HR Summit & Expo - Free Learning Sessions: Full Schedule

10:15am GMT+04

Adapting to the Age of Globalization

Globalization of companies and markets over the past decades has changed the environment of business. Companies continue to expand operations in new markets and even local businesses are facing competition from other parts of the world. To respond to this new global competition, companies turn to new technologies to provide better, lower-cost solutions for their customers, but these technological innovations have led to constant movement of customers and competitors. All of these challenges are pushing companies to manage their human assets more effectively. This presentation will explore a variety of ways to adapt your overall HR strategy to the new realities of global competition.

Speakers

Bettina A. Deynes

VP - Human Resources & Diversity, SHRM

Bettina Deynes, SHRM-SCP, IPMA-CP, joined the Society for Human Resource Management as the vice president of human resources & diversity in 2014. In this role, Deynes provides overall direction and guidance to the human resources function and serves as a business partner to the senior... Read More →

Monday November 14, 2016 10:15am - 11:00am GMT+04
Seminar Room 2

Business Leadership and Strategy

Access Level Open to All

11:30am GMT+04

Aligning Employees’ and Business KPIs for better Business Outcomes

Organizational key performance indicators are always measurable and focus on outcomes. When it comes to employees, there are numerous inherent issues in performance management including the misalignment between employee KPIs and organisational KPIs, and that measurement is focused on ‘job activities’ and ‘personal attributes’ rather than performance outcomes. This practical session will uncover a methodology for cascading organisation KPIs to employee KPIs for better business outcomes.

Speakers

Zahid Mubarik

Leader, SHRM Pakistan CEO, HR Metrics, SHRM

Zahid Mubarik is CEO HR Metrics and founder Leader SHRM Forum Pakistan. He has served as the member of Special Expertise Panel, Human Capital Measurement Metrics in SHRM USA. He was pioneer in introducing Human Capital Measurement Metrics in South Asia. He has provided extensive consulting... Read More →

Monday November 14, 2016 11:30am - 12:00pm GMT+04
Seminar Room 1

Business Leadership and Strategy

Access Level Open to All

12:15pm GMT+04

Team Leadership Strategies to Maximise Performance – Volvo Ocean Race Case Study

This case study session explores the performance and leadership dynamics of a winning team in the demanding and competitive context of around-the-world ocean racing. This context, while exceptional, also bears clear comparison to the day to day business challenge of co-coordinating the efforts of diverse and talented individuals into effective teams to maximise performance within a competitive intense business environment. You will walk away with a number of key principles that one might anticipate or expect to see in successful teams, and a number of additional challenges and complexities that teams and team leaders need to be aware of and actively manage.

Speakers

Alex Davda

Client Director, Ashridge Executive Education

Alex Davda is a business psychologist and client director at Ashridge, based in the Middle East. Alex has deep expertise in the application of psychometric instruments as methods for individuals and organizations to begin to assess their management and leadership capabilities, from... Read More →

Rory Hendrikz

Director, Ashridge Executive Education

Rory Hendrikz is the Ashridge Middle East Director. Rory has a combination of international corporate and consulting experience, with a valuable understanding of the Gulf Region business environment.Rory has a sum of 25 years international business, consulting and executive coaching... Read More →

Monday November 14, 2016 12:15pm - 1:00pm GMT+04
Engagement Theatre

Business Leadership and Strategy

Access Level Open to All

4:15pm GMT+04

An HR seat at the top table

The objective of this session to help you drive HR functions to achieve, and to merit, a seat at the top executive table, rather than to be relegated as a “level 2” operational / admin support. As an HR professional, you will better understand how to manage the paradigm shift from traditional HR to “Strategic HR” in which the HR function can effectively lead the top team on people and corporate culture issues. Alan will help you define measurable corporate strategy as it relates to people and culture, as well as design a measurable strategy of the HR function – to enable it to merit the top table seat and to be a value-add strategic partner to the organisation as a whole.

