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Page 1: Capacity Building For Poverty Reduction Project - Gujarat Days Capacity Building Training For Government Employees of Six Sectors (e-Dhara, e-Gram, Social Security, Food Security,
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Three Days Capacity Building TrainingFor

Government Employees of Six Sectors(e-Dhara, e-Gram, Social Security, Food Security, R.T.O.

And Water Supply-Rural)In

Bharuch District – Gujarat State

Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT)Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

Government of India

Gujarat Centre for Good GovernanceSardar Patel Institute of Public Administration (SPIPA)

Ahmedabad – Gujarat

IL&FS Education and Technology Services LimitedIL&FS Skills Development Corporation Limited

Ahmedabad – Gujarat

Project Commissioned By:

Project Managed By:

Project Conducted By:

Capacity Building For Poverty Reduction Project

“Training For All” Programme

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1. Background.............................................................................................................................3

2. Programme Objectives ...........................................................................................................3

3. Key Responsibilities of Implementing Agency for the Project ................................................3

4. Key Highlights of the Implementation....................................................................................3

5. Training Content (Modules)....................................................................................................4

6. Programme and Training Methodology Adopted...................................................................4

7. Batches Conducted During the Programme ...........................................................................5

8. Feedback, Monitoring and Evaluation....................................................................................5

9. Achievement vis-à-vis Objectives .........................................................................................10

10. Conclusion ............................................................................................................................10

11. Recommendations...............................................................................................................11

Annexure I - Case Study ........................................................................................................12

Annexure II - Format of Participant's Feedback Form ............................................................25

Annexure III - Session Wise Schedule ....................................................................................28

Annexure IV - Photo Gallery..................................................................................................31

Contents

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1. Background.............................................................................................................................3

2. Programme Objectives ...........................................................................................................3

3. Key Responsibilities of Implementing Agency for the Project ................................................3

4. Key Highlights of the Implementation....................................................................................3

5. Training Content (Modules)....................................................................................................4

6. Programme and Training Methodology Adopted...................................................................4

7. Batches Conducted During the Programme ...........................................................................5

8. Feedback, Monitoring and Evaluation....................................................................................5

9. Achievement vis-à-vis Objectives .........................................................................................10

10. Conclusion ............................................................................................................................10

11. Recommendations...............................................................................................................11

Annexure I - Case Study ........................................................................................................12

Annexure II - Format of Participant's Feedback Form ............................................................25

Annexure III - Session Wise Schedule ....................................................................................28

Annexure IV - Photo Gallery..................................................................................................31

Contents

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Background

Programme Objectives

Key Responsibilities of Implementing Agency for the Project

Key Highlights of the Implementation

Capacity Building For Poverty Reduction (CBPR) Programme was launched in June 2005 by Ministry

of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions in its efforts to promote and support improvement in

public administration affecting the poor. CBPR Programme was commissioned by Department of

Personnel & Training (DoPT), Government Of India and was implemented in Gujarat by Gujarat

Centre for Good Governance, Sardar Patel Institute of Public Administration (SPIPA), Ahmedabad.

To implement Capacity Building For Poverty Reduction (CBPR) Programme, SPIPA invited its

Empanelled Agencies and through bidding process IL&FS Education and Technology Service

Limited was selected to execute “Training For All” project for government employees of six sectors

in Bharuch District, Gujarat State.

The Programme Objectives are described below:

(a) To promote and support improvements in public administration at all levels for improving

service delivery.

(b) To develop a replicable model by implementing pilot training project “Training For All”.

(c) To reinforce the knowledge, skill and attitude of front line service delivery personnel through

intensive training.

As per terms and conditions, the key responsibilities of the implementing agency (IL&FS Education)

towards the project “Training For All” pre described by SPIPA were as below:

(a) To Train Government employees of six sectors of Bharuch District.

(b) To implement subject related quality training for effective implementation through their subject

expert trainers.

(c) To provide subject related handbook and conduct training through Power Point medium.

(d) To cover approximately 1200 trainees, each batch having minimum of 35 and maximum of 50

trainees.

(e) To document the project into a report.

The key highlights of the implementation are presented below:

(a) The training i.e. first batch was initiated on 21st February 2013 and was completed on 26th

October 2013.

(b) The Documentation was done in the prescribed format.

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Background

Programme Objectives

Key Responsibilities of Implementing Agency for the Project

Key Highlights of the Implementation

Capacity Building For Poverty Reduction (CBPR) Programme was launched in June 2005 by Ministry

of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions in its efforts to promote and support improvement in

public administration affecting the poor. CBPR Programme was commissioned by Department of

Personnel & Training (DoPT), Government Of India and was implemented in Gujarat by Gujarat

Centre for Good Governance, Sardar Patel Institute of Public Administration (SPIPA), Ahmedabad.

To implement Capacity Building For Poverty Reduction (CBPR) Programme, SPIPA invited its

Empanelled Agencies and through bidding process IL&FS Education and Technology Service

Limited was selected to execute “Training For All” project for government employees of six sectors

in Bharuch District, Gujarat State.

The Programme Objectives are described below:

(a) To promote and support improvements in public administration at all levels for improving

service delivery.

(b) To develop a replicable model by implementing pilot training project “Training For All”.

(c) To reinforce the knowledge, skill and attitude of front line service delivery personnel through

intensive training.

As per terms and conditions, the key responsibilities of the implementing agency (IL&FS Education)

towards the project “Training For All” pre described by SPIPA were as below:

(a) To Train Government employees of six sectors of Bharuch District.

(b) To implement subject related quality training for effective implementation through their subject

expert trainers.

(c) To provide subject related handbook and conduct training through Power Point medium.

(d) To cover approximately 1200 trainees, each batch having minimum of 35 and maximum of 50

trainees.

(e) To document the project into a report.

The key highlights of the implementation are presented below:

(a) The training i.e. first batch was initiated on 21st February 2013 and was completed on 26th

October 2013.

(b) The Documentation was done in the prescribed format.

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(c) For the effective training, content was created as per specific subject and guidelines given by

SPIPA and was pre-approved by SPIPA before implementing the training.

(d) Subject expert Master Trainer and other Trainers were deputed to implement the training in an

effective manner.

