January 29th, 2017: Canada-based CSR Training Institute and Canadian University Dubai (CUD) have hosted two back to back training courses on ‘CSR and Shared Value as a Foundation for Innovation and Success’ and ‘Impact CSR and Shared Value: Walking the talk PROFITABLY’. A group of employees from Ghana Revenue Authority participated in the inaugural courses held recently in Dubai.
The intensive programs focused on achieving results, and examined cases and examples from around the world and across industries and sectors, identifying common themes and approaches that drive impact. Besides the classroom training, there were also field trips to Dubai Customs and World Free Zones Organization.
Wayne Dunn, Founder and President of the CSR Training Institute and Professor of Practice in CSR at McGill University, who delivered the course, said, “The group from Ghana showed great interest and strong commitment to apply what they learnt and to make a difference to their organisation. CSR Training Institute has been active for about a year in a small way in the Gulf, and with this partnership we are looking forward to doing more.”
The participants expressed their satisfaction over the course and were highly enthusiastic about applying the concepts to their organisation.
Adam Iddris, Assistant Revenue Officer of Ghana Revenue Authority, said, “The key take-away was that we need to connect an organisation’s activities to society. Any disconnect will lead to social unrest. The course was professionally conducted by the trainer and guest speakers.”
Essie Theresa Maria Sekyi, Assistant Commissioner-Training, commented, “I was Impressed with way the course was organised, combining social, industrial and academic aspects. CSR and Shared Value is something that everyone should be aware of. We need to be there for one another. This generation needs to be more community-focused. GDP is not the only measurement of economic growth; social progress index is highly important.”
Robert Nana Mensah, Assistant Commissioner- Communication/Publication Affairs, said as a revenue collection agency, Ghana Revenue Authority must show the human side of the organisation. “Through this course, we got an opportunity not only to learn modern concepts but also to gain a wider outlook by visiting some Dubai projects. As we are in the process of developing our CSR policy, the course has given us insights that will be very useful going forward.”
The program used cutting edge lectures, group work and case studies to combine theory and practice in a way that enables participants to align societal and shareholder value, and begin producing immediate impact.
Canada-based CSR Training Institute delivers programs and services globally. It specializes in helping businesses and organizations to innovate and develop strategic approaches that can align societal and shareholder expectations. Through customized training programs and strategic and advisory services the Institute has assisted organizations and individuals to find that position where value is created for shareholders and stakeholders.
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