Inspiring Talk by Andrew Grant: „Who Killed Creativity?...And How Can We Get It Back?“
May 17, 2013 Národní technická knihovna / Ballingův sál, Technická 6/2710, 160 80 Prague 6 - Dejvice
Make your reservation today through http://cin-inspiring-talk-1-2013.takeplace.eu/en. Registration for AmCham members is free of charge. Capacity is limited by 50 AmCham members. Contact Lucie Vrbová at lvrbova@amcham.cz for free registration code. ------------------------------- Andrew Grant in his book examines how creativity can be encouraged within organizations via seven creative thinking strategies, drawing on psychological theory, neuroscience and numerous anecdotes. He has been in high demand as a keynote speaker and has shared the stage with top international speakers such as Stephen Covey, Jonas Ridderstrale and Bob Nelson. T. Learn more about: www.whokilledcreativity.com May 17, 2013 8.30-12.00am Národní technická knihovna / Ballingův sál Technická 6 / 2710, 160 80 Praha 6 - Dejvice
May 16, 2013 Tower Park Praha - Žižkovská věž, Mahlerovy sady 2699/1, Prague 3
o 9.45-10.30, Conference center Registrations + Coffee Break o 10.30-12.30, Conference center Strategic Objectives for Regional Headquarters Panel of Real Estate, Multinational, and Professional Consulting Speakers outlining strategy and action plan. · Steven Tichy, AIG/LINCOLN CZ · Jan Melichar, Citibank Europe · Michal Meliška, IBM Strategic Objectives for Research Panel of Companies and Academic researchers outlining strategy and action plan. · Jaroslav Doležal, Honeywell · Vladimír Mařík, CertiCon · Milan Šlapák, GE International Strategic Objectives for Tourism Issues addressed: convention tourism, leisure tourism · Michal Chour, Radisson Blu Alcron · Sanjiv Suri, Zátiší Group, Prague Convention Bureau · Brendan Donnellan, Passion Communications Announcement of Community Participation Activities o 12.30-13.30, Observatory Lunch o 13:30-13:50, Observatory Keynote Speech - Mayor Svoboda o 14.00 End of the conference ------------------------------- Main partner of the conference: Citibank Under the auspices of Prague Mayor Svoboda In cooperation with Mladá fronta, E15 ------------------------------- Registration & Conditions: Target audience: Decision makers and experts in main conference topics. Registrations at registration@amcham.cz. Contact person: Lucie Vrbová, lvrbova@amcham.cz
GM Breakfast - informal meeting of General Managers, CEOs, Owners, Partners - CAPACITY FULL
May 14, 2013 Diplomat Hotel****Prague, Evropská 15, Prague 6
During these small informal sessions (group of 10 to 15 General Managers with the representatives of the AmCham Board of Directors) you will have a chance to meet key counterparts from the business community and discuss common issues - your business plans for 2013, the possible co-operation with our organization in the future - as well as learn about what AmCham is doing to improve the business climate, what are our new projects, etc.. Sponsored by: Diplomat Hotel - www.diplomathotel.cz Agenda: Introduction Members Introduction - brief info from their sector AmCham initiatives/projects Discussion For general managers/CEOs, owners and partners (R1 representatives). Registration: by email at rpaceltova@amcham.cz.
