Mind the Gap – Keep People Inspired Event in November

Keep People Inspired (KPI) is the second in a series of Mind the Gap Learning events. The focus of the event is on inclusiveness in hospitality, spanning Phuket’s hotels, tourism and service industries. Inclusiveness is a key element of businesses that rely heavily on human resources and is in effect all about people, whether they are the ones working or guests and customers.

KPI topics will include important issues such as gender equality, diversity, inclusion, and an increasingly critical focus on mental wellbeing at home and in the workplace.  We will also cover personal development and how to upskill and move ahead with career goals including entrepreneurism.

This special three-hour learning session offers an amazing set of talented speakers and talks meant to show how to break down barriers, develop ideas and spur personal growth. It is also an opportunity to network, make new contacts and strengthen ties in the Phuket business community. The event welcomes everyone with an interest in hotels, tourism and hospitality, human resources, life learning and creating positive change.

Date                                                      Thursday, 10 November 2022

Venue                                                   Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach

Organizers                                           Phuket Hotels Association, C9 Hotelworks and SAIJAI Homecare

Supporters                                          Travel Daily Asia (TD), Delivering Asia Communications and Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa

Event Fee                                             THB500 including networking coffee break, THB100 for students

Event Schedule

1:00 pm onwards                             Event Registration

2:00 to 5:00 pm                KPI – Keep People Inspired

Introduction – Bjorn Courage, President Phuket Hotels Association

From Unconscious Bias to Inclusive Leadership

Pranapda “Pam” Chirathivat, Founder Dragonfly360, President, President – Siam Music Yamaha and Director, Siam Motors Group

Why Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Matters, and What Comes Next

Max Simpson, Founder and CEO, Steps Community

Inspiring Women (and Men) in the Tourism Industry

Michaela Conner, Founder and Chairperson, TD’s Inspiring Women in Travel Asia

The Self-Development Toolkit

Klaus Feilkas, Managing Director, Reddot Consultancy

Networking Coffee Break

Building a Halal Business Community

Diane de Saint Chamaran, Co-Founder and COO, Wasabih – Halal Economy Professional Community

Mindfulness – Raising Resilient Kids

Neil Crossland, Principal – Secondary School – British International School Phuket

Becoming or Finding a Mentor

Poe Aye, Founder, Kickoff Marketing

First Hand, Changing Career Direction -Leading A Start- Up Company

Viona Zhang, Co-Founder & Managing Director, SAIJAI Homecare

Wrap Up and Closing Remarks

Event Co-Hosts

Sumi Soorian, Executive Director, Phuket Hotels Association

Viona Zhang, Co-Founder & Managing Director, SAIJAI Homecare

For more information and to register for the event CLICK