CII (Haryana State Council) is organising two half – a – day Sessions for its members on Monday, 10 November 08 at Jacaranda – I, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The schedule of the Sessions is as under :

Session I :
1000 – 1300 hrs – Awareness Session on Goods and Services Tax
1300- 1400 hrs – Lunch
Session II :
1330 – 1600 hrs – Session on Demystifying the Current Economic Scenario

The details of the scheduled sessions are available at GSIA office on request.

You may like to send your confirmation to Mr K Sriram ([email protected]) Reply / Registration Form is available at GSIA Office.

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Mr Somendra Gautam, Confederation of Indian Industry, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi has informed that CII Knowledge Summit The KM India 2008 will be held on 5 to 7November 2008 at Hotel Hyatt Regency, Sahar Airport Road, Mumbai. Supported by the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology, the KM India 2008 will focus on Enhancing Competitiveness of India through Knowledge Management.

The KM India 2008 will focus on critical issues being faced by the KM experts and fraternity such as KM Strategy & Assessment; Competencies and Cultural building for Knowledge Organisation; Technology Trends for Managing Knowledge etc.

The KM India will have various Technical Sessions and Master Classes where one can learn the ropes of implementing knowledge management in the organization, effective knowledge management strategies, practices and technologies and understanding of the emerging challenges in the field of Knowledge Management.

The KM India will also have a keynote address by Ms Debra Amidon, Founder & CEO, ENTOVATION International Ltd, US, one of the globally recognized KM Experts, on In the Knowledge Innovation Zone: Implications for India, the Region and Abroad.

The summit will see a gathering of eminent speakers like:

– K V Kamath, President, CII and Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, ICICI Bank Ltd
– Ashok Soota, Chairman and Managing Director, MindTree Limited
– JK Suresh, Principal Knowledge Manager, Infosys Group of Companies
– William C Miller, President, Global Creativity Corporation
– Jayanta Chatterjee, Professor-IME & Design, IIT Kanpur
– Rishikesha T Krishnan, Professor of Corporate Strategy, Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore
– Ed Cohen, Chief Learning Officer, Satyam Computer Services
– Anand Pillai, Sr. Vice President & Global Head,Talent Transformation & Intrapreneurship Development; HCL Technologies Ltd
– David Tai, Director – HR Learning, IBM Learning (India/South Asia Region)
– Raj Datta, Vice President ââ,¬â?o Knowledge Management, Mindtree Ltd
– Rory Chase, Managing Director, Teleos
– Kavi Mahesh, Principal Consultant – KMGroup, Infosys Technologies Limited
– Amit Ranjan, Co-founder, SlideShare
– A Srinivasan, Vice President – KM & Process Digitization, Tata Consultancy Services
– Amod Vijayvargiya, Associate Director & Practice Lead, Global Knowledge & Business Services, Capgemini
– Venky Rao, Global Head- Innovation, Satyam Computer Services etc.

The KM India will also feature Master Classes on Innovation Methodologies by William C. Miller, President of the Global Creativity Corporation & Debra R. Miller, Director of the Global Dharma Center; Jump-start your P7 Knowledge Innovation® Blueprint: How to Manage, Measure and Profit by Debra Amidon, Founder & CEO, ENTOVATION International Ltd; Taking the Measure of KM: Metrics, Maturity and Benchmarking Infosys Technologies Limitedââ,¬Â by JK Suresh, Principal Knowledge Manager, Kavi Mahesh, Principal Consultant, KM Group and A Lata, Associate Vice-President and Group Head, KM and Creating a World-Class Knowledge Strategy by Rory Chase, Managing Director, Teleos.

Apart from the technical sessions, panel discussions, master classes the KM India 2008 will also include the Indian Most Admired Knowledge Enterprise (MAKE) Award ceremony. The MAKE Awards recognize the best Indian organizations in KM based on an annual study conducted by the Know Network.

To know more about the CII KM India 2008, please visit http://www.kmindia.in/
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Workshop on Workforce Assessments and Interviewing Skills
14 November 2008: India Habitat Centre, Lodi Road, New Delhi

CII National Committee on Skills, Human Resources & Industrial Relations in association with Assess People is organising a one day Workshop on Workforce Assessments and Interviewing Skills on 14 November 2008 at India Habitat Centre, Lodi Road, New Delhi – 110003.

