eNewsletter / eBuzz October 2005

Upcoming Public Programmes

The following is a list of the programmes being offered in October 2005.
Please see our website for more information on each of these programmes.

This five-day workshop is strategic in its design and takes participants through the entire training cycle – from diagnosis to evaluation. The workshops feature cutting edge training methodologies and techniques and the latest findings on the teaching/learning process.

This programme is designed to enable the Clerical Officers, Secretarial Staff and Administrative Professionals to broaden their outlook and develop their skills to become more effective in their roles.

Negotiation, Conflict Resolution and Decision Making Strategies - October 6th 2005

Two of the most critical skills managers and executives need for their personal and professional success are their ability to manage conflicts and to negotiate. This UWI-IOB programme provides a solid foundation for improving one's conflict management and negotiating skills.

The workshop addresses methods of behavioral research focusing on the different stages that are essential in the process of obtaining results for decision-making purposes. In particular, these methods and related tools are examined in the context of research problems and questions that arise in various fields akin to the social sciences.

The workshop strives to ensure that participants develop a critical sensibility as they undertake research at the various stages. In addition, it seeks to furnish participants with the formal technical wisdom underlying research designs that are deemed to be efficient.

The foundation of what you need to know to manage projects in today's business environment is presented in this three-day course. PM Essentials provides a broad overview of the concepts and practices used in managing projects effectively in today's business environment.

It covers the basic concepts of five essential project management processes, defining requirements, schedules, risk management, and change control.

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. The best project management tool in the world can never replace your good judgment; however tools can help you accomplish desired outcomes.

Corporate governance is the system by which business corporations are directed and controlled. The corporate governance structure specifies the distribution of rights and responsibilities among different participants in the corporation, such as, the board, managers, shareholders and other stakeholders, and spells out the rules and procedures for making decisions on corporate affairs. By doing this, it also provides the structure, the means of attaining those objectives and monitoring performance.

Sport Events Marketing is a fast growing area that requires professional management skills. This course covers promoting and managing large and small sporting events, covering everything from event logistics to sponsorship to successful marketing.

Practically every organisation from small, medium and large enterprises both in the private and public sector areas regularly hold a wide range of meetings. This course provides the basic tools to successfully plan and manage local, national, and international meetings and conferences. Learn How To: Plan, coordinate and successfully execute professional meetings and conferences.

This course covers the nuts and bolts of successfully coordinating a professional event. Come learn how to be creative in the developing of activities, site plans and themes for events, as well as how to analyse and implement professional registrations. You will also be trained in preparing for disabled persons and get an understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Protocol is an internationally recognized system of courtesy and respect. This course will examine the critical role of protocol in the event, management process. It will offer practical skills that will assist in the production of consistently affecting events for maximum benefits. By exhibiting good manners and a knowledge of protocol you will be speaking a universal language that clearly demonstrates that you and your organization are professional and prepared.

In the 2005/2006 National Budget presentation, The Nation's Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, The Hon. Patrick Manning spoke extensively about continuous development of tertiary education, and is quoted as saying,

"I am therefore pleased to announce, Mr. Speaker, that with effect from January 1, 2006, all nationals of Trinidad and Tobago enrolled at public tertiary institutions, namely UWI, UTT, COSTATT and other institutions where the Government sponsors students, will be eligible for free tuition, that is free public tertiary education."

The Institute of Business (IOB) is presently awaiting word from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Tertiary Education as to how this policy will be implemented, how it would affect our current students and the implications for future students.

In January 2006 the I.O.B. will be inducting two cohorts into the Master of Human Resource Management Programme and the International M.B.A. Advertisements inviting applications will be placed in the press.