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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
IntroductionSupporting 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