Speakers

Alan Fell

Senior Associate, Balanced Scorecard Institute

Alan is a Balanced Scorecard Institute Senior Associate and a UK-based management consultant and trainer who has focused his last 22 years’ experience on the Balanced Scorecard and its practical application as the key enabling tool to achieve effective strategy execution.After an... Read More →

Monday November 14, 2016 4:15pm - 5:00pm GMT+04
Seminar Room 2

Business Leadership and Strategy

Access Level Open to All

10:15am GMT+04

Going to the Mattresses: How to Instigate Change in your Organisation

People development is more than teaching it is transformation. In this highly interactive session, you will learn the “Lost Art of True Leadership” while understanding the techniques used to instigate strategic conflict and mobilize people to achieve your goals. Participants will know how to deal with your authority while identifying your strategic alliances, partners, oppositions and protecting yourself against the pitfalls of intra-organizational politics.

Speakers

Youssef Salloum

Founder, House of Leadership Development Centre

Youssef A. Salloum is a respected educator, executive coach and speaker on personal development and leadership.His purpose is to develop people and organizations by sharing his knowledge with those that have a hunger and passion to succeed. For over sixteen years, Youssef held several... Read More →

Tuesday November 15, 2016 10:15am - 11:00am GMT+04
Engagement Theatre

Business Leadership and Strategy

Access Level Open to All

2:00pm GMT+04

Enterprise Leadership: Benchmark Your Leaders to Better Develop and Empower Teams

Are your leaders great at executing within a narrow scope of control, but missing the bigger picture? The best leaders break down collaboration barriers and empower teams. However, most organisations fail to assess, develop, or reward network capabilities and behaviors. CEB's new leadership insight and solution helps organisations redefine leadership, focusing on the leader behaviors with proven return on investment.

Speakers

David Edwards

Principal Consultant Head of Talent Solutions Consultancy, Middle East, CEB – Middle East

David J Edwards is a chartered occupational psychologist, Head of Talent Solutions Consultancy, Principal Consultant at CEB Middle East and has served SHL Talent Measurement™ clients for over 16 years. David’s managing consulting experience spans selection and development, assessment... Read More →

Tuesday November 15, 2016 2:00pm - 2:45pm GMT+04
Seminar Room 2

Business Leadership and Strategy

Access Level Open to All

3:15pm GMT+04

Organization Design: The Missing Piece in The Strategy Puzzle

The purpose of this session is to provide business and HR leaders with an overview of the link between strategy and organizational design & the impact this has on organizational performance, capabilities and competencies. This session will offer practical content in a form of a case study that will provide you with the opportunity to learn how to apply a design model, tools and processes for developing an effective organisation.

Speakers

Kifaya Abu Thallam

Group Advisor, Organization Design, Tawazun Economic Council

Kifaya is a seasoned HR Executive with over 20 years of experience, holding several key positions in Human Resources including, but not limited to Group HR Advisor, Regional Head of HR, Chief HR Officer and Group HR Director, in local & multinational companies in the Middle East.Active... Read More →

Tuesday November 15, 2016 3:15pm - 4:00pm GMT+04
Seminar Room 1

Business Leadership and Strategy

Access Level Open to All

4:15pm GMT+04

Creating a High Performance Workplace Culture: Dynamics of Change Leadership

The world of business is undergoing drastic change. The dynamics at work is influencing the way businesses are organized and operated in the 21st century. When managers hear the word change, it negatively affects how we behave, therefore if change is strategised and actioned, it adds value to the business and the people. Business demands smarter leaders, the way forward is to understand the expectations millennials are initiating. This session will capture the key strategic transformational pillars that will create a high performance workplace, igniting top calibre performance whilst promoting the brand in the market. The session is highly interactive, thought provoking and provides scope for leaders to grasp and action. A much needed session that will help leaders understand strategic leadership at micro and macro level.

Speakers

Ravi Singh

CEO, Bluefin Consultancy

Ravi Singh is the CEO of Bluefin Consultancy based in Dubai. An academic with University of Western Sydney as well as a Justice of the Peace for NSW Government. He was the Senior Executive Director of THE One, best employer in the region and in Asia Pacific. Prior to this, he was... Read More →

Tuesday November 15, 2016 4:15pm - 5:00pm GMT+04
Seminar Room 1

Business Leadership and Strategy

Access Level Open to All

10:15am GMT+04

How the Sharing Economy Changes a Lot about HR Strategy (if not Everything)

Two game changing impacts are rocking the 21st century economy. First is the shift from an economy of scarcity to an economy of abundance. Second is the move from an economy of ownership to an economy of access. Companies such as AirBnB have disrupted the hotel business. Über, BlaBlaCar and Zipcar have all shaken up the car industry. This session explores how companies facing the threat of the Sharing Economy should re-think their HR strategies for survival and success. In particular, the way companies find, develop and promote talent should reflect this fundamental shift in economic structure – with an emphasis on new competencies in their staff such as entrepreneurial mindset and capacity.

