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Organisers

Charmaine Shangase
Phone
062 237 0764
Email
charmaine@knowres.co.za

Next Event

Date

28 - 29 Feb 2024

Time

All Day

Organisational Development Conference 2024 | In-Person and Virtual

Ensuring the sustainability of an organisation to meet the dynamic demands of work.

KR proudly presents the 2024 Annual Organisational Development Conference, embodying this year’s theme: “Ensuring the Sustainability of an Organisation to Meet the Dynamic Demands of Work.” The conference boasts a not-to-be-missed line-up of speakers who are pioneers in the field of Organisational Development, and ready to impart valuable insights on prevailing trends and best practices.

Our engaging, interactive sessions will cover pivotal topics such as change management, employee engagement, leadership development, and many more. Each session is carefully crafted to foster a robust learning environment, allowing you to gather actionable strategies and insights.

Networking is a cornerstone of this conference!
Seize the opportunity to connect with a community of like-minded professionals, cultivating relationships that bolster your career trajectory. Walk away equipped with invaluable insights and practical strategies, essential for enhancing organisational effectiveness and success.

This conference is designed for both seasoned OD practitioners and those embarking on their career journey, providing a vibrant platform to stay abreast of industry innovations while forging meaningful professional connections.

Don’t let this opportunity pass you by! Register today to secure your place at the one-of-a-kind 2024 Annual Organisational Development Conference.

Benefits of Attending:

  • Networking Opportunities: Engage with a network of professionals, sharing insights and forging valuable connections within the field.
  • Access to Cutting-Edge Research: Stay abreast of pioneering research and emergent industry trends that are shaping the future of organisational development.
  • Learning from Industry Leaders: Benefit from the knowledge and expertise of industry leaders through comprehensive, insightful, and informative sessions.
  • Exposure to Innovative Tools and Methodologies: Discover new strategies, tools, and methodologies to enhance organisational development practices effectively.
  • Knowledge and Skill Enhancement: Seize the opportunity to augment your professional knowledge and skills, applying enhanced strategies and insights to your organisational role.
  • Motivation and Inspiration: Leave the conference feeling invigorated, motivated, and inspired to pursue excellence in your professional endeavours.

Investment in Professional Development: Attendance represents a significant investment in your professional journey, promising a multitude of benefits for both your career and organisation.

Who Should Attend?

  • Heads and Managers of Organisational Development, Organisational Design, Organisational Effectiveness, Transformation and Change Management, Organisation Development Advisors and Consultants
  • HR Directors, Heads of HR, HR Managers and Business Partners, Heads and Managers of Learning and Development, Learning and Development Advisors, Consultants, Leadership Development Managers and Business Partners
  • Heads and Managers of Talent Management, Talent Development Specialists and Consultants

Confirmed Speakers:

  • Anton Shufutinsky, Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees, OD Network, USA
  • Rhiannon (Crowhurst) Hamman, Organisational Development Consultant & Industrial Organisational Psychologist, IQbusiness South Africa
  • Jenny Lorenzo, Professional Associate, GIBS 
  • Carmine Nieman, Lecturer, Organisational Development and Employee Well-Being Specialist, University of Free State 
  • Linda Holbeche, Co-Director, The Holbeche Partnership, England
  • Thando Mahlo, Culture and Transformation PMO Lead – Africa,  The Coca-Cola Company
  • Jackie (Palmer) Kennedy, Founder, LeadMe Academy
  • Noha El-Banna, HR Organization Development Certified Consultant, Institute of Organisational Development, Canada
  • Tebogo Mdhluli, Business Transformation, Anglo American Platinum
  • Dayalan Govender, Partner/Director, People and Organisation: Africa Lead, PWC
  • Angelique Herbst, Senior Manager: People and Organisation, PwC
  • Vanessa Kodisang, Executive Head of People: Hollard Centre, Hollard Insurance
  • Vela Hlatshwayo,  Senior Manager: Change Management, South African Reserve Bank
  • Byron Heylen, Senior Manager: Organisational Development, BDO South Africa
  • Neville Lindsey, Head of People, Talent, Organisational Development, Discovery
  • Sazi Lekola, Head: Leadership Development, FNB & Wesbank South Africa
  • Sally Pike, Change Manager, Capitec
  • Opila Moodley, HR Director,  Estee Lauder Companies
  • Portia Mogale, Managing Executive: Human Capital, Sanlam Corporate
  • Bahle Goba-Matsho, People Change Manager, ABSA
  • Clayton Lendrum, Managing Director, Knowledge X-Change
  • Dr Sharon Munyaka, UN SDG Leadership Lab Facilitator, Presencing Institute; Facilitator and Executive Coach, Henley Business School – Africa; Past President of SIOPSA
  • Nomfundo Vilakazi, Group OD & TA Manager, Dis-Chem Pharmacies

 

Registration Fees:

Registration fees exclude VAT.
Registration fees include refreshments, lunch and a copy of the speaker slides.

