Third Annual Coastal Secretaries Conference

Theme: Take charge!

PAPERS AND SPEAKERS - 29 SEPTEMBER 2011
Keynote address - Dr Peter Tobin, Peter Tobin Consultancy
Effective Communication Seminar - Staff Training South Africa
Take Charge Seminar - Shamshad Ahmed, Life Coach - Freshly Learn

PRE-CONFERENCE TRAINING WORKSHOP - 28 SEPTEMBER 2011
Management Excellence
An additional fee of R995 is required to attend this workshop
This is a follow-on of Developing Your Management Potential, offered at CSC 2010. Delegates can attend this workshop at an additional pre-conference fee. Alternatively, delegates can choose to attend this workshop instead of Women @ Work.

Aim:
To assist office professionals and executive assistants in their role as developers and leaders of a team and/or department, concentrating on specific tools of measurement and methodologies.

Contents:
-Eight common themes of successful companies/departments
-Using the conscious and unconscious learning matrix
-Using the SWOT matrix
-Company values and ethics in decision-making
-Using the force field analysis
-Using the JOHARI window
-Using situational leadership
-Using greatest advantage to feedback
-Encouraging a culture of growth and learning

Outcome:
Learners will receive the necessary knowledge to implement a host of new styles and theories with the outcome of focused and effective leadership in the South African context.

CONFERENCE TRAINING WORKSHOP - 30 SEPTEMBER 2011
Women @ Work
No additional charge for this workshop - attendance is included in the conference registration fee.

Aim:
To supply the learners with the necessary knowledge and confidence, regarding the specific stresses and challenges faced by women in the workplace.

Contents:
-Is it possible to have it all?
-Recognising increased emotional intelligence as your tool of choice
-Recognising some gender specific stressors
-Choosing your role in the transformation to gender equality in South Africa
-Stress and time management
-The balance between home and work
-Grooming and business etiquette
-Four generations in the workplace

Outcome:
Learners will receive the necessary knowledge and confidence to respond to specific stressors and challenges faced by women in the workplace.

REGISTRATION FEES
(Conference registration does not include accommodation or airport transfers)
Early until 12 July 2011: R4 975 per person
Normal until 12 Aug 2011: R5 975 per person
Late until 9 Sep 2011: R6 975 per person

REGISTER FOUR OR MORE DELEGATES AND A GET A 5% DISCOUNT
No walk-in registrations will be accepted

SOCIAL EVENT - 29 SEPTEMBER 2011
Spier Tour, which includes wine tasting and dinner at Moyo, Stellenbosch.

FULL DETAILS
Full Conference details, including the programme and registration form, can be requested from:
Pearl via e-mail, telephone or alternatively fax: 086 617 7832

Date: 28 September 2011 to 30 September 2011
Venue: iNkosi Lodge, de Tijger, Cape Town
Cost: R4975/R5975/R6975 pp