Emancipation lunch held at Lok Jack GSB

On Monday 2nd August, 2006, the Lok Jack GSB commemorated Emancipation Day with a staff lunch at the graduate school's restaurant. Many staff members dressed in African themed attire for the occasion.

Kashta Ome of the Centre for Strategy and Competitiveness spoke briefly on the contribution of our African fore fathers. He said the significance of the day was not in the dress or food but in recognising the struggles of our ancestors and the impact they've had on our lives.

Recalling that African slaves fought and died for their freedom 160 years ago, Dr. Rolph Balgobin, Executive Director of the Lok Jack GSB, said the commemoration of that event should be marked by fellowship and unity. He juxtaposed the liberation from physical slavery in 1834 with Bob Marley's call for mental liberation 130 years later, stating that though physical liberation was a reality, many still lived in bondage.

Dr. Balgobin said the fellowship within the GSB and among its staff members ought to permeate into our communities for the advancement of Trinidad and Tobago.

• Research
  • Third Quarter Corporate Confidence Index
• Academic
  • Ideas Forum
• Centre for Training & Development
• Safety Practitioner Training
• Project Management Essentials
• Mastering Microsoft Project
• Contracting & Negotiation Skills
• Project Management Seminar
• Managing Performance for Organisational Effectiveness
• Fundamental Issues of Compensation Management
• Fundamental Issues in Supply Chain Management
• IT Management for the Non-IT Executive
• Effective Business Writing Skills
• Creative Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking

Business Confidence Continues to Weaken Third Quarter Corporate Confidence Index Shows

Business Confidence in the Trinidad & Tobago economy continued to decline in the last quarter, results of the latest Corporate Confidence Index (CCI) indicate.

Rising inflation, exorbitant Government spending, lower investment returns and a shortage of skilled labour are among the factors contributing to the decline in corporate confidence.

roduced by the Arthur Lok Jack Graduate School of Business, the CCI provides a quarterly update on the business outlook for Trinidad and Tobago and the global economy. The latest results were derived from a survey of executives and business leaders during July 2006. []

Ideas Forum

On Thursday 20th July, 2006, the Lok Jack GSB hosted visiting professor Dr. D. K. Malhotra, professor of Finance, School of Business Administration, Philadelphia University for The Ideas Forum: “A Common Currency for the Caribbean: Implications for Individuals, Businesses and Governments” .

A common currency would eliminate individual country currencies in the region, promote economic integration for enhanced growth and facilitate the creation of a single market place in which all residents (producers and consumers) are governed by the same rules. [read full article] []

Safety Practitioner Training - August 21st - 25th, 2006

The Arthur Lok Jack Graduate School of Business, in collaboration with OSHA Services USA, is offering a five day training programme based on the TT OSHA act. This programme is accredited by the Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards. [read more] []

Project Management Essentials - August 8th - 10th, 2006

This three-day course gives you the foundation to manage projects in today's dynamic business environment. PM Essentials provides a broad overview of the concepts and practices used in managing projects effectively.

It covers the basic concepts such as defining requirements, schedules, risk management and change control. [read more]
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Mastering Microsoft Project - August 21st, 22nd, 24th, 25th 2006

Microsoft Project is a powerful project management program you can use to help build project plans, track work completed, and account for variance from your baseline plan. [read more] []

Contracting & Negotiation Skills - August 16th - 18th, 2006

Few projects today are initiated without some form of contractual authorization. In today's project environment, project managers must be fully aware of how the contents of the customer's contract will influence their decision-making. This course covers the foundations of sound contract management principles from the project manager's perspective. It focuses on establishing a high level of awareness on the part of the project manager in the area of contract development, administration, and closeout. Participants use exercises and simulations to explore the concepts of contract negotiations. [read more] []

Project Management Seminar - August 22nd , 2006

Growing the Business - The Value Proposition of the Project Management Office [read more] []

Managing Performance for Organisational Effectiveness - August 2nd - 4th, 2006

The world's best organisations are focused on the success of their people. The potential for organisational improvement and competitiveness - whether related to customer service, productivity, or innovation - is directly related to the performance of the organisation's employees. [read more] []

Fundamental Issues of Compensation Management - August 8th & 15th, 2006

In organization can gain competitive advantage through its most important internal resource – its people. It is therefore imperative to attract, recruit and retain the best employees. A growing concern among HR professionals is how to adequately compensate employees to ensure job satisfaction and motivation. This two-day workshop is geared to providing participants with a comprehensive overview of compensation as it relates to the HR function. Join us as we explore the fundamentals of this area and learn about the various elements of Compensation Management. [read more]
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Fundamental Issues in Supply Chain Management - August 16th-17th, 2006

This workshop has been developed for professionals and business people involved in the area of supply chain management. It will provide you with a body of information that will enhance your day to day and strategic supply chain decision making and allow you to implement change in your existing supply chains to improve organisational efficiency.

Content

• Logistics in Supply Chain Management
• Fundamentals Of Transportation – What Managers Need To Know
• Procurement – The Supply Chain Starts With Suppliers
• Outsourcing/Logistics Service Provider Selection & Management
• Inventory Management
• Facility Location
• Materials Handling
• Covering The Insurable Risk In the Supply Chain

Target

This programme is ideal for line supervisors just entering the profession to general management and senior executives who have suddenly been charged with organisational supply chain responsibility. []

IT Management for the Non-IT Executive - August 28th - 29th, 2006

Organisations are becoming increasingly dependent on information technology (IT) to strengthen their strategic and competitive advantage. The level of efficiency and effectiveness provided by IT positively impacts on profitability but requires a high capital investment. This dictates an active involvement of non-IT executives for the success of IT.
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Effective Business Writing Skills - August 23rd, 24th & 25th 2006

This course teaches the crucial elements of business writing, including how to structure correspondence for maximum impact, identifying the purpose of communication and considering the reader perspective. It explains how to write powerful proposals, masterful reports, letters, memo and correspondence to customers. [read more] []

Creative Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking - August 21st & 22nd 2006

Creative problem solving and analytical thinking helps you to take on a leadership role that embeds a culture of success. Participants will be encouraged to think analytically with emphasis on the thought processes that will enhance their ability to think and plan in a manner consistent with their organizations' strategy. [read more] []

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