Engineering lifeskills conference

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September 2000 News

A valuable one-day conference for chemical, civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering staff. Speakers will discuss many practical issues, some of them are:

* Motivating young engineers to take control of their future.

* How job-hopping can harm their career later in life, effectively creating an artificial ceiling.

* Inspiring them to commit to a continual learning process.

* Warn them of the many financial traps and pitfalls.

* Show them how to communicate with their boss and colleagues.

Master of ceremonies will be East Coast Radio's Makhosi Khosa; Wynand Claasen - architect, Springbok rugby captain, will speak on 'Motivating a professional team.' Dr John Tibane, a professional speaker, and author of the book 'True dreams do come true', will talk on living a life of continuous learning.

Bookings are limited to 150 delegates, and will be made on a first come, first served basis. The conference is set for 20 September 2000 at the Durban ICC.

Interested delegates are to contact Gill Nortier, tel/fax: (011) 572 5838, cell: 083 739 7284, e-mail saiee@iafrica.com

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