IABC Malaysia Chapter

Date: Tuesday 22 June, 2010

Time: 8.30 am -10.15 am

Venue: Auditorium, Malaysia Airports Corporate Office, KLIA

As business communicators, one of our constant challenges is to mold corporate leaders into communication champions to ensure that the company directions, strategies and values are communicated effectively.

Over the past two years, the Malaysia Chapter of International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) has been featuring many expert speakers in various communication fields, as part of its value added program for its members and the community of business communicators. The program’s objective is to share knowledge available within the IABC network as a way to promote communication excellence. 

Our next IABC Breakfast Talk will feature a topic on the future of communication and how best to help CEOs and Senior Managers to develop corporate communication based on leadership. It will cover the importance of values, focusing on the leadership needs of the organisation, strategic thinking and planning, and environmental analyses. In this context, the talk will emphasise the importance of internal audiences in reaching external audiences.

Our special guest speaker, Geoff Barbaro, hails from Australia. Geoff Barbaro’s work has spanned the globe in communications fields, including multinational Delaware North Companies, government bodies including Australian capital cities Melbourne and Adelaide, universities and not for profit organisations. He is an Associate Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management, and a member of the Public Relations Institute of Australia and the International Association of Business Communicators. A former lawyer, he blogs at Geoff’s Gobbledegook, Tweets @Geoff_Barbaro and can be found on LinkedIn. He has presented at numerous international, national and local conferences, and loves Malaysia people, culture, places, weather and the great food.

IABC has a collective experience of more than 50 years amongst its Malaysia Chapter members. The Chapter strives to assist the business communicators overcome the various communication challenges faced in the day to day operations and also offers the platform for networking amongst the business communicators to learn from each other.

Please contact us through this web site or Facebook if you are interested in attending this meeting!

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Official IABC World Conference

Can’t attend but want to keep up with what’s happening? Check out the official World Conference blog, InSession.

IABC held the first Asia-Pacific conference on 8-9 April. Over the next few days, we will be sharing some of the information from the conference on the IABC Malaysia Facebook page.  Come check it out!

Founded in 1970, The International Association of Business Communicators provides a professional network of more than 15,000 business communication professionals in over 70 countries.

Our members hold positions in Public relations/Media relation, Corporate communications, Public affairs, Investor relations, Government relations, Marketing communication, Community relations, Writing, Editing, Training, Advertising, Video production, Graphic design, Human resources and Teaching.

For more information on IABC, please visit www.iabc.com/about

In Malaysia, IABC was first launched in 1993. The local chapter aims to promote an active local communications fraternity through the provision of resources to aid individuals to achieve excellence.

If you are still undecided how IABC can help in your work as a communicator, read what your colleagues in the industry have to say.

“IABC is an organisation that is truly relevant to my work as a communicator. IABC has offered me a great source of up-to-date resources, comprehensive educational avenues and excellent networking opportunities. This has been beneficial to my professional and personal development.”

- S.S. Patricia, Managing Director, Pat-Lin Communications Sdn Bhd

“When I joined IABC in 2006, I was newly appointed as the Corporate Communication Manager. The IABC network and knowledgebase helped me fast track the development of the communication plans and strategies for my company.”

- Nik Anis Nik Zakaria

“The job of a communicator has changed rather dramatically in these recent few years. The challenges are unprecedented. Having access to a host of resources of latest trends, communication tools and case studies from around the world, is invaluable. IABC gives me all these and more!”

- Debbie Koh, Principal Consultant, JIREH Consult

“I was a founder member of IABC Malaysia Chapter and have been a loyal IABC member for more than 16 years. Throughout these years, I made many friends across the world and added new dimensions to my communications knowledge base and skills.”

- Rasila Hamzah, Managing Director of RUSS Consulting Sdn Bhd

“I only regret that I have not known about and joined IABC earlier. Having joined for less than a year, I am already experiencing awesome networking and learning opportunities!”

- Roger Kerk, New Media & Branding Director, WISM Works Sdn Bhd

“I have been with IABC Malaysia Chapter since 2004. One of the best international recognition for communicators is the annual Gold Quill Awards. At the national level it is called the Silver Quill Awards. Through IABC, I have learned a lot about professionalism in communications.”

- Sharon Ong

On July 9, IABC Malaysia hosted its 11th Breakfast Forum Series. The forum was sponsored by Public Investment Bank Berhad and it was held at Menara Public Bank, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur.

Topic: Reputational Risk

Speaker: Mr. Arif Zaman, Principal Consultant on Reputational Risk Practice, Reputational Institute in United Kingdom

To view forum flyer, click here.

On June 24, IABC Malaysia hosted its first workshop of the year, the Oscar Presentation Skills workshop.

The workshop was sponsored by Khazanah Nasional Berhad and was held at the MERCU UEM building, Kuala Lumpur.

Topic: Oscar Presentation Skills

Speakers: Mr. Jude Louis, Management Consultant and Expert Trainer in Presentation Skills

To view workshop flyer, click here

 CIMA World Conference 2009
13-14 July 2009 | Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre | Malaysia

Hear some of the world’s top business leaders speak about crucial business issues at the CIMA World Conference 2009.

Bringing together outstanding business speakers from around the world, the conference, themed ‘The global village - no boundaries, no limits’ will give you the opportunity to join and network with business leaders who have successfully transcended global barriers to reach the top of their industries.

Topics will include:

·       managing global profitability in a downturn

·       management accounting – managing costs, shaping the future

·       connecting the global village

·       putting strategy into action

Fees for IABC members: RM1,700 per person

Fee is inclusive of two-day conference and CIMA’s 90th Anniversary Gala Dinner.

Please insert ‘CWCIABC19‘ supporting partner registration code upon online registration, www.cimaglobal.com/worldconference

More details from conference brochure,

http://www.iabcmalaysia.com/flyers/CIMA_conference.pdf

On May 21, IABC hosted its 10th Breakfast Forum. The forum was sponsored by Nestle, and held at the Maggi Studio, Petaling Jaya.

Topic: Web 2.0: Content Marketing Strategy

Speakers: Mr. Nicholas Chay - Marketing Manager of Nuffnang and Mr. Roger Kerk, New Media Branding Director of WISM Works.

To view event flyer, click here.

On April 21, IABC hosted its 9th Breakfast Forum. The forum was sponsored by Asia Media Monitors, and held at Asia Media Monitor’s office in Kuala Lumpur.

Topic: The Obama Report - What Can Communicators Learn from Barrack Obama?

Speaker: Mr. Cameron Buckley, General Manager of Asia Media Monitors.

To view event flyer, click here

On Marchg 19, IABC Malaysia Chapterhosted a special panel forum on the topic of Effective Internal Communications During Economic Downturn. The forum was held before IABC Annual General Meeting.

Topic: Effective Internal Communications During Economic Downturn

Speakers: Ms. Jennifer Mok, former HR Manager of ICI Paints Vietnam and Malaysia, and Jobstreet.