Transformational Leadership_whole day training_Capacity Full
May 07, 2013 AmCham offices, Dušní 10, Prague 1
Transformational leadership is considered to be the “ultimate” form of leadership. It puts the employees in the center of all managerial activities/decisions with the goal to develop each employee into a member of a high performing team whilst overachieving set company targets. Once this goal has been reached the Senior Manager is ready for new tasks and will move on, confident that the employees and team he or she developed is fully capable to succeed without his or her leadership. The main goal of this seminar is to get you started on the most rewarding path any Manager can take when it comes to goal achievement, team motivation and personal and personnel development. The learnings of the seminar are all being based on practical, real-life and personal examples and experience of the trainer and can be implemented immediately. Top line content: · Attitude · Task focus vs. people focus · Effective target setting · Trust vs. control · Intrinsic motivation · Basics of high performance team development · Pyramid of success · Managing in an international environment/a multi-culturally staffed team · Basic do’s and don’ts Target group: Senior Managers with a minimum of 5 - 10 years management experience and personnel responsibility Duration: 1 day Style: Interactive Trainer: Alex Reidl, MA. Alex is a self employed Management Consultant and Coach, specialized on Leadership Coaching, operational and strategic Management and Marketing Consulting. He holds customized seminars on building winning teams, change management and non-verbal communication amongst others. Within his area of expertise he also teaches selected MBA courses at university. PRICE: 3,400 CZK + VAT for AmCham member (6,000 CZK for non-members) Limited capacity: 10 persons F&B provided during the seminar. There will be also a break for lunch. Contact person: Lucie Vrbová, lvrbova@amcham.cz, 733 685 318 --------------------------------- CANCELATION POLICY: This online registration is mandatory. By registering here you agree with the following cancellation policy: - AmCham (further on "provider") will issue an invoice based on provided information (Company name) - The fee must be paid and received by the bank account of the provider before the seminar start. - If the course is canceled by the provider, the whole fee will be reimbursed to the participant. - If the participant is unable to attend the course, the company may send another participant as a "substitute" (no extra charges will apply). The participant must, however, inform the provider as soon as possible. - If cancellation is made by the participant more than 7 days before the course start, 50% of the fee is eligible for refund to the participant. - If cancellation is made by the participant exactly or less than 7 days before the course start, the entire fee is non-refundable.
How can business increase its competitiveness through cooperation with non-profit organizations?
May 03, 2013 NGO Market, Národní technická knihovna, Technická 6 / 2710, Praha 6
Creating shared value through cooperation of business and non-government organization A panel discussion that will be held at the NGO Market organized by Forum 2000. Discussion will be held in Czech. Jak může byznys posílit svoji konkurenceschopnost prostřednictvím spolupráce s neziskovou organizací? aneb Vytváření sdílené hodnoty prostřednictvím spolupráce byznysu a neziskovky NGO Market, Národní technická knihovna (Ballingův sál), Technická 6 / 2710, Praha 6 3. května, 11:00 - 12:30 · Jak mohou firmy posilovat svoji dlouhodobou konkurenceschopnost prostřednictvím spolupráce s neziskovou organizací? · Jaké jsou požadavky firem na neziskové organizace? · Co má neziskovka nabídnout firmě, aby si ji vybrala za partnera? · Jak může neziskovka pomoci firmě posílit její konkurenceschopnost a měla by to dělat? · Během panelové diskuse vystoupí zástupci firem a neziskových organizací. Případová studie: Rozumíme penězům Pavel Zúbek, Tiskový mluvčí, GE Money Martin Ježek, Projektový manažer, AISIS Případová studie: Věda má budoucnost Daniela Červenclová, PR Manager, CSR Manager, Bayer Radim Zabadal, Projektový manažer, AISIS Diskuse Moderuje Ivo Jupa, Partner, CSR Consult Registrace na registration@amcham.cz Účast na diskusi a NGO Marketu je zdarma. Více na www.ngomarket.cz
Seminar on US FATCA impacts in the Czech Republic
April 30, 2013 AmCham offices, Dušní 10, Prague 1
On behlaf of Amcham we would like to invite you to: Workshop on US FATCA impacts in the Czech Republic Date: 30 April, 2013 9.00 - 11.00 am Location: AmCham Conference room, Dušní 10, Prague 1 FATCA is the most wide-ranging, globally impacting tax regulation ever to come into force. Both for US citizens with incomes outside the US and for the Financial Institutions around the world who hold their money, there are a number of assessment to tbe carried out and decisions to be made and to ensure FATCA compliance. Program: “FATCA Reporting: Challenges and Solutions” - Introduction - What is FATCA and why is it here? - The decision tree to effective compliance - FATCA and QI Reporting - The impact of IGA Model 1 and 2 - TRACE Standards: the Future of non-domestic Tax Reporting? - Automated Solutions for Cost-efficient Reporting Speakers: Andrew Dickson - Grant Thornton Czech Republic Advisory Wolfgang Göb - Software Daten Service Dalibor Fiala - T-Systems Czech Republic Registration: By email at registration@amcham.cz For more info, contact Renata Paceltova at rpaceltova@amcham.
