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Schedule

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The theme for the conference is Ubuntu – celebrating our common humanity. The workshops and presentations will be relevant, innovative and engaging with a South African flavour! The topics will be transferable and we will send you back home with many bright ideas! Visit this page often for an updated programme on keynote presentations, workshops and activities.

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CONFERENCE DAY 1 – Sunday, 15th October 2006
THEME: Being inspired by South Africa and Africa (Lessons from our journey, our history, our cultures, our processes)
TIME ACTIVITY PERSON VENUE
0700 – 09H00 Late registrations OBSA Outside Conference Centre, Club Mykonos
09H00 – 10H30 Opening ceremony
Attire: smart casual

Welcome
Don MacRobert, Chairman OBSA

Official Opening
Saki Macozoma, Patron of OBSA

Overview and Aims
Kelly O'Dea, Chairman OB International

Master of Ceremonies
Steve Carver, Board Member OBSA

Announcements
Dris Naidoo, OBSA

Conference Centre
10H30 – 11H00 Tea/Networking/Bonding   Conference Centre
11H00 – 12H30 Plenary session
Impact of Outward Bound & Research Findings
  • History & Recognition of OB in South Africa
  • Overview of the history and growth of OB
  • Overview of the history of research on OB
Charles Stetson, OBSA Board
Bennett Judkins, Guildford College
Dr Karen Mundy, Lee University 		Conference Centre
12H30 13H30 Lunch/Networking/Bonding   Bouzouki
13H30 – 14H00 Keynote Address
Inspired by South Africa: Lessons from our journey 		Tyrone Seale, Head – Communication Resource Centre, International Marketing Council of South Africa Conference Centre
14H00 – 16H00 Concurrent Panel Conversations & Workshops
  1. Governance Panel
  2. Outsourcing Staff
  3. Global Deals & Corporate Sponsors
  4. R&D at New Zealand
 Conference Centre
16H00 – 16H15 Tea - Networking and Bonding   Conference Centre
16H15 – 17H30 Outward Bound International AGM
OBSA AGM 		Council Members of OBI and interested delegates Conference Centre
17H30 – 19H30 Rest and relax
Networking and Bonding		    
19H00 – 19H30
19H20 – 19H30		 Optional Beach walk to Strandloper Restaurant
Transport to Strandloper Restaurant 		  Meet at Conference Centre
19H30 – 22H00 Welcome dinner   Strandloper

CONFERENCE DAY 2 – Monday, 16th October 2006
THEME: Imagining the future of Outward Bound (What might a global OB organization look like at the end of the decade?)
TIME ACTIVITY PERSON VENUE
0700 – 08H30 Breakfast    

08H30 – 10H30

Concurrent Panel Conversations & Workshops

 
  1. Risk Management Panel
  2. Magic of Outward Bound
  3. OB Experience & Potential in PeaceBuilding
  4. Web Based Personality & Team Culture Test
  5. OB South Africa: An Initial Assessment
 Conference Centre
10H30 – 11H00 Tea Networking and Bonding   Veranda
11H00 – 12H30

Keynote Addresses
Outward Bound 2012: Inspiration and future possibilities

Outward Bound & working with and respecting the environment


Ms Ntombazana Botha, Deputy Minister Arts & Culture


John Hanks, Chief Executive, WWF-South Africa

 Conference Centre
12H30 – 13H30 Lunch   Bouzouki
13H30 – 14H00 Keynote addresses
Global Leaders Program 		Kelly O'Dea, OBI Chairman
Ian Wade, OBI Executive Director 		Conference Centre
14H00 – 14H30 Change, Culture and Purpose: Outward Bound and the Future Dr Karen Mundy, Lee University
Bennett Judkins, Guildford College 		Conference Centre
14H30 – 15H00 Tea Networking and Bonding   Conference Centre Veranda
15H00 – 17H00 Concurrent Panel Discussion & Workshops
  1. Quality Improvement Process Panel
  2. Communicating with your market
  3. The Journey of OB New Zealand
  4. Active Listening, Questioning Skills and Coaching Conversations
 Conference Centre
17H00 – 19H30 Rest and relax    
19H30 – 22H00 Dinner   Boesmanland

CONFERENCE DAY 3 – Tuesday, 17th October 2006
Vision into strategies and actions (multi disciplinary / geographical teams explore action plans)

TIME ACTIVITY PERSON VENUE
07H00 – 08H30
8H30 – 08H45 		Breakfast
Check in – How are you feeling?
David Germond and Steve Carver 		Bouzouki
08H45 – 09H15 Key Note Address
Outward Bound and Rites of Passage 		Mike Boon Conference Centre
09H15 – 11H00 Market Place of Ideas - Develop strategies and actions in next 100-days Steve Carver
Kelly O'Dea
Ian Wade 		Conference Centre
11H00 – 11H30 Tea Networking and Bonding   Veranda
11H30 – 12H00 Action Planning from Market Place of Ideas Steve Carver
Kelly O'Dea
Ian Wade 		Conference Centre
12H00 – 13H30 Lunch   Bouzouki
13H30 – 14H00 Key Note Address
OB and the importance of Community Service 		Steve Carver Conference Centre
14H00 – 16H00 Concurrent Panel Conversations & Workshops
  1. Global Programs Panel
  2. Professional Program Panel
  3. Women of Courage
  4. Peacemaking in Rwanda
 Conference Centre
16H00 – 16H30 Tea Networking and Bonding    
16H30 – 17H30 Conference Summary and Closing Ceremony Kelly O'Dea, OBI Chairman
Ian Wade, OBI Executive Director 		Conference Centre
17H30 – 19H30 Rest and relax    
19H30 – 22H00 Dinner   Braai Area