Pre-Conference Workshops – Sunday 21st June 2009

09:00 – 12:00 Workshop A: Successful Solutions and Strategies for Nationalisation

Overview:
This workshop aims to get to the bottom of nationalisation to give you a real understanding of what it is, the challenges surrounding it and how to overcome the obstacles that employers face when attracting, recruiting, developing and retaining nationals in the workforce.

At this workshop you will learn:

The real meaning of nationalisation – What are the implications for your company?
How to apply the ‘Obstacle Triangle’ model and how to overcome the three-angled challenges when dealing with nationals, their families and employers
How to develop specific solutions to apply to your nationalisation program

Allowing you to leave able to:

Have a full understanding of nationalisation and the specific implications upon your company’s recruitment and development planning
Develop a nationalisation program that meets the needs of nationals, their families and your business
Build a sustainable nationalisation program for the long term success of your business

Workshop Leader:

Dr. Salim Sadek
VP Strategy & Development
UAE ACADEMY

Dr. Salim consults and teaches in the areas of human resources, selling skills, supervisory management skills, leadership for results, public speaking, presentation and body language skills, effective communication, team building, problem solving and decision making mainly in the areas of developing all the managerial skills. He is working as the VP Strategy and Development in UAE Academy.

13:00 – 16:00 Workshop B: The A-Z of Effective Nationalisation – Successfully Recruiting and Developing Nationals in Your Company

Overview:
Benefit from the vast experience of the UAE’s largest employer of nationals as they help you evaluate your current nationalisation program and optimise your selection and development of nationals.

At this workshop you will learn:

Five reasons why an organisation looks for nationals
International best practices for developing nationals
How to link nationals’ development with strategic business objectives

Allowing you to leave able to:

Overcome resistances and reinforce a changing culture towards certain roles
Select the most appropriate national talent for your organisation
Develop your nationals to become future leaders

Workshop Leader:

Ahmed Al Zarouni
Head of Training & Development
DUBAI MUNICIPALITY

Ahmed joined Dubai Municipality in July 1993 and has held a variety of roles including Head of Follow Up Office, Head of Payment Control and Supply Unit, Head of Contract and Cost Control Section and the Purchasing Section. His current position is with the Human Resources Department as Head of Training and Development.

Post-conference Workshops – Wednesday 24 June 2009

09:00 - 12:00 Workshop C: Bridging the Gap from Strategy to Action – How to Successfully Put Bright Ideas to Work

Explore real-life situations where job-seeker ambitions do not match the reality of employment.

Be part of an innovative space where participants’ experience is channelled into real-life solutions to bridge this disconnect and widen the opportunities for the employment of Nationals.

At this workshop you will learn:

A new perspective on the barriers to employment
Ways to refocus the aspirations of job-seekers on your companies needs
How to engage high-calibre Nationals in your organisation

Allowing you to leave able to:

Apply new recruitment strategies aimed at youth
Overcome uncertainty and implementing the action Nationalisation needs now

Workshop leaders:

Alia Qahtan Tawteen Project Coordinator	Alia Al Darmarki Tawteen Project Assistant
Khawla Hammad Tawteen Communications Assistant	Chris Wood Tawteen

Workshop supporters:

Barbara Reichwein
Tawteen Research and Development Manager

Al Anood Al Kaabi
Tawteen Communications Coordinator

Launched in 2007, as an initiative of the Emirates Foundation, Tawteen helps young Emiratis unlock their potential and build career pathways to private sector employment. To achieve this, Tawteen offers long-term economic and social benefits through a number of specifically designed development initiatives which inspire and empower young people.

13:00 – 16:00 Workshop D: Strategies for Improving Retention During Recessionary Times

Overview:
This interactive workshop is intended to build on Amin’s earlier presentation: “Impact of the Global Financial Crisis on Retention: Improving Your Retention Strategies in the Midst of an Economic Downturn”. It will provide the participants with an opportunity to closely interact with peers in group sessions, openly dialogue about relevant issues, actually use tools for developing retention strategies and share information and best practices.

At this workshop you will learn:

The seven Ps necessary to retain national employees during uncertain economic times
How to develop specific retention strategies to retain national employees using the ADDIE model (Analyse, Design, Develop, Implement and Evaluate)
Strategies for developing a practical action plan for improving retention

Allowing you to leave able to:

Overcome the challenges faced with retention during the current economic crisis
Retain key national employees for the long-term using non-financial strategies
Build a sustainable and effective retention plan

Workshop Leader:

H. Amin Carter
Retention Advisor
ADCO

H. Amin Carter has served as an HR Management Consultant working in the public and private sector. A few of his major areas of expertise include organisational development, organisational behaviour, strategic planning, employee and family value proposition, change and transition management, cultural diversity, effective interpersonal and cross-cultural communication and Total Quality Management (TQM).

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