In the knowledge economy, the workforce is the primary source of competitive advantage for all organisations. The ability to attract, grow, motivate and engage the relevant workforce capabilities and behaviours will be the key challenge for HR professionals. It is in this context that HR professional will be required to develop a deeper understanding and insight into the concept of workforce assessments which requires them to think differently about managing the workforce effectively through continuos assessment of workforce capabilities in the context of hiring, growth and retention.

This Workshop intends to cover the following:
Workforce Assessments
* Introduction to assessments
* Types of assessments
* Application of assessments
* Evaluation of assessments

Interviewing Skills
* Objectives of Interviews
* The Interview process
* Role of Interviewer
* Probing techniques

You could nominate concerned officials from your organisation to atend this workshop.

Please confirm your participation through the Reply Form available at GSIA office on request.

For further details cotact:
I S Gahlaut
Director & Head – Skills Development, HR-IR, Education and Affirmative Action
Confederation of Indian Industry
249 – F, Udyog Vihar,
Phase IV, Sector 18,
Gurgaon – 122 015 (Haryana)
T.: 91-124 – 4014060-67
D: 91-124 – 4101045
F: 91-124 – 4014080
E: [email protected]
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Offset Training Workshop- “The Absolute Essentials for Success”
Tuesday 04th November 2008, CII, Plot No. 249-F, Udyog Vihar, Sector 18,Gurgaon

This is with reference to the proposed Offset Workshop planned for 4th November 2008,which was to be conducted in our Gurgaon office.

There has been some change in the schedule of the esteemed faculty. Hence due to unavoidable circumstances, the said programme stands cancelled.

CII has conveyed their regret due to the inconvenience caused to you on this account. CII shall soon revert to you as and when they plan to conduct this workshop.

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Dear Member,

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas – Engaging the Diaspora : the way forward
7 – 9 January 2009 : Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai

The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA) in partnership with the State Government of Tamil Nadu and the Confederation of Indian Industry is organising the 7th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, scheduled for 7- 9 January 2009 at Chennai.

The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas – the annual flagship event of the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, aims to connect more than 25 million Overseas Indians and bring the expertise and knowledge of Indian Community abroad to India to contribute and integrate into India’s growth process. PBD 2009 will also provide an opportunity to all to network and develop a robust and rewarding relationship. The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas traditionally sees over 1200 overseas Indians participating at the event!

The highlights of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2009 include:

Ø A three day Convention, featuring diverse themes with eminent speakers

Ø Trade and Industry Exhibition
Ø Business Networking

Ø Cultural Evenings

Members are invited to participate in “PBD 2009” and nominate delegates. The Registration form and details are available at GSIA office, 4th Floor, GIDC House, Patto Plaza. Panaji-Goa.

Do access our website www.pbdindia.org for regular updates on Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2009.

Chandrajit Banerjee
Secretary
Confederation of Indian Industry
The Mantosh Sondhi Centre
23, Institutional Area
Lodi Road, New Delhi 110 003
Tel: 011-24621874 / 24629994-7
Fax: 011-24633168
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Dear All,

The Rotary Club of Panaji vide their letter dated 16th October, 2008 has conveyed that they are in the Final Stages of setting up the 1st Eye Bank in the State of Goa which has been duly recognised by the Government of Goa.

In order to raise funds for teh same, they are organising a Trade Fair at the Campal Parade Grounds, Panaji from 23rd – 26th October, 2008 which will remain open from 10.00am to 11.00p.m.

Entrepreneurs interested in putting up stalls viz.Premium, Furniture/Electronics, Consumer, Automobile, Solar Outdoor, Food Stalls may kindly contact Rtn. Anil Sardesai (Chairman, Rotary Trade Fair 2008) – 2463053/ 2226214/ 9326118254; Rtn. Parag Sardesai – 2220252/ 6642183/ 9822120660.

The Fair will be inaugurated by the Hon. Chief Minister of Goa on 23rd October at 4.00p.m.

Kindly avail of this opportunity not only to serve your business growth but also as a service to the community.

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The Office of Development Commissioner (MSME) has been participating in select International Trade Fairs/ Exhibitions abroad since 1985 through ITPO/EPCs as an export promotion measure under one of its Plan Scheme “SSI-MDA”. In the current year, the office have so far already participated in 3 fairs, whereas another 3 fairs are in advance stage of finalisation. In addition to the following 7 fairs (list available at GSIA office) have also been finalised for participation by MSME. The participation in international exhibitions provides a life-time opportunity to the micro & small enterprises (MSEs), as they get an opportunity to display their products at International Exhibitions/ Fairs where buyers and sellers are able to meet under one roof and negotiate/ generate business enquiries.

