"What bankers do not tell you and/or some observations about the crisis"
May 27, 2009 AmCham Offices, Dušní 10, Praha 1
AGENDA: 1. What is the origin of the bubble? 2. Transformation mechanism of a financial crisis into an economic crisis 3. Economic growth versus development on the stock exchange 4. Development of stock prices – unprecedented crash or normal situation? 5. Should one invest into stock under the current situation? 6. How long will it take until the trend reverses and stock prices return to the levels before the crisis? 7. Conclusion & Discussion Speaker: Mgr. Ing. Václav Novotný, Managing Director, Advanced Risk Management, s.r.o. The seminar and follow-up discussion is beneficial especially for business owners, top managers and private investors. AmCham Contact person: Renata Paceltova at rpaceltova@amcham.cz
Discussion with the Mayor of Brno Roman Onderka followed by cocktail
May 26, 2009 Rytířský sál Nové radnice, Dominikánské náměstí 1, 602 00 Brno-střed
Mayor Onderka will in his speech to AmCham members introduce city development plans, conditions for doing business in Brno and cooperation between the city and private sector.
Managing in a Downturn - Headcount Reduction Actions That Preserve Value - CANCELED!!!
May 21, 2009 AmCham offices, Dušní 10, Prague 1
Content: - massive headcount reduction is not "business as usual" - holistic approach to lay-offs: from preparation to execution - preserving values Speaker: Ivana Watson, Hewitt Associates
May 15, 2009 AmCham offices, Dušní 10, Prague 1
1. Election of new chairman/woman 2. Discussion about possible cooperation with other HR organizations 3. Discussion about past and future seminars
Site visit at TONA/STANLEY in Pečky
April 28, 2009 Chvalovická 326, Pečky
TONA, a.s. Pečky was founded in 1892 as an iron foundry. During the following years the range of products gradually changed and after having manufactured agricultural machines and industrial tools, TONA started to make professional tools in the 1950s. At that time the forge was built - it was a decisive step to production program stabilization. Step by step, manufacture of all types of wrenche and spanners was introduced: open-end, combination, ring, hex-key and pipe wrenches. The sets called "Gola" were a part of the production program as well. The company also successfully completed the development of deflecting beam torque wrenches and launched their production. An important year for TONA was 1992 when, within privatization program, the company became a division of THE STANLEY WORKS, an American corporation, which helped TONA not only to get financial support but also provided the company with an opportunity to increase its product range and to make and sell also the hand tools with this well-known trade mark. Lately, new products have been integrated into production on a regular basis, especially such products which are required by mechanics, who use TONA tools both for work at industrial plants or car service in garages and for work at home. Program: 1) Introduction 2) Presentation 3) Site visit 4) Discussion For more information please contact Martina Kopečná at mkopecna@amcham.cz or call 737258089.
Finanční krize: zvýšené insolvenční riziko pro dlužníky i věřitele
April 24, 2009 MaMaison Hotel Imperial, Tyršova 6, Ostrava
Přednášející: JUDr. Ing. Ivan Barabáš, advokát spolupracující s Havel&Holásek Mgr. Pavel Říha, advokát spolupracující s Havel&Holásek Obsah: - Finanční krize - zatěžkávací zkouška nové insolvenční úpravy (krátká rekapitulace fungování insolvenčního zákona, očekávání, koncepční problémy zákona dle stávající praxe, první novely) - Kdy se společnost nachází v úpadku? (vymezení pojmu, problémy současné definice úpadku - praktické otázky) - Co znamená úpadek pro dlužníka? (návrhová povinnost, sankce, účinky podaného návrhu pro dlužníka, publicita návrhu) - Co znamená úpadek dlužníka pro věřitele? (právo podat návrh, účinky podaného návrhu pro věřitele, odpovědnost za šikanózní návrh) - Restrukturalizace: neformální řešení úpadkové situace (právní a ekonomická rizika, hrozba neúčinnosti právních úkonů) - Insolvenční řízení: formální řešení úpadkové situace (průběh, lhůty, základní způsoby řešení úpadku - konkurs, reorganizace a oddlužení) - Závěr, diskuze 9:00 - 9:30 - registrace 9:30 - 10:15 - seminář 10:15 - 10:45 - coffee break 10:45 - 11:30 - seminář Seminář bude probíhat v češtině.
Transition Management: exchange of experiences.....