(e) The Participant's Handbook was provided to each trainee and the training was conducted with

effective use of technology using a tool K-Yan (Computer cum Projector).

(f) A total of 1230 participants were trained under the programme. In some of the batches, the

minimum no of participants i.e. 35 participants per batch could not be maintained due to pre-

occupation of Government Employees.

Appropriate Content was developed before implementing the training. Before starting the

programme, Training Schedule and Session wise planning (Refer Annexure III) with copy of printed

Participant Handbook was also submitted to SPIPA for inputs. For the multimedia presentation,

Power Point Presentation was prepared.

Programme and Training Methodology Adopted

The training was designed and conducted as three days workshop. Participants were taken through

'structured experiences' where they discovered new learning areas and interpreted them in their

own context and environment. The programme methodology included comprehending by doing an

activity themselves (Experiencing); sharing their ideas, experiences and reactions with everyone

(Publishing); discussing pattern and dynamics (Processing); trying to develop principles on which

to work (Generalizing); and finally applying the principles and the lessons learnt in their own lives

(Applying). The process doesn't stop here but goes on endlessly and with each cycle, there happens

a new discovery.

(a) To achieve the overall objectives of the programme the main focus of the training was:

For Class I & II Officers

To focus on leadership and team building qualities

To focus on communication channel, problem solving, decision making and motivating the

team to perform better

To provide a forum through which the feedback mechanism is created between the

grassroot level officials and those involved in policy making, so that administrative reforms

can address the delivery problems existing at field level

To define role and explain effective role playing by sharing of some experiences and

success stories

Training Content (Modules)

l

l

l

l

05

l

l

l

l

l

l

Batches Conducted During the Programme

Feedback, Monitoring and Evaluation

To emphasize on importance of innovation and new thinking rather than conducting

routine works

For Class III & IV Employees

To emphasis the importance of responsive and citizen centric behavior

To cultivate a positive problem solving approach, Proactiveness and better work ethics

To facilitate attitudinal and behavioural changes to enhance personal and professional

growth in order to fit in to the changing circumstances

To define roles and responsibility combined with accountability

Common for Class I to IV

To take all the participants on maximum level of thinking that we together can make a

difference in the country by becoming more citizen centric. To make them understand that

being proactive, positive attitude and thinking will give job satisfaction as well as personal

satisfaction

(b) Training methodology for Class I & II Officers vis-à-vis Class III & IV Employees was :

Class I & II officers were trained in different batches and class III & IV officers were trained in

different batches. 61 candidates were deputed from class I & II rank and 1169 candidates were

deputed from class III & IV rank. The training methodology adopted for both the ranks was

different. Officer ranked participants play a role of Team Leader and are mostly Decision

Makers. Their role and responsibility and motivation level are different from class III & IV rank

employees. Hence, the focus in case of officer ranked participants was more on communication

channel, motivation level of team, decision making and guiding the team. All these aspects

were explained using case studies, presentation and interactive learning methodology using

group discussion/role play(Refer Annexure I).

1230 Participants from six sectors namely e-Dhara, e-Gram, Social Security, Food Security, R.T.O.

and Water Supply-Rural were trained in a total 43 batches in Bharuch.

During the training, continuous feedback was taken from the Participants and required

improvisations were incorporated wherever required. Senior Master Trainers were deputed on a

periodic basis to review, monitor and evaluate the training conducted by the Trainers. The

qualitative feedback was taken considering the areas such as design of the training, usefulness and

applicability, delivery of the training, facilitation skill, venue and food. Overall, the feedback had

been very positive. The details are presented separately for Officer Ranked and Class III & IV

Ranked participants in the form of pie-charts.

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(c) For the effective training, content was created as per specific subject and guidelines given by

SPIPA and was pre-approved by SPIPA before implementing the training.

(d) Subject expert Master Trainer and other Trainers were deputed to implement the training in an

effective manner.

(e) The Participant's Handbook was provided to each trainee and the training was conducted with

effective use of technology using a tool K-Yan (Computer cum Projector).

(f) A total of 1230 participants were trained under the programme. In some of the batches, the

minimum no of participants i.e. 35 participants per batch could not be maintained due to pre-

occupation of Government Employees.

Appropriate Content was developed before implementing the training. Before starting the

programme, Training Schedule and Session wise planning (Refer Annexure III) with copy of printed

Participant Handbook was also submitted to SPIPA for inputs. For the multimedia presentation,

Power Point Presentation was prepared.

Programme and Training Methodology Adopted

The training was designed and conducted as three days workshop. Participants were taken through

'structured experiences' where they discovered new learning areas and interpreted them in their

own context and environment. The programme methodology included comprehending by doing an

activity themselves (Experiencing); sharing their ideas, experiences and reactions with everyone

(Publishing); discussing pattern and dynamics (Processing); trying to develop principles on which

to work (Generalizing); and finally applying the principles and the lessons learnt in their own lives

(Applying). The process doesn't stop here but goes on endlessly and with each cycle, there happens

a new discovery.

(a) To achieve the overall objectives of the programme the main focus of the training was:

For Class I & II Officers

To focus on leadership and team building qualities

To focus on communication channel, problem solving, decision making and motivating the

team to perform better

To provide a forum through which the feedback mechanism is created between the

grassroot level officials and those involved in policy making, so that administrative reforms

can address the delivery problems existing at field level

To define role and explain effective role playing by sharing of some experiences and

success stories

Training Content (Modules)

l

l

l

l

05

l

l

l

l

l

l

Batches Conducted During the Programme

Feedback, Monitoring and Evaluation

To emphasize on importance of innovation and new thinking rather than conducting

routine works

For Class III & IV Employees

To emphasis the importance of responsive and citizen centric behavior

To cultivate a positive problem solving approach, Proactiveness and better work ethics

To facilitate attitudinal and behavioural changes to enhance personal and professional

growth in order to fit in to the changing circumstances

To define roles and responsibility combined with accountability

Common for Class I to IV

To take all the participants on maximum level of thinking that we together can make a

difference in the country by becoming more citizen centric. To make them understand that

being proactive, positive attitude and thinking will give job satisfaction as well as personal

satisfaction

(b) Training methodology for Class I & II Officers vis-à-vis Class III & IV Employees was :

Class I & II officers were trained in different batches and class III & IV officers were trained in

different batches. 61 candidates were deputed from class I & II rank and 1169 candidates were

deputed from class III & IV rank. The training methodology adopted for both the ranks was

different. Officer ranked participants play a role of Team Leader and are mostly Decision

Makers. Their role and responsibility and motivation level are different from class III & IV rank

employees. Hence, the focus in case of officer ranked participants was more on communication

channel, motivation level of team, decision making and guiding the team. All these aspects

were explained using case studies, presentation and interactive learning methodology using

group discussion/role play(Refer Annexure I).