2. It is widely felt that the presence of MSEs or their representatives in the fairs/ exhibitions would make on-the-spot negotiations with prospective buyers more effective and meaningful as they are well aware about technical specifications of their products and better equipped to reply to the queries of the visitors. Further, depending on situation they can adopt realistic and flexible approach in respect of pricing, marketing etc. .

3. As per the scheme, the participating units are eligible for 50% subsidy towards space rent and 75% airfare subsidy with overall limit of upto Rs. 1.25 lakhs per participating unit once in a financial year. The women/ SC/ ST entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs from NE Region are eligible for 100% space rent and economy class airfare subsidy subject to upper limit of Rs. 1.25 lakhs (details of the scheme is attached herewith for your ready reference).

4. You would appreciate that office of DC (MSME) is providing an excellent opportunity for the entrepreneurs to get international exposure at highly subsidised rates. You are, therefore, requested to advise your members to contact Director of nearest MSME-Development Institutes or Dy. Director (MA) (Phone No. 011-23062992, E-Mail: [email protected]) for further information in this regard. Please note that due to logistic reasons, this office is not able to entertain any application received after the last date to apply as mentioned in column 5 of the list of fairs to be participated during September, 2008 to March, 2009.

Details of the list of fairs is available at GSIA office, 4th Floor, Goa-IDC House, Patto Plaza, Panaji-Goa.
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National Productivity Council is organising the following workshops;

1. Project Code: 08-IN-64-GE-WSP-B
Title: Workshop on Benchmarking and Best Practices
Duration & Timing: 3-6 November 2008
Venue: Taipei, Republic of China
Implementing Organization: China Productivity Centre
Closing Date for Nominations: 30th September, 2008

2. Project Code: 08-IN-64-GE-TRC-B
Title: Training Course on Development of Productivity Practitioners:
Advanced Program(DPP: Advanced) from 10-28 November 2008, Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia.
Duration & Timing: 10-28 November 2008
Venue: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Implementing Organization: Malaysia Productivity Corporation
Closing Date for Nominations: 30th September, 2008

2. Project Code: 08-IN-07-GE-OSM-B
Title: Multi-country Observational Study Mission on Organizational
Excellence: Business Excellence (BE) Framework and Best Practices of BE
Award Winner.
Duration & Timing: 17-20 November 2008
Venue: Singapore.
Implementing Organization: SPRING Singapore
Closing Date for Nominations: 20th September, 2008

Details of all the above events are available at GSIA Office, 4th Floor Goa-IDC House, Patto Plaza, Panaji-Goa.

Business Excellence Facilitators’ Workshop
16 – 19 September 2008: 0900 Hrs – 1800 Hrs; Hotel Express, R C Dutt Road, Baroda

WORKSHOP OVERVIEW
Indian Industry is witnessing unprecedented levels of growth, regardless of size and sector, thanks to the worldwide economic boom and increasing focus on Indian markets. It also brings in the following challenges

How to manage and sustain growth?
How to build organization wide capability to excel in global market?
How to integrate various improvement initiatives to accelerate the change process?

The senior management team in organizations needs to have a holistic and comprehensive understanding on the various elements facilitating sustainable competitiveness and the interplay amongst them. More importantly, senior managers need to develop the requisite competencies to rise above their functional/ departmental confines and transform themselves as effective business managers.

CII Institute of Quality, a Centre of Excellence promoted by CII, is organizing a four-day workshop to help the senior management team on developing a comprehensive approach to address these challenges

WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES
The workshop will enable the participants to:
·Gain an appreciation of the different elements facilitating the creation of an excellent organization,

·Get an integrated view of managing businesses for sustainable competitiveness, and

·Develop a roadmap, facilitate implementation and review the strategy and action plans for driving the change.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This workshop is a must for all senior managers viz. Heads of Corporate Planning, Functional Heads, Departmental Heads and TQM/Business Excellence Coordinators, who are leading the change process in their organizations towards achieving sustainable competitiveness. It would be beneficial if two or more senior managers from the same organization attend the workshop to be able to carry forward the improvement activities within the organization.

