A group of staff from the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) is in London in the United Kingdom to participate in a one-week customized training workshop.
The workshop, fully sponsored by UPSA, is aimed at empowering the staff who play pivotal roles within their respective directorates/units to enhance their professional skills and improve their efficiency.
It will cover a wide range of topics including building the university brand, identifying improvement opportunities at work, thriving within a university administration environment, and leading a resilient team.
Other areas of study are emotional intelligence for success within the university environment, cutting-edge administrative techniques, effective communication and negotiation strategies as well as dealing with mental health issues among students.
Staff attending the workshop include Mrs Lorraine Gyan, the team lead and director of Administration; Dr. Mrs Mary Essiaw, Director of IWES; Mrs Duchess Nartekie Hinson, Business Development Centre; and Emmanuel Kwade, Media and Website Unit.
The rest are Mr Kenneth Yelibo, Quality Assurance Department; Aba Quayson, Office of the Vice-Chancellor, and Victoria Lovi, Legal Services.
As part of the training programme, the group will also embark on an educational tour to some leading universities in the UK. This is to afford them the opportunity to learn best practices and return to UPSA to implement acquired knowledge.
Vice-Chancellor of UPSA, Professor Abednego Okoe Amartey, disclosed that the initiative is to foster a vision of excellence and ensure that UPSA continues to meet the evolving needs of its students and stakeholders.
“We believe that investing in our staff’s professional development is not only beneficial for them but also crucial for the growth and success of our university,” Prof Amartey said.
“The knowledge and skills they acquire during this training will undoubtedly reflect in their day-to-day responsibilities, ultimately contributing to the overall efficiency and excellence of our institution.”
The customized training programme which forms part of UPSA’s periodic capacity building initiative, is the second to be organised by the University for employees, following a similar one in 2020.
It is facilitated by renowned experts and trainers from leading institutions including St Andrews University, University of East London and Lean Consulting.
The one-week training consists of both classroom sessions and hands-on practical exercises, providing participants with a well-rounded learning experience while encouraging collaboration and idea exchange among university staff and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
