Laweh University to host 2024 ‘African Business Linkage’ in Turkey

Laweh University College, the first accredited Open University in Ghana and the second in West Africa, will host a 5-day training program titled ‘African Linkage Business: Executive Leadership Workshop and Trade Mission,’ in Turkey from May 20–25.

It will be Laweh’s second training program this year, after the institution held a similar event in Spain, in March. In a statement from the university to TheAfricanDream.net, the executive training program is designed for senior-level executives, including Chief Executive Officers, directors, department heads, and senior managers.

It is also suitable for leaders responsible for driving organizational change initiatives and those seeking to enhance their skills in navigating office politics. The program according to the institution is applicable across industries and sectors and can be customized to address specific organizational contexts and challenges.

“The training program seeks to empower executives to lead their organizations confidently through periods of change, transforming challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation,” said Laweh University to TheAfricanDream.net, the program’s media partner.

The event’s main partner is the Federation of West African Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FEWACCI) created in 1976 by the presidents of the 15 National Chambers of Commerce and Industry of West Africa. It began to operate as a hub of trade and investment in West Africa when the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was created in 1975.

FEWACCI holds an Observer Status at ECOWAS Statutory Meetings. Its partnership in Laweh’s training program serves as a benefit that will promote a public-private dialogue, as well as actions, decisions and executive trainings that will contribute an economic integration for West African organisations.

Benefits

The event’s organisers believe the 4-module executive training program is relevant because organisations are constantly facing the need to adapt and evolve. Technological advancements, market disruptions, and changing customer expectations are requiring leaders who can effectively navigate the complexities of change.

“Change leadership entails more than just implementing new processes or technologies. It requires a deep understanding of human behavior, effective communication strategies, and the ability to align individuals and teams towards a shared vision,” said Laweh University.

At the training program, participants will acquire essential skills and knowledge needed to lead their organizations successfully into new markets, fostering growth, innovation, and sustainable business practices.

They will also be trained to dentify potential opportunities and challenges in new markets. For example, they will be made to understand the ABC of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), and also protocols and international partnerships of the European Union (UN). Trainers will also help participants identify business opportunities and partnerships in Turkey.

Other training benefits include, adapting business models for cultural and regulatory differences; developing strategies to analyze market trends and consumer behavior; managing remote teams and global collaboration; implementing agile strategies for quick market responsiveness; encouraging innovation within the organization; and building cross-cultural leadership skills.

Speakers

1. His Royal Majesty Drolor Bosso Adamtey I is the Suapolor of the Se (Shai) State and traditional area in Ghana. He’s the Board Chairman of Laweh University and the Former Chancellor of the University of Professional Studies (UPSA) Accra. He’s the Executive chairman of Fletcher Holdings, Fletcher International Services, Royal One Company, and the chairman of First Group (Ghana) and Fortiz Private Equity firm.

He’s also the former Special Advisor to the Assistant Secretary General, Director of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for Africa; former Chairman, of TV3 Network, Ghana; and Chairman of Integrity Business Network, Life Community Services in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA.

2. Prof. Mrs. Goski Alabi is a full Professor in Quality Management and Leadership Strategic Leadership Expert. She’s the President of African Council for Distance Education; Chair of African Network for Internationalization of Education; Coordinator of African Union Continental Strategy for Education (CESA) sub cluster on ODEL; and Founder and Consulting President of Laweh University Collage

3. H.E. Aminou Akadiri is the Executive Director of Africa Business Council, the Executive Director of Federation of West African Chambers of Commerce and industries (FEWACCI), and the Executive Coordinator Member of SouthSouth and Tripartite Corporation. Ambassador Akadiri promotes West African private sector participation in regional economic processes through sensitization and training sessions on ECOWAS Protocol on policies in National Chambers of Commerce.

Ambassador Akadiri supports joint-ventures and co-enterprises creation ECOWAS’s industrial strategy. He is a member of Technical Committee in charge of organizing the ECOWAS Business Forum/ECOWAS Investment Forum. He is also a Consultant and Expert at the ECOWAS Commission for drafting the ECOWAS Investment Policy and Code.

Apart from its executive training programs, the university provides a flexible, high-autonomy learning community that understands the demands of work and social life and ensures that academic programmes fit individualised goals.

“By cultivating change leadership skills and effectively navigating office politics, executives will be equipped to drive sustainable change, foster collaboration, and position their organizations for long-term success,” said Laweh University.

Together with their learners, they establish and define pathways to achieve personal development goals through personally meaningful work in chosen fields. This allows learners to study at their own pace from anywhere they are.

These include Laweh’s partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT-USA), the American University of Leadership, Florida-USA, the Open University of Tanzania, the Indian Institute of Hardware Technology, and the TransContinental University Ohio USA, as well as Laweh Short Courses.

To register for Laweh’s executive program in Turkey, follow this link:. Registration will end on May 10.