Training on Effective Leadership and Strategic Management for SACCOs

Module 1: Foundations of Effective SACCO Leadership 

• Leadership vs. Management in the SACCO context 

• Principles of ethical and transformative leadership 

• Roles and responsibilities of SACCO leaders 

• Emotional intelligence and leadership styles 

• Communication and decision-making dynamics 

• Practical: Participants analyze leadership challenges from real SACCO scenarios and propose effective leadership approaches. 

Module 2: Strategic Planning and Organizational Alignment 

• Vision, mission, and values alignment 

• SACCO strategic planning framework 

• Setting SMART goals and KPIs 

• Environmental scanning (SWOT, PESTLE) 

• Strategy execution and alignment tools (Balanced Scorecard) 

• Practical: Participants draft a strategic framework for a hypothetical SACCO and align it with a 3-year business objective. 

Module 3: Corporate Governance and Risk Management 

• Governance principles and SACCO legal framework 

• Role of the Board vs. Management 

• Internal controls and compliance culture 

• Risk identification and mitigation strategies 

• SACCO regulations and reporting obligations 

• Case Study: A governance audit simulation, participants assess governance gaps and recommend improvements. 

Module 4: Leading Organizational Change and Innovation 

• Change management models (Kotter’s, ADKAR) 

• Building a change-ready SACCO culture 

• Digital transformation in SACCO operations 

• Innovation and service diversification 

• Managing resistance and stakeholder engagement 

• Case Study: Participants design a change initiative roadmap for digitalizing SACCO member services. 

Module 5: Performance Management and Strategic Leadership 

• Building a performance-driven SACCO culture 

• Staff performance appraisal and development 

• Strategic leadership for growth and sustainability 

• Monitoring and evaluation of strategic initiatives 

• Succession planning and leadership continuity 

• Practical: Participants develop a performance management strategy and succession plan for their SACCO.