Saturday, May 4, 2019

BOSCONET AT SUMEDHA CENTRE


BoscoNet, the Delhi-based organization involved in raising resources for supporting Don Bosco works throughout India, held a training programme at Sumedha Centre from April 30 to May 4. 2019.


The participants were the staff from BoscoNet’s New Delhi office, leaders of BoscoNet teams from Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkota, Mumbai, Pune, and Trichy and the Salesian Directors of BoscoNet. There were 15 in all.

The first evening was devoted to introductions and learning to get to know one another.


The second day was devoted to Team-Building sessions. These were facilitated by Dr. Jose Parappully, Director of Sumedha Centre. Through input, experiential exercises and videos, Dr. Parappully provided understanding of the characteristics and dynamics of effective teams and helped participants analyze their own teams and strategise to enhance their effectiveness.

The training was well appreciated by the participants. Some participant comments:


The training was “very beautifully facilitated. It provided beautiful insights. An environment was created where we could have frank and free sharing.”

“Very, very interesting. There was freedom to speak out, which we could not have had otherwise. Helped to understand ourselves and our teams better.”

“The process was followed was very effective. It was step-by-step, interactive and participatory.”


“Extremely useful. Helped to be a team. Enhanced our effectiveness. Helped to identify problems and find solutions.”

“The dynamics presented useful not only in the team but also in other settings – like in my family relationships.”

“We need such useful training more often.”


The third and fourth days were devoted to organizational matters. These sessions were facilitated by Fr Noel Madichetty and Fr Vincent Thamburaj, the Director and Asst. Director of BoscoNet respectively.

The participants were highly appreciative of the atmosphere and the hospitality offered at Sumedha Centre.



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