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YOUR BLUEPRINT TO
CONVENTION 2014
WAYNE CHEN
CONVENTION DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN
The Jamaica Employers’ Federation
2A Ruthven Road, Kingston 10
Founded 1958
JEF’s President, CEO, Convention
Director & Coordinator
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DAVID WAN WAYNE CHEN
BRENDA CUTHBERT
YVONNE DAVIS
BACKGROUND
The JEF Convention is an internationally
acclaimed, World Class 4-day event that
attracts, CEOs, Managers, Industrial
Relations and Human Resource specialists,
Entrepreneurs, and other Professionals,
locally and internationally.
The JEF Convention is an internationally
acclaimed, World Class 4-day event that
attracts, CEOs, Managers, Industrial
Relations and Human Resource specialists,
Entrepreneurs, and other Professionals,
locally and internationally.
BACKGROUND CONT’D.
The JEF Convention has been staged for the past thirty-one (31) years, starting in 1982.
It is the largest of its kind in the English-Speaking Caribbean.
It comprises General and Concurrent Sessions; Panel and Group discussions; Entertainment and Social activities.
It is designed to be educational, enlightening and entertaining.
The JEF Convention has been staged for the past thirty-one (31) years, starting in 1982.
It is the largest of its kind in the English-Speaking Caribbean.
It comprises General and Concurrent Sessions; Panel and Group discussions; Entertainment and Social activities.
It is designed to be educational, enlightening and entertaining.
Sunset Jamaica Grande Hotel
Ocho Rios
May 8 - 11 2014
“OUR AGENDA … GROWTH,
DEVELOPMENT,
PARTNERSHIP FOR
PROSPERITY”
Highlights of Convention
High Energy Opening
Spectacular
@8:30AM Friday
Over 30 Concurrent and
General Sessions
Marketplace and Exposition
Over Forty Exhibitors
Sunrise Fun Run/Walk@5:30am Friday
PRONTO FUN-TIME with Karelle
@5:30AM-6:30AM Saturday
ERROL LEE & THE BARE ESSENTIALS
Saturday Night Party@8:30PM
SPECIAL GUEST: George Nooks
Rich Entertainment Package
Lyme in the Gardens at Laughing Waters@5:30PM Friday
Why are you here ?
• Nice break from the office
• Nice break from home
• My boss said I should come
• Recommended by a past attendee
• Curiosity
YOUR PRESENTERS
ACRES STOWE DOUG SMART LEACHIM SEMAJ R. OPPENHEIMER MICHELE ENGLISH
H. CHAMOUN-
NICHOLASS. HUSBANDS JAVETTE NIXON JOHN PILGRIM G. HENDRICKSON
• Networking opportunity
• Professional development
• Answers to workplace concerns
•Exposure to new ideas
• Pick up useful tips
• Meet new friends
Why are you here ?
Convention Mantra
The Wonderful People to meet
Convention Mantra
The Keys to making your organization
more productive and successful
Convention Mantra
The New and Innovative Ideas you
will take back to work
Convention Mantra
The Great Time you will Have
Expand Your ROLODEX
Many Networking
Opportunities
Your Identification Badge
Wear it all the time
Networking Opportunities
Refreshment Break every
morning in the Grande Hall
Networking Opportunities
Learning Sessions
Social Events
Networking Opportunities
Jamaica Time
DOES NOT work here
The JEF Convention is an ON-TIME event
Don’t miss any of your sessions
Check the schedule in your On Site Programme
HOSPITALITY HOSTS TO ASSIST YOU
JEF Secretariat at
Your Service
Hanover Room North Side
Staying in Touch
Communication Centre – North Tower
Meeting Your Presenters
Media & Presenters Lounge – North Tower
How can we HELP ?
Hospitality Hosts
Learning Sessions
Learning Sessions
Concurrent
Session
General
Session
You can do anything but you
cannot do everything
You can attend any session but you cannot attend every session
Leadership
Unravelling the ‘Grey Areas’ of Corporate
Governance & Business Ethics
Legal & Regulatory
Fulfilling Jamaica’s Regulatory Requirements for
Enterprise Risk Management
Enhancing Employee Value
Creating Value: A Contemporary
Approach to Performance-based Pay
Corporate Social Issues
Reputation is everything: Why Responsible
Corporate Behaviour is Good for Your
Brand Reputation
Trade and Global Issues
Business Development & Sustainability:
The Logistics Hub in Focus
Business Performance
Management
Branding for Recognition and Profit
Ask Questions
Since you cannot
attend every Session
Convention Handouts on website:
www.jamaicaemployers.com
Getting Around
Go for Comfort
DRESS CODE: Business Casual
The JEF Booth for
Information and Publications
Build Your Library
Take Part in Events
Opening Keynote Speaker
Doug Smart
Other Keynote Speakers:
Dr. Fritz Pinnock
Gary (Butch) Hendrickson
Michele English
Sandra Husbands
Tony Henthorne
Closing Keynote Speaker
Dr. Donovan Thomas
Cocktail Reception
EXPO - View In Installments
Support our Exhibitors
Prizes & Surprises
Have a Great Convention.!
Thank You …!!