1230 Participants from six sectors namely e-Dhara, e-Gram, Social Security, Food Security, R.T.O.

and Water Supply-Rural were trained in a total 43 batches in Bharuch.

During the training, continuous feedback was taken from the Participants and required

improvisations were incorporated wherever required. Senior Master Trainers were deputed on a

periodic basis to review, monitor and evaluate the training conducted by the Trainers. The

qualitative feedback was taken considering the areas such as design of the training, usefulness and

applicability, delivery of the training, facilitation skill, venue and food. Overall, the feedback had

been very positive. The details are presented separately for Officer Ranked and Class III & IV

Ranked participants in the form of pie-charts.

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Design of the Programme

Excellent Very Good Good Average

35 24 2 0

3%

39%

0%

58%

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Average

06

Feedback from Officer Ranked Participants

(I) Design and Applicability of the Programme

(1) Design of the Programme

Excellent Very Good Good Average

27 28 4 2

Usefulness & Applicability of the Programme

3%

7%

46%

44%

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Average

Delivery of the Training Programme

Excellent Very Good Good Average

24 31 6 058%

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Average

10%

51%

0%

39%

(I )Training Delivery and TrainersI

07

(I ) Venue and FoodII(1) About Venue and Food

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Average

10%

20%

29%

41%

About Venue & Food

Excellent Very Good Good Average

12 25 18 6

Feedback from Class III & IV Ranked Participants

(I) Design and Applicability of the Programme

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Average

77%

5%

33%

1%

61%

Design of the Programme

Excellent Very Good Good Average

619 337 56 6

About Trainer (Facilitation Skill)

Excellent Very Good Good Average

47 14 0 0

(2) About Trainer (Facilitation Skill)

Very Good

Excellent

Good

Average

0%

23%

77%

0%

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Design of the Programme

Excellent Very Good Good Average

35 24 2 0

3%

39%

0%

58%

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Average

06

Feedback from Officer Ranked Participants

(I) Design and Applicability of the Programme

(1) Design of the Programme

Excellent Very Good Good Average

27 28 4 2

Usefulness & Applicability of the Programme

3%

7%

46%

44%

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Average

Delivery of the Training Programme

Excellent Very Good Good Average

24 31 6 058%

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Average

10%

51%

0%

39%

(I )Training Delivery and TrainersI

07

(I ) Venue and FoodII(1) About Venue and Food

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Average

10%

20%

29%

41%

About Venue & Food

Excellent Very Good Good Average

12 25 18 6

Feedback from Class III & IV Ranked Participants

(I) Design and Applicability of the Programme

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Average

77%

5%

33%

1%

61%

Design of the Programme

Excellent Very Good Good Average

619 337 56 6

About Trainer (Facilitation Skill)

Excellent Very Good Good Average

47 14 0 0

(2) About Trainer (Facilitation Skill)

Very Good

Excellent

Good

Average

0%

23%

77%

0%

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08

Delivery of the Training Programme

Excellent Very Good Good Average

491 432 87 8

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Average

9%

42%

1%

48%

(I ) Training Delivery and TrainersI

(1) Delivery of the Training Programme

Usefulness & Applicability of the Programme

Excellent Very Good Good Average

667 142 202 758%

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Average

1%

14%

65%

20%

(2) Usefulness and Applicability of the Programme

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Average

0%

6%

27%

67%

About Trainer (Facilitation Skill)

Excellent Very Good Good Average

679 272 61 6

(2) About Trainer (Facilitation Skill)

About Venue & Food

Excellent Very Good Good Average

392 349 211 66

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Average

39%

6%

21%

34%

(III) Venue and Food

(1) About Venue and Food

09

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Delivery of the Training Programme

Excellent Very Good Good Average

491 432 87 8

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Average

9%

42%

1%

48%

(I ) Training Delivery and TrainersI

(1) Delivery of the Training Programme

Usefulness & Applicability of the Programme

Excellent Very Good Good Average

667 142 202 758%

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Average

1%

14%

65%

20%

(2) Usefulness and Applicability of the Programme

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Average

0%

6%

27%

67%

About Trainer (Facilitation Skill)

Excellent Very Good Good Average

679 272 61 6

(2) About Trainer (Facilitation Skill)

About Venue & Food

Excellent Very Good Good Average

392 349 211 66

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Average

39%

6%

21%

34%

(III) Venue and Food

(1) About Venue and Food

09

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10 11

which can be included in future training programmes.

(a) Reinforcement of knowledge about administration and financial procedure

(b) Reinforcement of management skills including time management, , leadership, Co-ordination

and communication with new challenges being faced every day

(c) Interdepartmental and Intradepartmental coordination issues

(d) Lack of motivation and positive approach

(e) Lack of attitude, Gap area in overall KSA

(f) Dealing with stress & anger management

The challenge faced during the training programme was to create batches in order to conduct

continuous batches to complete the programme in stipulated time. Due to various issues like

meetings convened for various government programmes, shortage of staff, various government

programmes/trainings, other activities, SSC and HSC Examinations, festivals, heavy rain and other

activities planned by departments, it was difficult at times to get adequate participants for the

training.

Despite these challenges, Collectorate Office, Bharuch provided all requisite support and

cooperation to get participants whenever possible from various offices of six sectors so as to

complete the training programme for targeted participants.

On the basis of the objectives of the programme, feedback received from the participants &

conclusion, the recommendations are provided below:

(a) With the positive feedback received from most of the participants, it is recommended to

replicate the programme in all the other Districts and Departments of Government of Gujarat.

