We will be supporting the HR Summit and Expo 2017 from 6 – 8 Nov in Dubai

Oakwood International is excited to announce that we will be attending the HR Summit and Expo at the Dubai International Exhibition and Convention Centre, 6 - 8 November 2017.

This year the organisers have engineered the HR Summit and Expo to be the centre of the new HR transformation in the region. With a newly focused HR tech zone, heavyweight gurus, handpicked sessions, international experts and leading thought leaders, this is a great opportunity to kick-start your HR innovation. There will be Key Speakers over the three days including:

• Michael Useem, a pioneer in change management and leadership development: “HONING TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT”

• Lynda Gratton, voted most influential strategic thinker is a Professor of Management at London Business School :“THE SHIFT TO TALENT MASTERY IN THE FUTURE WORLD OF WORK”

• Herminia Ibarra, an expert on professional and leadership development and voted as one of the world’s top-ten most influential business thinkers: “OUT WITH THE OLD. IN WITH THE NEW: THE NEW WAVE OF LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT”

• Simon Sinek , described as “a visionary thinker with a rare intellect,” teaches leaders and organisations how to inspire people: “THE UNSHAKABLE OPTIMIST”

Our very own CEO, Dennis O’Donnell, will also be speaking at this prestigious event on the topic of: “Defining the Role of Leadership within the HR Function”.  In this highly engaging session, HR professionals will learn how to “raise their game” and move away from pure administrative aspects to adopting a more holistic view of how they contribute to their business. Dennis will share practical case studies that will help participants start thinking of the function as a significant part of the business and how to make a difference as a strategic function. 

The Oakwood team will also be hosting a stand at the exhibition. Waiting to meet you will be: Dennis O’Donnell – CEO,  Janine Bunning - Managing Director,  Fleur Blanford - Head of International Studies, Nicky Austin - Business Support Executive , Failan Saleem  - Marketing Director (CIM) and our Programme Managers, Antonio Agustin and Susan Joseph. Our team would love to discuss the HR & business practices, strategies and professional qualifications to suit your business. Also, how we can support you personally to progress further in your career. 

So come and talk to us to find out more about our new CIPD Level 7 Programme as well as our other  CIPD, ILM and CIM qualifications, meet our experienced and highly skilled facilitators, or just to have a lively and stimulating discussion with us about the latest HR trends and opportunities. 

Please contact us to find out more about how Oakwood can help to benefit your career.