- 1960 An informal group of personnel officers organised itself to discuss personnel practices and listen to guest speakers.
- 1962 The Personnel Management Panel was formed. A syllabus for a diploma in personnel management was put forward.
- 1963 The first Executive Committee, known as the "Steering Committee" was elected. There were 40 applications for membership to the Personnel Management Panel.
- 1965 The first examinations for Part 1 of the Diploma were held. IPMR was established as a branch of IPMSA.
- 1967 The Diploma courses were advertised in the local press as correspondence courses with UNISA, with tutorials at UCR during vacations.
- 1973 IPMR set up offices in Savoy House, Inez Terrace, Harare and employed three permanent staff - a national organiser, a shorthand typist and a messenger.
- 1974 IPMR formally merged with IPMSA in order to extend its services. This meant, among other things, that the IPMR diploma would be phased out.
- 1981 The Institute separated from IPMSA and became IPMZ.
- 1983 The new local intermediate diplomas were introduced.
- 1985 The first five graduates of the local intermediate diploma received their certificates.
ANNUAL CONVENTION & EXHIBITION 2010
HR TRANSFORMATION & EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT: ACHIEVING THE ECONOMIC TURNAROUND THROUGH CUTTING EDGE TALENT MANAGEMENT.
The Convention will be officailly opened by Vice President Joyce Mujuru.
The Convention will be officailly opened by Vice President Joyce Mujuru.
HUMAN CAPITAL (HCD) - A Key Pillar In The Economic Recovery Of Zimbabwe
THE Institute of People Management of Zimbabwe (IPMZ) has a major role to play in contributing towards sustainable development in the country. This was said by the Chief Executive Officer of Kingdom Bank, Mrs. Lynn Mukonoweshuro at the recently held, IPMZ inaugural golf day Cocktail party where she was the guest of honor.
IPMZ History in Brief
Order e-Publication
Over the years we have collected papers that have been presented at our meetings. We now market them as IPMZ e-books on CDs which you can order from our office
Accredited Colleges
IPMZ accredits select tertairy education institutions that are capable to tutor the various programs that we offer. We highly recommend that you go to these institutions for your tuition.
Membership Benefits
- Receiving regular mail shots to keep you informed.
- Accessing resource and information centre.
- Receiving professional recognition.
- Creating professional networking opportunities.
Student Application
A prospective student who is not already a member of IPMZ must:
- Apply for membership of the Institute of People Management of Zimbabwe (forms are available from the IPMZ offices in Harare and Bulawayo)
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