This will also benefit employees of other departments in Districts across Gujarat and help

achieve the overall objective of replicability.

(b) To implement the programme in a time bound manner, the nominations of the participants may

be obtained before issuing work order to the agency and have a pre decided training schedule

provided to both, departments and the implementing agency.

(c) The training schedule should be planned considering overall holidays in the district, employees'

responsibility in terms of outside duty such as functions/festivals/elections etc. to have

maximum participation.

Recommendations

Achievement vis-à-vis Objectives

Conclusion

The overall objectives were achieved at the end of the training programme as briefly described

below:

(a) The training was designed in such a way that the objectives were defined with introduction and

understanding of CBPR project with an effective ice breaking session.

(b) The participants were trained on various aspects of service delivery with a focus on citizen

centric services. The training was interactive and all the participants were involved in the

training through relevant examples. Most of the participants showed good interest by

participating in referral questions, group discussions, role play, game etc. and participants were

convinced that training is needed for better services to the people.

(c) Considering the age group and background of the participants, the trainers conducted the

training by the way of adult learning methodology as learning through experiences and sharing

to provoke a thought process amongst the participants to bring change in government services

for common and poor public who comes to government offices with expectation to get

satisfactory services.

For Class I & II Officers

During the training of Officers, the focus was on leadership style, scope of improvement,

characteristics of Leadership, communication between leader and his/her subordinates and the

success triangle of a leader through KSA (Knowledge, Skill, Attitude) for successfully dealing

with the citizens. The same was achieved by enacting role plays, real life examples and case

studies.

For Class III & IV Employees

During the training of Employees, the focus was on roles and responsibilities of the officers,

challenges faced in work life especially dealing with citizens, satisfaction level, problem solving,

team work and communication channel. The same was achieved by enacting role plays, real life

examples and case studies.

Thus the overall objective of the programme to reinforce Knowledge, Skill and Attitude for

improving service delivery was achieved.

In conclusion, the overall objectives of the programme in terms of supporting and promoting

improvements in public administration at all levels for improving the service delivery and reinforcing

knowledge, skill and attitude of front line service delivery personnel have been achieved through

this training. During the training, some of the suggestions given by the participants are listed below,

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which can be included in future training programmes.

(a) Reinforcement of knowledge about administration and financial procedure

(b) Reinforcement of management skills including time management, , leadership, Co-ordination

and communication with new challenges being faced every day

(c) Interdepartmental and Intradepartmental coordination issues

(d) Lack of motivation and positive approach

(e) Lack of attitude, Gap area in overall KSA

(f) Dealing with stress & anger management

The challenge faced during the training programme was to create batches in order to conduct

continuous batches to complete the programme in stipulated time. Due to various issues like

meetings convened for various government programmes, shortage of staff, various government

programmes/trainings, other activities, SSC and HSC Examinations, festivals, heavy rain and other

activities planned by departments, it was difficult at times to get adequate participants for the

training.

Despite these challenges, Collectorate Office, Bharuch provided all requisite support and

cooperation to get participants whenever possible from various offices of six sectors so as to

complete the training programme for targeted participants.

On the basis of the objectives of the programme, feedback received from the participants &

conclusion, the recommendations are provided below:

(a) With the positive feedback received from most of the participants, it is recommended to

replicate the programme in all the other Districts and Departments of Government of Gujarat.

This will also benefit employees of other departments in Districts across Gujarat and help

achieve the overall objective of replicability.

(b) To implement the programme in a time bound manner, the nominations of the participants may

be obtained before issuing work order to the agency and have a pre decided training schedule

provided to both, departments and the implementing agency.

(c) The training schedule should be planned considering overall holidays in the district, employees'

responsibility in terms of outside duty such as functions/festivals/elections etc. to have

maximum participation.

Recommendations

Achievement vis-à-vis Objectives

Conclusion

The overall objectives were achieved at the end of the training programme as briefly described

below:

(a) The training was designed in such a way that the objectives were defined with introduction and

understanding of CBPR project with an effective ice breaking session.

(b) The participants were trained on various aspects of service delivery with a focus on citizen

centric services. The training was interactive and all the participants were involved in the

training through relevant examples. Most of the participants showed good interest by

participating in referral questions, group discussions, role play, game etc. and participants were

convinced that training is needed for better services to the people.

(c) Considering the age group and background of the participants, the trainers conducted the

training by the way of adult learning methodology as learning through experiences and sharing

to provoke a thought process amongst the participants to bring change in government services

for common and poor public who comes to government offices with expectation to get

satisfactory services.

For Class I & II Officers

During the training of Officers, the focus was on leadership style, scope of improvement,

characteristics of Leadership, communication between leader and his/her subordinates and the

success triangle of a leader through KSA (Knowledge, Skill, Attitude) for successfully dealing

with the citizens. The same was achieved by enacting role plays, real life examples and case

studies.

For Class III & IV Employees

During the training of Employees, the focus was on roles and responsibilities of the officers,

challenges faced in work life especially dealing with citizens, satisfaction level, problem solving,

team work and communication channel. The same was achieved by enacting role plays, real life

examples and case studies.

Thus the overall objective of the programme to reinforce Knowledge, Skill and Attitude for

improving service delivery was achieved.

In conclusion, the overall objectives of the programme in terms of supporting and promoting

improvements in public administration at all levels for improving the service delivery and reinforcing

knowledge, skill and attitude of front line service delivery personnel have been achieved through

this training. During the training, some of the suggestions given by the participants are listed below,

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ANNEXURE I

13

Case Study/Role Play - 1

Introduction

A village known as Sundarvan and the areas surrounding Sundarvan is affected by the floods from

the river flowing alongside. The task is to distribute food packets to the needy people in the flood

affected areas. For the said task, Class I & II Officers are required to give instructions to Class III &

IV Employees for disbursement of food packets in the flood affected areas of Sundarvan. The aim is

to make available the packets available to those who are in dire need of it causing no wastage.

There was a downward communication made from Class I & II to Class III & IV. The team was

instructed to distribute the food packets in flood affected areas of Sundarvan by using helicopter.

Class I & II ranked officers assumed that their team shall understand that the packets should be

dropped from the helicopter such that it reaches the hands of the needy. However, the packets were

dropped randomly in the areas of Sundarvan and also wherever the team saw people. As a result,

the packets fell into the river and were wasted.

