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Philosophy of PIC

• Protect public and personal

freedoms; • Promotes moral and religious

values and traditions;

• Guarantees security, stability and equal opportunities.

Working with Nations to

enhance their Capacity

Through gained International

Experience

Defining Characteristics of

Future – Opportunities and

Challenges

Focusing on the Pillars of

Development

• Human Development

• Social Development • Economic Development

• Environmental Development

Introduction Supporting Decision & Policy Makers to achieve a National Vision

PIC– Promoting International Collaboration.

Your Partner for Success in a Global Era.

In the area of governance and public administration, the vision of PIC is to

strengthen the capacity of Governments for developing countries and

countries with economies in transition, at their request, for policy analysis and

development, and socio-economic development management, including the

administrational infrastructure necessary for their institutional and

human resources development.

Mapping economic and social progress in modern societies depends on a clear

vision and a strategy to obtain this goal. Political leaders know the direction in

which they would like their societies to develop, balancing the interests of

present and future generations. Collaboration with PIC, we will offer our

partners with the skills and tools to develop a national strategy compatible to

their society. This strategy will help to accomplish the vision by setting and

prioritizing concrete development goals with time-bound targets. It will also

articulate the necessary processes, stakeholder roles, and the expected per-

formance standards which are needed to deliver on the vision.

Particular attention is given to:

• Strengthening governance systems and

institutions,

• Administrative restructuring, civil service

reform,

• Human resources development and public

administration training,

• Improving performance of the public

sector,

• Increasing public and private-sector

interaction,

• Promoting management innovation,

• Improving the management of development

• programmes,

• Enhancing government legal capacity, and

strengthening the regulatory framework,

• Resource mobilization,

• Revenue administration,

• Financial management, and transparency and

accountability through the provision of advisory

services,

• Technical assistance and human resources

development.

COMMUNICATION

It is so important to keep your

team informed.

No information and

misinformation has

been cited as one on the

biggest workplace

De-motivators, with leaders

thinking that their employees

“can’t handle the truth”. The

greatest leaders through

history were great

communicators.

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PIC among the Nation’s

GLOBALIZATION

Globalization is perhaps the central concept of our

age. Yet, a single definition of globalization does

not exist either among academics or in everyday

conversation. There is also a lack of consensus as to whether or not globalization is a useful concept

to portray current events. While most conceptions

focus on different aspects of growing interdepend-ence be it economic, cultural, technological, and

the like, at a basic level globalization refers to

growing interconnectedness.

Economic Globalization Globalization is equated with economic

interdependence. At the dawn of the 21st century, the scale and magnitude of

global economic interaction appears to

be unprecedented. The volume of capi-tal flows far exceeds that of the past.

The developing world, too, have in-

creasingly become a part of global trade and capital flows. Contemporary

patterns of economic globalization sug-

gest the emergence of a new interna-tional division of labour. In short, the

world has reached a stage in which one

can meaningfully refer to one global

economy.

Others present a more limited view.

Current trends suggest economic and financial integration has proceeded

only in a limited manner. Economic

flows remain highly concentrated amongst the wealthiest countries. Within North

America, Europe, and East Asia, contrary to the

thesis that unfettered global capital will induce homogenization in policy, important differences in

the structuring of economic life persist. Even mul-

tinational corporations, seen by many as the prime agents of globalization, remain tied in significant

ways to their country of origin.

Organisations invest considerable sums of money in training em-

ployees. Much of that expenditure is wasted through ineffective

planning and weak linkages between the training conducted and

the workplace. PIC gives practical guidance for organisations and

leaders in leveraging the efficacy of training for improved organ-

isational effectiveness.

Particularly significant is the need to identify explicitly the organ-

isational benefits expected from the training, the creation of firm

linkages between the training and the organisation’s performance

management system. It is important for the transfer of training to

take place, a communication plan and one centralised point for

programme planning and implementation. It is only through man-

agers, supervisors and training professionals working together in

partnership to achieve these essentials that organisations will

maximize their investments

in training.

