Mahmoud Samhan
Delivered under the Organizational Development Course Portfolio, this certification programme, combining distance-learning modules, a one-week workshop, and a practicum, offers a hands-on method to understand the impact of global challenges on organizational performance and how to effectively lead teams through them. It brings together development practitioners and technical experts from various organizations and sectors, fostering a global and collaborative learning environment.
OBJECTIVES
This certification confirms that participants have achieved the following objectives:
Developed and applied management and leadership skills to achieve organizational objectives efficiently.
Enhanced interpersonal and communication skills to foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.
Understood negotiation and conflict management strategies to navigate organizational goals.
Practiced team-building models for effective teamwork and acknowledged motivational theories as a key to improve team performance.
CONTENT
I. Distance learning modules
The distance-learning component was conducted via the ITCILO eCampus platform. During this three-week phase, participants were invited to do a personal introspection through thoughtful reflection to gain deeper insights into their own leadership style, strengths and areas for growth. This was supported through a personal journal and a personality test. Participants also had the opportunity to dive into five theoretical pillars in preparation for the following phase when these were further discussed and practiced in class.
II. One-week workshop and the Development Cooperation Academy
The second phase featured a one-week workshop during which participants discussed the different types of leadership styles, key differences and complementarities between leadership and management, necessary skills for effective team coordination, motivational theories, digital leadership and crisis management for organizational resilience. Building up on the theoretical knowledge gained during the first phase, this week allowed participants to discuss the practical applications of key leadership concepts and approaches while also leveraging from their peers’ and their own experiences across different organizations and contexts.
III. Practicum at distance
Following the week-long workshop, participants had a four-week reflection period to develop a personal development plan following the GROW approach to identify their objective, current reality, different options and obstacles to be considered, and finally the way forward to putting this in practice. Given the personal nature of the plan, submission was optional.
ACHIEVEMENT
This Certificate of Achievement was awarded to participants who successfully completed the required deliverables, including individual and group assignments, during each phase of the programme.
I. Distance learning modules (20 hours), conducted online via ITCILO eCampus
Completed a personal introspection on their current leadership style.
Acquired knowledge of key approaches and aspects of leadership.
Completed and passed a thorough knowledge test in preparation for phase 2.
II. Face-to-face workshop (30 hours) in Turin, Italy
Acquired practical knowledge and skills regarding effective team coordination, motivational theories, digital leadership and crisis management for organizational resilience. This also included key topics such as self-leadership, individual functioning cycle and systemic organizational change.
Participated actively in role play and other group activities to showcase the application of key concepts.
III. Practicum at distance (10 hours)
Completed a personal GROW model document for which submission for review was optional.
NUMBER OF HOURS: 70