Implementation

The above case study was discussed in the class with the participants, where both, Class I & II to

Class III & IV were present and the case was enacted through role play. First, they were given the

highlights of the case-study and were given time to analyse the example from a 360˚ view. Then,

they were made to analyze the problem, study the pros and cons of the case, find out the root cause

and suggest the solutions. Furthermore, the case was enacted through role play where debate took

place between participants. Later, the discussion was made seeking inputs from all the Class I & II

participants as to how would they give instructions in such scenario. Class III & IV participants were

asked as to what they shall do in a similar situation and how they shall proceed to implement the

instructions. Finally, the role play concluded with summarizing the case in brief. The conclusion

made then, is as below.

Conclusion

(a) Drawbacks/Problems

There was only downward communication made with no clarifications or upward

communication

Communication was incomplete with an assumption being made

Implementation was done in haste and without logical and proper thinking

(b) Recommendations

There should be always two way communication over the channel

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Case Study/Role Play - 1

Introduction

A village known as Sundarvan and the areas surrounding Sundarvan is affected by the floods from

the river flowing alongside. The task is to distribute food packets to the needy people in the flood

affected areas. For the said task, Class I & II Officers are required to give instructions to Class III &

IV Employees for disbursement of food packets in the flood affected areas of Sundarvan. The aim is

to make available the packets available to those who are in dire need of it causing no wastage.

There was a downward communication made from Class I & II to Class III & IV. The team was

instructed to distribute the food packets in flood affected areas of Sundarvan by using helicopter.

Class I & II ranked officers assumed that their team shall understand that the packets should be

dropped from the helicopter such that it reaches the hands of the needy. However, the packets were

dropped randomly in the areas of Sundarvan and also wherever the team saw people. As a result,

the packets fell into the river and were wasted.

Implementation

The above case study was discussed in the class with the participants, where both, Class I & II to

Class III & IV were present and the case was enacted through role play. First, they were given the

highlights of the case-study and were given time to analyse the example from a 360˚ view. Then,

they were made to analyze the problem, study the pros and cons of the case, find out the root cause

and suggest the solutions. Furthermore, the case was enacted through role play where debate took

place between participants. Later, the discussion was made seeking inputs from all the Class I & II

participants as to how would they give instructions in such scenario. Class III & IV participants were

asked as to what they shall do in a similar situation and how they shall proceed to implement the

instructions. Finally, the role play concluded with summarizing the case in brief. The conclusion

made then, is as below.

Conclusion

(a) Drawbacks/Problems

There was only downward communication made with no clarifications or upward

communication

Communication was incomplete with an assumption being made

Implementation was done in haste and without logical and proper thinking

(b) Recommendations

There should be always two way communication over the channel

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Higher rank officers should give adequate and complete information and encourage

upward communication

Lower rank officers shall think logically before implementing an idea and should clarify

the doubts, if any with higher rank officers

The idea of discussing the case study was to lead the group to a discussion on the issues that can

happen due to lack of exact communication and how to tackle such situations such that effective

and favourable implementation takes place.

Some of the slides used for the training are presented in the section below.

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Higher rank officers should give adequate and complete information and encourage

upward communication

Lower rank officers shall think logically before implementing an idea and should clarify

the doubts, if any with higher rank officers

The idea of discussing the case study was to lead the group to a discussion on the issues that can

happen due to lack of exact communication and how to tackle such situations such that effective

and favourable implementation takes place.

Some of the slides used for the training are presented in the section below.

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Case Study/Role Play – 2(i)I. What is A Work Process?

Step 1: Here, it was explained to the participants that they will now examine an interesting case

example on the improvement of the railway enquiry system

A group involved with improving work processes in one of the sections of the Indian Railways was

concerned about the process to be followed by the customer wanting to find out availability of a seat

on a given train for a particular date. The study group found that the customer had two options

available to find out the seat availability. The person could get information from two sources.

by telephone

by going directly to the reservation office

The work processes improvement group did a quick survey of the citizens to find out their

experience with the two methods available to them. They found that there were a number of

customer complaints. The group summarized the findings in the following manner:

By Telephone By Going Directly to the Office

Most of the times it was busy. There was no signboard/ information to

guide the customer.

Customer was put on hold for a long time. There was no separate counter for

enquiries.

Person providing the service was unfriendly. People in the queue shouted at him if he

tried to enquire directly.

The information provided was not reliable. Lot of time was wasted in the queue just

to get small information and the

customer felt frustrated.

The group took up process analysis and review. On the basis of their analysis, certain improvements

were made to the reservation system. According to the new system, the customer could find out

seat availability through three methods:

by internet

by telephone

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As per the improved process, the customer could have the following benefits with the internet

system:

Customers could access the Indian Railways website to get the required information.

It was easy and convenient to get reliable and updated information and also involved less

time and effort.

He could have all the information required (trains, availability of seats, timings, fares,

connectivity).

He could access the website 24 hours a day from anywhere.

The telephone system of enquiry was improved in the following manner:

Enquiry system was completely computerized.

Customers did not have to wait anymore. Customer could call from anywhere (home, office

or a PCO).

In an easy, step-by-step manner the customer could get the required information in Hindi,

English or the local language.

System was periodically monitored to ensure its proper functioning.

The system of enquiry at the reservation office was also improved. The improvements made are

listed below:

Clear signboards were placed in prominent places.

There was a separate counter for enquiries.

Person posted on this enquiry counter was specially trained to be friendly and helpful.

Customer could have all the information he needed without waiting or standing in a queue.

After a certain period of implementing the new process, the group conducted a follow-up survey

with a random group of citizens / customers. The group was delighted to find that the satisfaction

levels had gone up substantially.

Step 2: Lead a discussion on the Railway Enquiry System Case Study using the following points as

cues

What was the old process for a customer wanting to find out seat availability on a given

train for a particular date?

What were the problems with the old process?

What sorts of inefficiencies arise in a work process because the processes have not

changed for a long time and have outlived their usefulness?

What does a process mean?What does a process mean?

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Case Study/Role Play – 2(i)I. What is A Work Process?

