COCOBOD ORGANISES LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR DEPUTY MANAGERS

Date: 13th March 2025

Management of Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has organised a three-day leadership workshop for deputy managers from across its subsidiaries and divisions.  

The workshop aimed to strengthen leadership competencies by focusing on decision-making, communication, team building, problem-solving, and conflict resolution, all essential for fostering strong professional relationships within the cocoa sector.  

Welcoming participants, Deputy Human Resource Manager, Mrs. Gifty Opoku Agyeman, emphasised the importance of regular leadership training for staff to enhance their effectiveness in executing their duties.  

“As a deputy manager, you need continuous training to refine your managerial and leadership skills to ensure efficiency and timely delivery,” she stated.  

She further highlighted COCOBOD’s extensive stakeholder network, stressing the need for high management standards to handle crises effectively through proper communication.  

“As a manager, you must deliver accurately and efficiently to all actors along the value chain, especially in times of crisis. That is why it is crucial to continually build the capacity of staff leading our subsidiaries and divisions,” she added.  

Mrs. Opoku Agyeman encouraged participants to make the most of the training, noting its significance in sustaining the industry’s reputation.  

“Training plays a key role in improving an organisation’s image. As beneficiaries of this program, I urge you to leverage this opportunity to strengthen COCOBOD’s standing, both internally and externally, to sustain the cocoa sector,” she concluded.  

In total, about 20 participants attended the workshop.