Citation
(2006), "Diary", Strategic Direction, Vol. 22 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/sd.2006.05622aac.001
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2006, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Diary
Learning Technologies 2006January 25-26, 2006, London, UK
Learning Technologies is Europe’s leading learning and skills conference and exhibition, covering every aspect of organisational learning and learning technology.
The annual gathering of expert speakers and key industry figures has quickly established the Learning Technologies conference as the number one thought-leadership event for business, HR, IT and training professionals responsible for managing organisational learning.
The conference is about taking training seriously, and taking it forward. That means widening the role of learning and development professionals and expanding their responsibility and credibility. The conference will examine how to partner with business to do this, and prove above all, the value of learning and skills to modern organisations.
Speakers include:
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Jonathan Kettleborough, Managing Director, Corollis.
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John Salt, IT Learning Manager, DLA LLP.
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Pete Ford, Training Services Manager, ITNET.
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Gerard Kerin, Head of Regional Training –EMEA, Galileo International.
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David Wilson, Managing Director, eLearnity Ltd.
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Clive Shepherd, e-Learning Director, The Training Foundation.
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Delphine Parmenter, Director, StratX OnLine.
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Richard West, Head of Organisational e-learning, BAE Systems.
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Phil Green, Managing Director, Optimum Learning Ltd.
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Danielle Every, Assistant Technical Coordinator, The Football Association.
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Laura Overton, Industry Analyst, Laura Overton Associates.
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Gordon Bull, Director of Global Learning Management, Vodafone Group Services.
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Andrew Ettinger, Director of Learning Resources, Ashridge.
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Neil Lasher, VP of Global Network-UK, ASTD.
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Andrew Mayo, Professor of Human Capital Management, Middlesex University and Director, Mayo Learning International.
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Ron McLaren, Operations Manager, SFIA Foundation.
Contact: Mark Penton on 01730 817600/601 or e-mail info@learningtechnologies. co.uk; Web site: www.learningtechnologies.co.uk/ conference/conference.cfm
Enterprise Risk ManagementFebruary 21-24, 2006, Johannesburg, South Africa
Realising a gap in the African market, Enterprise Risk Management Africa 2006 is the 2nd annual conference, born out of the need to provide a platform for risk management professionals to share their immediate business challenges and best practice methods.
It is a great place to position your firm as a world-class solution provider to a very select group of senior managers.
Our conference is currently being produced with the assistance of industry experts, but will be focusing on the following broad themes:
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communicating ERM to the board;
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reputation risk;
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managing risk proactively;
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defining and quantifying operating risk;
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developing the right system to take on ERM;
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effective scenario planning;
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corporate governance and Basel II; and
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auditing/accounting and ERM.
Presenters and panellists will include industry gurus from all major sectors of the economy, with a focus on strategic case studies.
Contact: Gina Bester Tel: +27 (0) 11 516 4050; Fax: +27 (0) 11 707 8354; E-mail: gina.bester@terrapinn.co.za; Web site: www.terrapinn.com/ 2006/ermza/index.stm
CIPD Annual Reward ConferenceFebruary 2006, London UK
The CIPD Annual Reward Conference provides a round-up of the very latest thinking on reward and provides insights into the issues that are driving the reward agenda.
This is the conference for everyone involved with:
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developing and implementing reward strategies;
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reward management;
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communicating reward;
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pay determination and evaluation; and
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pensions and benefits.
Join to:
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discuss the latest ideas and thinking with the industry’s experts;
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hear practical case studies from leading organisations across a range of industry sectors and discover insights into how they deal with reward issues; and
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network with fellow practitioners, exchange ideas and stimulate debate throughout the conference.
Contact: Web site www.cipd.co.uk/cande/arc.htm
Logistics and Supply Chain Management 2006February 27-March 1, 2006, Las Vegas, USA
The annual conference for Logistics and Supply Chain Management will meet next year in Las Vegas. Mix and match sessions from the following tracks to learn how to get more value from your SAP systems, including SD, MM, PP, WM, IM, LES, APO, ICH, EM, mySAP SCM, mySAP PLM, mySAP SRM and mySAP ERP:
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Supply chain leadership: management, metrics, efficiencies and operational excellence.
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Forecasting and demand planning.
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RFID and wireless.
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Procurement and sourcing: supplier management and integration.
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SAP supply chain management (SCM): updates and new development.
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Inventory, warehouse, and transportation management.
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Sales, pricing, and order fulfillment.
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Data management, upgrades, and system performance.
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Manufacturing.
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Managing your internal and external service supply chain.
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Supplier relationship management.
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Product lifecycle management (PLM) and new product development and introduction (NPDI)
Contact: Conference Department, Registration Manager, Tel: 1-781-751-8650; E-mail: Conference@wispubs.com; Web site: www.sapscm2005.com