Step 1: Here, it was explained to the participants that they will now examine an interesting case

example on the improvement of the railway enquiry system

A group involved with improving work processes in one of the sections of the Indian Railways was

concerned about the process to be followed by the customer wanting to find out availability of a seat

on a given train for a particular date. The study group found that the customer had two options

available to find out the seat availability. The person could get information from two sources.

by telephone

by going directly to the reservation office

The work processes improvement group did a quick survey of the citizens to find out their

experience with the two methods available to them. They found that there were a number of

customer complaints. The group summarized the findings in the following manner:

By Telephone By Going Directly to the Office

Most of the times it was busy. There was no signboard/ information to

guide the customer.

Customer was put on hold for a long time. There was no separate counter for

enquiries.

Person providing the service was unfriendly. People in the queue shouted at him if he

tried to enquire directly.

The information provided was not reliable. Lot of time was wasted in the queue just

to get small information and the

customer felt frustrated.

The group took up process analysis and review. On the basis of their analysis, certain improvements

were made to the reservation system. According to the new system, the customer could find out

seat availability through three methods:

by internet

by telephone

at reservation office

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As per the improved process, the customer could have the following benefits with the internet

system:

Customers could access the Indian Railways website to get the required information.

It was easy and convenient to get reliable and updated information and also involved less

time and effort.

He could have all the information required (trains, availability of seats, timings, fares,

connectivity).

He could access the website 24 hours a day from anywhere.

The telephone system of enquiry was improved in the following manner:

Enquiry system was completely computerized.

Customers did not have to wait anymore. Customer could call from anywhere (home, office

or a PCO).

In an easy, step-by-step manner the customer could get the required information in Hindi,

English or the local language.

System was periodically monitored to ensure its proper functioning.

The system of enquiry at the reservation office was also improved. The improvements made are

listed below:

Clear signboards were placed in prominent places.

There was a separate counter for enquiries.

Person posted on this enquiry counter was specially trained to be friendly and helpful.

Customer could have all the information he needed without waiting or standing in a queue.

After a certain period of implementing the new process, the group conducted a follow-up survey

with a random group of citizens / customers. The group was delighted to find that the satisfaction

levels had gone up substantially.

Step 2: Lead a discussion on the Railway Enquiry System Case Study using the following points as

cues

What was the old process for a customer wanting to find out seat availability on a given

train for a particular date?

What were the problems with the old process?

What sorts of inefficiencies arise in a work process because the processes have not

changed for a long time and have outlived their usefulness?

What does a process mean?What does a process mean?

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Step 3: Used the discussion on the Railway Enquiry System Case Study to define a work process.

Use the following points as cues

A process, quite simply, is the way we get our work done.

It is a series of connected steps or actions, which aim to achieve an outcome.

All our work involves processes and there can be no products or services without

processes.

Processes transform inputs (such as people, raw materials and information) from

'suppliers' into desired outputs (such as skilled people, new products and information

services) for 'customers'. In doing so they 'add value' to supplier inputs.

Step 4: Examined why we need a work process. Used the discussion on the Railway Enquiry

System Case Study as cues

Why do we need to study a process?

If we always do what we've always done, we'll always get what we've always got!!

Similarly, to be more effective and efficient at your work, you need to critically examine and

review the way you work.

Step 5: Explained that participants need to periodically ask certain questions to improve work

processes

Some of the questions asked:

Does the current process meet customer needs and expectations?

Is it efficient in the use of resources?

Is it responsive to special or changing demands?

What is the gap between actual and desired performance?

Step 6: Asked participants to list out the advantages/ benefits of process improvement keeping the

Railway Case Example in mind. Note down the points. Used the following points as cues

Some of the benefits of process improvement, as illustrated in the Railway Case Example may be:

Increased speed.

Minimized inconvenience for customers and employees.

Greater customer satisfaction.

Cuts down waste which takes time, effort and energy but don't add any value.

Enhanced sense of personal effectiveness for the employee.

Elimination of delays, unnecessary steps/duplication, bottlenecks/constraints

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Step 7: Noted down the responses on the board. Reminded participants to review how process

improvements were done in the case of railway reservation system

How do we make improvements in our work processes? Here are some of the steps you can take to

improve a process:

Generate feedback from customers/ stakeholders - as evident from our earlier discussion

on the railway reservation example, we can seek feedback from our customers /

stakeholders to find out the problems in our processes or procedures.

Change in procedures - as was done in our case example of railway reservation system, we

can make procedural changes to improve the process.

Use technology - use of information technology enables government departments to

handle information and their material resources in an enhanced manner.

Skills up gradation - identifying what skills need to be upgraded; and then providing

learning/developmental opportunities for employees to function effectively.

Delegation/decentralization of authority – decision making authority needs to rest with the

individuals at the operational levels. Most of government departmental work processes

suffer because employees at the citizen contact point level do not have key decision making

authority. Therefore, decentralization will improve lot of our processes.

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Step 3: Used the discussion on the Railway Enquiry System Case Study to define a work process.

Use the following points as cues

A process, quite simply, is the way we get our work done.

It is a series of connected steps or actions, which aim to achieve an outcome.

All our work involves processes and there can be no products or services without

processes.

Processes transform inputs (such as people, raw materials and information) from

'suppliers' into desired outputs (such as skilled people, new products and information

services) for 'customers'. In doing so they 'add value' to supplier inputs.

Step 4: Examined why we need a work process. Used the discussion on the Railway Enquiry

System Case Study as cues

Why do we need to study a process?

If we always do what we've always done, we'll always get what we've always got!!

Similarly, to be more effective and efficient at your work, you need to critically examine and

review the way you work.

Step 5: Explained that participants need to periodically ask certain questions to improve work

processes

Some of the questions asked:

Does the current process meet customer needs and expectations?

Is it efficient in the use of resources?

Is it responsive to special or changing demands?

What is the gap between actual and desired performance?

Step 6: Asked participants to list out the advantages/ benefits of process improvement keeping the

Railway Case Example in mind. Note down the points. Used the following points as cues

Some of the benefits of process improvement, as illustrated in the Railway Case Example may be:

Increased speed.

Minimized inconvenience for customers and employees.