Collaborating to

Accomplish Change

In an age where globaliza-

tion knows no boundaries,

Collaboration holds strong

significance for nations to

achieve.

Collaboration’ s are based

on the principle that

changed behaviour resulting

from learning is fundamen-

tal to innovation. For learn-

ing to occur, knowledge

must lead to action. Often,

however, learning strategies

tend to concentrate on creating knowledge and assume that action

will automatically follow. Essentially, this leaves action or behav-

ioural change to chance and opens the way for 'balancing' forces

to maintain the normal. To counter this, it is necessary to antici-

pate and develop strategies to address these blocking forces. This

involves the integration of change management and experiential

learning processes that can best be achieved through the dynamics

of Collaboration’s.

Enhancing Human Capacity

Collaborations' is a process of social innovation. They comprise groups of individuals focused on

creating, stewarding and applying knowledge about a specific issue, opportunity or topic. Members of

Collaborations' share a strong desire to increase their knowledge and capabilities by working together,

and by sharing their experiences. Collaborations' add value to knowledge-creation processes by

providing systems that ensure practical application of knowledge (practice).

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PROMOTING DEVELOPMENT

COOPERATION

THROUGH PARTNERSHIP

Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more

important than any other. [Abraham Lincoln ]

YOUR MOST VALUABLE ASSET IS

YOUR HUMAN

RESOURCES

Executive Training Needs Analysis For capacity building programmes to

be effective they must be focused on

the realistic needs and to be able to

demonstrate the contribution it makes

towards the overall success.

There are four steps to conducting

Training Need Analysis:

• Identify the desired situation

• Identify the current situation

• State the performance gap

• Develop training solutions

Identify the Desired Situation

The first step in conducting a TNA is

to identify your "desired situation" i.e.

in an ideal world what tasks your staff

would be able to perform and with

what level of competency.

To do this you need to identify and

list all the skills and knowledge which

are required in your particular organi-

sation. You will also need to include

I.T. skills, personal skills, supervisory

skills etc. in addition to the technical

skills of your particular team.

Once all the skills and knowledge

have been listed, you need to consider

your team members and determine

how many people and to what degree

of competency you need them to do

those tasks.

Once you have established your

"desired situation" the second step is

to do a similar process to look at your

actual current situation.

Assess the Current Situation

You now need to analyse the level of

competency each particular team mem-

ber has.

It is advisable to do this in conjunc-

tion with the team member. It is impor-

tant to note that you are looking at an

individual's current level of compe-

tency and not at what they would like

to have or think they should have.

Once all the individuals have been

rated on separate sheets you will need

to put all the scores on one overall

summary sheet. This will make it much

easier for you to compare your desired

situation with your current situation.

Analyse the Discrepancy

You now need to compare your desired

situation with your current situation.

Any discrepancies indicate your team's

training needs. Because you went

through the process of establishing the

desired situation first i.e. what the team

needs to operate competently, you can

be sure that the training needs identi-

fied are based on real national needs.

One of the benefits of conducting a

TNA in this way is that genuine train-

ing needs are identified.

Develop Training Solutions

Once you have analysed your training

needs you need to formulate a training

plan to show how those needs will be

addressed. Not all training needs have

to be satisfied by courses. If you can

develop somebody through other meth-

ods such as coaching, distance learn-

ing, shadowing etc. then these should

also be shown. The training plan

should also show:

• What training is required?

• What the training outcomes are?

• How the proposed training is linked

to the national objectives?

• How you will be able to evaluate the

success of the training?

• When and where training will be

given?

• Who is responsible for the training?

Formally conducting a Training Needs

Analysis in this way and producing a

training plan which is shown to be

clearly linked to business objectives

represents best practice in training.

Defining Capacity Building

The ability of a country to follow sustainable development

paths is determined to a large extent by the capacity of its

people and its institutions as well as by its ecological and

geographical conditions. Specifically, capacity building

encompasses the country's human, scientific, technological,

organisational, institutional and resource capabilities.

