YVV Raghava

Programme Director November 22, 2011

Dear Sir/Madam, Programme on

Improving Work Culture

February 2-4, 2012 No matter how fun the work itself may be, it can be made miserable with a hostile environment. And no matter how boring or tedious the work may be, it can be made enjoyable with a positive environment. But real change can only take place when perspectives are changed. Work culture plays an important role in organization performance and success. Keeping these issues in mind, we at Centre for Organization Development, have designed a programme titled as Improving Work Culture from February 2-4, 2012. The Programme is designed to understand the pointers, behaviors and practices that help improve work culture. A copy of the Programme brochure, which explains the contents and objectives of the programme is enclosed, for your perusal. If any additional information about the programme is required, please feel free to contact us. The last date for the receipt of nominations is January 25, 2012. Nominations for the programme may be made in the enclosed form. Photocopies of the form are also acceptable in case you would like to nominate more than one person from your organization. The form can also be accessed from our website. Thanking you for your interest and support for the Executive Development Programmes of the Centre. Yours faithfully,

YVV Raghava Encl : Brochure & Nomination Form

Centre for Organization Development PO Cyberabad, Madhapur, Hyderabad - 500081. Ph: 040-65864994 (D), 23118889 / 23118903, Fax: 040-23117703, Cell: 9550017171 Email : codhpo@codhyd.org / info@codhyd.org

Programme Program on on

Improving Work Culture

(February 2-4, 2012) Programme Director | YVV Raghava

www.codhyd.org

Centre for Organization Development

EXECUTIVE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH

Since 1980

OVERVIEW No matter how fun the work itself may be, it can be made miserable with a hostile environment. And no matter how boring or tedious the work may be, it can be made enjoyable with a positive environment. But real change can only take place when perspectives are changed. Work culture plays an important role in organization performance and success. The Programme is designed to understand the pointers, behaviors and practices that help improve work culture. OBJECTIVE To provide better understanding of complexities involved in improving work culture in view of emerging changes and challenges in business environment. CONTENTS m m m m m m m Constituents of work culture and factors affecting work culture Methodology for assessing organizational culture Understanding organizational norms and opinions Emotions and work culture Role of leadership in influencing work culture Cross-cultural interactions and preferences Systems thinking: Towards productive work culture

METHODOLOGY The theme of the Programme will be dealt with by an appropriate blend of lectures, discussions, exercises, group work and role play. WHO SHOULD ATTEND Middle and senior management in leadership positions, whose primary responsibility includes, work place productivity and enhanced work culture, will find the pointers discussed in the Programme useful. DURATION The Programme starts at 0930 hours on February 2, 2012 and concludes on February 4, 2012 at 1730 hours. The participants are expected to arrive in Hyderabad a day before commencement and may leave after the conclusion of the Programme or in the morning of the following day. VENUE The Programme will be held at the Centre for Organization Development, Madhapur, Hyderabad. It is fully residential and the participants will be accommodated in single air-conditioned rooms at its campus. The Centre arranges transport between Airport/Railway Station and the Campus.

PROGRAMME FEE The Programme fee is Rs. 22,000/- + 10.3% Service Tax (US$ 800/-, inclusive of all taxes, if foreign). The fee includes tuition, board and lodging, courseware and other facilities of the Centre like Internet usage, well equipped gym, etc. Local participants not availing hostel accommodation will be given a discount of Rs. 1,000/- per day for the duration of the Programme. Cheque/DD drawn in favour of Centre for Organization Development payable at Hyderabad, along with the nomination form be sent to the Head, Programs Office, Centre for Organization Development, Madhapur, P.O. Cyberabad, Hyderabad 500 081. Organizations/Institutions nominating more than one person will be given a concession of 10 per cent in fee to the second nominee and onwards. A 10 per cent concession is also given to a woman participant. In either case, the maximum allowable concession is 10 per cent. Institutional members of COD will get a discount of 10 per cent. LAST DATE FOR NOMINATION January 25, 2012. COD ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Participants of Programme will become members of COD Alumni Association. CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION The Centre issues a Certificate of Participation on conclusion of the Programme. PROGRAMME DIRECTOR YVV Raghava has over 25 years of experience in the areas of Strategic Planning, Operations, Profit Accountability, Corporate Governance, Organizational Transformation, and Growth and Change Management acquired through extensive leadership experience in the diverse and different domains of Oil & Gas (Downstream marketing & Operations), Manufacturing, Real Estate and Infrastructure (SEZs) with vast knowledge of Organizational cultures of Public, Private and Joint Venture companies. His proficiency forte includes Strategic Planning, OD Interventions / Organizational Transformation, Training & Development and Change Management, Design and implementation of Balanced Score Card, Supply Chain Management, Project and Risk Management and Executive Mentoring and Coaching.

ABOUT COD
Established in January 1980, as a non-profit registered society, the Centre for Organization Development (COD), is engaged in Training, Consultancy and Research on various aspects of organization development, including strategy, structure, culture, HR and behaviour. It has recognition as a centre for doctoral research from the Osmania University and as a scientific research institute from the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Government of India. In the last 30 years, the Centre has conducted several executive education programmes for executives of various public and private sector, and Government organizations. COD has carried out problem-solving consultancy and research assignments for a large number of organizations. The Centre has a self-contained campus spread over 5 acres, with conference facilities, and specialized library containing a large number of volumes covering a wide gamut of the Management and allied subjects and subscribes to various national and international journals. Recreation facilities at the Centre include full access to lush green garden and health club, along with play area. It has an Executive Hostel with 40 spacious and well furnished air-conditioned rooms and an a/c dining hall on the Campus. The campus is well connected with Wi-Fi facility.

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For any further details & registrations please contact Mr. T. Sheshaiah, Head, Programs Office Centre for Organization Development PO : Cyberabad, Madhapur, Hyderabad - 500 081 Phone : +91 40-65864994(D), 23118889 / 23118903 Mobile : 9550017171, Fax : 91 40 23117703 Email : codhpo@codhyd.org / info@codhyd.org

NOMINATION FORM
Programme on

Improving Work Culture

Nomination Details Name of the Organization : Name of the Sponsoring Authority : Address Telephone E-mail Nominees Details No. Name of the Participant Designation Fax: February 2-4, 2012

REGISTRATION FEE PER NOMINATION A demand draft/cheque of ` 22,000/- (US$ 800, if foreign) in favour of Centre for Organization Development, Hyderabad, may be sent along with the nomination form. In case of administrative delay in processing the fee, please ensure early registration of participant names, with the fee following later. Service Tax @ 10.30% to be added. REGISTRATION DETAILS Total Fee enclosed: DD / Cheque No: (in words) Dated: in favour of Centre for Organization

Development, payable at Hyderabad.

Signature: Send in nominations along with Cheque/Darft at the following address:

For Registrations, please contact Mr. T. Sheshaiah, Head-Programs Office Centre for Organization Development, PO Cyberabad, Madhapur, Hyderabad - 500081. Ph: 040-65864994(D), 23118889 / 23118903, Fax: 040-23117703, Cell: 9550017171 Email : codhpo@codhyd.org / info@codhyd.org