IMC NSW&ACT - International Development Consulting (6pm 26-Apr-17)

IMC NSW&ACT Networking and Professional Development Event

International Development Consulting
How do I get into it?

– and IMC Strategic Initiatives Update –
 

6pm Wednesday, 26th April 2017
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Level 17, One International Towers, Watermans Quay
Barangaroo, Sydney  NSW  2000

Venue limited to 25 places only – Registration essential.
Please REGISTER by 12PM WED 26-APR-17 for security access and catering purposes.
 

International Development Consulting

Opportunities exist for Australian consultants to assist with International Development, particularly for those with Professional Membership and international Certification.  Come and find out how to get involved from one of Australia's most experienced International Development Consultants.

Sam Durland, International Development Consultant, will seek to answer a number of questions he is often asked by other consultants, including;

• What is international development?
• What is international development consulting all about?
• What skills are needed?
• What are some typical assignments?
• What are the rewards?
• How do I get into it?

Sam’s presentation will include an illustrated case study from his experience as a team leader and consultant on a major project in the small southern African country of Lesotho.  He will also give you a taste of some of his adventuring in that country.

IMC Strategic Initiatives Update

Brendyn Williams, NSW&ACT Chapter President and National President, will provide an update presentation on the strategic initiatives of IMC both locally and nationally, and help Members and Non-Members to better understand how to participate.  Opportunities also exist for eligible members to nominate for leadership and management roles within the Institute.

This will be a great opportunity to experience our new Seminar location at PwC's recently opened Barangaroo Office!

Speakers

Sam Durland FIMC CMC

Sam Durland is both a Certified Management Consultant and a Chartered Professional Engineer.  His career includes management of a major international consulting practice in Papua New Guinea, and senior executive positions in government and the private sector in Australia and PNG.  Over the past 35 years, he has completed more than 250 consulting assignments covering a wide range of organisations and consulting disciplines.

Since the late 1990s, Sam's consulting work has taken him to more than 20 countries in Asia, the Pacific, Africa and South America, undertaking assignments for a wide range of national and international aid agencies.  He has long made it a practice to combine international development consulting with various outdoor adventures in the countries where he is working.

Brendyn Williams FIMC CMC

Brendyn is a Chartered Professional Engineer, Project Manager, Certified Management Consultant, Certified Risk Manager, Auditor and Trainer, with over 30 years experience in the infrastructure sector and general business management – including with state government, local government, construction contractors, private consulting firms and professional associations.

Brendyn is the Founder and Principal Consultant for Pentagon Management Pty Ltd (since 2001).  With a focus on ensuring that all parties and stakeholders are able to work cooperatively towards achieving 'agreed' objectives, Brendyn provides a range of professional support services to help clients meet requirements, manage risks, and build capability through systems development and people development  :  Strategy > Capability > Delivery > Assurance.

Brendyn has a background and experience in Organisational Governance and building the capability of 'professions', and fulfils a variety of directorship, leadership, governance, audit and risk, and administrative roles with a range of Professional Associations, particularly with the Institute of Management Consultants and Engineers Australia.  For IMC, Brendyn is the NSW&ACT Chapter President, National President, CEO/Administrator, Standards Chair, Membership Chair and CMC Assessor.

Time/Date

6:00pm for 6:30pm to 8:30pm Wednesday, 26th April 2017

Programme

• 6:00pm Registration and Networking with Canapes and Drinks
• 6:30pm Welcome and Introductions by Brendyn Williams 
• 6:45pm Presentation on International Development Consulting by Sam Durland
• 7:30pm IMC Strategic Initiatives Update presentation by Brendyn Williams
• 8:00pm Vote of Thanks + Certificates of Appreciation + Announcements
• 8:00pm Networking with Canapes and Drinks
• 8:30pm Finish

Venue

PricewaterhouseCoopers (new Barangaroo Office)
Level 17, One International Towers (via Shipwright Walk)
Watermans Quay, Barangaroo, Sydney  NSW  2000

Close to Public Carparks or a short walk from Wynyard Railway Station via 'Wynyard Walk'

Price

Members $25, Non-Members $75 (Canapes and Drinks included)

Facilitator

Brendyn Williams (0411 75 6464, nswact@imc.org.au)

Event Sponsors

Opportunities exist for up to three (3) Event Sponsors, for promotion on Emails, Website and during the Event – for those interested, please contact the NSW&ACT Chapter President Brendyn Williams (0411 75 6464, nswact@imc.org.au).

Chapter Sponsors

Membership Link

www.imc.org.au/membership

All Welcome

Members, colleagues, clients and special guests who may have an interest in the activities of the Institute of Management Consultants are welcome to attend.  However, only limited placed are available, and these will be allocated on a ‘first come, first served’ basis according to the online registrations.  Registrations must be received by 12PM WED 26-APR-17 for security access and catering purposes.

Registration

You must Subscribe and/or Login to the Website to Register

Sincerely,

Brendyn Williams (FIMC CMC)
NSW&ACT Chapter President
Institute of Management Consultants (Australia)