Communication for Organisational and Personal Effectiveness (COPE)

Date:
Aug 26 - 29, 2024
Application Deadline:
Aug 16, 2024
Venue:
Karachi
 

Contact Us

Need a personal consultation?
rec@lums.edu.pk
+92 42 3560 8243 +92 42 3560 8119


In today’s corporate world, effective communication is one of the core skills that pave the path for career advancement. The skill becomes even more important while working through crisis situations—which is why the current climate of the world demands its enhancement.

This 4-day focused programme is designed to equip participants with essential tools and techniques that will enable them to communicate effectively with the internal and external organisational stakeholders.
 Through experiential learning exercises, group activities and peer feedback, participants will develop the oral and written communication skills necessary for personal and organisational efficacy. 

 

This programme is designed to provide you with the modern tools and techniques essential for effective internal and external communication.

  • Learn the fundamentals of effective business communication in the current context
  • Develop competency in writing effective messages
  • Become proficient and confident at oral presentations
  • Enhance personal communication style that inspires others to action
  • Use internal and external communication skills to enhance leadership attributes

 

The programme is designed for mid-level managers and executives who want to improve their communication skills and gain a competitive advantage in the corporate world.

 

Programme Directors

ANJUM FAYYAZ
Assistant Professor
PhD, Copenhagen Business School (CBS), Denmark
Research Interests:
Institutional Theory; Private Sector Development; Corporate Social Responsibility; Development Aid Intervention; Family Businesses; SME Clusters and Networks Development

JAWAD SYED
Professor
PhD, Macquarie University, Australia, Academic FCIPD
Research Interests:
Leadership, Teams and Organisational Development; Human Resource Management; Change Management and Strategy; Business Communications; Gender and Diversity in Organisations; Ethics and Human Rights 

"It was a real-time learning opportunity to enhance my personal and organisational effectiveness through communication. The programme gave me the confidence to share ideas and speak for myself without hesitation."
Mubashir Sheikh, British Council Pakistan


"It was a very well structured programme with appropriately planned content. The faculty kept the interest of the audience alive throughout the programme." 
Muhammad Harris, FFBL Power Company Limited

Offering January 2024 August 2024
Programme Fee PKR 130,000 PKR 160,000
Residential Fee PKR 75,000 Not Applicable

 

*  Programme fee includes tuition cost, reading material, tea and lunch served during the programme. 
* Residential fee and accommodation clause below are not applicable for programme offering in Karachi.
* Health and Safety of our prestigious participants, faculty, and staff is a top priority for LUMS. Given the current COVID-19 situation, enrolment confirmation will be subject to the submission of a valid immunization certificate with updated booster dose details for COVID-19.

ACCOMMODATION
If you wish to avail accommodation at LUMS, there will be an additional fee. It includes accommodation, breakfasts and dinners for the duration of the programme. However, any extra charges such as telephones, extra meals etc should be paid on departure. You may check-in on the evening preceding the start date of the programme and check-out the morning after the programme ends. You are, however, requested to inform us of the time of your arrival and departure.

We offer single bed accommodation at the Rausing Executive Centre. Each bedroom with an attached bathroom is equipped with a mini-fridge, writing desk and direct dial STD/ISD telephone and cable TV. All bedrooms at REC are internet-ready. Please note we do not provide accommodation for drivers accompanying participants.

ADMISSION PROCESS
Applications will be screened with regard to their suitability for each program. Kindly ensure that your complete online application form reaches the office by the deadline. Incomplete application forms will not be entertained.

* Seat in the programme will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. 

PAYMENT
Payment is due upon receipt of the acceptance email/letter along with the invoice. Please ensure that the payment reaches the office BEFORE the start of the programme. Space in the programme may only be ensured after we receive the fee. Payment can be made directly through:

  • Debit/credit card by visiting https://pay.lums.edu.pk. You can process the payment by selecting REDC payments from the Payment Type Section and entering a valid voucher number and access code mentioned on the voucher. Additional bank charges may apply.
  • Cash, Crossed Cheque or Pay Order/Bank Draft made in favor of "Lahore University of Management Sciences" at any United Bank- Limited (UBL) branch against the programme voucher.

However, the programme fee can also be paid via bank transfer. If you wish to dispatch the cheque directly to our office, please send it to:

Manager Marketing
Rausing Executive Development Centre
Lahore University of Management Sciences
Opposite Sector 'U', DHA Lahore Cantt Pakistan
Tel: +92 42 3560 8243

* LUMS is a not-for-profit organisation under the Income Tax Ordinance 2001. Accordingly, the income of LUMS is not tax-deductible/collectable.

DISCOUNT POLICY
If more than two executives from the same organisation participate (up to a group size of 5 participants) in a programme, each additional participant after the first two gets a 20% discount on the programme fee.


SUBSTITUTES/TRANSFERS AND REFUNDS
If you are unable to attend a registered course, we will accept a substitute until 2 working days before the programme. Substitute candidates will be subject to the same selection process as the original one. If you wish to cancel your name from a programme, please notify in writing or on call at least 5 working days before the programme. In case of late cancellation, the programme fee will be refunded after deducting an application processing fee of PKR 20,000.


It is possible to transfer the deposited fee to any open enrolment program within 3 years. Transfers should be notified at least 5 working days before the programme. In case the participant or sponsoring organisation fails to utilise the funds within 3 years, the deposited fee will be forfeited.

Note: REDC may cancel or postpone a programme due to insufficient enrolment or unforeseen circumstances. In this case, the university will refund registration fee but will not be responsible for any other related charges/expenses including cancellation/change charges by airline and travel agencies.

In case of postponement, the fee may be transferred to the rescheduled offering of that programme or any other programme as an alternative to refund. The University reserves the right to make changes in its programme policies and fees at any time.