Leadership Development Initiative (LDI) is a leadership training and Organization Board Development Consultancy. LDI provides leadership training and consultancy services empowering African organizations to deliver effective and sustainable results.
Leadership is found everywhere; yet, it is not common to all. Influencing others is uniquely connected to context. Thus, effective leaders are students of their environment. Effective leaders of organizations leverage difficulties of society. However, the challenges are not the same and keep on emerging. Therefore, leaders have to constantly discover and understand these issues. This requires the leaders to obtain training that will provide them with tools and equip them skills to navigate in today's constantly changing environment.
LDI provides cutting-edge training for top-level leaders of organizations and managers of institutions. Its aim is to afford participants an all-round learning experience that enhances their personal maturity, sharpens their skills, and equips them to perform at a high level in this competitive environment as well as acquaint them with contemporary emerging leadership issues. This program is a dynamic, participant-based and innovative training that incorporates both theories, best practices deduced from various case studies and done within captivating and conducive environments by subject matter experts.
Our program challenges every person who is interested to sharpen their leadership skills and allows participants to impact their communities with lasting influence and significance. The program is divided in three categories namely; Theory, Practice and Research thus ensuring that participants receive an all-round and in-depth study of the subject of organizational leadership and management.
How can an organization be productive and sustainable without the key decision makers having the necessary tools for their effectiveness and efficiency? This is exactly the answer that LDI's training and service provides to the leadership and management of organizations. This brochure is to introduce to you and your organization LDI's Diploma in Organizational Leadership and Management forthcoming training program in Malawi. I hope you will find it useful for your organization leadership and top-level management capacity building.
Looking forward to more interaction with you.
Taiwo 'TK' Ilesanmi, Executive Director, Leadership Development Initiative South Africa.
Best Regards, Taiwo “TK” Ilesanmi
High-impact agencies have high-impact Boards
Organizational success is a result of a leader who builds a success focused team
– James Z. Phiri
Leadership Development Initiative (LDI) is a leadership training and Organization Board Development Consultancy. Currently, LDI consults for a number of organizations within and outside Africa. LDI has a track record of helping to transform organizations leadership and their effectiveness.
LDI has a network of facilitators in the region and internationally that provides high-level training, facilitation and mentoring at various organizational levels.
Since its founding, LDI has trained individuals and leaders of organizations to be more accountable, to incorporate management principles into their thinking, and to be capable agents of change. LDI have had a number of successful experiences in training leaders, establishing and training Boards of different organizations in a couple of countries in Africa. Our initiatives target audiences are level one leaders in an organization and as well as emerging leaders.
The need for leadership development for those in leadership positions cannot be over-emphasized. Current leadership situations in Malawi and beyond bear evidence of low results, unsure decision making and unsustainable initiatives..
In light of this, the goal of this program is to provide a sound transformational yet academically proven organizational leadership and management training that produces competent leaders for the private and public sectors for greater community results verifiable at community level in Malawi.
Ÿ Engage men and women in activities, including courses and student life emphasis that enhance their personal maturity, thereby equipping them for effective leadership in life, and professional careers.
Ÿ Offer courses and other learning experiences, centrally focused on organizational leadership and management, which develops and equips the participants’ academic competencies to the level of effective leadership
Ÿ Develop high-level institutional quality service that produces educational satisfaction and motivates lifelong learning for the leaders.
There is not a time whereby the demand for greater and effective leadership is needed as our time. Challenges, needs, and human perplexities reveal the need for visionary and transformational leaders. Therefore, the training approach provides an interactive platform where ganizational leadership and management discussion is paramount. The am methodology adopted is best suited to the implementation and ement of the training goal.
As indicated above, the training provides an interactive platform for leaders. Although, LDI has a network of facilitators in the region and tionally that provide high-level training, e seek to engage the mind and heart of organization leaders in: onsortium forum to exchange experience with fellow eaders/Professionals from various sectors of the industry in Malawi.
Ongoing supports inform of Coaching and Mentoring to interested participants to be provided by the facilitators and identified leaders. Networking forum, the program design for organization leaders to ork and collaborate
Benets to the Participants:
ŸIncreased capacity in Leadership and Management while working.
Ÿ Gaining valuable exposure through contact and interaction with renowned facilitators from both local industry as well as regional and international.
Ÿ Ongoing support and feedback from facilitators.
Ÿ Training materials and relevant e-books for self-study purposes.
Ÿ Focus on organizational Excellence and Efficiency
Program:
Nature of Program:
This program is tailored for top-level leaders and managers of institutions. It requires some degree of SelfStudy with Outcomes-Based Assessment. The one-year program demands that participants attend and write course assignments for the sessions done. Students will meet with their course facilitators for designated workshop presentations and interactions. They will then send the written assignments to the facilitator before attending the next session.
