| Date: | December 3 - 5, 2008 |
| City: | San Jose |
| Organiser: | Centre for Executive Professional Education |
| Country: | Costa Rica |
| Contact Name: | Mohit Mukherjee |
| Telephone: | (506) 2205-9021 |
| Email: | mohit@upeace.org |
| Event Website: |
http://www.centre.upeace.org/innerpg.cfm?id_menu=13&id_page=22 |
This three-day workshop is designed for business executives and those interested in working in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The workshop goes beyond the incentives for engaging in CSR and addresses the question, ‘How does one implement it?’. Below are the main themes we will be covering:
• Incentives to engage in CSR: A strong rationale for proactively engaging in CSR
• Leading Frameworks for CSR: Looking at selected international frameworks, including the United Nations Global Compact
• Leadership in CSR: Bringing values to the workplace and developing leadership skills
• CSR communications: Engaging and inspiring stakeholders
• Engaging NGOs: Strategic partnerships for win-win alliances
• Case Studies of CSR in practice: Learning from best practices
• Formulating a CSR strategy: Participants will develop the outline of a CSR strategy for their organization
Course Dates: December 3 - 5, 2008.
Course Format:The workshop is designed to be practical and hands-on. The dynamic approach will incorporate case studies, simulations, dialogue, and will encourage peer-to-peer learning and networking.
Application Process: To apply, please send your CV/resume to the Centre Director, Mohit Mukherjee at mohit@upeace.org with a short statement explaining your interest in CSR. We will process your application within 2 working days. If you experience e-mail problems, re-send to: upeacemohit@gmail.com. Enrollment is limited to a seminar group to maximize interaction and participation.
Course Instructors: The seminar features practitioners from the corporate, nonprofit and academic worlds. They will provide insight, working knowledge and examples of best practice. The course will be anchored by Mohit Mukherjee, Director of the UPEACE Centre for Executive and Professional Education and a faculty member at UPEACE.
Course Costs: $1,500 for international participants. This tuition fee includes all course materials, 3 nights hotel accommodation, lunches and the closing reception. All participants will be awarded a certificate from UPEACE upon completion of the course.
