attendance | R6 500.00 |
The above registration fees include VAT, lunch and refreshments, parking and conference material.
Specials:
- Register 4 delegates and the 5th delegate attends FREE of charge
- NGOs and Academia get 50% discount
EXCLUSIVE TO ALL DELEGATES:
| Free 3-month subscription to |  | and |  | valued at R350.00! |
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