1.      Pre-programme live kickoff session (1 hour), peer networking and engagement               with the FIDIC Africa President and Vice-President.  

2.      Module 1: Introduction to Leadership in Consulting Engineering

          On-Demand Videos in this module cover topics such as:

          ·        Understanding the role of leadership in engineering projects.

          ·         Exploring the unique challenges and opportunities in the African context.

          ·        Cross-Cultural Leadership 

          ·        Navigating cultural diversity in teams and projects.

          ·        Building inclusive and collaborative work environments.

          Virtual live/interactive session (1 hour) on Leadership.

          ·       Participants can ask questions and discuss their real-world examples while

               utilizing the trainer’s expertise  and lessons learned / examples

3.      Module 2: Business Excellence (How Firms Make Money) 

          On-Demand Videos in this module cover topics such as:

          ·       Marketing You and your Firm / Brand

          ·       Business Development & Marketing – How to Win Clients

          ·       Proposal Excellence – How to Win Work

          ·       Becoming the default choice – How to Dominate your Market and stop          

                competing for work

          ·       Client Relationship Management

          ·       Communication Skills – Written and Verbal

          ·       Financials of Consulting Firms – Review of Deltek Clarity Report

          ·       Succession Planning

          ·       Mental Strength Training – Avoiding Burnout

          Virtual live/interactive session (1 hour) on Business Excellence (How Firms Make                Money).

          ·        Participants can ask questions and discuss their real-world examples while  

                utilizing the trainer’s expertise and lessons learned / examples

4.     Module 3: Project Management and Delivery

          On-Demand Videos in this module cover topics such as:

          ·       Corporate Models – Matrix Management Impacts on Corporate Culture

          ·       Project Lifecycles

          ·       Go-No-Go, Procurement and Proposals

          ·       Common PM Software

          ·       Project Management Plans – Tips, Tricks, and Templates

          ·       Project Execution & Control – Tips, Tricks, and Templates

          ·       Stakeholder Management

          ·       Scope Management

          ·       Risk Management

          ·       Quality Management for PMs

          ·       Project Human Resources – Working with multi-disciplinary teams and

               Architects.

          ·       Dispute Resolution

          ·       Delegation

          ·       Advanced project management techniques tailored to consulting

               engineering.

          ·       Financial Acumen for Engineers

          ·       Budgeting, financial forecasting, and cost control in engineering projects.

          ·       Understanding the financial implications of project decisions.

          ·       Real-world case studies from successful African and international

               engineering projects.

          Virtual live/interactive session (1 hour) on Project Management.

          ·        Participants can ask questions and discuss their real-world examples while

                utilizing the trainer’s expertise and lessons learned / examples

5.      Module 4: Quality and Risk Management

          On-Demand Videos in this module cover topics such as:

          ·       Overview of quality management

          ·       Quality Leadership – Corporate Culture

          ·       Needs & Benefits of Quality Management

          ·       Value of Quality Management Systems

          ·       Costs and Risks of Quality Management Systems

          ·       Identification and mitigation of risks in engineering projects

          ·       QM Systems & Tools

          ·       ISO 9001 & Certification

          ·       Project Quality

          ·       Audits

          ·       Decision Quality

          Virtual live/interactive session (1 hour) on Quality and Risk.

           · Participants can ask questions and discuss their real-world examples while

                utilizing the trainer’s expertise and lessons learned / examples

6.      Module 5 Theme: Integrity Management

          On-Demand Videos in this module cover topics such as:

          ·       Leading with Integrity – Corporate Culture

          ·       “Trusted” Advisor

          ·       Managing Integrity in Infrastructure Projects

          ·       The Corruption Triangle

          ·       Fraud & Bribery & Collusion

          ·       Debarment & World Bank Sanctions

          ·       Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index

          ·       Ethics and Professional Responsibility

          ·       Marketing Trust

          ·       Integrity Management Systems

          ·       ISO 37001 & Audits

          Virtual live/interactive session (1 hour) on Integrity Management.

           ·        Participants can ask questions and discuss their real-world examples while

                utilizing the trainer’s expertise and lessons learned / examples

7.      Module 6: Problem solving, innovation and technology

          On-Demand Videos in this module cover topics such as:

          ·       Embracing technological advancements in infrastructure development

          ·       Encouraging innovative thinking and solutions.

          ·       Developing problem-solving skills for unexpected challenges.

          Virtual live/interactive session (1 hour) on Problem solving, innovation and

           technology.

           ·   Participants can ask questions and discuss their real-world examples while

              utilizing the trainer’s expertise and lessons learned / examples

8.      Module 7:  Embedding sustainability into engineering projects

          On-Demand Videos in this module cover topics such as:

          ·       Leading Sustainably – Corporate Culture

          ·       Sustainable Development

          ·       Three Pillars of Sustainability

          ·       The Market Value of Sustainability

          ·       UN SDGs & Net Zero

          ·       Sustainable Design principles and examples

          ·       Planetary Boundaries

          ·       IPAT Equation

          ·       Sustainability Tools

          ·       Greenwashing

          ·       Sustainable Firm Operations

          ·       Succession Planning and Costs of Staff Turnover

          ·       Mentoring Staff in Sustainability

          Virtual live/interactive session (1 hour) on embedding sustainability into

           engineering projects.

           ·        Participants can ask questions and discuss their real-world examples while

                  utilizing the trainer’s expertise and lessons learned / examples

9.      Programme Close and Awards ceremony

          ·       Programme Evaluation and Feedback

          ·       Closing thoughts

          ·       Resources for ongoing development