WOMEN LEADERS OF THE FUTURE SUMMIT 16 AUGUST 2018 BYTES CONFERENCE CENTRE, MIDRAND

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1 WOMEN LEADERS OF THE FUTURE SUMMIT 16 AUGUST 2018 BYTES CONFERENCE CENTRE, MIDRAND

2 ARE YOU READY TO LEAD? Women s time to lead has arrived. As the now outdated military model of leadership that dominated corporates during the Mechanical Age starts to decline, the way is opening in the Digital Age for women to take their rightful place in more leadership positions right up to executive level. Instead of debating whether women can lead or not, the HR Future Women Leaders of the Future Summit takes a step forward to put skills, knowledge and insights in the hands of women that will enable them to lead with competence and confidence. This highly interactive Summit is a must-attend for women.

3 WHY ATTEND? Insightful. Interactive. Inspiring. Great speakers. Great conversations. Great learnings. HOW YOU WILL BENEFIT Increase your mobility in the talent pipeline. Learn and discuss the skills you need to succeed as a leader. Understand how to navigate around the barriers you will face on the way to the top. Find out why you should overcome pressure to give up your ambition. Identify role models and mentors for yourself. Understand which policies will help and hinder gender equality. Reshape ingrained mind sets and stubborn forms of behaviour in men. Diplomatically deal with unconscious bias in the workplace. Expand your network by engaging with like-minded women.

4 WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This will benefit women already leading as well as women aspiring to lead. Women in management positions; Women with leadership aspirations; Women with leadership and executive potential; Women in executive positions; Corporate HR Directors; and HR Managers. 51% 44% 20% 51% of South Africa s population consists of women. 44% of skilled professional positions in the workplace are held by women. 20% of businesses in South Africa still have no women in leadership positions.

5 WHAT S ON THE PROGRAMME? Morning session... 09:00 09:15 Alan Hosking, Publisher, HR Future Welcome and opening remarks for the day 09:15 10:00 Verna Robson, Director: Group Human Resources at Sun International* Leadership Secrets for Women in a Disruptive Workplace This high impact 30-minute address is intended to create the context for the day. The address will be followed by a 15-minute Q and A with Verna. 10:00 10:45 Teryl Schroenn Tomorrow s Leaders Collaborate rather than Compete This presentation encourages women to view collaborative skills as a key skill for future leaders and to view their female colleagues as team members rather than competitors to support one another as they work their way to the top. After the 30-minute presentation, there will be a 15-minute Q and A with Roze. 10:45 11:15 MORNING TEA 11:15 11:45 Panel Discussion: three surprise participants 11:45 12:30 Dudu Maphanga, Executive: Human Resources & Development at Computershare* Three Things I believe will help Women Succeed as Leaders This presentation is intended to give delegates insights into three things that can contribute to their success in their personal and professional roles. Delegates will be able to ask questions in a 15-minute Q and A slot after the 30 minute presentation. * HR Future reserves the right to change the speakers, should the need arise.

6 WHAT S ON THE PROGRAMME? Afternoon session... 12:30 13:00 Alan Hosking Four New Leadership Skills that May Surprise You This presentation will give women insight into leadership skills that were never considered important in the Mechanical Age but are gaining traction in the Digital Age. 13:00 14:00 LUNCH and NETWORKING 14:00 14:45 Olive Chauke, Executive Director at Growthpoint Properties* How to Swim with the Sharks Advice on how to be a successful women leader in a man s world, and understand the techniques and tricks men use at executive level to help women manage themselves to greater advantage in a male dominated environment. 14:45 15:00 Reflection on the day s Learnings: Open Discussion 15:00 15:15 AFTERNOON TEA 15:15 16:00 Marina Knox, HR Director, Citadel * Influence: The New Leadership Currency This presentation will reveal what makes a leader influential and how women can develop influence. It will be the closing address of the day and serve to inspire women to develop influence in their professional roles. Delegates will be able to ask questions in a 15-minute Q and A slot after the 30 minute presentation. 16:00 16:15 Wrap up and closing * HR Future reserves the right to change the speakers, should the need arise.

7 WHO ARE OUR SPEAKERS? Expose yourself to the best in the business... VERNA ROBSON HR DIRECTOR SUN INTERNATIONAL TERYL SCHROENN CEO ACCSYS DUDU MAPHANGA EXECUTIVE: HR & DEVELOPMENT COMPUTERSHARE OLIVE CHAUKE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GROWTHPOINT PROPERTIES MARINA KNOX HR DIRECTOR CITADEL

8 Registration/Attendance Form WOMEN LEADERS OF THE FUTURE - 16 AUGUST 2018 Delegate details Please type your details in the appropriate fields. First name: Surname: Job title: Office no: Cell no: Date completed/submitted: Payment details Company name: VAT no. of company: Postal address: Code: Person responsible for payment: address: Landline no.: How to submit form 1. Download this form (click on the icon at the top right corner of your screen). 2. Complete the form. 3. the completed form to Monique (monique@hrfuture.net). For enquiries, call Monique on or her. Note - Attendance fees are due and payable upon receipt of the Registration/Attendance Form by Osgard Media and presentation of the invoice to the delegate. - All cancellations must be made in writing. - Cancellations after 9 August 2018 will incur a 100% cancellation fee. - No shows are liable for full payment. - HR Future reserves the right to change the speakers, should the need arise. Attendance fee R ex VAT per person R ex VAT per person (Early Bird Special - bookings before 16 July 2018) Special Dietary requirements (please indicate the number of delegates) Halaal (+R500 ex VAT per meal): Kosher (+R500 ex VAT per meal): Vegetarian: Other, please specify: