Dr. Nii Nortey Hanson-Nortey is a deputy programme manager for Ghana’s national TB control programme. Recently he discussed with us changes that he has brought to his workplace since his training with the IMDP. "Since attending the courses, I’ve started Friday staff meetings. The focus of the meetings is to build our organisational capacity and empower everyone to do more in their areas. During the meetings we discuss and share management-training information as well as some of the training articles reviewed during the courses. This also helps staff to build capacity for their own futures. I’ve noticed that communication has become more open because of these meetings. People feel more comfortable asking questions and sharing information.
In addition, I’ve implemented quarterly monitoring meetings with senior management to review funding and to discuss activities that occur in various regions, as well as review data, and discuss current and future challenges. It has created an atmosphere with more trust and communication amongst management and subordinates.
My approach to presentation has also improved. I spend more time with subordinates, listen more and talk about what challenges they are having. I also try to make the training as participatory as possible and involve the trainees. I’ve started mentoring two people in my office in order to promote leadership development, help them better understand programme activities, as well as how to conduct their own trainings.
The courses taught me how different management techniques that have worked in the business world can also make a big difference when applied to the health sector. It has been a great opportunity for me to apply IMDP learning to various areas in my country. I hope I would have the opportunity to recommend more people to these courses.” |
