CAHRS Spring International Partner Meeting
Growth in the Middle East & HR Capabilities
May 28 2008
May 28-29, 2008
Grosvenor House
West Marina Beach
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Human resource leaders will meet in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the fastest growing city in the Middle East and world, to discuss this topic presented by the Center For Advanced Human Resources (CAHRS). The conference will open with presentations and discussions about doing business in the Middle East and implications for global firms, investment growth, infrastructure, localization/nationalization, impact of free zones, and how mideast culture affects business.
The second day of the conference will turn to specific HR challenges including the skills gap, attraction, retention, development, compensation policies, motivation, and barriers for women, expatriates, and locals. We expect CAHRS leaders from all over the world to attend particularly from the Middle East, Europe, India, and the United States. We encourage you to register now for this May 28-29 conference in Dubai.
Inquiries please contact:
Jo Hagin, Program Manager
Cornell University, CAHRS
Phone: 607-255-9358
jap7@cornell.edu
AGENDA
May 28, 2008
12-1:00PM - Welcome Lunch
Sloanes Room
1:00-1:15pm - Introductions
Windsor Ballroom 2
Pamela Stepp - Executive Director, Cornell CAHRS
Patrick Wright - William J. Conaty GE Professor of Strategic HR and Director CAHRS
1:15-1:55PM
"Doing Business in the Middle East"
Nabil A. Habayeb - President & CEO Middle East & Africa, GE
1:55-3:00PM
Roundtable Discussion - "What are the Biggest HR Challenges in the Mideast?"
3:00-3:15pm - Break
3:15-3:55PM
"Localization/Nationalization Issues"
Jules Croonen - Vice President, Human Resources Middle East , Caspian and South Asia, Shell
3:55-4:30PM
"Impact of Free Zones"
Harjinder Kang, General Manager, AstraZeneca
4:30-5:10PM
"The Impact of the Middle East Culture on Human Resource Management in the Region"
Emad A.K. Almoayed - Chairman, National Institute for Industrial Training (NIIT), Bahrain
5:10-5:30PM - Wrap-up
Pamela Stepp - Executive Director, Cornell CAHRS
Patrick Wright - William J. Conaty GE Professor of Strategic HR and Director CAHRS
7:00PM - Reception
Maya Rooftop
Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort and Spa
8:00PM - Dinner
Al Khaima Restaurant
Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort and Spa
May 29, 2008
7:30-8:30AM - Continental Breakfast
Windsor Ballroom 2 Foyer
8:30-8:45AM - Introductions
Windsor Ballroom 2
Pamela Stepp - Executive Director, Cornell CAHRS
Patrick Wright - William J. Conaty GE Professor of Strategic HR and Director CAHRS
TALENT MANAGEMENT SESSIONS
8:45-9:25AM
"Best Practices in Talent Management"
Chris Collins - Associate Professor, Human Resource Studies and Director, ILR Executive Education, CAHRS
9:25-10:05AM
"Leadership Growth in an Emerging Market"
Tommy Weir - Head of Learning and Development, Nakheel
10:05-10:20AM - Break
10:20-11:00AM
"Retention of Emeriti Talents"
Nasser Al Madani - Assistant Director, General Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority, Government of Dubai
11:00-12:00PM
Rountable Discussion - "Talent Management"
12:00-1:00PM - Lunch
Sloanes Room
1:15-1:55PM
"HR in the ME - Just Doing It (with suitable apologies to Nike)"
Joel Farnworth - Regional Head of HR, HSBC Bank Middle East Limited
COMPENSATION SESSIONS
1:55-2:35PM
"The Challenges Associated with Compensation in the Region"
Mustafa Al-Hendi - Chief Human Capital Officer, Dubai Aerospace Enterprise
2:35-3:35PM
Roundtable Discussion - "Compensation"
3:35-3:55PM - Break
HR LEADERSHIP SESSIONS
3:55-4:35PM
"Influence and Impact...New Possibilities for Today's HR Leaders"
Eva Sage-Gavin - Executive Vice President, Human Resources, Gap Inc.
4:35-5:15PM
"HR Leadership"
Patrick Wright - William J. Conaty GE Professor of Strategic Human Resources and Director, CAHRS
5:15-5:30PM- Wrap-Up
Pamela Stepp - Executive Director, Cornell CAHRS
Patrick Wright - William J. Conaty GE Professor of Strategic HR and Director CAHRS
REGISTRATION AND HOTEL INFORMATION
Register online for this event!
We have set up a block of rooms at the Grosvenor House for you to make reservations. Please be sure to reserve your room by April 10, 2008 as that is when the rooms will be released to the general public.
To reserve a room at the hotel, please use this form. Be sure to fill it out and send it directly back to the hotel.
Rates for the rooms are the following:
1320Dhs for Single Occupancy
1420Dhs for Double Occupancy
Buffet Breakfast included in room rates.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For additional information on the Grosvenor House, please visit this link.
For direction and a map to the Grosvenor House, please visit this link.
If you are looking for information on Dubai and the surrounding area, please visit this link.
