[2008] The value is in your hands to connect and share

July 29, 2008

Reading our earlier blog posts you’ve probably noticed that we’re bringing you a lot more activity for you to participate in CPA Congress 2008 through the web.

The theme of ‘fresh thinking, real success’ filters through all our online initiatives, which are designed to help you get more from your CPA Congress experience.

Take up our invitation to connect and contribute – discuss your ideas, share your challenges, form connections with the people you meet – both online and in person at CPA Congress.

To do this, this year we’re launching some new tools to make sure you can do this easily and quickly, before, during and after CPA Congress. I’d like to highlight two of these to you – you’re reading one now – the CPA Congress blog. This is aimed to give you a heads-up on what you can expect at CPA Congress this year – you’ll hear from us, the people that organise Congress, and also from members and presenters. We welcome your questions and comments!

Closer to CPA Congress itself, you’ll see the CPA Congress community get underway. This is an online network, similar to Linkedin or Facebook, except that it is private and specifically for our CPA Congress audience. You’ll create an online profile and have the ability to connect with other delegates attending CPA Congress. This means you’ll have opportunity to join online groups with similar interests and participate in discussion forums about what’s important to you.

This is vital in the business environment we all operate in – we’re on the crest of the wave that’s bringing new opportunities for organisations and people to connect and collaborate like never before over the web….it’s often called disruptive innovation, and it’s important to know what it means for you, your business and your career.

So come to CPA Congress – online and face-to-face – join in with the conversation, open your mind to the possibilities and contribute. We look forward to it!

Helen Mitchell
Manager, Knowledge Exchange
CPA Australia

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[2008] CPA Congress 2008 — new challenges, new solutions!

July 11, 2008

It’s a changing and challenging world out there. Until recent times, simply riding the wave of a surging economy was enough to ensure success.

Today, the goalposts have shifted. Success requires a fresh, dynamic approach — one that balances:

  • logic and innovation
  • focus and vision
  • reflection and forward thinking

CPA Congress will provide you with opportunities to improve and update your core skills, while broadening your horizons so that you can tackle the challenges ahead. Here are highlights of what’s new at CPA Congresses around Australia in 2008:

‘On the couch with Alex Malley’ interview keynotes

In Andrew Denton style, Alex Malley, president of CPA Australia, interviews some of Australia’s most recognisable business, sport and community personalities. Be a fly on the wall during candid discussions between Alex and Australia’s cream of the crop as they share their stories and secrets to success.

International perspectives on global issues

The recent movements in the global economy have certainly made their mark on our shores, highlighting the importance of learning from international lessons on this issue and many others. Experts from the US, The Netherlands and Singapore share their thoughts on the emerging challenges that will shape our region, the business landscape and your profession in the near future.

Extended insight sessions and master classes

For some topics, an hour session is simply not long enough. We are proud to bring you the ‘Extended insights’ series — two-hour sessions that delve deeper into the practicalities of issues that are important to you. There is also a greater choice of half-day master classes, which focus on practical tools and solutions. Check out your CPA Congress 2008 brochure for more information.

And of course, don’t forget to keep checking in with CPA Congress online. Connect and exchange your ideas, and let us know what is important to you.

Anja Nikolic

Manager — Congress & Conferences

CPA Australia

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[2008] Welcome to CPA Congress 2008

July 8, 2008

‘The age of mass production is fading fast. The emerging economy is based on knowledge, imagination, curiosity, and talent. What if we could learn to tap the wonderful, rich differences among people?’
Tom Peters, 2008.

Welcome to CPA Congress 2008 and welcome to a new and exciting way in which to connect and exchange with your fellow members, no matter where they are in the world!

At this year’s CPA Congress, we’re launching the first of many ‘Connecting and exchange’ initiatives.

This is part of CPA Australia’s knowledge blueprint, which has a major focus on enhancing the ability of our members to be able to connect and exchange with each other in both traditional and non-traditional environments.

For CPA Congress, this includes extending the experience past the traditional face-to-face sessions by enabling online community and exchange around CPA Congress themes and hot topics.

Along with the CPA Congress blog, here is a snapshot of what you can expect from your online experience at this year’s event:

  • CPA Congress online community
  • virtual Q&A sessions through the online community
  • video, audio and multimedia highlights of CPA Congress presenters and activities
  • the opportunity to attend a conference session in the virtual world of Second Life

Over the coming weeks there will be many opportunities available at CPA Congress to begin to explore the new ways you can connect and exchange with your fellow members.

Take some time to contribute, review and open your minds to the possibilities — the future is in your hands.

Anthony Gleeson
General Manager — Member Knowledge
CPA Australia

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