Aiming to develop the leadership and management skills of senior and middle managers and to provide them with the tools needed to use their knowledge to effect change in practice, the World Customs Organization (WCO) conducted a national 10-day Leadership and Management Development (LMD) Workshop in Khartoum, Sudan from 07 to 18 August 2016 with the support of the Government of the United Kingdom through Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
During the workshop, which was attended by 20 senior managers from headquarters and various Customs stations, participants were exposed to relevant aspects of leadership, visioning, people management, delegation, motivation, negotiations, communications, promotion of integrity in the work place, and change management. Special attention was given to self-reflection and personal development of the participants, as a way to encourage them to develop their individual leadership qualities.
Realizing the significance of Leadership and Management Development as key to successful Customs development, the Deputy Chairman of Sudan Customs Authority on behalf of his administration expressed sincere gratitude to the WCO and HMRC for their continuing support.