4 February 2000
Subject: Call for Application - "1st Asian Executive Development Program
for Emergency Managers, 3-14 July 2000, AIM Conference Center Makati City,
Philippines."
Dear Colleague,
The Board members, Directors and Staff of the Asia Pacific Disaster
Management Centre (APDMC) extend to you their best wishes for your
continued success as we enter together the challenges of the new millennium.
We, at APDMC, have recognized that rapidly changing global environments,
strategic alliances, corporate ethics, leadership, human resource
management and international relations are only a part of the expectations
placed on executives and senior staff to manage. The challenge to direct
and manage organizations as the information technology age continues to
drive the pace of corporate and individual performance is becoming more and
more demanding and only those qualified have a chance to succeed.
APDMC, in collaboration with our partner organization, the Australian
Institute of Police Management (AIPM), Australia, have designed a unique
program specifically to assist executives and senior managers undertake a
fully credited Australian University "Graduate Certificate in Executive
Development". Our 1st Asian Executive Development Program for Emergency
Managers is offered in two components:
1. Two-week Residential Component
2. 16 week Distant Learning Component
This course is unique in content, and has been specifically designed to
address the challenges confronting emergency managers throughout the region
and indeed globally. Both my directors and myself are graduants of the
Australian Executive Development Program, and I strongly recommend this
two-part Graduate Certificate Executive Program to your organization.
Attached herewith is a brief description of the program.
I look forward to your organization joining us on the course on the 3rd
through 14 July 2000 in AIM Conference Center Makati City, Philippines.
John W. Barrett AFSM
Chief Executive Officer
Asia Pacific Disaster Management Centre (APDMC)
Telephone: (632) 810 5444 Facsimile: (632) 817 0894
Email: [log in to unmask]
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1st ASIAN EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR EMERGENCY MANAGERS ("Graduate
Certificate in Executive Development")
3-14 July 2000, Manila, Philippines
Offered by the Asia Pacific Disaster Management Centre (APDMC) and the
Australian Institute of Police Management (AIPM).
Managing in a Rapidly Changing Global Environment
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Emergency managers today, more than ever before, are expected to
effectively operate in and respond to constantly changing environments. In
a world of scarce resources they are required to achieve maximum results
with minimum investment. To play an effective role in their organization
the successful manager also needs to be a skilled people person, a keen
observer of global trends and a strategic decision-maker.
The Program
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The Executive Development Program for Emergency Managers is designed for
executive and senior managers in the public and private sectors and NGOs
within the Asia Pacific Region. This program focuses on the development of
management and leadership skills required to more effectively operate in a
rapidly changing environment.
This accredited program, which leads to a Graduate Certificate, is offered
jointly by the Asia Pacific Disaster Management Centre (APDMC) Manila and
the Australian Institute of Police Management (AIPM) Sydney. It is
particularly relevant for professionals with an interest in or
responsibility for disaster management and community safety.
Participants who successfully complete the 2 week Residential Component
will be eligible to undertake an applied research paper which will qualify
them for the award of "Graduate Certificate - Executive Development for
Emergency Managers".
The program comprises two parts:
FIRST - Residential Component: To be conducted at the AIM Conference
Center, Makati City, Philippines over a 2 week period from 3-14 July 2000,
and is preceded by a 1 week pre-course reading in the workplace.
SECOND - Distant Learning Component: Participants will complete a work
related applied research paper over a 16 week period upon returning to
their posts.
Learning Outcomes
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Participants will leave the program with:
¨ Broader knowledge of contemporary management theory and practice
¨ Greater understanding of the impacts of technological change and
globalization
¨ Enhanced capacity for strategic leadership and decision making
¨ Improved ability to implement and manage organizational change
¨ Enhanced understanding of emergency management and community safety
policy and planning issues
¨ Better personal insight and self awareness
Key Content Areas
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The program will include the following content areas:
¨ Emerging leadership capabilities and responsibilities
¨ Introducing and managing organizational change
¨ International relations, strategic alliances, networks and protocols
¨ Disaster/Risk management policy and planning
¨ People management and team effectiveness
¨ Corporate governance, ethics and accountability
¨ Preparing to effectively respond to globalization
¨ Communications and knowledge management
The Partner Organizations
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The Asia Pacific Disaster Management Centre (APDMC) is a regional,
technical resource in disaster and risk management, delivering programs to
both public and private sectors in countries of the Asia and Pacific
regions. APDMC is a Philippines based, not-for-profit NGO operating since
May 1998. It is governed by a multinational Board of Directors.
APDMC responds to the urgent need for strengthening the capability of
countries in the region for enhanced risk management, encompassing risk
assessment, risk treatment, emergency preparedness, prevention, mitigation,
response and recovery to both natural and man-made emergencies and
disasters. APDMC's philosophy is to promote the sharing of international
standards and best practices in disaster and risk management through active
cooperation with its extensive partnership network.
The Australian Institute of Police Management (AIPM) is situated on the
foreshores of Sydney Harbour, Australia. The AIPM is part of the national
Common Police Services and is responsible for conducting leadership
development, executive management and specialist training courses for
senior police and public safety leaders and managers from throughout
Australasia. Many international participants also attend the AIPM programs.
The primary role of the Institute is to provide a range of formal
postgraduate courses and professional development programs designed to
improve police professionalism and enhance individual and organizational
performance. The AIPM also undertakes applied research and provides an
extensive range of management consultancies and advisory services to
national and international police and public safety agencies.
For more INFORMATION and REGISTRATION, please contact
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MR. JOHN BARRETT AFSM, Chief Executive Officer
Asia Pacific Disaster Management Centre (APDMC)
PO Box 1005 Makati Central Post Office, 1250 Makati City, Philippines
Telephone: (632) 810 5444; Facsimile: (632) 817 0894; Email: [log in to unmask]
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