DATESFEES
28-29 February 2024Organisational Development ConferenceIn-PersonR10 000
28-29 February 2024 Organisational Development ConferenceVirtualR8 500


 

 

 

Hourly Schedule

Day 1 - 28 February 2024

08:40 - 09:00
A Warm Welcome and Introduction by Chairperson
09:00 - 09:45
Panel Discussion: Trends Influencing the Growth and Progress of Organisational Development and Strategies for Future Challenges
Rhiannon (Crowhurst) Hamman, Organisational Development Consultant & Industrial Organisational Psychologist, IQbusiness South Africa AND Jenny Lorenzo, Professional Associate, GIBS AND Vela Hlatshwayo, Senior Manager: Change Management, South African Reserve Bank AND Neville Lindsey, Head of People, Talent, Organisational Development, Discovery
09:45 - 10:30
Planning for Organisational Resilience with a Focus on Adaptability and Leadership Enhancement
Sazi Lekola, Head: Leadership Development, FNB & Wesbank South Africa
10:30 - 11:15
Case Study: Optimising Organisational Adaptation to New Technologies and Work Practices
Sally Pike, Change Manager, Capitec
11:15 - 11:45
Mid-Morning Refreshments
11:45 - 12:45
Panel Discussion: Fostering Multifaceted Stakeholder Collaboration in OD and OB Interventions
Byron Heylen, Senior Manager: Organisational Development, BDO South Africa day AND Portia Mogale, Managing Executive: Human Capital, Sanlam Corporate
12:45 - 13:45
Lunch Break and Networking Session
13:45 - 14:30
Utilise Data Analytics as a Transformative Tool for OD Practitioners
Thando Mahlo, Culture and Transformation PMO Lead - Africa, The Coca-Cola Company
14:30 - 15:00
Mid-Afternoon Tea Break
15:00 - 16:00
In Conversation with the OD Gurus: Gaining International Perspectives in Organisational Development
Anton Shufutinsky, Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees, OD Network, USA AND Linda Holbeche, Co-Director, The Holbeche Partnership, England
16:00 - 16:15
Closing of Day One

Day 2 - 28 February 2024

08:50 - 09:00
A Warm Welcome and Introduction by the Chairperson
Clayton Lendrum, Managing Director, Knowledge X-Change
09:00 - 10:00
Panel discussion: South Africa and the world at large is faced with uncertain times how can your organisation thrive in this fluid environment?
Tebogo Mdhluli, Business Transformation, Anglo American Platinum AND Vanessa Kodisang, Executive Head of People: Hollard Centre, Hollard Insurance AND Dr Sharon Munyaka, UN SDG Leadership Lab Facilitator, Presencing Institute; Facilitator and Executive Coach, Henley Business School – Africa; Past President of SIOPSA
10:00 - 10:45
Case Study: Designing interventions for leadership to enhance employee wellness, manage stress, and prevent burnout for the OD practitioner
Jackie (Palmer) Kennedy, Founder, LeadMe Academy
10:45 - 11:15
Mid-Morning Refreshments
11:15 - 12:15
Panel discussion: Establishing a culture that is both purpose-driven and human-centric within your organization
Opila Moodley, HR Director, Estee Lauder Companies AND Bahle Goba-Matsho, People Change Manager, ABSA AND Nomfundo Vilakazi, Group OD & TA Manager, Dis-Chem Pharmacies
12:15 - 13:00
Organisation agility - what does this mean for Business and OD practitioners?
Dayalan Govender, Partner/Director, People and Organisation: Africa Lead, PWC AND Angelique Herbst, Senior Manager: People and Organisation, PwC
13:00 - 14:00
Lunch Break and Connection Session
14:00 - 14:45
Bridging Theory and Action in Change Management: A Case Study for OD Practitioners
Carmine Nieman, Lecturer, Organisational Development and Employee Well-Being Specialist, University of Free State
14:45 - 15:30
Integrating the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People with Trust-Centric Leadership for Organisational Design
Noha El-Banna, HR Organization Development Certified Consultant, Institute of Organisational Development, Canada
15:30 - 15:45
Wrap-up and Closure of Conference

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