From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure
The University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo has trained its registry staff in the art of administration and new innovations on activities involved in the registry.
The training, with the theme “Self-Leadership and organisational productivity in university setting” was facilitated by Tunde Oseni, an Associate Professor of Political Science and International Relations) and Chief Executive Officer, Upward BAO Consulting, UK.
The Facilitator established that self-leadership and productivity are inextricably linked, and that self-development is crucial to self-leadership.
He said “the organisation is the extension of the self. Self-development is the basis of self-leadership”.
While highlighting communication, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, among others as self-leadership skills, he added that strategies such as responsiveness, responsibility, innovation and adaptability will enhance self-leadership, which ultimately contribute to organizational productivity.
He added that “Self-leaders are collaborators and not competitors; and Self-leaders are contributors and not free riders”.
The Registrar of the university, Mr. Ezekiel Adeniran, in his welcome address said “the leadership of the Registry is committed to making the Registry a globally acknowledged leading Registry that exemplifies excellence, innovation and fosters a supportive and conducive academic environment and empowers students and staff to succeed”.
He said one of the ways to achieve this is through training and re-training of staff.
Speaking earlier at the training, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adesegun Fatusi commended the initiative and explained why his administration believes in constant training of staff in the University.
“This is a commendable initiative. It is the way to go, especially for members of staff of the Registry who are the backbone of the University. Universities cannot afford to have Registry staff that are intellectually weak! So, capacities of staff in the Registry must be constantly developed through up-to-date knowledge,” he added.