Social Media for Women Entrepreneurs (presentation)
Language(s): English, French
Published: 2014
This slide presentation was used for an Institute of International Education workshop that focused on social media for women entrepreneurs, part of the Women's Enterprise for Sustainability (WES) program.
Home-Based Businesses - Presentation
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2014
This slide presentation was used for an Institute of International Education workshop that focused on home-based businesses, part of the Women's Enterprise for Sustainability (WES) program.
Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
Language(s): English
Published: 2013
This resource from the United Nations outlines the state duty to protect human rights, the corporate responsibility to respect human rights and access to remedy. It was used in The Protection Project trainings, organized by the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies.
With My Project I Create My Future: A Training Manual for Designing and Managing Small Income-Generating Projects
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2013
This training manual offers practical examples and applications for designing and managing small businesses. The guide consists of three chapters that focus on small sustainable income generating business; borrowing and microfinance institutions (MFIs); and success stories for youth projects.
The Global Landscape for Women
Language(s): English, Arabic
Published: 2012
In English and Arabic, this presentation describes the global gender gap, using several countries as examples - Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. It also focuses on women in the workforce and challenges to accessing employment. For more information, please see Freedom House's training guide – Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women in the Workforce, Advancing Your Career and Becoming a Change Agent. This project was funded by the State Department's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL).
Corporate Sustainability Manual
Language(s): English
Published: 2012
This brief manual from AIESEC describes corporate social responsibility (CSR) and corporate sustainability lessons and mistakes. It highlights CSR partnerships, strategic investment and messaging, focusing on the SustainOman project, but also providing broader tips for businesses and civil society organizations. A profile of the National Bank of Oman is included.
ROCCD Policy Advocacy Handbook
Language(s): English
Published: 2012
This handbook is designed to facilitate improved provision of policy advocacy services by partner business development organizations (BDOs) in the Maghreb. It introduces tools that BDOs can use to organize, prioritize and monitor public advocacy activities and provides lessons learned from recent public advocacy efforts in the region. Training notes and workshop exercises are included, and case studies are provided for Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia.
Home-Based Business and E-Commerce – TOT Facilitator’s Guide
Language(s): French
Published: 2012
This facilitator's guide was part of the Institute of International Education's November 2011 Training of Trainers event, part of the Women's Enterprise for Sustainability (WES) program.
WES Entrepreneurship Participants Manual
Language(s): French
Published: 2012
Training of Trainers: Home-Based Businesses and E-Commerce
Language(s): French
Published: 2012
WES Entrepreneurial Training Program - Presentation
Language(s): French
Published: 2012
Development Guide for Business Development Organizations: Capital Access Services
Language(s): French
Published: 2011
The ROCCD Project addressed two key challenges that businesses everywhere face - expanding into new markets and attracting new investment. In seven modules, this manual focuses on such topics as business planning services; discounted cash flow analysis; legal advisory services; and networking events and outreach.
Development Guide for Business Development Organizations: Trade Facilitation Services
Language(s): French
Published: 2011
The ROCCD Project addressed two key challenges that businesses everywhere face - expanding into new markets and attracting new investment. In 11 modules, this manual focuses on such topics as introduction to business development services; customs clearance and freight forwarding; business-to-business web platform; and trade exhibitions.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Maghreb
Language(s): English, French
Published: 2011
This manual gives an overview of the role of entrepreneurship in the economic development of the Maghreb and includes modalities for entrepreneurship and innovation and several case studies. It also focuses on new ventures, opportunity recognition, funding sources, intellectual property, legal and taxation issues, business plans, innovative startups and exit strategies.
Manual to the Libyan Stock Market and Central Bank of Libya: Bank Strategic Planning & Corporate Governance Development
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
This manual focuses on strategic planning and corporate governance for banks. It highlights assessment, business strategies, practical considerations and recent trends in corporate governance. Charts include: Fundamental Elements in Formal Business Strategic Planning, External Risk Assessment, The Life-cycle Portfolio Matrix, the Shareholder Value Network, and more.
Preparing for the Job Market
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2011
This presentation focuses on skills for job searches, including preparing a resume and cover letter, how to succeed at job interviews, steps to improved communication and how to effectively manage time.
Telemarketing Selling Skills
Language(s): Arabic
Published: 2011
This presentation outlines the elements of an integrated telemarketing process, focusing on professional use of the telephone in the sales process. It highlights benefits of a career in sales and definitions of the sales and buying processes. It also details planning telesales, the cost of selling and ideas to increase sales. Exercises are included.
Global Financial Turmoil and the Changing Face of Financial Sector Supervision Training
Language(s): English
Published: 2011
The presentation focuses on valuation issues, including the objective of financial reporting, fair value, and Basel supervisory guidance on fair valuing and provisioning. The emphasis is on EU banks.
Quick Reference Guide to Terms Used in “Cash Flow Management for Non-Profits”
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
This reference sheet offers definitions of terms used in the Cash Flow Management for Non-Profits presentation. Included are definitions of commonly used accounting terms.
Cash Flow Management - For Non-Profits
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
This presentation reviews accounting procedures for non-profit organizations and highlights key terms. It explains the cash flow forecast process and offers strategies to avoid cash flow shortfalls.
Innovation Strategies - A Workshop for the MEET U.S. Program
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
This presentation focuses on the concept of corporate entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial intensity, the importance of developing skills in creativity, and strategies for entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity.
Leadership That Lasts Worksheets
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
This worksheet accompanies the Leadership That Lasts presentation and includes questions about qualities admired in leaders and provides space for a self-assessment of leadership qualities.
Leadership Development Module
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
The presentation focuses on U.S. leadership theories and models, Campbell Leadership Descriptors assessment and leadership characteristics.
Survey of Ethical Theoretic Aptitudes
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
This handout accompanies the Ethical Decision-Making presentation and provides a survey on ethical aptitudes. It was reproduced from F. Neil Brady's Ethical Managing: Rules and Results (1990; Macmillan Publishing Company, New York, New York: pages 211-213).
GateDellway Goes to China
Language(s): English
Published: 2010
This document describes how a US-based firm managed to enter the Chinese PC market by forming a strategic alliance with a company in China.