The Institute of People Management in collaboration with The Durban University of Technology

1. The Institute of People Management
in collaboration with
The Durban University of Technology
invite you to book for the
IPM WOMEN’S CONVENTION AND WORKSHOP
“WOMEN IN THE ECONOMY …how to boost their impact and
involvement”
Friday, 24 July, 2015
Programme Director:
Alan Khan, Senior Director of Corporate Affairs,
Durban University of Technology
T he Workshop and Panel Members:
T o celebrate IPM’s 70th Anniversary,this year’s event will take the form of an interactive
educational workshop with speakers who will form a discussion panel made up of high
profile business and educational personalities. Old Mutual hasprovided sponsorship for
the event and will be assigning Karabo Ramookho, their new National Marketing
Manager for Personal Finance Advice, to set the scene beforethespeakersand panellists
give a brief outline oftheir particular spheres of activity. T he Workshop will followon
with the audience playing its part in interacting with the Panel.
Speakers and Members of the Panel include:
 Bessie Mabunda, General Manager: Project Execution Manganese, Iron Ore,
Western Cape and Eastern Cape and Acting Engineering GM of T ransnet
 Dumile Cele, Chief Executive Officer of the Durban Chamber of Commerce and
Industry
 Shirley Anthony, owner of Marketing Breakthroughs, a Marketing Consultancy
operational for over twenty-one years. She is also a professional speaker and
author of the book “The New Entrepreneur”
 Prof. Kalpana Hiralal, Senior Researcher, University of KwaZulu-Natal
 Shaks Ramlucken,Committee Member,ASDSA (Association ofSkills Development
South Africa),Committee Member ofIPM and Strategic Manager:Skills,eThekwini
Municipality
Responses are awaited from other speakers and these will be announced as soon as
confirmed.
T heir participation with the audience will provide an effective and useful opportunity
for delegates to join in the discussions revolving around their impact on, and
participation in,South Africa’s economy. Education,training,skill developmentand
entrepreneurship make up the recipe for success whether you are a corporate
BOOKINGS NOW OPEN!

2. employee or wantto run your own business. T his is an opportunity tolearn fromthose
who have walked this path.
South Africa has a vast pool of women all waiting to play their role in the economy,be
it by improving their income through education or skills development, by creating
their own businesses or by seeking advice on how to become a successful
entrepreneur. T hese are all crucial to ensuring that South African women play their
rightful role in the future ofour economy. By participatingin this Workshop,you will:
 Learn how to improve your skills as an employee or prospective entrepreneur
 Learn how to help other women aspiring to become business owners
 Get tips on how to market your business, secure and satisfy your customers and
deal with difficult situations
 Be encouraged by the experience of those who have already walked the path of
success and are reaping the benefits
 Get guidance if you are starting either as a student entering a tertiary institution,a
qualified graduate or as someone who is seeking employment and needs help on
how to get started
 Be inspired,uplifted and encouraged to enter the South African economy and play
a meaningfulpart in making South Africa the dynamic country that it can be for all
its citizens
Companies are encouraged to make block bookings for their staff.
10% discount for bookings of 10 or more delegates.
IPM is authorised by SAQA to credential HR Professionals and to award
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points. Delegates will earn
CPD points by attending.
Although the Convention and Workshop will be an educational event, delegates will
break to enjoy a 3 course lunch and be able to network with the panellists and other
delegates. Exhibitors will be displayingbooks and other products which will be on sale
at the event. T he lucky draws will take place at the tea and lunch breaks only, so that
there is no interruption during the course of the Workshop.
VENUE: Durban University ofT echnology,Ritson Hall,enter through Gate 1,
Winterton Walk, off Botanic Gardens Road, Durban (see map
attached) Coordinates: 29°51'05"S 31°0'26"E
PARKING: FREE parking at venue
DURATION: 08h00 for 09h00 to 14h30
TICKET COST: R1,300 (incVAT)per person which includes parking, teas/coffees/
refreshments. a 3- course sit-down lunch and lucky drawprizes
ENQUIRIES: Nadia T homson – T el: (031) 564 4927 or 083 513 9292 or e-mail
ntonline@telkomsa.net
Book now to guarantee your seat – complete the attached registration
form and return it to Nadia Thomson at ntonline@telkomsa.net
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