Management Development Program (MDP)
In April 2002, LEAD Pakistan launched MDP with the aim to broaden the scope in which LEAD’s capacity building expertise and resources were utilized; cater to the need for shorter courses focusing on specific professional challenges, and generate resources for LEAD’s long-term sustainability.
MDP has been received well in the country and has already catered to the training needs of hundreds of individuals from more than 130 organizations. In keeping with LEAD Pakistan’s traditional area of interest and expertise, the training themes fall within the broad categories of leadership and management, and environmental and sustainable development issues.
Recognizing the growing viability and potential of distance learning, LEAD Pakistan has also launched distance learning modules from the MDP platform.
Methodology
As with the LEAD program, experiential learning is emphasized in all MDP initiatives: the curriculum contents and teaching modules are prepared, and the faculty selected with the objective of ensuring that our clients receive precisely the knowledge, skills, and exposure they require.
To promote both knowledge acquisition and skill development, a combination of methods is used, including lectures, plenaries, case studies, and individual and group analysis. The faculty includes relevant experts as well as training facilitators to ensure that the most appropriate and current matter is taught in the most effective manner. MDP programs thus go beyond information dissemination and equip trainees with the skills and attitudes they need to make sound decisions in the professional environment.
Courses offered
MDP has offered over 30 courses on a wide range of issues concerning environment, development and sustainability. Almost all of these were pioneering courses, offered in the country for the first time. Each course is conducted by a team including seasoned faculty as well as resource persons, including experts, practitioners, decision-makers, and skilled facilitators. There is also an increasing emphasis on pre and post training assignments, and on supplementing training activities with appropriate reading materials to reinforce key concepts. Recognizing the growing viability and potential of distance learning, LEAD Pakistan has also launched distance learning modules from the MDP platform.
(Last updated: May 18, 2012)