April 22, 2009 AmCham offices, Dušní 10, Prague 1
'Transition Management'............are you having difficulties to find a new employer or new career track as a result of organisation changes?....... are you facing redundancy? or have you experienced any of these transitions in the past? Come and exchange experiences and hear the positive and successful outcomes from those who have experienced career change with or without help of consultants specialised in 'transition ' or 'outplacement' management. Those taking part are: Jaroslav Barták: CEO of Kofola Czech Michal Hatina: Head of CEE, DBM: Transition Management Consultants Charles Peake: in the past Director of Strategy & Planning in Vodafone, Chief Merger Officer in Unipetrol etc. Danica Sivakova: Corporate Affairs Director CEE Region, JTI David Tenora: Managing Director, Bunzl Martin Tolar: CEO TechData Moderator/Facilitator: Irena A. Brichta: Brichta & Partners (a member of 33 St James's): Senior Search and Transition Management Consultant
Committee on Business-Academic Cooperation
April 21, 2009 AmCham offices, Dušní 10, Prague 1
First meeting of newly created Committee where representatives from business and academic sector will have chance to meet and discuss hot issues. Main Goals: - Promote partnerships between schools and businesses - Push for more business training in school curricula and provide entrepreneurial role models - Creating platform for sharing best practices - Establishing active dialogue with the Ministry of Education as well as other key-decision makers (Czech Academy of Science and other authorities) in order to maintain favorable environment for development of education & research in the CR - Contribute to the Reform of the Czech Educational System - Provide a framework for AmCham member companies for sharing ideas and debate with educational authorities - R&D (Research & Development) - IPR (Intellectual Property Rights)
Israeli elections and what it means for business in the Middle East
April 20, 2009 Prague 6, Stursova 3
Meeting with Yaakov Levy, Ambassador of Israel in the Czech Republic The “coffee and cake” meeting will deal with topics such as the Israeli elections and what it means for business in the Middle East, reconstruction of Gaza and others. For invited guests only. Capacity is limited! Due to security reason ID number required. AmCham contact: Renáta Paceltová at rpaceltova@amcham.cz
Financial crisis and its impact on hotels and restaurants
April 15, 2009 AmCham Offices, Dušní 10, Prague 1
Speakers: Michal Chour, Radisson SAS Alcron Hotel Sanjiv Suri, Zátiší Group Topics: - Sales Management role in current climate - Cost management and restructuring - Increasing productivity without demaging quality performance A senior management event. Contact person: Nikola Nagyova, nnagyova@amcham.cz or 733389373
March 24, 2009 AmCham offices, Dušní 10, Prague 1
MISSION: The Committee will seek to create a forum for manufacturing, sourcing and operations members of AmCham to share information and views on operations in the CR as well as on manufacturing and operations best practices. The Committee will provide members with opportunities to share information and network, and advocates issues relevant to the manufacturing & Supply Chain Management sector. Contact person: Martina Kopecna, mkopecna@amcham.cz or 737258089
March 24, 2009 Crowne Plaza Prague Castle Hotel, Strahovská 128, Prague 1
The Realities of Executive Coaching: Everything you need to know about coaching in order to make an informed decision for you, your staff, and your company It is estimated that as many as 90% of the Fortune Global 500 employ a formal program of executive coaching. Why? Does your staff truly make the most of their strengths? Do they help their colleagues to do so? Do they have constructive political wisdom? Do they have irritating traits which get in the way? Do you? Come and explore how you can leverage executive coaching to achieve these goals. Come and learn, how you can accelerate your professional and personal success. Three top professional Prague-based coaches will offer their perspectives on these questions and this timely and important topic. Speakers: Iveta Clarke, CPCC, Personal Leadership Coach, New Frontiers Pepper de Callier, Chairman, Bubenik Partners Jan Valdinger, Change Partnership A senior management event. For lead member representatives only! Contact person: Martina Kopecna, mkopecna@amcham.cz or 737258089
Moderated panel discussion on Female leadership and diversity management
March 19, 2009 AmCham offices, Dušní 10, Prague 1
Panel of top corporate leaders from global companies to discuss issues related to diversity management and equal opportunity. This event will provide an opportunity to talk about some important HR issues. Speakers: 1. Markus Köhler, HR Lead, MICROSOFT, s.r.o. 2. Jana Riebová, Director, Human Resources Division, UniCredit Bank Czech Republic, a.s. 3. Jitka Schmiedová, HR Director, Česká spořitelna, a.s. Moderator: Vera M. Budway-Štrobach, Program Manager, Corporate Culture & Leadership Development, Human Resources Department, Česká spořitelna, a.s., Member of AmCham HR Committee Topics: 1. Gender quotas and targets: do they help promote female talent or are they counterproductive 2. Diversity as a competitive advantage and performance driver – what are companies doing to promote diversity? Should diversity be in KPIs of management? 3. Talent management programs for women: are women professionals getting enough support and encouragement to take on challenging assignments? Are they being nominated to participate in executive development programs? 4. Best practice/examples: what are leading companies doing to actively support female leadership development? What are they doing to create a gender friendly work environment? Work-life balance? Reintegrating women back into the workforce after maternity leave?
March 13, 2009 AmCham offices, Dušní 10, Prague 1
Agenda: 1. Discussion about past HR activities 2. Discussion about planned HR activities 3. Brainstorming about interesting topics and speakers for HR seminars 4. Discussion about current situation on the labor market
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