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Decisions Determine Destiny. [Frederick Speakman]

To truly inspire others, you must have a vision to share with

others. A leader with no vision is like a game of football with

no goalposts. A Leader must have a vision and have the

conviction of character to drive through this

vision to its conclusion.

The world is full of strong starter’s, it is the ones who see

something through to the end that count.

Focusing on

the Pillars of

Development

Achieving the Vision

Concrete Development

Goals

The First Pillar – Human Development

In order to further support human development, nations will aspire to become an active centre in the fields of scientific

research and intellectual activity.

An Educated Population

A world-class educational system that equips citizens to achieve their aspirations and to meet the needs of society, in-

cluding:

• Educational curricula and training programmes responding to the current and future needs of the labour market

• High quality educational and training opportunities appropriate to each individual’s aspirations and abilities

• Accessible educational programmes for life-long learning

A national network of formal and non-formal educational programmes that equip children and youth with the skills

and motivation to contribute to society, fostering:

• A solid grounding in moral and ethical values, traditions and cultural heritage

• A strong sense of belonging and citizenship

• Innovation and creativity

• Participation in a wide variety of cultural and sports activities

• Well-developed, independent, self-managing and accountable educational institutions operating under centrally-

determined guidelines.

• An effective system for funding scientific research shared by the public and private sectors and conducted in

cooperation with specialized international organisations and leading international research centres.

• A significant international role in cultural and intellectual activity and scientific research.

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A Healthy Population:

Physically and Mentally

A comprehensive world-class healthcare system

whose services are accessible to the whole popula-

tion, including:

• Effective and affordable services in accordance

with the principle of partnership in bearing the

costs of health care

• Coverage of preventive and curative health

care, both physical and mental, taking into

account the differing needs of men, women and

children

• High quality research directed at improving the

effectiveness and quality of healthcare

An integrated system of health care offering high-

quality services through public and private institu-

tions operating under the direction of a national

health policy that sets and monitors standards for

social, economic, administrative and technical

aspects of health care.

A skilled national workforce capable of providing high quality

health services.

Continued commitment by the state to provide

sufficient funds for maintaining the health

population in accordance with the principle of

partnership in bearing the costs of health care.

A Capable and Motivated

Workforce

Increased and diversified participation in the workforce

through:

• Broad investments in certification and training programs

by public and private institutions

• Incentives to enter professional and management roles

in business, health and educational sectors

• High quality training opportunities for all citizens,

corresponding to their ambitions and abilities

• Increased opportunities and vocational support women

Targeted participation of expatriate labour:

• Recruitment of the right mix of expatriate labour,

protecting their rights, securing their safety, and

retaining those who are outstanding among them.

The future is not a result of

choices among alternative

paths offered by the present,

but a place that is created-

created first in the mind and

will, created next in activity.

The future is not some place

we are going to, but one we

are creating. The paths are

not to be found, but made,

and the activity of making

them, changes both the

maker and the destination. [John Schaar]

Change is

inevitable.

Change for the

better is a

full-time job. [Adlai E. Stevenson ]

Nation-building is the

intervention in the

affairs of a nation state

for the purpose of

changing the state’s

method of government.

Nation-building also

includes efforts to

promote institutions

which will provide for

economic well being

and social equity.

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A Sound Social Structure

Effective public institutions and strong and active civil society

organisations that:

• Preserve national heritage and enhance values and identity

• Provide high quality services that respond to the needs and the desires

of individuals and businesses

• Establish a secure and stable society operating on the principles of

justice, equality and the rule of law

• Enhance women’s capacities and empower them to participate fully in

the political and economic spheres, especially in decision-making

roles

• Develop a spirit of tolerance, constructive dialogue and openness

towards others at the national and international levels

International Cooperation

An increased regional role economically, politically and culturally, particularly within the

framework of the African Union.

• Intensification of cultural exchange with the African peoples in particular

and with other nations in general.

• Sponsorship and support of dialogue among civilizations, promoting

coexistence between different religions and cultures.

• Contribution towards international peace and security through political

initiatives and developmental and humanitarian assistance.