Program Fees:
Duration and Mode of Program:
Number of Courses: Qualifications:
MK 980,000.00, it includes the following: Ÿ Fees and physical workshops (Venue and Meals) Ÿ E-books and training materials for self-study purposes Ÿ Qualified facilitators ongoing support and feedback Ÿ Assessment and Certification
One Year Program
Participants meet in three sessions for the duration of the training (July 2019, November 2019 and March 2020).
18 courses to be amounting to 54 Credits.
First degree or equivalent is necessary for qualification but not for attendance and work and life experience may be considered as criteria also
Certification Recognition:
The program is a collaboration between LDI and MAGU and a certificate of recognition will jointly be issued by the two institutions to all participants who complete the course
Bingu International Conference Centre Chilembwe Road. City Center Lilongwe
Where there is no inspirational leadership management becomes mechanical. While Managers lay down the structure and delegate authority, leaders provide direction in form of vision and inspire and enable others to achieve the goal.”
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Elsie Tembo
The Curriculum provides cutting-edge training for top-level leaders and managers. Its aim is to accord participants an all-round learning experience that enhances their personal maturity, sharpens their skills, and equips them to perform at a high level in this competitive environment and makes them get acquainted with the contemporary emerging leadership issues.
This program is a dynamic, participant-based and innovative training that incorporates both theory and, best practices deduced from various case studies within Malawi. The cohorts are held within the captivating centers such as the resort areas of Malawi.
The following are the core courses and sessions offered by the LDI, however, newer courses are incorporated from time to time whenever need arises.
Session 1: July 2019 Session 2: November 2019 Session 3: March 2020
Organization Board Development - I (Principles of Governance that Power Exceptional Boards) Innovative Leadership Organization Financial Ethic Building Organization Conflict Management Competent Team Stress Management Effective Organization Collaboration Strategies
Organization Board Development - II (Effective Board/CEO Partnership for staff and Organization Benefits) Executive and Personal Assistance Effective Fundraising Strategies Budget and Financial Management Negotiation Skills Civility in the Workplace
Organization Board Development - III (Board’s Role in Fund Raising) Basic Project Management Coaching and Mentoring Business Management and Leadership Risk Management Research & Academic Writing Paper Presentations
A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination - Nelson Mandela
A leader is the same as his followers - Ronald Mtonga
Dr. Julius Oladipo has over 30 years experience in Strategic Consulting, working with civil society organizations and governmental agencies in 18 Sub-Saharan African countries.
His areas of expertise include Organizational Development/ Institutional Strengthening, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Leadership Development, Peace Education, and Research. He earned his PhD (Statistics) from Bradford University, England.
Karl Teichert is an American and has been a Leadership Consultant with OC Africa in Johannesburg, South Africa since 1997. He serves as the OC Africa Area Director and has extensive experience in training and coaching Christian leaders.
He received a Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Colorado at Denver and Masters of Intercultural Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary. He is an ordained Minister with the Missionary Church in the USA. He is also an Associate Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation.
Gus M Banda is the Managing Director of Multi-choice Malawi. Before assumed this position, Mr Gus has had the fortune of working in South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe in different positions and sectors. He returned home (Malawi) 12 years ago and has spent 9 years investing and contributed to both private and public sectors in Malawi. His work involved been the Foundation Manager of College of Medicine Sports Complex in Blantyre and established a business model that saw the business grow and became household name
He earned Senior Executive Qualification from Harvard Business School (Harvard University) USA and Sport Management Qualifications from University of Pretoria South Africa.
Prof T. Debey Sayndee is a Professor / Director, Kofi Annan Institute for Conflict Transformation. Debey has worked for many years on complex nexuses of the conflicts in West Africa, particularly Liberia and Sierra Leone. He served as consultant for the UN, University of Wyoming, and Women's Campaign International, on peace, security and development issues.
He did his studies in University of Liberia, University of Wales, UK, Uppsala University, Sweden; in conflict research, development, and leadership at the respective Institutions. A visiting Scholar, University of Michigan African Presidential Scholars Program.
James Zinyama Phiri, through his years of working experiences with World Vision International, he has gained vast international work experience at the leadership level. He has worked in 16 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and North America. His long-term workstations were Brazil, Mozambique and Malawi.
He earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Cyprus Institute of Marketing, Limassol, Cyprus. He holds an MBA degree in Organization Leadership from Eastern University School of Leadership, USA.
Steve Bezuidenhout is the Group Finance Director of Meridian Group of Companies, the organization he has been working for since 2003 till date and serves in a senior finance position. Before joining Meridian Group of Companies, he has held key leadership positions and worked with different organizations such as; MIS Barloworld Equipment, Isando, South Africa; De Beers Botswana, Division of De Beers Group, South Africa.
