Organizational Development

The X Y and Z of Management Theory achieving a clear understanding of human nature. This theory have a high degree of confidence in its workers in order for this type of participative management to work.

The X Y and Z of Management Theory assumptions are made in the work place, based on observations of the workers, and their productivity.

But we have to consider and practices:

·         Relationship with management.

·         Organization attitude

·         Team work

·         Governance in the organization

Such practices will clear the views to understand of human nature is an important aspect to management in the work place.

If we go through with the below table can develop our organization with our own way.

 

Grants to an ad-hoc organization is possible?

In every country there are so many ad-hoc organizations in other words not officially registered organization work in the society as voluntary. If a group of people come together to solve an issue in their community, are called the ad-hoc organization. Without proper registration grants/donation become risk factor for AIDs/Donors. But sometimes AIDs/Donors want to support that group. To manage the situation the group could get the local government body or local business or non-governmental organization support on their behalf as the grantee. Alternately AIDs/Donors can award grants to the ad-hoc organization through a method of disbursement:

IK (in-kind) = AIDs/Donors will manage the procurement directly

DP (direct payment) = AIDs/Donors will do payment directly to the recipients

NP (negotiated payment) = The ad-hoc organization assist AIDs/Donors to handle procurement and submit the report and all original receipts to AIDs/Donors.

Re (Reimbursement)  = The ad-hoc will use their own fund and reimburse to AIDs/Donors. AIDs/Donors will only receive the reimbursement if the expenses are allowable, allocable and reasonable based on the approved budget.

For details please visit:

http://www.usaid.gov/policy/ads/300/303.pdf

http://www.usaid.gov/policy/ads/cfr.html#22

Project Start-up Process: A Real Challenge for Implementing Partner/s

The project start-up process poses a significant challenge for implementing partners, especially when initiating a new project in a partner (host) country. This challenge is even greater if the implementing partner is new to the country, as the assignment becomes more complex and demanding.

Got opportunities to take the initiative to set up three project offices in Dhaka, Khulna, and Barisal under AIP-USAID, implemented by CNFA. 

Project start-up is often an informal and unstructured phase—there is no standard working schedule, and initially, we worked more than 18 hours a day. This phase is less about paperwork and more about taking ownership and delivering results under pressure. My key contribution was maintaining the right attitude to meet critical timelines.

Several challenges stood out during this process:

• Negotiation with long-term service providers (e.g., securing rental agreements for office spaces) proved to be one of the most complex parts of the setup.
• Opening bank accounts was a fundamental task essential for managing project finances from the outset.
• Recruiting the project team was critical to building the foundation for successful implementation.
• Establishing documentation aligned with policies and procedures ensured compliance and accountability from day one.
• Managing office setup, including internal design and IT infrastructure, required technical insight and hands-on involvement.

Multiple tasks demanded immediate attention, making it essential to prioritize effectively. As the team leader, I acted as the project’s captain—leading with initiative and commitment to ensure everything was set in motion smoothly. From day one, the focus was on delivering results, and with the right leadership approach, even the most difficult tasks became manageable.

USAID - Sponsor America Week event.

The America week highlights the important ties between the people of Bangladesh and the USA. Through the event, US keen to strengthen bond of friendship. By rotation in every year USAID-sponsor America Week event in a divisional city. The three days events bring together all USAID implementing partner organizations project activities to the people. Event also includes presentation on USAID partners’ project activities, outreach opportunities, arrange video documentary show, interactive popular theatre, sisimpur skit, folk song, football or cricket match etc...

At PROGATI project, I was responsible to organize and coordinate America Week events. First at Barisal in January 26-28, 2009 coordinated and organized event on behalf of PROGATI team. Johannes Go, my ex-supervisor guided me to designing backdrop, banners and outreach materials. In field gathered practical experience to setup information booth at fair location.

Next, onward confidently prepared backdrops, banners and outreach materials comply with USAID Branding and Marking guidelines, and setup information booth at divisional cities.

Successfully coordinated and organized PROGATI outreach activities at the USAID-sponsored America Week events at:

Chittagong, January 30- February 01, 2012

Khulna, January 24-26, 2011

Rajshahi, December 08-10, 2009

Barisal, January 26-28, 2009

See/Download …. Backdrop, banners and outreach materials designed by me.  

Union Parishad (UP) Resource Management capacity build up training.

Bangladesh Union Parishad Forum (BUPF) is as association for Union Parishads, or rural local government institutions, in Bangladesh. Since its formation in 2003, USAID has supported BUPF operations and activities to advocate for local government reforms.

USAID-Promoting, Governance, Transparency and Integrity (PROGATI), Project awarded grants for expanding organizational profile on local government policy reforms. BUPF conducted activities in close collaboration with PROGATI

Provided technical assistant for develop handbook on “Accountability and Transparency in Union Parishad Resource Management.”  The handbook detail on professional ethics; existing policies and procedures for functions of UPs; Rules and regulations of UP operations; preparation on projects/scheme; budgeting and financial management; project implementation and monitoring; record keeping; and resource management (e.g., open budget, project planning, development coordination meetings).

Based on hand book training module and materials prepared for training course, 100 UP chairman/members participated for 3 days training course (4 batches) on “Accountability and Transparency in Union Parishad Resource Management”. I was one of the training facilitators and conducted session on budgeting, financial management and open budget.

Download training presentation……………

Local Government Associations Support Project, Phase-III (April 1, 2010 to November 30, 2010)

Reasons of Labor Conflict at industries.

I worked for “Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA)” under the project ''Institutional Strengthening of BEPZA, BOI, PC & BSCIC'' (ISBBPB) funded by International Development Agency and Government of Bangladesh (GOB). My task included to assist Project Director (Chief Accounts & Finance Officer), overall aspects of the project accounts, Coordinate and prepare quarterly financial report, annual financial report, work plans, quarterly budget, annual budget, and monthly progress report as per Ministry of Finance (MOF), Planning Commission, Implementation, Monitoring & Evaluation Division (IMED) and Economic Relations Division (ERD). Ensure yearly budget allocation to enlist with Annual Development Program (ADP). 

  

During June 2005 to August 2007 my job with BEPZA, I was deputed at Dhaka Export Processing Zone (DEPZ) for half a year as Counselor and work under Industry Relation (IR) Department. My responsibilities were to improve workers morale and motivate workers for learning factory’s rules and regulation, working environments, job responsibilities, awareness against fire accident and social awareness and ensure human rights & legal rights as per BEPZA Instructions 1& 2 and labor law.

At that time face several labor conflicts and take several initiatives to minimize the conflicts. Here I would like to share my practical experience and cause of worker unrest/ labor conflicts.

Download 19 case studies of labor conflicts…………...     

Recommendation for reduce labor conflicts.

To me following steps should take immediately.  

-       Strengthen HR department.

-       Recruitment policy need to introduce (e.g. worker CV verification, police verification etc.)

-       Labor handbook with illustration. (e.g. template for application/ dispute dairy/ health certification/ emergency location notification etc.)  

-       Weekly training session department wise/ section wise (on health, social awareness, morality, productivity, use of fire extinguisher etc.)

-       Monthly Q & A session between workers and management department/ section wise.

-       Introduce worker association/ welfare committee/ participation committee etc.

-       Arrange program/ events for entertainment ( movies/ drama on life style of a factory worker, social protection of women worker, role of worker in development)

 Like above initiatives we may take several role to reduce labor unrest. Which help to change worker morality and bring positive impact to society?