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Training Resources User Group Workshop February 201012“How can weaccelerate the velocityfor moving forward?We are increasinglyunder pressure tomeet a demand that isescalating, is exponentialbut our team is smalland our resources arelimited.“Ashraf Gamal El-DinExecutive Director,Egyptian Institute of DirectorsDuring this conversation, participants raised questions about the evaluation andassurance of quality and competence for second generation trainers. Several institutesexpressed concern about certification and the “regulatory” role it may create forthem in terms of monitoring trainers to ensure that they adhere to high standards ofprofessional and ethical conduct. Furthermore, the Forum is concerned with accessto the materials to ensure genuine, high-quality users. To address this, the Forumdeveloped a contract signed by those who attend TOT sessions. This contract wasdesigned to protect the contents from misuse and to ensure that the Forum can assessthe impact that its TOT program is having in building capacity, particularly in IDA,developing, and emerging market countries.After this discussion, the following framework was introduced to help workshopparticipants think through the issues, including training needs, that arise as aninstitute evolves from a start-up into a mature, autonomous one.The Forum’s first toolkit, Building Director Training Organizations, was seen asproviding assistance in moving from cell 1 to 2. The Training Resources was seen asproviding assistance in moving from cell 1 to 3.Low institutioncapabilityHigh institutioncapabilityHigh training activity Cell 3Growth of trainingCell 4Mature/autonomyLow training activity Cell 1Start upCell 2Growth of servicesother than training andadvocacyMoving from cell 1 to 4 required considering whether to:> Develop training to become a major revenue earner> Launch non-training services and advocacy activities (many of these activities mightbe cost centers rather than revenue thereby requiring the funds generated fromtraining)> Initiate continuing education and special topics programs to fulfill a need of directorsto remain current or deepen their knowledge in particular areas, such as financialstatements
Training Resources User Group Workshop February 201013> Expand regionally, building on the IOD’s expertise and benefitting, perhaps, fromthe economies of scale and exchanges of experiences and knowledgeCAPACITY BUILDINGSTRONG CAPACITY WEAK CAPACITYGROWTHSTART UPMATUREGROWTHHigh PerformanceCenter forCG ExcellenceWEAK SUSTAINABILITYSTRONG SUSTAINABILITYINSTITUTIONAL BUILDINGThe facilitators divided the workshop into three groups to consider:> As a member of the IOD, what are the opportunities for growth? (two groups)> How do we use the e-learning aspects to do the same thing?The groups’ reports:AS A MEMBER OF IOD1. Pro bono public speaking – for NGOs, etc. Exposure. Demonstrates expertise.Reinforces the IOD’s brand.2. Present at or attend conferences. Presenters and trainers at the same time. Interactwith larger audience.
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