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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

Handouts

After each session

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 …!!