Greater customer satisfaction.

Cuts down waste which takes time, effort and energy but don't add any value.

Enhanced sense of personal effectiveness for the employee.

Elimination of delays, unnecessary steps/duplication, bottlenecks/constraints

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Step 7: Noted down the responses on the board. Reminded participants to review how process

improvements were done in the case of railway reservation system

How do we make improvements in our work processes? Here are some of the steps you can take to

improve a process:

Generate feedback from customers/ stakeholders - as evident from our earlier discussion

on the railway reservation example, we can seek feedback from our customers /

stakeholders to find out the problems in our processes or procedures.

Change in procedures - as was done in our case example of railway reservation system, we

can make procedural changes to improve the process.

Use technology - use of information technology enables government departments to

handle information and their material resources in an enhanced manner.

Skills up gradation - identifying what skills need to be upgraded; and then providing

learning/developmental opportunities for employees to function effectively.

Delegation/decentralization of authority – decision making authority needs to rest with the

individuals at the operational levels. Most of government departmental work processes

suffer because employees at the citizen contact point level do not have key decision making

authority. Therefore, decentralization will improve lot of our processes.

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Case Study/Role Play – 2(ii)II. Finding the Root Cause of a Process Problem

Step 1: Explained that the participants will discuss a Case Study of the Certificate Issuance in this

context

A welfare department was concerned that the students and their parents experienced difficulties in

completing paper work on time for getting hostel admission. A small group in the department was

asked to study the process and make necessary improvements.

The group tried to examine why delays were occurring in completing paper work. They found that

the students were required to submit caste, nativity and income certificates. But, there were undue

delays in getting these from the officials.

When the group tried to examine why delays were common in issuing these certificates, they

discovered that the Mandal Revenue Officer (MRO) was required to sign the certificates. But, the

MRO was not usually available in the office for long periods of time or he was extremely busy. The

group studying the process also found out that the MRO was already overloaded with numerous

other activities and did not have ready access to information on caste, nativity and income of people

from all the villages in his jurisdiction.

The group considered different options for improving the process to minimize delays and found that

the best system would be to delegate the signing of certificates to Panchayat Secretary. In any case,

the MRO's signature was based only on the inputs from the Panchayat Secretary. The Panchayat

Secretary had all the required information to give the certificate and was also accessible to students

and their parents. The new system worked well, and contributed to minimizing delays in completing

paper work and removing the problems of the affected students and their parents.

Step 2: Discussed the case of the Certificate Issuance. Used the following points as cues

What were the difficulties with the earlier system of issuing certificates?

How did the group make the changes?

What was the process that was followed for getting to the root cause of the problem?

Step 3: Based on the points of the discussion draw the following conclusions

How to approach the root cause of a process problem?

Sometimes the root cause of a problem may be hidden by other problems. So, we have to

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start by asking why we have a problem. By asking 'why', a number of times in succession,

you get to the root cause of the problem.

For getting to the root cause of the problem, an official should get a relevant group of

employees, describe the purpose of exercise, and clearly state the problem to be analysed.

The group should ask why and write the answers. They should keep repeating the exercise

till they get to the root cause of the problem.

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Case Study/Role Play – 2(ii)II. Finding the Root Cause of a Process Problem

Step 1: Explained that the participants will discuss a Case Study of the Certificate Issuance in this

context

A welfare department was concerned that the students and their parents experienced difficulties in

completing paper work on time for getting hostel admission. A small group in the department was

asked to study the process and make necessary improvements.

The group tried to examine why delays were occurring in completing paper work. They found that

the students were required to submit caste, nativity and income certificates. But, there were undue

delays in getting these from the officials.

When the group tried to examine why delays were common in issuing these certificates, they

discovered that the Mandal Revenue Officer (MRO) was required to sign the certificates. But, the

MRO was not usually available in the office for long periods of time or he was extremely busy. The

group studying the process also found out that the MRO was already overloaded with numerous

other activities and did not have ready access to information on caste, nativity and income of people

from all the villages in his jurisdiction.

The group considered different options for improving the process to minimize delays and found that

the best system would be to delegate the signing of certificates to Panchayat Secretary. In any case,

the MRO's signature was based only on the inputs from the Panchayat Secretary. The Panchayat

Secretary had all the required information to give the certificate and was also accessible to students

and their parents. The new system worked well, and contributed to minimizing delays in completing

paper work and removing the problems of the affected students and their parents.

Step 2: Discussed the case of the Certificate Issuance. Used the following points as cues

What were the difficulties with the earlier system of issuing certificates?

How did the group make the changes?

What was the process that was followed for getting to the root cause of the problem?

Step 3: Based on the points of the discussion draw the following conclusions

How to approach the root cause of a process problem?

Sometimes the root cause of a problem may be hidden by other problems. So, we have to

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start by asking why we have a problem. By asking 'why', a number of times in succession,

you get to the root cause of the problem.

For getting to the root cause of the problem, an official should get a relevant group of

employees, describe the purpose of exercise, and clearly state the problem to be analysed.

The group should ask why and write the answers. They should keep repeating the exercise

till they get to the root cause of the problem.

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Case Study/Role Play – 2(iii)

III. Alternative Solutions for Improving a Process

Step 1: Explained to participants that they will now examine ways of solving a process problem

A senior official of a State government department was concerned about improving the quality of

citizen service. He constituted an improvement team to work with him to develop actionable plans

for implementation.

He began by putting the broad objective of 'improving citizen service' on the board. Then, he asked,

“how can this be best achieved?” The different team members gave different suggestions and he

recorded all the answers on the board.

He then picked up each suggestion and said how that suggestion could be implemented. For

example, if one of the responses to the first question was that, “citizen service could be improved

through availability and accessibility of public officials”, then he asked, “how could availability and

accessibility of officials be improved”. Each of those responses were also noted down and then

discussed.

The group continued asking “how?” as long as sensible answers were possible. Once this discussion

was completed, the advantages, disadvantages, cost and probability of success of each alternative

was discussed and the best options were selected.

Step 2: Used the case study to spark off a discussion on alternative methods of problem solving.

Use the following points as cues

How did the group go about making a clear action plan?

What can be learned from this example?