The Second Pillar - Social Development

To advance and develop the social dimensions of its society by nurturing citizens capable of dealing effectively and

flexibly with the requirements of the age they live in, and by preserving a strong and coherent family that enjoys

support, care and social protection. Women will assume a significant role in all spheres of life, especially through

participating in economic and political decision-making.

A nation should seek to build a safe, secure and stable society based on

effective institutions. The country will promote tolerance, compassion,

constructive dialogue and openness toward other cultures in the context of its

identity. Moreover, it will provide its citizens with their basic needs and

guarantee them equal opportunities.

Social Care and Protection

Strong cohesive families that care for their members, and maintain moral and

religious values and humanitarian ideals.

An effective social protection system that ensures civil rights, values their

contribution in developing their society, and ensures an adequate income to

maintain a healthy and dignified life.

Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited to all we now

know and understand, while imagination embraces the entire world, and all there ever

will be to know and understand. [Albert Einstein ]

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A vibrant economy is the foundation on which economic prosperity and steady improvement in livelihoods

will be built. Sustaining prosperity over the long term requires wise management of exhaustible resources to ensure

that future generations inherit ample means to meet their aspirations. This management must secure optimum utiliza-

tion of these resources and create a balance between reserves and production, and between economic diversification

and the reduction of non-renewable hydrocarbon resources.

The first challenge is to enable the private sector to play an essential role in achieving sustainable development.

Training and support for entrepreneurs is a basic precondition for enabling the private sector to carry out its required

role, besides providing financial and non-financial support mechanisms that will help incubate and grow small and

medium-scale enterprises. Africa has already made good headway in developing a political and organisational

climate that supports the business sector. But further steps to enhance competitiveness and attract investment will be

needed in a dynamic and increasingly borderless international economy.

A second challenge will be to choose and manage a pathway that delivers prosperity yet avoids economic

imbalances and stresses. Once inflation becomes ingrained, or hurried development projects are implemented, or

public services can no longer cope with bourgeoning demands, there will be risks to sustaining prosperity and to

social cohesion. Skillful and farsighted economic management and effective and agile institutions will be needed to

attenuate these risks.

Sound Economic Management

• Reasonable and sustained rates of economic growth that secure a high standard of living for this generation

and for future generations.

• Financial and economic stability characterized by low inflation rates, sound financial policy and a secure and

efficient financial system.

• A stimulating business climate capable of attracting foreign funds and technologies and of encouraging

national investments.

• Open and flexible economic structures capable of competing in a changing world.

• Coordination with African states and with regional economic organisations to establish trade, investment and

financial ties.

The Third

Pillar -

Economic

Development

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Responsible Exploitation of Natural Resources

• Optimum exploitation of hydrocarbon resources, establishing a balance between reserves and production, and

between economic diversification and the degree of depletion.

• A natural resource sector that generates advanced technological innovations and contributes to the development of

human resources and economic capacities.

• A fully developed industry that provides a major source of clean energy.

• The long term maintenance of strategic reserves to meet the needs of national security and sustainable development.

Suitable Economic Diversification

A diversified economy that gradually reduces its dependence on hydrocarbon industries, enhances the role of the

private sector and maintains its competitiveness through:

• Expansion of industries and services with competitive advantages derived from hydrocarbon industries

• Design and development of economic activities in which Africa can specialize, including the technical and human

requirements of these activities

• A knowledge-based economy characterized by innovation; entrepreneurship; excellence in education; a world-class

infrastructural backbone; the efficient delivery of public services; and transparent and accountable government

A Balance Between Development Needs and Protecting the Environment

Preserving and protecting the environment, including air, land, water and biological diversity, through:

• An environmentally aware population that values the preservation of the natural heritage and its neighboring states

• A nimble and comprehensive legal system that protects all elements of the environment, responding quickly to

challenges as they arise

• Effective and sophisticated environmental institutions that build and strengthen public awareness about

environmental protection, and encourage the use of environmentally sound technologies. These institutions will also

conduct awareness raising campaigns, employ environmental planning tools, and carry out environmental research.

A Balance Between Development Needs and Protecting the Environment

• A comprehensive urban development plan that adopts a sustainable policy with regard to urban expansion and

population distribution.

