Monday, August 29, 2016

[MFP] Take an Online Savings Groups Course

 

Hi Howard,

I can't seem to access MF Practice. Would you kindly post this for me?
Thanks,

Bill

 

 

ANNOUNCING

SMDP ONLINE COURSE

Adaptive Problem Solving and Programme Design for Savings Groups, SACCOs and other Member-owned Models

October 10, 2016 to March 10, 2017

 

https://carsey.unh.edu/smdp/online

Facilitator Nanci Lee with Guest Expert Panelists

 

Course Description

Savings Groups (SGs), SACCOs and other member-owned models have demonstrated strong ability to support unserved and marginalized populations in saving, borrowing, informal insurance and other social supports. Unfortunately, unpredictable risks, shocks and conflict are ever-present and these populations are even more exposed to risks. This course addresses the dire need to build capacity of local practitioners who can think and problem-solve "on their feet." Participants in this course will build skills in adaptive on-the-job problem solving for member-owned models. Taking a key organizational issue, participants will learn, experiment and adapt in real time in their organizations and communities through an action learning assignment running the length of the course. Content modules and case-studies will support this process. Click on the outline below for more details. Organizations benefit from staff attending a course focused on key organizational challenges and outcomes. Participants gain valuable problem solving skills that can be applied to any position particularly those in succession for leadership.

A message from the course facilitator:

Photo of Nanci

"According to the 70-20-10 rule, 70 percent of a manager's learning and development comes from "on-the-job" assignments that "stretch them," 20 percent from mentoring and 10 percent from the classroom. Our course is uniquely designed along this ratio of activities taking advantage of what e-learning uniquely offers. Participants have the time and space to practice in the field real time while learning about global best practices and receiving peer mentoring." 

 

 

What our students say about the course:

Photo: Students

 

Feedback from past participants:

 

 "This course taught me not what to think but how to think."

"It's like that saying…the toughest thing you'll ever love."

"You just do your job day to day in a bit of a haze without really thinking. I didn't realize that until this course."

"I feel better able to bring my voice to these discussions now. I think people were surprised by how I spoke in the last meeting."

 

REGISTER TODAY!

Scholarships are available from the MasterCard Foundation Microfinance Scholars Program

Scholarship Application deadline is September 16, 2016 

 

https://carsey.unh.edu/smdp/online

 

 

 

 

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Tuesday, August 23, 2016

[MFP] Business Planning with Microfin - Washington DC - early booking expires in one week

 

Colleagues,

 

For those interested in attending the upcoming Business Planning with Microfin seminar in Washington DC October 17 – 21, 2016, the early booking discount expires in one week, on August 31.  If you have interest in attending this workshop, please fill out the registration and scholarship form located here:

 

http://microfin.mfiresources.org/training/DC_Microfin_Application_Form_Oct_2016.docx

 

Additional information regarding the training is located here:

 

http://microfin.mfiresources.org/index.php/trainmain/wa-dc-2016-oct

 

Also note that Business Planning with Microfin workshops will be held in London and Guatemala in November.  Information on those workshops can be found at:

 

November 7 - 11, 2016 - London

November 21 - 25, 2016 - Guatemala, IN SPANISH 

 

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me.

 

Thanks,

 

-howard

Howard Brady

President & CEO

MFI Resources

hbrady@mfiresources.org

tel (206) 546-7067

 

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Monday, August 8, 2016

[MFP] Announcing Business Planning with Microfin

 

Hi All,

 

Join microfinance practitioners and interested parties October 17 – 21, 2016 in Washington DC; November 7 - 11, 2016 in London, United Kingdom; or November 21-26 in Guatemala for in-depth training on Business Planning with Microfin.  The cost of the training is $1,500, however an early booking discount of $150 will be available until August 31 for the Washington DC course and approximately six weeks prior to the other courses.  In addition, partial scholarships and group discounts are also available on a first come, first served basis which will further reduce the cost of the training.  Note that participants will need to secure their own lodging if necessary.  Details of the courses can be found here:

October 17 - 21, 2016 - Washington DC 
November 7 - 11, 2016 - London 
November 21 - 25, 2016 - Guatemala, IN SPANISH

Microfin training focuses on strategic planning as the basis for creating operational forecasts for program growth, revenue, and expenses.  Tradeoffs regarding interest rate policy, organic vs. exponential growth, and capital structure all will be discussed along with how they relate to operational decisions.  Participants will use a case study approach to learn the Microsoft Excel based tool, and will have a good feel for how to create their own projections when they leave the training.   This will be a very interactive learning process and participants will be encouraged to share experiences, feelings, and ideas regarding the state of the industry as well as successes and challenges currently facing the provision of credit and savings services to the unbanked.  Although not required, bringing a Windows based laptop is encouraged.  Lunch and two coffee breaks will be provided each day.

Howard Brady, a seasoned microfinance consultant of 20 years, will teach the workshop.  Howard has been a Microfin an instructor with Chuck Waterfield, the original author of the software, since 2000.  In April 2016, Howard assumed the future development and maintenance of Microfin.  Howard's consultancies have helped increase the efficiency and effectiveness of MFIs worldwide, have helped organizations find solutions to delinquency issues, and have created appropriate internal audit and internal control environments.  Howard integrates his first hand experiences into his teaching to provide practical solutions to complex issues facing MFIs today.

Howard Brady

President & CEO

MFI Resources

hbrady@mfiresources.org

 

 

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