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Research Reigns at Lok Jack GSB’s
1st Annual Evening Business Conference
Jacqueline Cheesman, a graduate of the Executive Master of Business Administration Programme, has captured the “Research Award 2007” in Lok Jack GSB’s first Annual Evening Business Conference & Research Awards “Business Solutions: Making Research Work!”
Ms Cheesman, the night’s overall winner, also captured the wards for “Best Oral Presentation” and “Best Change Management Effort”. The awards were held last Thursday June 21, 2007 at Lok Jack GSB’s Mt. Hope Campus.
The Evening Business Conference was an opportunity for candidates to showcase the value of their research work to the business community. Participants were required to present in either of two formats: Oral Presentations or Poster Displays.
It featured students of the Lok Jack GSB and Post Graduate Students of the UWI Department of Management spanning a range of programmes and concentrations. The competition was adjudicated by a panel comprising Professor Mark Oakley, Pro Vice Chancellor, Aston University, Birmingham, United Kingdom and Mr. Howard Dottin, a member of faculty and Chief Financial Officer of Guardian Holdings Ltd. Candidates were assessed for scholarship, Change Management, Innovation and Presentation. Judges considered the suitability of research methodology, the extent to which identified constraints were minimized by the choice of methodology, the impact of the intervention.
The event was endorsed by the business community through significant sponsorship from RBTT in the form of $15,000 in Roytrin Units, a laptop computer from Illuminat and book vouchers from RIK.
Bringing remarks from the sponsors, Mr. Bruce Pollard, Manager, Solution Sales, Illuminat, applauded the Lok Jack GSB for celebrating the excellence of its students. He advised the audience to ‘take time to shake out your shoes on a regular basis’ as “it is not the journey that weighs us down but the pebbles which we acquire in our shoes along the way”.
Ms Petra Koonoolal, Branch Manager, RBTT St. Augustine, spoke of the importance of teamwork and time management. She emphasised the need for consistent development of leaders and thinkers, stating that society could only benefit from a focus on education.
The event was well attended by students currently preparing for the practicum (project) aspect of their programme and is expected to result in practica of even higher standard going forward.
Other awards presented on the evening were:
Most Innovative Project – Ms. Leisel Goindoo
Most Scholarly Presentation – Ms. Leslie Ann Harper
Most Outstanding Poster Presentation – Ms. Allison Tikasingh
The Arthur Lok Jack Graduate School of Business at The University of the West Indies is pleased to announce the start of its DBA programme. Starting in 2008, this long awaited doctorate will augment the existing qualified management pool. The intent is to build the executive of tomorrow, capable of leading by framing and answering questions for breakthrough results.
The Lok Jack GSB has a graduate pool of over 1,000 persons who would be eligible for the DBA. In addition, Masters Graduates from the Department of Management at the UWI and others drawn from related management disciplines would be eligible. Demand is therefore expected to be high and competition significant for the 10 phases or so that will be offered.
“The launch of the DBA fulfils a promise made more than five years ago when I assumed leadership of the School,” stated Executive Director, Dr. Rolph Balgobin.
“There is a clear need for us to go to the next level in building the Chief Executive of tomorrow. This research driven programme will help to take us there, and is in fact a key instrument of our regional development efforts.”
The GSB will be partnering with its sister schools in the UWI network to deliver a Caribbean-wide programme filled with opportunities for networking and intra-regional collaboration.
More information will be published soon, and we invite you to access
our website on www.gsb.tt for further details.
Research based on people skills by Harvard University, The Carnegie Foundation and The Stafford Research Institute and from observations and independent surveys done in Trinidad and Tobago, revealed the same. There is a basic lack of polish in relatively seasoned professionals, executives, and spouses and families who at times are woven into the socializing/business courtship. Also shown is the informality in our style of meeting, greeting, entertaining and dressing, paradoxically a new formality is needed when we are hosting or dealing with a diversity of people from other territories.
The Arthur Lok Jack Graduate School of Business is pleased to announce the initiation of such a service through the Centre for Leadership Assessment and Development (CLA&D). While keeping some elements of a traditional finishing school, it will be more of a multi-cultural experience, a concept unique to the region that will bridge the gap between a person’s technical background with sound etiquette and protocol skills to make them polished, culturally sensitive, better communicators, and highly competitive in the international arena.