• Encouragement of regional cooperation to put in place preventive measures to mitigate the negative environmental

effects of pollution arising from development activities.

• A proactive and significant regional role in assessing the impact of climate change and mitigating its negative

impacts.

• Support for international efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change.

The Fourth

Pillar -

Environmental

Development

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• Specializing in team-oriented managerial executive development training, consulting, coaching and

executive leadership development programmes for both public and private sector organisations.

• Leadership development training competency; capability based training concept.

Our Values: Offering the next generation in personal, professional and organisational

development services and products, extending well beyond the "vertical" and

"horizontal" organisational - group - individual development perspectives of the

20th Century to the complexity oriented unified, one directional, master

premiership and sustainability leadership perspectives of the 21st Century.

Our Vision: Offer to our worldwide customers the finest, most cost-effective,

world-class, sustainability focused personal, professional and

organisational development services and products.

Our Mission:

At PIC we aim to facilitate connections and affiliations between organisations and institutions

globally in order to provide decision and policy makers with access to customized, high-demand

international programmes. Help individual professionals and organisations achieve their

maximum potential.

Targeting current and potential organisational leaders at all levels - Executives

who constantly strive to increase the success of their organisations and their

personal lives, world-class leadership and organisational development products

and services.

• Offering achievement-success-driven professional leaders in pursuit

of excellence, advancement, and sustainable competitive advantage-

timely relevant executive leadership development programmes.

Onsite Training:- PIC offers a complete curriculum of training programmes. Each programme is tailored to meet your specific organisational needs. All courses are presented

by master facilitators who are also true subject matter experts.

Online e-Learning Solutions:- PIC offers professionally designed online seminars and programmes to provide even more training methods and opportunities. 2 Curriculum Development & Consulting Services:- Our alliance of experts are ready to help you identify and overcome those difficult issues that limit your

organisation's potential.

Government Training Services:- PIC is a leading provider of onsite training to Federal, state and local governments. Each public sector

training session is specifically designed to meet the needs of

governmental agencies and departments.

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PIC in Action Instruments Encouraging Transformation

In the policy process, PIC identifies and depicts theoretical approaches in political sci-

ence, sociology, anthropology, international relations and management. It then reviews

five cross-cutting themes:

1) The dichotomy between policy-making and implementation How does policy implementation change a policy that is made?

The consequences of the dichotomy between policy-making and implementation.

2) The management of change The need to manage the implementation process

Managing change

• Developing a plan for change

• Identifying ‘change agents’

• Recognising barriers to change

• Building support for reform

• Reforming organisational structure

• Mobilising resources

• Consolidating change

3) The role of interest groups in the policy process Society-centred models

State-centred models

Epistemic communities and policy networks

4) Ownership of the policy process Development narratives

Development discourses

The use of labelling

The response

• Develop an actor-oriented approach

• Develop self-awareness

5) The narrowing of policy alternatives Practical considerations

The incrementalist model of policy change

Narratives and discourses

The response

Scope of PIC’s Expertise offered to Africa:

1. Modern Concept of a National Development Strategy

2. Modern Concept of a Achieving a National Vision

3. Modern Concept of a National Security Strategy

4. Modern Concept - Development of a Mass Disaster Doctrine

5. Modern Concept of a Sustainable Development Strategy

6. Working within a Global Era - A Collective Perception Strategy

Means of Knowledge Distribution: • Executive Leadership Seminars, designed for Decision and Policy Makers.

• Management Programmes directed at Mid-level Professional

• Internet Seminars and Training programmes - Distance Learning

• Counselling & Advisory Services

• Networking / Collaboration

• Working with our Partners within Budgetary Constraints

• Custom Designed programmes according to our partners requirements

• Research and Development - National Evaluation

Strategic Development Focal Points: • Economic integration and growth

• Reducing vulnerability and poverty

• Effective governance and accountability

• Capacity building for sound institutions

• Addressing urgent humanitarian needs

• Protecting the environment

• Working with other partners and stakeholders