This is a series of leadership and Human Resources Best Practice Forums that happen in Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Shanghai and Singapore. In Hong Kong, we have invited CXOs and HR leaders from organizations like Yahoo, FedEx, Hong Kong Broadband Network, BCT Group, English Schools Foundation and Bayer MaterialScience to share their best practices. Please see below for the Shenzhen Session II’s rundown.
Event Information:
Date: Saturday, September 20th, 2014
Time: 2:00pm – 5:10pm
Venue: Best Western Shenzhen Felicity Hotel, 1085 Heping Rd, Luohu, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Number of Participants: 80
Co-organized by: Business Exchange Club, Senior HR Forum
Registration: dannycheung@seniorhrforum.com – By Invitation Only
Rundown:
2:00pm – 2:10pm Registration
2:10pm – 2:55pm The Next Generation of HR Roles,Florence Ng, Senior HR Director, Philips Electronics
2:55pm – 3:35pm Recruit and Engage Your Talent, Francis Wong, Chairman Senior HR Forum
3:40pm – 3:50pm Break
3:50pm – 4:30pm Building an Appreciative Culture, Danny Chan, Chief Praiser, iPraisage
4:30pm – 5:10pm Leadership and Engagement Showcase: The Executive Culture – How we led, emerged and made it!, Deborah Negrash, Corporate Director of Human Assests, The Executive Centre
Topics and Speakers:
Florence Ng, Senior HR Director, Philips Electronics Hong Kong Limited
Florence Ng has over 20 years of experience in the human resources field in the financial and public service sector in Hong Kong and Canada. She has made outstanding accomplishment in the leadership development, organizational effectiveness and regional resources management. She was awarded as the “Best HR Leader” for her achievement across the spectrum of human resources. In this session, Ng shared with our members her insights on how to execute effective motivation and retention strategies.
Francis Wong MBus, MNIA, FCPE, FHKIoD, FITA, FHKCS, MiProA, MHKIUM.F.CIM – Chairman, Senior HR Forum
Wong has over 20 years of experience as senior executive and HR leader in international and listed companies in China. He had a Master degree from University of Newcastle, Australia and various professional designation and membership. Wong is also actively contributing to various business chambers, industry associations and the community:
♦ Fellow of Hong Kong institute of Directors
♦ Member of Institute of Public Accountants
♦ Fellow of Hong Kong institute of Directors
♦ Founding President of Senior HR Forum
♦ Expert Panel Judge of “Innovated Software Award for SZSEZ 30th Anniversary” organized by Shenzhen Science and Technology Association
♦ Organizing committee for the Hong Kong ICT award (Best Collaboration) in 2010, which is an award operated by HKSAR Government
♦ Mentor for EMBA of Central University of Finance and Economic, Beijing
Danny Chan, Chief Praise Maker | Praisage
It was while studying in Australia and supporting himself through part time work that Danny came to experience the physical and psychological challenges of working on the front-line of business, as well as the power of both complaints and appreciation. After returning to Hong Kong in 2001, Danny was engaged in a variety of roles across diverse industries ranging from tourism management to branding, and from people development to public relations. But at the heart of his work lays a deep and sincere commitment to serve and support people. It was at the age of 32 that Danny made a profound and remarkable decision that would radically alter the direction of his life. In response to what he experienced as an emerging corporate culture dominated by complaint driven reaction, he committed himself to developing a platform through which he could champion and promote a somewhat contradictory culture of appreciation, and lead a transformation in organisational behaviour. The outcome of his courageous effort is this award-winning concept, Praisage (www.praisage.com), which is now the world’s first platform of praise.
Deborah Negrash, Corporate Director – Human Assets of The Executive Centre
Deborah Negrash, Corporate Director – Human Assets of The Executive Centre, overseeing the human resources function covering team member relations, recruitment, training and professional development, diversity and benefits. She focuses on promoting the “Oneness” culture in every aspect of the business in every region to deliver a team-based work environment; and improving upon and developing an efficient HR System that is in line with the company’s vision and values as well as perceived as the foundation of The Executive Centre for further business growth. Deborah joined The Executive Centre as Business Development Manager in 2008 and was later promoted to Group General Manager of South China in 2009 and Group Head of South & West China in 2013. Prior to joining The Executive Centre, Deborah worked for Riverdale International, a property developer in Washington DC as Marketing Director. She also managed part of the family business focused on a club/restaurant in Washington DC after graduation. Deborah holds a Bachelor Degree in International Affairs with a focus on Asian Studies and International Business, from George Washington University.