Contact Chevonne Agana for details 645-6700 ext 152 or c.agana@gsb.tt
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The
High Flyers Programme – EAGLES
Coming in August
The Eagles Program is designed for high potential leaders and those
who have been targeted to assume significant managerial responsibilities.
Yet, the very nature of being designated a rising star can be both personally
rewarding and frustrating. How do you ensure managerial success as a
high potential leader?
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Assessments
Psychometric testing improves recruitment processt
The Centre’s assessment services continue to grow as we build relationships with recruiters. – As part of our core business offering here at the CLA&D, we offer psychometric testing which can be very useful for recruitment. We can assist your organization to improve its recruitment process by offering a wide range if valid and reliable tools, which can ensure that the person you hire is the right person for the job. Our tools take into consideration issues of motivation, motives, talents and preferred environment as we acknowledge that these are very important characteristics when selecting an individual for a position.
We also offer assessment services in:
- Succession Planning
- Team Effectiveness Assessment
- Training Needs Assessment
- Personal/Career Development
For further information please contact 645-6700 Exts. 152/178 or Assessment.Administrator@gsb.tt
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Finance
for Non-Finance Professionals
August 22nd - 24th
This practical programme will enable Non-Financial Professionals to "fill the gaps" in their financial knowledge quickly, relating it directly to their day-to-day operations by covering the most essential tools and concepts used to accelerate business performance.
The workshop will explore how to analyze the historical performance of financial reports and forecasting of financial performance.
Participants will be better able to communicate the financial goals and performances of their departments to outside sources.
They will improve their understanding and be able to use financial terminology
and methodology to communicate with others, including financial managers
in their organizations.
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Project
Management for Non-Project Management Professionals
July 17th – 19th, 2007
The knowledge and skill of project management is critical to the successful implementation of any initiative today. Whether it is construction, engineering projects, developing a new product for market, relocating an office or embarking on a new initiative that will deliver a service, product or results in change or transformation. There can be no organization transformation without the application of project management. Internationally, Project Management is becoming more and more a required core competency for every organization. This program prepares participants to be successful project managers in their initiatives.
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Project
Risk Management
July 24th & 26th , 2007
Risk management has become increasingly more visible as an integrated component of an effective project management plan. In this course, students learn to identify, analyze, and mitigate project risks. The course also explores risk response control and the development of lessons learned with the purpose of developing an organizational history for future projects. Through the use of lectures, exercises, a case study, and classroom discussion, students gain both practical knowledge that can be applied to current projects and basic knowledge that will aid in preparation for the PMP® certification examination.
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Fashion,
Textile & Retail Workshop
12th – 13th July, 2007
Opportunities abound for people pursuing careers and for businesses engaged in the fashion world. However, lack of global expertise in this industry, combined with strong domestic and international competition often leads to the demise of new start-ups, and/or domestic companies with only domestic training and understanding. It is therefore imperative that entrepreneurs and seasoned executives alike receive specialized training to develop skills that are necessary to succeed in this business. This two-day workshop sets out to accomplish this goal.
1. Analysis of the fashion business environment.
2. Description and explanation of the textile sector
3. Description and explanation of the apparel sector
4. Description and explanation of the retail sector
5. Create an understanding of the inter-relationships
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Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Start Date: July 23-25, 2007
Duration: 3 days
Overview
This Workshop will assist Human Resource Officers by providing a planned and systematic approach to recruitment and selection
Objectives
Attract talent through innovative recruitment sources
Engage in and handle face-to-face interaction
Conduct a goal-directed interview and uncover more in-depth data
about the candidate
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Conflict Resolution & Negotiation Skills for Business Professionals
Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Start Date: July 30-31, 2007
Duration: 2 days
Overview
This programme provides a solid foundation for improving one’s conflict management and negotiating skills. Case studies, self-assessments, and role simulation are used to facilitate and comprehend how these critical managerial skills can be applied to the internationally competitive environment.
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Time: 9.00 – 4:00pm
Start Date: July 31, 2007
Duration: 2 days
Overview
Experts agree that people who have a PASSION for what they do excel at their jobs. People who are passionate about their work, enjoy their jobs and are driven to succeed and produce quality outcomes. Given this information, imagine how our businesses and lives could be transformed if we could all develop a passion for our work.
So…how do we develop a passion for what we do? How is passion
defined? Can we get everyone to turn on their passion at work? If so,
how?
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