Board of Indian schools organises training for admin staff

The management of Indian schools on Saturday organised a training programme on ‘Effective Business Communication and Office Etiquette’ for the admin staff of Indian Schools in Oman, a release stated.

The training programme was conducted at the Indian School Muscat to equip the staff with the 21st century skills required for effective management of their offices, the release added.

Dr Sivakumar Manickam, chairman, Board of Directors, Indian Schools Oman, while inaugurating the training programme, applauded the yeoman service rendered by the admin staff.

“Your contributions are essential in creating an environment conducive to effective teaching and learning. Without your organisational skills and attention to detail, the administrative aspects of running a school would be difficult,” he said.

Recognising the role of nonteaching staff in schools is crucial for fostering a culture of appreciation and respect. Their efforts often go unnoticed or undervalued, but they are the backbone of a well-functioning educational institution. The Indian School Board provide adequate training, support, and professional development opportunities to nonteaching staff to enhance their skills and job satisfaction, ensuring they can continue to contribute effectively.

The training programme was facilitated by Dr Binu James Mathew, a certified trainer with a vast experience of having conducted over 150 training courses across higher educational institutions, corporates and other organisations.

The programme organised for the Indian Schools admin staff included hands-on training on written and spoken communication, time management, emotional intelligence, integrity, and confidentiality. The main objective of this program is to enhance the interpersonal skills of the non-teaching staff which will help them to deal with all stakeholders effectively.