In a strategic move to enhance institutional capacity and leadership effectiveness, Kanko, a leading social development consulting firm, recently facilitated a comprehensive Leadership Development Capacity Building Workshop for the Ghana National Tailors and Dressmakers Association (GNTDA). The two-day training at Sunlodge Hotel in Tesano brought together 39 executive members from across Ghana’s 16 regions.
The workshop, funded by the Mastercard Foundation and implemented in partnership with Springboard Roadshow Foundation as part of the Ghana Grows program, aimed to strengthen GNTDA’s organizational capabilities by adopting industry best practices. As a consulting firm specializing in human and organizational development, Kanko designed an interactive and practical training program that addressed the unique needs of GNTDA’s leadership team.
The training journey began with an engaging leadership simulation that challenged participants to work collaboratively in creating their nations. This exercise set the tone for the workshop, revealing important insights about collective decision-making and the value of diverse perspectives in leadership. As one participant noted, “Leadership is not about knowing everything, but about bringing out the best in everyone.”
Through carefully structured sessions, the executives explored various dimensions of leadership, from self-leadership to situational and functional approaches. The Be-Know-Do model provided a practical framework for understanding leadership development, while discussions on situational leadership equipped participants with strategies for adapting their leadership style to different contexts.
A particularly impactful moment came when a district chairman shared his experience of decisive leadership during the COVID-19 crisis. His story of implementing safety measures for trainees demonstrated the practical application of situational leadership in crisis management. Such real-world examples helped bridge the gap between theory and practice, a hallmark of Kanko’s consulting approach.
The training also emphasized the critical distinction between leadership and management, with participants learning that while managers focus on resources, true leaders focus on people. This understanding was reinforced through practical exercises in team building and the exploration of team development stages.
As the workshop concluded, participants had not only gained theoretical knowledge but had also developed concrete SMART goals for their organization’s future. These included plans for establishing regional offices, building training facilities, and creating resource centers – all aimed at better serving GNTDA’s 40,000+ members.
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