Managing yourself and others more effectively What is this course about?Projects or programmes are implemented by a team of professionals. These professionals do not only deal with technical aspects, but also with management oriented tasks. This course blends the introduction of a number of modern...
"Rouse and guide the spirit and wisdom of groups" What is this course about?Training takes people away from their work with the aim that they will be more effective upon their return. Much of training is ineffective, a waste of time and money because there...
“It’s all about achieving results…” What is this course about?Although it sounds very logical and obvious to manage for results, in reality many projects, programmes and organizations focus on ‘doing good things’ and often fail to achieve the longer term vision and or results that...
The art of writing… What is this course about?You have an excellent project idea and now the challenge of gaining access to funding is facing you. Should you respond to a request for services, call for proposals or approach a donor organisation directly? An attractive,...
The art of writing… What is this course about?You have an excellent project idea and now the challenge of gaining access to funding is facing you. Should you respond to a request for services, call for proposals or approach a donor organisation directly? An attractive,...
"It's All About Making The Right Choices At The Right Time" What is this course about?In a world where both natural and man-made disasters are affecting us with alarming frequency, the concepts of disaster preparedness and disaster risk reduction (DRR) are top of the list...
While cities in the developing world face pressures in terms of increased demands for resources, infrastructure, services and housing, they are also increasingly exposed to the brunt of climate change and variability. Above all the structural and financial risks and vulnerabilities associated to climate impacts,...
The course will help you reflect on the projects and programmes you manage within a network with other organisations. What is your role as a manager to achieve results, be accountable and take evidence based decisions? You will test and develop on qualities and competencies...
Under current pledges and commitments, the world is likely to reach 4°C degree warming by the end of the century and 2°C warming as early as 2040. World Bank's first Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on climate change brings together renowned scientists to provide a...
This three-day conference will bring together teachers, students, researchers, extension workers, community leaders, and other participants from different sectors to present and discuss their experiences and methods in integrating traditional, local environmental knowledge in their instruction, research and training activities. The conference also shares projections...