MG-ED-DV netters:
I am cross-posting this call that I received over OBTS-L for your
convience:
Subject: International O.B.T. Conference - Cape Town 1997
THEME: "BREAKING THE CHAINS"
Managing Organizational Change in the 21st Century".
This is a unique international conference which allows academics,
training and development practitioners, management consultants,
managers and students, to discuss, debate and share through
workshops, focus sessions and conversation hours around three
sub-themes.
* International perspectives on OB teaching
- cross cultural perspectives
- comparative themes
* Pedagogical issues raised by cultural diversity, employment equity
and affirmative action.
- how to teach a diverse group of students
- reconciliation of your perspective with those of your students
- could your programme be upholding the discriminatory practices
which employment equity and affirmative action seek to challenge
- what is and should there be accelerated development?
* Organizational redesign and new organizational forms in the 21st
Century
- how do we prepare our students?
- what do we teach?
- how do we teach this?
- how do we teach managers to form organizations?
This conference is about BREAKING THE CHAINS from the old to the new
- looking at things differently, transforming and rejoicing in our
differences.
SUBMIT A PROPOSAL for a 60, 90 or 120 minute workshop per 30 minute
focus session and for poster sessions. We welcome suggestions and
nominations for conversational hours and pre/post conference work
sessions.
The submission of a proposal represents a commitment to present your
session if your proposal is accepted and to actively participate in
the whole conference. Proposals will be reviewed by an experienced
panel.
PROPOSAL FORMAT
The design of your presentation should fit the topic's content, your
abilities as a presenter and the interests of participants. Your
proposal should include the following:
A separate cover sheet with
Presenter identification (names, titles, positions, org.affiliations,
fax/internet, etc., of all presenters)
Audience (composition of audience for presentation that would be most
appropriate)
Time requirement (preferred length of your proposed session - as well
as minimum time frame in which you could conduct your session)
Special requirements (OH projector, VCR, etc.,) type of room,
computer, etc.,?)
Abstract: Provide a clear 50 - 100 word description of the
presentation which we would use for the conference programme if your
proposal is accepted.
A FURTHER ONE TO THREE PAGES WITH:
Presentation description : The body of your presentation description
should state the presentation's purpose, justification and
contextualisation. Describe workshop activities, approx.timetable,
and explain how the proposed activities will fulfil your stated
purpose. A formal bibliography is not required, but brief references
to related work may be helpful in assigning reviewers.
SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS:
Our preference is to receive e-mail/internet proposals to:
pboulton@gsb2.uct.ac.za
Alternatively: Mail THREE copies to:
Pat Boulton
IOBT '97
The Graduate School of Business
University of Cape Town
Private Bag
RONDEBOSCH 7700
CAPE TOWN
South Africa
PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY: 31 JULY 1997
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IOBTC '97 REGISTRATION FORM
Name: _________________________________________
Organization: ___________________________________
Address: _______________________________________
_______________________________________________
Fax: ___________________________________________
Telephone: _____________________________________
email: _________________________________________
EARLY BIRD CONFERENCE FEE:
For those who register before 30 May 1997 - $250
STANDARD CONFERENCE FEE
For those who register after 30 May 1997 - $270
(Conference fee includes meals)
Please make the draft/cheque payable to The University of Cape Town.
Transport from Cape Town International Airport to the GSB is
available through Springbok Atlas at a fee of $20 per person,
one-way.
Please state if you require the transfer service: _____________
Arrival time and date: _________________________________
If not available, please supply to us as soon as possible.
______________________________________________________
IOBTC ACCOMMODATION FORM
Name: ________________________________________________
Organization: __________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________
______________________________________________________
Fax: __________________ phone: __________________________
Accommodation charges are per room, as follows:
Type A rooms: small, separate adjoining rooms with shared shower.
Room with single bed $40/night _________
Room with double bed $50/night _________
Room with twin beds $50/night _________
Type B rooms with a private shower
Room with single bed $55 night _______
Room with double bed $70 night ._______
Room with twin beds $70 night ________
Number of nights required _________
Date of arrival ______________________________
Date of departure: ___________________________
Special requirements: ____________________________________
______________________________________________________
Please fax the accommodation booking form to:
Beverley Morley,
Reservations Manager,
The Breakwater Lodge Number: +27-21-406 1436
There is a limit on the different types of accommodation available.
Bookings will be taken on a first come, first served basis, and every
effort will be made to ensure people get their preferred option.
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SOUTH AFRICA .....