He is educated in finance from the University of South Africa.
Elsie Matengambiri Tembo A Retired Civil Servant with over 40 years working experience within the government and public sector. Miss Tembo have served at numerous capacities and it is of no dough of been a great asset to Malawi civil society. Just to mention few, her previous positions include the followings; Executive Director for Malawi Tourism Council (MTC), Chief Director for Tourism – Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism, Chief Director for Tourism – Ministry of Information, Tourism and civic Education. Principal Secretary for various ministries such as Ministry of Information, Tourism and Culture; Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Welfare; Ministry of lands, Housing and Urban Development; Ministry of Finance: Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Education. She serve on numerous organizations Board of Director. Such as, Board Director for Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Board; Board Director for Umodzi Holdings Limited. Board Director for Tourism and Hotels Board. Board Trustee for Malawi Institute of Tourism (MIT) and Board Director for Sunbird Tourism Malawi Plc.
She earned Post – Graduate Diploma in Public Administration and Civil Service Management – Galilee College, Israel and University of Malawi Master of Science in Strategic Management majoring in International Marketing – University of Derby, United Kingdom.
Organization leadership and management is the plan by which the entity works together to deliver its core services, beeng up each other's weaknesses, the members grow, and rejoice in achievements together.”
Dr. Enson Lwesya is the Senior Pastor of the International Christian Assembly in Malawi (2013—), where he once served as the Executive Minister from 1996 to 2013. He is the current Vice Chancellor of the Malawi Assemblies of God University whose ambition is to Develop Leaders that Change Nations. He instituted and leads CLEAN Consults International an organization specialized in leadership training and empowerment.
He earned doctorate from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary in Springfield, Missouri, USA.
Kamwana Franco Muyaya is the Director of Programmes and Compliance Services of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) Board of Malawi. His responsibility includes maintaining excellence in the Board's technical capacity building activities in both local and international non-governmental organizations. He conducts participatory assessments, support NGOs in developing and implementing action plans for Organizational Development, as well as providing technical assistance and good corporate governance tips to the Civil Society Organizations in Malawi.
He is a teacher by profession and holds Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Management College of Southern Africa, Durban, Republic of South Africa and Bachelor's Degree in Education Science obtained from University of Malawi, Chancellor College in 1993.
Ronald Mtonga is the Chief Executive Officer Council for NGOs in Malawi (CONGOMA). A knowledgeable leader with 19 years experience in Management and Governance in both Public Enterprises and Civil Society through working with development policy Committees of Permanent Secretaries, working with NGOs and being Board member of various public/ state enterprises. His working experience includes as a Strategy development and Campaign management (Scotland) and Democracy and National/local Elections monitoring in Southern Africa.
He earned Masters Degree in Development Studies, University of Malawi, Chancellor College, 2008 and Bachelor of Social Science (Economics); University of Malawi, Chancellor College, 1995
“Leadership is about creating a dynamic environment within the organization that inspires and enables team members to achieve their very best potential that contributes towards the strategic targets and intentions of the organization”
– Steve Bezuidenhout
Jonathan Brake – Culture, Communication and Conflict Specialist. He is an Australian family man currently residing in the USA. Jonathan Brake is an experienced business leader, strategist and coach with over two decades experience in business ownership, leadership and operations covering five continents.
Jonathan is an Australian family man currently residing in the USA. Jonathan Brake is an experienced business leader, strategist and coach with over two decades experience in business ownership, leadership and operations covering five continents.
Jonathan understands communication like no other, from marketing to team communication to business leadership. He has a keen interest in how businesses and people function and interact, and how a business can build its communication inside and out.
As a Certified Practitioner with The Predictive Index he brings more than just the “soft skills” essentials, but also the science behind what makes people successful. Jonathan also holds a Master of Advertising and PR, a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Political Science as well as formal coaching accreditation recognized by the International Coaching Federation.
Taiwo K Ilesanmi, The Executive Director and founding visionary of Leadership Development Initiative based in South Africa. With his over thirty (30) years experience in leadership development and training; this has helped him develop an understanding of both the culture and context of leadership issues in Africa. His working experience with organizations leaders across Africa and around the world has accorded him recognition far beyond his immediate circles.
T K Ilesanmi obtained his B.TH in Theology (1992) and MA in Leadership (2012). Also, he is a Licensed BoardSource Certified Governance Trainer (CGT) by BoardSource USA. He has facilitated and presented papers in many National and Regional Seminars and other International Leadership forums.
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Leadership is all about managing people and people related issues
- Taiwo “TK” Ilesanmi