The president of the Chartered Institute of Management (CIPM)of Nigeria, Mallam Ahmed Ladan Gobir, has called for visionary leadership and transformative thinking, as the world becomes increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous.
Mallam Gobir made the call at the media briefing of the 40th Omolayole Lecture (OML) Series, tagged: “Developing a Game-Changing Leader’s Mindset for Business Transformation in a VUCA World”, organised by the institute in Lagos.
The CIPM boss explained that this year’s edition of the annual Series, scheduled for September 26, in Lagos, is aimed at challenging professionals, especially those in the business of human resources, on the need to rethink and reshape the institute’s leadership approaches, and equip practitioners with the necessary skills to navigate and excel in today’s ever-changing environment.
He expressed delight that the institute is hosting the lecture series, usually rotated among the partners, in the nation’s private sector.
Some of these partners, he stated, include the AIESEC Alumni, Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), the Nigeria Institute of Management (NIM), the Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA), the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) and The Chemical and Non-Metallic Products Employers’ Federation (CANMPEF).
Mallam Gobir explained that the annual event is designed to celebrate Dr. Michael Omolayole, a fellow of the institute, and its pioneer president for his illustrious career and unwavering commitment to advancing management principles.
According to him, the former CIPM boss’ commitment was not confined to the walls of CIPM alone, but also extended across various organisations and societies, profoundly influencing the landscape of management in Nigeria.
“Through his visionary leadership, Dr. Omolayole has successfully implemented these principles across multiple platforms, serving in the leadership capacity of these various Institutions who are also partners of the 40th Omolayole Management lecture series.
“His example serves as a reminder that while the path of leadership may not always be smooth, it is those who persist and innovate that truly make a difference,” he stated.
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