Government Professional Development Week 2014
Managing for Results – November 11 – 14, 2014
Marriott Beach Resort • Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
MESSAGE
From the Honorary Chair
For the last three years, government managers have gathered to share insights on current developments, technologies and trends in the Cayman Islands Government. Government Professional Development Week 2014 once again offers the opportunity to learn about upcoming challenges and opportunities for the community as a whole.
I am pleased to be your Honorary Chair for this important event and encourage you to attend as many sessions as you can to take full advantage of the knowledge, insight and experience that will be shared. I am confident that the programme being developed will advance individual skills and knowledge in an environment where strong management and a commitment to an excellent public service continue to be a priority.
This year’s theme, Managing for Results, aligns with the priority of all managers across the government to deliver quality services to the country in a manner which is not only efficient and cost-effective, but deliver results to the people we serve. By rethinking how we do our jobs and continually pushing the limits to develop innovative methods to do our tasks better, we CAN provide our country with improved services and better outcomes.
There are challenges ahead, but it’s a very exciting time. We all have the ability to shape the future of government and the public service.
Come out….learn…..and share your ideas for making our public service the best it can be.
Hon. Marco Archer, MLA, Minister of Finance & Economic Development
Honorary Chair
Why You Should Attend
The Cayman Islands Society of Professional Accountants (CISPA) is proud to be one of the title sponsors of the third annual professional development conference focused on government. CISPA has been assisted by officials in the Civil Service College of the Cayman Islands and in government finance and audit to organise this event. CISPA is a not for profit organisation that regulates and is dedicated to promoting the accounting profession in the Cayman Islands.
With a target audience of over 1000 private and public sector financial management professionals, Government Professional Development Week 2014 is your opportunity to keep current with best practices in managing public sector resources and to network with people working in your field. Participants will have a unique low cost opportunity to hear and meet the people who can help them acquire the skills, training and experience to meet the increased demands being placed on them.
All public servants should consider attending this conference. If you are starting out in your career, this event can provide you with insights of what you need to consider as you look ahead. If you are a seasoned manager responsible for making decisions and ensuring the efficient operations of your department, you can find out how you can do your job better. If you have done something special to deliver your programme, you should come out and share that experience. There are excellent sessions for members of the private sector to attend to hear about improving our public sector and how they can play their part to support those efforts. Examples of who should attend:
- SAGC board members
- Chief officers and chief executive officers
- Public and private sector finance, procurement, human resources and administration officers d. Programme managers at all levels
- Public accounting firms
- Key suppliers to public sector
There will be an exhibitor hall where you can learn more from local experts and suppliers. Participants at this event will be given ample opportunity to learn about the services from this group of exhibitors.
THE PROGRAMME
The programme for this event has been designed to inform people on matters that are important to them. Keynote speakers include the Minister of Finance, Deputy Governor, Financial Secretary and many more who will discuss the issues that matter to you. Session speakers are from Canada, the Cayman Islands, the United Kingdom, and the United States and will speak on today’s finance and management topics. Every day, participants will have two or three options for sessions to attend. Included in the four day programme is an update on what managers at all levels and financial of- ficers in core government and in statutory authorities and government companies need to know about changes in IFRS/ IPSAS accounting standards, risk management, reporting, governance and values and ethics. The speakers and topics are listed in the programme.
Speakers:
KEYNOTE: Hon. Marco Archer Minister of Finance & Economic Development
Honorary Chair
LUNCHEON: Alastair Swarbrick Auditor General
Presenters:
Manj Kalar, BA (Hons), ACCA, Mary Rodrigues, Keiran Hutchinson, Gloria McField-Nixon, JP, Wesley Howell, Craig Russell, Sue Lee