Speakers

Yusaf H. Akbar

Professor of Global Strategy, Hult-Ashridge International Business School

Dr. Yusaf H. Akbar is Professor in Global Strategy at Hult/Ashridge and Professor of Management at CEU Business School. With extensive research and consulting experience in emerging markets, Yusaf’s research interests are currently focused on the emergence of economic sharing... Read More →

Wednesday November 16, 2016 10:15am - 11:00am GMT+04
Seminar Room 2

Business Leadership and Strategy

Access Level Open to All

11:30am GMT+04

Millennials and the Future of your Business

By 2020, 75% of the global workforce will be Millennials (Deloitte). The Millennials generation is creating a major shift in the way business is conducted and what employers must provide to attract top talent. This generation’s values are transforming the workplace for all ages as they utilize more technology, require social purpose in their work, seek more flexibility and look for entrepreneurial-inspired roles. In this session you will understand these important preferences and gain insight into the impact they are already having in the workplace today.

Speakers

Marti Wigder Grimminck

Founder & CEO, International Connector

Marti is a veteran traveler, creative marketer and social entrepreneur. As Founder & CEO of International Connector, Marti has developed innovative programs and unique research methods that attract and engage Millennials and GenZs. Their perspectives and ideas are gathered and shared... Read More →

Susan Maravetz

Director of Business Development, International Connector

Life-long learner, passionate about innovation, Susan Maravetz has enjoyed a wide variety of creative, entrepreneurial and corporate roles within the echnology, consulting and personal development space. Understanding and solving business problems is always top of mind; Susan’s... Read More →

Wednesday November 16, 2016 11:30am - 12:00pm GMT+04
HR Tech Seminar Room

Business Leadership and Strategy

Access Level Open to All

12:15pm GMT+04

How to deliver excellence on your HR strategy, in today’s competitive climate?

The 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX) is a simple and proven formula for executing on the most important HR strategic priorities in the midst of the whirlwind. By following these disciplines, participants will be able to produce breakthrough results, even when executing the HR strategy requires a significant change in behaviour from your team. Sherif will introduce you to a new way of thinking and working that is essential to thriving in today’s competitive climate and will help you and execute with excellence on your strategy.

Speakers

Sherif Selim

Senior Consulting Partner, FranklinCovey Middle East

After obtaining his Bachelor Degree in Tourism & Hotel Management, in 1992,Sherif began his career in tourism working with Wagon-Lit. He later moved toEmirates Airlines, where he spent 10 years in a learning and development role.Sherif then moved to Etihad Airways where he successfully... Read More →

Wednesday November 16, 2016 12:15pm - 1:00pm GMT+04
Seminar Room 2

Business Leadership and Strategy

Access Level Open to All

2:00pm GMT+04

Inspire Like a CEO

There is a certain charm, a certain charisma about how leaders and successful CEOs speak. Where do they acquire such talent? Where do the power and the confidence come from? It cannot emanate from the position they are in. When inspiring CEOs speak they integrate wisdom, structure, clarity and precision not just of words but of awareness, presence and projection. In this high-octane session, Raju will expose the science and secrets employed by successful CEOs.

Speakers

Raju Mandhyan

CEO and Chief Facilitator, Inner Sun Consultants

I have authored five books on communication skills and leadership. As a cross-cultural coach/learning facilitator I have 15 years of experience in personal and organizational development. I have coached thousands of executives and delivered keynotes at conferences across the Asian-Pacific... Read More →

Wednesday November 16, 2016 2:00pm - 2:45pm GMT+04
HR Tech Seminar Room

Business Leadership and Strategy

Access Level Open to All