The Institute has its Executive Development Center (EDC) for imparting
higher education to the employed workforce. In congruence to the market
demand EDC offers its services for focused Training and development
of professional executives.
EDC compliments DIHE’s degree courses such as marketing, finance, accounting,
operations, IT, human resources and strategy, by offering courses and
workshops on topics such as Leadership Diploma (collaboration with The
Institute for Leadership and Global Education ILGE); effective strategic
planning, leadership and entrepreneurship methodology (Entrepreneurship
Operating System™); Six Sigma; Project Management; and other programs
that enable the participants to gain and refresh their knowledge and
to become effective organizational leaders.
EDC, in consultation with the faculty, designs course material relevant
and the organizational needs. Industry and business leaders are also
invited as speakers during programs, to give insight on a topic relevant
to the programme.
These programs are highly dynamic and interactive. Multiple training
methodologies are used to enhance the learning experience such as use
of case studies, role play exercises, and discussions.
Location
EDC is a contemporary, fully equipped learning center built adjacent
to historic Hill Park on Main Shaheed-e-Millat Road. The facility is
well maintained and the staff is friendly and hospitable.
Programmes:
The programmes of the DIHE-EDC focus on different levels of management
and address strategic and technological issues vital to conducting business
in this century.
Based on analysis of core competencies required to build the business
in support of our client’s strategy, Client Specific Courses and Programs
are also designed / held at the Center for which the organization is
required to guarantee at least 10 participants.
Consultancy Services:
DIHE-EDC offers special consultancy services performed on-site that
evaluates organization, management processes, human resources & organizational
development and support systems of our client organization. The assignment
concludes with an on-site presentation of key findings. This is followed
by a full written report. This is a team based activity having a team
leader and members with relevant expertise and experience
Director:
Shahbaz Ali Baig who is the new Director of EDC has a diverse background
as an entrepreneur, banker, human resources, IT and corporate trainer.
He completed his MBA from University of Wisconsin and did his BBA from
the same University in MIS and Marketing. He is one of the most recognized
trainers of Six Sigma and is the only licensed implementer of Entrepreneurship
Operating System which is an effective methodology for leadership. Shahbaz
has worked for Fortune 500 companies such as Citibank, General Electric
and ServiceMaster in management positions and was also head of Quality
Assurance Department at HBL. Shahbaz has conducted successful workshops
and seminars on various leadership, quality and other management topics
both in USA and Pakistan. Over a 5000 people in over 50 companies have
attended one or more of Shahbaz’s workshops. He was an adjunct faculty
at CBM, Karachi and Carroll College, USA. Along with developing a strategy
and Vision for EDC, Shahbaz will also be conducting workshops and programs
for EDC and will be a visiting faculty at DIHE.
Trainers and Facilitators:
The DIHE-EDC Faculty consists of trainers with high academic achievements
as well as successful, practical business management experiences. The
faculty members are well regarded for their insight and command over
current issues facing the business and industry. Our EDC faculties also
have vast experience working abroad and bring with them best practices
from USA, Europe and Asia.
Physical Infrastructure:
- Executive Training Room - Contemporary room with black leather seating for 30 delegates with full audiovisual facilities
- Executive Board Room with seating for 12 delegates and a large round conference table
- Grand Hall – Large auditorium with capacity up to 100 delegates equipped with multi-media. A separate serving area to serve tea and coffee to the program participants
- Mobile Office including computing facilities, word processing, fax, photocopying and printing
- Wi-fi is available throughout the facility
Our EDC facilities can be used for:
- Seminars
- Management Training Programs
- Workshops
- Conferences
- Symposia
- Board Meetings
Facility Rates
| Facility | Number of Persons | Facility Details |
| Executive Training Room | 30 | Contemporary room with black leather seating for 30 delegates with full audiovisual facilities |
| Executive Board Room | 12 | seating for 12 delegates and a large round conference table |
| Grand Hall | Up to 100 | Large auditorium with capacity up to 100 delegates equipped with multi-media |
Note: EDC timings are from 9AM-5PM. Late sitting will be charged Rs 500/per hour Laptop, and multi-media available on rent
Audio-Visual Equipment:
EDC is fully equipped with the most up-dated audio-visual facilities.
