UK Firm to guide Nigerian business leaders on winning in turbulent times

Amid skyrocketing costs, leaders across sectors require tailored winning strategies to navigate uncertainty effectively and successfully. As a result, a United Kingdom based leadership development organisation, TEXEM United Kingdom, is set to empower individuals and Nigerian organisations on the best way to thrive in volatile times.

So, the organisation is bringing former chairman of the Association of MBAs in the UK, Prof. John Peters, to Lagos on April 24, this year, for a programme tagged, ‘Strategies For Sustainable Organisational Success’.

The programme will equip participants with the capabilities to lead through crises, ensuring organisational excellence in the face of adversity. The organisation said: “As we all know, optimised strategic leadership core competence is a veritable source of valuable resources that is difficult to imitate. Also, with a massive exodus of staff and geopolitical disruptions, senior leaders must possess exceptional crisis management skills to position their organisations for success.

“Innovation for profitable growth is also another resource that is very valuable and imperative in turbulent waters. This programme not only fosters a culture of innovation, but also provides practical guidance on harnessing adversity as a catalyst for profitable growth. Participants will learn to turn challenges into opportunities.

“Through interactive sessions and case studies, this programme would help senior leaders develop unshakable leadership qualities, enabling them to navigate uncertainty and mitigate risks effectively and confidently.”

In a recent interview, TEXEM’s Director of Special Projects, Caroline Lucas, said the programme is tailored for senior executives and organisations to optimise individual, team and organisational performance.

“Participants will learn practical skills and actionable insights from the eminent TEXEM faculty and gain valuable insights from their professional exchange with critical partners and colleagues.

“This programme aims to help develop leadership strategies to drive optimum performance for success in an era of uncertainty.“Its focus is to help the participants develop a clearer understanding of how to manage and deploy the available resources more efficiently for optimal impact in volatile times,” Lucas said.

She added that TEXEM’s tested and proven methodology, comprising case studies, would be deployed during the programme. Lucas noted that this would encourage participants to enhance their cognitive skills, improve their analytical rigour and evaluation skills, and assist them in managing ambiguity better.

Speaking on impact, she stated that at the end of the programme, participants would be able to develop leadership skills that would assist them in making better decisions.

Lucas added that they would possess survival skills that would enable them to pull out their organisations during emergencies.

“Among the benefits participants will take away from this impactful programme is that for individuals, it will unlock your potential in adversity, lead through transformation and achieve profitable growth.

“As for organisations, it will turn their challenges into opportunities, foster innovation and drive sustained profitability.

“The programme is strategic because adversity is the mother of innovation. The programme empowers individuals and organisations to thrive in volatile times, fostering innovation and sustained profitability,” the TEXEM director said.

Lucas further said TEXEM has collaborated with leaders and organisations in Nigeria and other African countries in bringing out the best leaders in governance and business.

“Through our services, we have collaborated with hundreds of organisations in the UK and Africa and helped them achieve their goals efficiently and effectively to overcome adversity and achieve prosperity,” she said.

She explained that the impactful programme would help participants unlock potential in adversity, empower them to lead through transformation and equip them with the ability to develop strategies to achieve profitable growth for individuals and their organisations by enabling them in:

“Optimising Resource Utilisation: With the cost of resources soaring, it’s essential for organisations to optimise their resource utilisation. This programme offers insights on managing and deploying available resources more efficiently, ensuring optimal impact even amidst cost pressures.

“Strategic Decision Making: Decisive problem-solving is paramount in today’s environment. Through peer-to-peer learning and observation practice, this programme enhances participants’ decision-making capabilities, empowering them to make better decisions that drive organisational success.

“Networking and Professional Exchange: Beyond the curriculum, participants will have the opportunity for professional exchange with critical partners and colleagues. Networking with industry peers enhances learning and provides valuable insights into different approaches to overcoming challenges, enriching the overall learning experience.”