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This folder contains articles pertaining to the annual Harvard Learning Programme that is offered by SDL in collaboration with their external vendors.

What is the Strategic Thinking and Management training?
Since 2016, after joining the UN as the UN Migration Agency, IOM has been experiencing many changes. Among others, our new leadership, IOM’s new role in the...
Wed, 27 Mar, 2024 7:17 PM
What are the objectives of the Strategic Thinking and Management training?
At the end of the course, participants should have a deeper understanding of how to work more efficiently with a focus on implementing strategic thinking in...
Mon, 1 Mar, 2021 2:02 AM
Who conducts the Harvard Learning Programme?
IOM has partnered with go1 and Harvard Business Publishing to train interested and qualified staff. The course is managed the Staff Development and Learning...
Wed, 27 Mar, 2024 7:14 PM
Who can apply for the Strategic Thinking and Management Training?
IOM Team Leaders from any office (Sub-Office, CO, RO, or HQ) are encouraged to apply. Chief of Missions, Project or Programme Managers, RMOs, RTSs are espec...
Mon, 1 Mar, 2021 2:03 AM
What are the eligibility criteria for the Strategic Thinking and Management Cohort?
Criteria include: Completion of all IOM Mandatory trainings. Currently having a managerial or coordinating function in the office or team Participat...
Wed, 27 Mar, 2024 11:29 PM
How long is the Strategic Thinking and Management Training?
The course lasts for six months and is held entirely online. Once a month, a mandatory online wrap-up session will be facilitated via webinar by IOM facil...
Mon, 1 Mar, 2021 2:05 AM
What topics are considered in the Strategic Thinking and Management Training?
The main topics covered are: Strategic Thinking Strategy Planning and Execution Change Management Goal Setting Process Improvement Decision Ma...
Mon, 1 Mar, 2021 2:05 AM
Will I get a certificate from the Strategic Thinking and Management Training?
Yes. Participants get certificates from both the Harvard Business School Publishing and IOM. For more information, click here to view all Strategic Thinki...
Mon, 1 Mar, 2021 2:06 AM
How much does the Harvard Learning Programme cost?
The cost of this course is covered by Staff Development and Learning (SDL) and so is FREE to all IOM staff. However there is an expectation that all parti...
Tue, 2 Apr, 2024 5:12 PM
When will be the next launch of the Strategic Thinking and Management Training?
Next launches are not known in advance. Colleagues are encouraged to be on the lookout for global emails calling for applications and anouncements on Viva E...
Wed, 27 Mar, 2024 7:30 PM