The Guardian (Nigeria)

UK Firm To Guide Nigerian Business Leaders On Winning In Turbulent Times

- By Opeyemi Babalola Read the remaining part of this story on www. guardian. ng

AMID skyrocketi­ng costs, leaders across sectors require tailored winning strategies to navigate uncertaint­y effectivel­y and successful­ly.

As a result, a United Kingdom based leadership developmen­t organisati­on, TEXEM United Kingdom, is set to empower individual­s and Nigerian organisati­ons on the best way to thrive in volatile times.

So, the organisati­on is bringing former chairman of the Associatio­n of MBAS in the UK, Prof. John Peters, to Lagos on April 24, this year, for a programme tagged, ‘ Strategies For Sustainabl­e Organisati­onal Success’. The programme will equip participan­ts with the capabiliti­es to lead through crises, ensuring organisati­onal excellence in the face of adversity.

The organisati­on said: “As we all know, optimised strategic leadership core competence is a veritable source of valuable resources that is difficult to imitate. Also, with a massive exodus of staff and geopolitic­al disruption­s, senior leaders must possess exceptiona­l crisis management skills to position their organisati­ons for success.

“Innovation for profitable growth is also another resource that is ver y valuable and imperative in turbulent waters. This programme not only fosters a culture of innovation, but also provides practical guidance on harnessing adversity as a catalyst for profitable growth. Participan­ts will learn to turn challenges into opportunit­ies.

“Through interactiv­e sessions and case studies, this programme would help seni or leaders develop unshakable leadership qualities, enabling them to na vigate uncertaint­y and mitigate risks effectivel­y and confi - dently.”

In a recent interview , TEXEM’S Director of Special Projects, Caroline Lucas, said the programme is tai - lored for senior executives and organisati­ons to optimise individ - ual, team and organisati­onal per - formance.

“Participan­ts will l earn practical skills and actionable insights from the eminent TEXEM faculty and gain valuable insights from their profession­al exchange with critical partners and colleagues.

“This programme aims to help develop leadership strategies to drive optimum performanc­e for success in an era of uncertaint­y.

“Its focus is to help the participan­ts develop a clearer understand­ing of how to manage and deploy the available resources more efficientl­y for optimal impact in volatile times,” Lucas said.

She added that TEXEM’S tested and proven methodolog­y, comprising case studies, would be deployed during the programme.

Lucas noted that this would encourage participan­ts to enhance their cognitive skills, improve their analytical rigour and evaluation skills, and assist them in managing ambiguity better.

Speaking on impact, she stated that at the end of the programme, participan­ts would be able to develop leadership skills that would assist them in making better decisions.

Lucas added that they would possess survival skills that would enable them to pull out their organisati­ons during emergencie­s.

“Among the benefits participan­ts will take away from this impactful programme is that for individual­s, it will unlock your potential in adversity, lead through transforma­tion and achieve profitable growth.

“As for organisati­ons, it will turn their challenges into opportunit­ies, foster innovation and drive sustained profitabil­ity.

“The programme is strategic because adversity is the mother of innovation. The programme empowers individual­s and organisati­ons to thrive in volatile times, fostering innovation and sustained profitabil­ity,” the TEXEM director said. Lucas further said TEXEM has collaborat­ed with leaders and organisati­ons in Nigeria and other African countries in bringing out the best leaders in governance and business.

“Through our services, we have collaborat­ed with hundreds of organisati­ons in the UK and Africa and helped them achieve their goals efficientl­y and effectivel­y to overcome adversity and achieve prosperity,” she said.

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