The Registration Details and the Reply Form are enclosed herewith for your reference and use. Since the number of seats for this workshop is limited, please forward your nominations at the earliest.

With regards,
P. Girish
Principal Counsellor &
Head, CII Institute of Quality
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Registration Details

The Delegate Fee is:
Rs 15,000/- per participant, for Small & Medium Business Plus Rs 1854/- Service Tax
Rs 22,500/- per participant, for Members Plus Rs 2781/- Service Tax
Rs 25,000/- per participant, for Non-Members Plus Rs 3090/- Service Tax

Ø For confirmation of registration, please forward your nominations along with on par Cheque / DD towards delegate fee, drawn in favour of CII Institute of Quality, payable at Bangalore.

Ø Delegate fee is non-refundable. Changes in nominations are acceptable, for this particular workshop only.

For further queries / clarifications :

Deepa Sharma

Executive

Confederation of Indian Industry

201-203 Abhishek Complex

Akshar Chowk, Old Padra Road

Vadodara – 390 020

Tel : 0265 – 6532016 / 6532017

Fax : 0265 – 2327108

Mobile : 09904772909

Email : [email protected]
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Confederation of Indian Industry

REPLY FORM

Deepa Sharma
Executive
Confederation of Indian Industry
Tel : 0265 – 6532016 / 6532017
201-203 Abhishek Complex
Fax : 0265 – 2327108
Akshar Chowk, Old Padra Road
Mobile: 09904772909
Vadodara – 390 020
Email : [email protected]

Seminar on “Import & Export Finance Management”
Thursday, 18 September 2008; 1400 Hrs – 1930 Hrs; Hotel Relish, Vadodara

Our organization is nominating the following officers:

Name Designation

1. ________________________________ ___________________________________

2. ________________________________ ___________________________________

3. ________________________________ ___________________________________

4. ________________________________ ___________________________________

Cheque/Demand Draft No , dated , drawn in favour of CII Institute of Quality, payable at Bangalore, for Rs _____________, towards the delegate fee is enclosed / being sent.

Details of the Nominating Officer

Name: ____________________________________

Designation: _____________________________

Company: ____________________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

Tel: ______________________________________

Fax:_______________________________________

Email: ____________________________________

Mobile ____________________________________

Note:

Executive lunch is included in the fee
Participation fee is non refundable
Change in nominations is acceptable
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Karnataka Trade Promotion Organisation (KTPO) in collaboration with its holding Company namely, India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) is organizing its First Bangalore International Trade Fair (BITF 2008) from September 24th to 28th, 2008. This Signature Event will take place in the state-of-the-art exhibition facility of KTPO namely, Trade Centre Bangalore (TCB).

BITF has been conceived as a Signature Event, which would in the years to come, becomes synonymous with Bangalore Metropolis in the same fashion as the India International Trade Fair of ITPO is to New Delhi. BITF 2008 is envisaged to be a B2B-cum-B2C Fair with display focusing on Automobiles, Automotive Components, Food Processing Technology and Gems & Jewellery, Coir, handicrafts, Silk and Textiles, Tourism (including medical & adventure tourism), horticultural products, life style products and hospitality.

This Fair is being publicized nationally and internationally to attract both domestic and overseas participation and visitorship. Besides, the Fair is being supported by the Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FKCCI) and Bangalore Chamber Industry & Commerce (BCIC).

In order that your kind self gets a feel for the Event, this letter is accompanied by a detailed brochure outlining the multitude of markets that your esteemed Company can access through participation, the list of products recommended for display, participation charges under Shell Scheme/Bare Space/Open Space under Hangers, discounts and other important features.

Please take a considered view on the utility your Company can derive by participating in BITF 2008 and accordingly convey your space requirement for display, along with the filled in Application Form and Participation Charges vide Demand Draft in favour of Karnataka Trade Promotion Organisation, payable at Bangalore. For additional information refer our website www.bitfktpo.org

With best wishes,

MANAGING DIRECTOR
Karnataka Trade Promotion Organisation
PLOT NO. 121, EPIP, WHITEFIELD INDUSTRIAL AREA,

BANGALORE – 560 066.
PH: 080- 65339704, 28413463
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
Website: www.ktpo.org, www.bitfktpo.org

For details you may also contact :

1) Jaykumar.H.S M; 09448163453
2) J.Rangaramu M: 09886775959
3) Ramakanth.H M: 09916102422
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