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Conquering HR challenges beyond 2000

What do Clem Sunter, Prof. David Block, Harald Pakendorf and Dr Ruben Sher have in common?
Johannesburg, 26 Mar 1999

They're speakers at a high-level conference intended to empower delegates to conquer the issues facing human resource management beyond 2000.

Hosted by Q Data DynamiQue Africa, innovative supplier of quality products and services embracing all aspects of people management, the conference aims to assist delegates anticipate major economic and business trends in Africa and the world, and then determine how best HR and technology can address these trends to ensure business success.

Its theme, "Challenges and Opportunities for Africa`s Power House", was prompted by South Africa`s growing importance as the driver for economic growth in Africa, and the continent`s own role in the global economy.

According to conference co-ordinator, Theresa Waite, anyone in the human resources arena looking to boost their contribution to their company`s well-being, can`t afford to miss the three-day event.

"Because managing people within the business environment is our, and your business, we will endeavour to provide delegates with knowledge and information they can apply to their daily business life enabling them to make a meaningful contribution to their company`s - and country`s - success.

"Not only will delegates listen to leading strategists and revolutionary thinkers and learn how to identify and face up to the challenges awaiting their companies in the Year 2000, they'll be able to network and interact with their peers. This informal interaction is vital because it reinforces the suggestions put forward by the experts."

The conference takes place at the Swazi Sun Conference Centre from between May 9 and 12.

Keynote speakers include Prof. David Block - "The Cosmic Whole" - Challenging our perceptions; Clem Sunter - "The Power House On The High Road" - What it really takes to be world class; Dr Ruben Sher - "The Power House And Its Struggle With AIDS" - How AIDS will affect SA's ability to deliver; David Molapo - "Equal Opportunity In The Power House" - Employment equity and its impact on SA business; Harald Pakendorf - "Democracy In The Power House" - The impact of political change; and Frances Kendall - "Relationship Building In The Power House" - The power of interpersonal skills.

Industry specific speakers are Dave Pieterse and Peter Aroni - "Doing Business In Africa"; Leen van der Bijl - "The African Challenge"; David Clegg - "Remuneration Policies For Africa's Labour Force"; Andre Rabe - "Implications Of The Labour Relations Act"; Ron Warren - "Working With The SA Revenue Services" and Rob Nowicki - "Year 2000 HR and Payroll Enterprise Solutions".

See www.dynamique.co.za for further information.

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