Workshop on Innovation in Language Learning by Lance Knowles
April 26, 2013 AmCham offices, Dušní 10, Prague 1
On behalf of American Chamber of Commerce we would like to invite you to the workshop with: Lance Knowles - President of DynEd International Inc. and Director of Courseware Development. Key questions: - What neuroscience brings into language learning - How to measure language learning efficiency and individual progress - Language skills as competitive advantage - Examples of projects where governments invest in English language learning systems on national level to get competitive advantage Mr. Knowles is among the world's foremost experts on the development and use of multimedia ELT courses. As the co-founder and President of DynEd, he has personally led the design of DynEd's core products, including the world's first interactive language learning program on CD-ROM in 1987. Used in over 70 countries worldwide, his innovative courses have been approved by national Ministries of Education -- including France, China, Malaysia and Turkey -- and have won more than 40 major awards. Mr. Knowles co-founded the company in 1987 with DynEd's chief engineer, Douglas Crane. Together, they earned a US patent for the features at the root of their interface design and authoring tools. An experienced presenter, textbook author, and former director of the Language Institute of Japan (1979-86), Lance has led teacher-training seminars in more than 14 countries and has over 30 years experience in English language education. Contact person: Lucie Vrbová, lvrbova@amcham.cz.
April 26, 2013 AmCham offices, Dušní 10, Prague 1
Regular meeting of AmCham HR Committee to discuss and plan upcoming Committee´s initiatives. To find out more about HR Committee´s activities please contact Lucie Vrbova at lvrbova@amcham.cz.
April 25, 2013 AmCham offices, Dušní 10, Prague 1
Regular meeting of AmCham Marketing Committee to discuss upcoming activities and further initiatives. During the meeting members will discuss Marketing Committee contribution to the conference on Future of Prague. With regard to that the Committee will propose to hold a workshop on How to make tourists stay longer in Prague (from 2 to 3 nights)? Concrete proposal of what needs to be done is about to be created during the Committee meeting. To receive more information about Marketing Committee and its initiatives please contact Lucie Vrbova at lvrbova@amcham.cz
Labor Code&Social Affairs Committee
April 24, 2013 AmCham offices, Dušní 10, Prague 1
Labor Code&Social Affairs Committee will meet to discuss upcoming plans and activities. Agenda will be specified prior to the meeting. Please, register at registration@amcham.cz or via www.amcham.cz. Contact person: Veronika Szentiványiová, veronika@amcham.cz.
April 23, 2013 AmCham offices, Dušní 10, Prague 1
It is no secret that, with the rise of the Internet, our world is getting flat. Companies and teams are growing more complex in an attempt to benefit from the opportunities the new economy is opening. However, there are also challenges; we need to learn to integrate all sorts of diversity to unleash the potential of our teams and reach our goals. How can you transform your people’s distinctiveness into endless sources of creativity and financial growth? How can you manage risk, communicate smoothly and lead in a flat world? Join us for a practical workshop with Elisabet Rodriguez Dennehy, an international consultant on business leadership and diversity issues. The workshop uses the most recent data to point at the reality of the job market in Europe and in the Czech Republic; it also tries to answer the question how diversity can enhance competitive advantages, engagement and succession planning. The 2-hour session leverages scientific research and Elisabet’s experience to point at the most important issues brought over by diversity at the workplace and suggest solutions for managing gender and cultural differences in your company. The workshop includes: · scientific research-based overview of the most important gender-related challenges that affect almost every workplace · tools to use to implement successful diversity programs · case study for the group to apply what has been discussed · a candid discussion about gender-related challenges participants are experiencing in their workplace · Q and A. Bio: Elisabet Rodriguez Dennehy is an international consultant on business leadership and diversity issues. She teaches in the Executive Leadership Program of the University of Pittsburgh’s Katz Graduate School of Business in Prague and Sao Paulo. Rodriguez & Associates, her strategic consulting firm, specializes in customized leadership development programs for women and related consulting services to help organizations manage and develop female talent. Elisabet’s ground-breaking approach and personal involvement have led to highly effective executive leadership programs for GSK, Westinghouse, UniCredit, Microsoft, the British Chamber of Commerce, the U.S. Business School of Prague, and many other clients throughout the U.S., Latin America, and the European Union. She has also conducted Coaching and Mentoring programs for the University of Pittsburgh in Prague for Deloitte, PPG and ABB, in Sao Paulo, Brazil for Dow, Motorola, PWC and Caterpillar, and for many other companies. In 2012, Elisabet published Can You Afford to Ignore Me? - a book to help managers and senior executives leverage the proven benefits of a more gender-balanced, culturally diverse workforce. The book combines her real-world experiences as an international business consultant with scientific research in physiology, economics, organizational behavior, business leadership and other fields. Contact person: Lucie Vrbová, lvrbova@amcham.cz.
