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Training Opportunities
Training Workshop on Developing Leadership Skills (07 – 09 July 2009)
Venue: The training workshop will be held at Green Retreat Hotel, Nathiagali. Tel: 0992-355261-3

Top of this page Introduction
Leadership skills are critical to success. The transition to managerial ranks has never been more complex. You must use power and influence adeptly to achieve goals, make organizational politics work for you, build teams and alliances across departments and establish strong communication and working relationships with peers, employees and other teams. Plus, you must individualize your approach to each person and situation. SDPI is offering Leadership Training for Managers, an intensive and practical course, that will provide an opportunity to learn how to identify and manage leadership challenges. Participants will explore leadership roles as strategists, change agents, coaches, managers, communicators, mentors and team members. They will learn how to develop their unique leadership style for maximum impact.

Top of this page Who should attend
The course is designed for mid-level managers or executives who lead others with managerial responsibility. It will benefit executives who require strong decision-making skills and the ability to lead and motivate others.

Top of this page How will you benefit?
By attending this 3-day comprehensive training course participants will be expected to:

  • Build a leadership style that creates trust, sets a clear vision and guides your entire team towards greater performance and profit.
  • Identify characteristics of effective leaders.
  • Increase your ability to influence people and inspire pride in the work and the organization.
  • Develop an executive leadership style that adapts to the person and situation.
  • Improve performance through empowerment and effective delegation.
  • Clearly communicate mission, vision and value statements.
  • Build a cohesive unit that performs well in all situations.
  • Manage workplace conflicts to improve productively.
  • Continue your growth as a leader through a self-development plan.

Top of this page Methodology
The training will be interactive and participatory, including class lectures, Power Point presentations, informal discussions, individual/group exercises, games, and experience sharing.

Top of this page Workshop content

Understanding Today’s leadership Expectations

  • Exploring the fundamental concept of leadership
  • Differentiating between leadership and management
  • Identifying the leadership requirements of future leadershipq

Exploring the strategic Elements of Leadership

  • Defining vision, mission and values
  • Setting goals and objectives
  • Understanding planning and prioritizationq

Practicing Ways to Build Effective Teams

  • Enhancing pride in the workforce and the organization
  • Motivating the workforce to ensure job-satisfaction and productivity
  • Understanding the importance of effective communication

Making Timely and Sound Decisions

  • Understanding approaches and styles of decision making
  • Understanding decision levels
  • Exploring strengths and weaknesses of various types of decision makers
  • Identifying barriers to decision making

Understanding and practicing Effective Negotiations

  • Understanding negotiating strategies
  • Exploring principles of negotiating
  • Distinguishing between positions and interest
  • Getting what you want

Managing Conflicts in Organizations

  • Understanding causes of conflicts
  • Managing interpersonal conflicts
  • Managing inter-unit/inter-department conflicts

Top of this page Medium of instructions
English will be the medium of instruction for this workshop. However, an effort will be made to conduct the workshop using a mixture of English and Urdu.

Top of this page Resource person
Mohammad Yasin, the lead trainer, holds masters’ degree in Political Science and is B. Sc (Hons) in War Studies. He did advanced training/education in UK and USA. He is a chartered Engineer in Electronics and is member of various engineering institutions at home and abroad. He worked in National Institute of Electronics for six years. He got training in strategic Planning and Management at the York University, Canada. He was on the faculty of Military College of Signals. He worked in the prime Minister’s Committee for Research and Analysis where he coordinated a number research projects on district administration, police systems, dispensation of justice, information technology and education. Currently he is working in SDPI as Advisor Capacity Building. Earlier he worked on various research projects. He has written numerous papers and edited books on District Administration and Police Systems and Dispensation of Justice in Pakistan. He has designed and conducted a large number of courses/workshops on management and specialized areas.

Zill-i-Ehsan has over 14 years of professional experience and has been associated with education, training and development for the last 10 years. He holds a Masters degree in Information Technology. Before joining the academics he worked for various business organizations where he was instrumental in the improvement of general Office Management procedures as well as implementation of Human Resource Development programs while being an active member of HR committees. As a training professional, Mr. Zill-i-Ehsan, has designed and conducted trainings for organizations in the Development sector as well as sectors like Telecom, Banking, Oil & Gas, FMCG’s and Education. He has also designed, conducted and coordinated trainings for some projects of United Nations and Armed Forces. He focuses on Business Communication and Presentation Skills, Project Management, Information Management, HRD, Office Computing and Management skills. At present he is working as training manager at SDPI. He has also served on the recruitment committee of SDPI and is a member of SDPI's English Editorial Board.

Top of this page Deadline for registration
Please return the registration form to the Program Secretary, SDPI, by June 30, 2009 at the latest via fax or mail. The institute will confirm the registration upon receipt of fee by a return fax. Seats are limited; the applicants will be registered on a first come, first served basis. Bookings will close for registration if all the seats are taken up before the last date.

Top of this page Registration fee

Rs. 11,500/- per person

Hotel charges

These charges include 3 night stay, breakfasts and dinners, lunch will and morning / evening tea will be provided during the workshop.

– Single occupancy: Rs. 15,000/- for three nights (per person)

– Double occupancy: Rs. 10,000/- for three nights (per person)

Total fee (registration + hotel expenses) for one person is as under:

Single occupancy Rs 26,500/-

Double occupancy Rs. 21,500/-

Top of this page Discount

25% discount is available to the following:

  • Women
  • SDPI members
  • HRDN members on each nomination
  • Students registering through their institutions
  • Other organizations registering two or more persons

Special discount for journalists

  • One free seat is available to nominees of Press Clubs. 25% discount will be given on additional nominations.

Top of this page Cancellation/postponement
SDPI reserves the right to cancel or postpone the workshop if circumstances require. In such an event, SDPI will ensure that registered participants are informed as soon as possible. SDPI will also refund registration fees according to our refund procedures.

Top of this page Award of certificates

Trainees successfully completing 85 percent of the instructional sessions will be awarded completion certificates.

Top of this page Time
9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (daily)

Top of this page Further information
For further details, please contact Zulfiqar Ali, Program Secretary (Training), SDPI at Tel. 92-51-2278134 or fax: 92-51-2278135. Email: Zulfiqar@sdpi.org

Top of this page Registration form
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