RIPA International delivers development program To Gambia's Management Development Institute as part of the Gambia Public Service Reform strategy

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(Free-Press-Release.com) August 24, 2011 -- The Royal Institute of Public Administration – RIPA International – recently undertook a successful development programme at the Gambia’s Management Development Institute (MDI) aimed at providing the 25 members in attendance with the capability to develop a sustainable and effective training function.

The Training the Trainer programme was part of the Gambian Public Service Reform strategy to bring about a comprehensively reformed civil service that is efficient, transparent and accountable and able to design policies, implement programmes and deliver services to the citizens at national and decentralized levels.

The programme delivered over the 10 day period covered a wide range of key areas for Training of Trainers such as:

• Linking learning and development needs objectives and outcomes to the organisational outcomes
• Exploring different ways of learning
• Putting training into context
• Introducing the six stage learning cycle
• Prioritising training
• Validation of training
• Evaluation and return on investment
• Skills and qualities of a trainer
• The importance of effective communication

• Understanding different learning styles and the importance of this when designing training
• Structure of a training session
• Training needs analysis and Individual needs analysis
• Training plans
• Understanding the importance of the training environment
• Training methodology
• The use of a range of training aids
• Preparing and undertaking training sessions with training session plans

Due to additional client needs certain sessions were customised to meet the specific requirements of participants.

The Director of Studies who delivered the programme effectively ensured the creation of organisational harmony in identifying an Organisational Action Plan so that the learning could be transferred into the workplace after the programme had been completed.

Action Learning Logs were also used on a daily basis to record all topics covered, and individual learning, in order that this experiential learning could be inculcated by the organisation.

RIPA International has developed a strong world wide reputation of delivering successful training, consultancy and coaching projects that benchmark the latest trends in strategic management, operational management, organisational development and capacity building. Our expertise has enhanced and improved the overall capacity and performance of public, private and third sector organisations around the world.

RIPA International would like to welcome CVs from experts, trainers, consultants and practitioners who would like to be considered for working with us on our EU, IMF and World Bank financed development projects. Furthermore, we would also like to welcome any organisations or individuals who are interested in registering on to one of our development programmes or workshops to contact us today through our website www.ripainternational.co.uk.

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