Strategic Planning the Genuine Contact Way (Winter Academy 2024)
$2,200.00 $1,497.00
Workshop Dates: January 8-13, 2024 | Online
Strategic Planning done the Genuine Contact Way is designed to mentor leaders in developing the competencies, capabilities, and capacity to successfully lead strategic planning and implementation in their organizations. Leaders will develop their skills, knowledge, confidence, and commitment to lead this work masterfully. Leaders will learn how to turn great ideas in their organization into outstanding results by creating clarity, alignment, and a systematic approach to evaluating and managing organizational performance.
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Summer Academy 2023 Accommodations Package
This accommodations package must be purchased in addition to your workshop registration. It includes:
Transportation between Delhi and NIIT University: An air conditioned deluxe bus will provide transportation from Delhi to NIIT University on July 2 in the afternoon and return transportation on July 7 in the afternoon.
Accommodations: Double-occupancy accommodations are provided from check-in on July 2 through check-out on July 7.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner are provided each day (lunch and tea breaks are included in your registration fee). Bottled water will also be available for drinking in your room.
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