UWI-Roytec and Franklin University recently launched a series of Executive Leadership training at the Radisson Hotel, Port-of-Spain.Targeted towards newly minted managers, senior managers, company executives, department heads and entrepreneurs, the first course in the series focused on strategy, leadership and culture, during which participants:
�2 explored the key attributes of an effective organisation
�2were exposed to the dynamics between organisational culture and Strategy
�2examined the dynamics between organisational strategy and Leadership
The two day programme commenced following an official opening ceremony at which Richard Saunders, campus registrar, UWI, St Augustine, delivered the feature address on behalf of Professor Clement Sankat, principal and Pro Vice Chancellor of the UWI, St Augustine and chairman of the board of directors of UWI-ROYTEC.
In her opening remarks, Wendy Augustus, executive rirector, UWI-Roytec, underscored the importance of partnerships with international bodies and the benefits to be derived therein for the business community of T&T.During the closing ceremony, 27 senior executives of the local business and higher education fraternity were presented with certificates in Strategy, Leadership and Culture from UWI-Roytec and Franklin University.
Franklin University Ohio, USA is an internationally accredited learning institution providing a wide range of competitive educational programmes via both online and on campus sessions. It has acquired a strong reputation for quality delivery of unique programmes and content to their approximately 10,000 students from across the globe.
On February 23, a memorandum of understanding was signed between UWI-Roytec and Franklin University designating UWI-Roytec as a Franklin University Approved Education Provider. With a vision to be the tertiary institution of choice for applied studies in T&T, UWI-Roytec will now be offering Franklin University's comprehensive suite of professional development programmes.
Companies and individuals interested in being part of this Executive Leadership Series cab contact Leslie Brusco, marketing officer (ELS) at 705-5633, or email leslie.brusco@roytec.uwi.tt.