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Introduction

The Problem Solving and Decision Making course tailored for NGOs is designed to equip participants with the essential skills and strategies needed to effectively identify, analyze, and resolve complex challenges encountered within nonprofit organizations. In the dynamic and often resource-constrained environment of NGOs, the ability to make informed decisions and implement effective solutions is critical for achieving organizational goals and maximizing social impact. This course provides participants with practical tools, techniques, and frameworks to enhance their problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, ultimately contributing to the success and sustainability of their NGO initiatives.

Objectives

Develop participants' ability to identify and define problems or challenges within the context of nonprofit organizations.
Equip participants with analytical tools and methods for gathering relevant data, assessing options, and evaluating potential solutions.
Provide strategies for generating creative and innovative solutions to address complex problems faced by NGOs.
Enhance participants' decision-making skills, including critical thinking, risk assessment, and prioritization of alternatives.
Empower participants to effectively communicate decisions, garner support from stakeholders, and implement solutions to achieve desired outcomes.

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for individuals working within non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in various roles, including:

Program managers, project coordinators, and field staff members responsible for implementing projects and addressing operational challenges.
Executive directors, senior managers, and department heads tasked with strategic decision-making and organizational leadership.
Fundraising and development professionals involved in identifying funding opportunities, donor relations, and resource allocation.
Anyone seeking to enhance their problem-solving and decision-making skills to contribute to the effectiveness and sustainability of NGO initiatives.

Training Method

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts
• Post-assessment

Program Support

This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.

Course Agenda

The course agenda will be as follows:
• Technical Session 08.30-10.00 am
• Coffee Break 10.00-10.15 am
• Technical Session 10.15-12.15 noon
• Coffee Break 12.15-12.45 pm
• Technical Session 12.45-02.30 pm
• Course Ends 02.30 pm