What was the process that was followed for developing a clear action plan?

Step 3: Sum up the discussion and conclude it

By asking a series of 'how' questions, an improvement team can develop effective action plans. The

method can be used to find out various alternatives for solving the problem.

Here are a few tips on how an action plan can be created for a process problem:

For developing a well-thought action plan, a senior official should get a relevant group of

employees. He should describe the purpose of the exercise and the steps to be followed.

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He should start with a broad description of the solution to be considered, and then ask how

that can be achieved.

The official should continue asking 'how' as long as sensible answers are possible. Usually

no more than five iterations are necessary.

Once the process has been completed, the advantages, disadvantages, cost and

probability of success of each alternative can be established to select the best option.

Some of the slides used for the training are presented in the section below.

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Case Study/Role Play – 2(iii)

III. Alternative Solutions for Improving a Process

Step 1: Explained to participants that they will now examine ways of solving a process problem

A senior official of a State government department was concerned about improving the quality of

citizen service. He constituted an improvement team to work with him to develop actionable plans

for implementation.

He began by putting the broad objective of 'improving citizen service' on the board. Then, he asked,

“how can this be best achieved?” The different team members gave different suggestions and he

recorded all the answers on the board.

He then picked up each suggestion and said how that suggestion could be implemented. For

example, if one of the responses to the first question was that, “citizen service could be improved

through availability and accessibility of public officials”, then he asked, “how could availability and

accessibility of officials be improved”. Each of those responses were also noted down and then

discussed.

The group continued asking “how?” as long as sensible answers were possible. Once this discussion

was completed, the advantages, disadvantages, cost and probability of success of each alternative

was discussed and the best options were selected.

Step 2: Used the case study to spark off a discussion on alternative methods of problem solving.

Use the following points as cues

How did the group go about making a clear action plan?

What can be learned from this example?

What was the process that was followed for developing a clear action plan?

Step 3: Sum up the discussion and conclude it

By asking a series of 'how' questions, an improvement team can develop effective action plans. The

method can be used to find out various alternatives for solving the problem.

Here are a few tips on how an action plan can be created for a process problem:

For developing a well-thought action plan, a senior official should get a relevant group of

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The official should continue asking 'how' as long as sensible answers are possible. Usually

no more than five iterations are necessary.

Once the process has been completed, the advantages, disadvantages, cost and

probability of success of each alternative can be established to select the best option.

Some of the slides used for the training are presented in the section below.

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ANNEXURE II

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ANNEXURE II

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Name of the Participant:

Name of the Division:

Designation:

Work profile:

Training Place:

Design of the training program:

Your views on the usefulness & applicability

of the Program:

Your views on the delivery of the

Training Program:

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Feedback Form

Date: ____/____/2013

Excellent Very Good Good Average

Excellent Very Good Good Average

Excellent Very Good Good Average

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Your views on trainer:

Your views on training venue & Food:

Suggestions if any:

Views if any:

Excellent Very Good Good Average

Excellent Very Good Good Average

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Name of the Participant:

Name of the Division:

Designation:

Work profile:

Training Place:

Design of the training program:

Your views on the usefulness & applicability

of the Program:

Your views on the delivery of the

Training Program:

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Date: ____/____/2013

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Excellent Very Good Good Average

Excellent Very Good Good Average

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Your views on trainer:

Your views on training venue & Food:

Suggestions if any:

Views if any:

Excellent Very Good Good Average

Excellent Very Good Good Average

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Session Wise Schedule

Day 1

Introduction

l Introduction

l How each one of us can contribute?

l Role effectiveness and citizen focus

l Effective Communication

l Personal Effectiveness

l Interpersonal Effectiveness

Day 2

Communication

l Case Study

l Causes for Failure in Communication

l Communication in Groups

l The Impact of Body Language

l Characteristics of Effective & Ineffective Listening

l Some Communication Problems

l Development of Personal Action Plans

Day 3

I.T.

l Basic understanding and Trouble Shooting on Hardware

l Basic understanding and Trouble Shooting on Software and Applications

l Basic understanding and Trouble Shooting on Networking, Internet connectivity

Governance and Leadership Role

l Role and functioning of government

l Differences between governments and business

l Changes in the

Citizen Focus and Improving Processes

l Defining a work process

l Why do we need a work process?

l Analyzing and improving current work processes

Team Building

l Functioning as a Team

l Key Elements that Contribute to Team Effectiveness

l Key leadership tasks in managing teams

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Session Wise Schedule

Day 1

Introduction

l Introduction

l How each one of us can contribute?

l Role effectiveness and citizen focus

l Effective Communication

l Personal Effectiveness

l Interpersonal Effectiveness

Day 2

Communication

l Case Study

l Causes for Failure in Communication

l Communication in Groups

l The Impact of Body Language

l Characteristics of Effective & Ineffective Listening

l Some Communication Problems

l Development of Personal Action Plans

Day 3

I.T.

l Basic understanding and Trouble Shooting on Hardware

l Basic understanding and Trouble Shooting on Software and Applications

l Basic understanding and Trouble Shooting on Networking, Internet connectivity

Governance and Leadership Role

l Role and functioning of government

l Differences between governments and business

l Changes in the

Citizen Focus and Improving Processes

l Defining a work process

l Why do we need a work process?

l Analyzing and improving current work processes

Team Building

l Functioning as a Team

l Key Elements that Contribute to Team Effectiveness

l Key leadership tasks in managing teams

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context and Environment for government organizations

l Direction of Change

l Anticipation, decentralization and focusing on outcomes

l Leadership role for coping change

l Reflections and discussion

l Alternative Solutions for Improving a Process

l RAMP Matrix

l Citizen Friendly Government

Characteristics of Successful Leaders

l Characteristics of Successful Leaders

l What Makes a Leader?

Feedback and Evaluation

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context and Environment for government organizations

l Direction of Change

l Anticipation, decentralization and focusing on outcomes

l Leadership role for coping change

l Reflections and discussion

l Alternative Solutions for Improving a Process

l RAMP Matrix

l Citizen Friendly Government

Characteristics of Successful Leaders

l Characteristics of Successful Leaders

l What Makes a Leader?

Feedback and Evaluation

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Photo Gallery

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