Thompson & Evans Pilanesburg Conference

19-22 March 2010

SAHISA and ISASA are pleased to bring together two of the leading consultants in the United States independent school world, Dr Michael Thompson and Dr Robert Evans. Michael and Rob will be presenting a three-day conference and a number of workshops for independent school staff.

Their trip to South Africa starts with the three-day conference in Bakubang, Pilanesberg. The programme has been designed for school heads who have had two or more years of experience of headship, and offers a not-to-be-missed opportunity for thoughtful, stimulating dialogue and engagement with colleagues on the key relationships with parents, boards, teachers and pupils that heads must manage, and the psychological challenges of headship.

This will not be a repetition of talks they have given before in South Africa. What makes this conference different is that it is run by two highly experienced psychologists who will create a ‘safe’ environment in which heads will be able to explore these issues in greater depth and honesty than would normally be possible in a typical group situation. The conference is modelled on one that is highly valued by heads in the United States.

The cost of the programme is R12 500 per school head and this includes delegate fee, accommodation, meals and game drives. The cost per partner/spouse/guest is R11 500. Both amounts exclude travel costs.

Please contact the SAHISA Secretary, Jenny Mundell for additional information.

Michael G. Thompson is a psychologist, school consultant, and author or co-author of eight books, including the New York Times bestseller, "Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys".

 
Robert Evans is a clinical and organizational psychologist and the Executive Director of The Human Relations Service. He is the author of many articles and three books including "Family Matters: How Schools Can Cope with The Crisis in Childrearing".