GM Breakfast - informal meeting of General Managers, CEOs, Pratners & Owners
April 19, 2013 TOP HOTELS GROUP, Blažimská 1781/4, Prague 4
During these small informal sessions (group of 10 to 15 General Managers with the representatives of the AmCham Board of Directors) you will have a chance to meet key counterparts from the business community and discuss common issues - your business plans for 2013, the possible co-operation with our organization in the future - as well as learn about what AmCham is doing to improve the business climate, what are our new projects, etc.. Sponsored by: TOP HOTELS GROUP - www.tophotel.cz Agenda: Introduction Members Introduction - brief info from their sectors AmCham initiatives/projects Discussion For general managers/CEOs, owners and partners (R1 representatives). Registration: by email at rpaceltova@amcham.cz.
Workshop on VAT in Congress Business
April 18, 2013 AmCham offices, Dušní 10, Prague 1
Finance committee invites you on workshop on: VAT in Congress Business - for Hotel industry Key points: EU Directive - EU VAT system How to create/prepare contract? VAT status of the attendees, new changes Tactical ramifications for a conference organiser - Hotels/Event agencies Optimization of costs Driver: Jan Kaucký, Tax Advisory/Consultant Registration: online under password or by email at registration@amcham.cz For business representatives from Hotel industry, Conference´s organizers, For more info about further activities of Finance committee and how your company can be involved, please, contact Renata Paceltova at rpaceltova@amcham.cz
April 18, 2013 AmCham offices, Dušní 10, Prague 1
Regular meeting of AmCham Finance Committee to discuss upcoming activities and further initiatives. Agenda: 1)Upcoming events: Seminar on US FATCA impacts in the Czech Republic - April 30, 2013, AmCham Workshop on optimization of accounting department - May 20, 2013 2)Other topics suggested: Future of Mobile Payments/Retail payments Oceňování podniků/nemovitostí 3)Small workshops - planning/Suggest topics 4)best offices 2013 - publication Overall theme: Future of work - Major trends: 1. Mobile Office (Home Office, HR, Legal aspects, remote management, BYOD, co-working spaces…) 2. Competitiveness (Shared service centres, Data Centres, Call centres, How to stay competitive - what skills are needed?) 3. Cooperation of businesses with universities 4. Outsourcing vs. Insourcing 5. Finance (1. Sources, 2. Fin. Processes, 3. Payments) 6. Aging population 7. Energy Conservation 8. New Technology Submissions to relevant areas should be delivered before June 10. Format: in Word, max 2 normoA4, photo, logo in jpg Registration: online or at registration@amcham.cz ____________________ To receive more information about Finance Committee and its initiatives please contact Renata paceltova at rpaceltova@amcham.cz
New Construction Code - Discussion with Deputy Minister Miroslav Kalous (in Czech)
April 17, 2013 AmCham offices, Dušní 10, Prague 1
AmCham members are invited to a session with Deputy Minister for Regional Development Miroslav Kalous who will give an update on the final version of new Construction Code amendment. Discussion will be supplemented by the presentation of the outcome of the analysis on “Digitalizace územního řízení". Contact person: Lucie Vrbová, lvrbova@amcham.cz.
