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NEWSLETTER The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan September 2014 Seminar on Interpersonal Skills for Finance Professionals The Southern Regional Committee (SRC) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) organized a seminar on Interpersonal Skills for Finance Professionals in collaboration with Carnelian as the Learning Partner. The seminar was held on September 9, 2014 at ICAP House, Clifton Karachi and was attended by around 100 participants comprising of both members and non-members. Mr. Adnan Rizvi, CPD Convener SRC, commenced the programme with a recitation from the Holy Quran and brief remarks regarding the subject which was followed by inviting the guest speaker, Ms. Shireen Naqvi. Ms. Naqvi is a senior consultant at Carnelian, having 18 years of training experience in Seminar on Unleashing Creativity Organizational Development. to Deliver Strategic Excellence The Southern Regional Committee (SRC) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) organized a seminar on Unleashing Creativity to Deliver Strategic Excellence on September 2, 2014 at PC Hotel, Karachi. Mr. Adnan Rizvi, CPD Convener SRC commenced the programme with a recitation from the Holy Quran. The Guest Speaker was Dr. Sunil Gupta who is the Chief Learning Officer at Ideas Consulting, Dubai and a certified Lifetime Master Trainer by the renowned Dr. Edward De Bono, father of the philosophy of “Six thinking hats” and “Lateral Thinking”. Ms. Naqvi commenced the seminar by introducing The Guest speaker highlighted that creativity is a skill the concept of Intrapersonal skills and differentiating that can be developed and it requires proactive and between Intrapersonal and Interpersonal skills. The conscious efforts, just like any other skill. Real time delivery style of Ms. Naqvi was highly engaging and scenarios were kept in perspective for finding out of the she kept the session highly interactive by involving the box solutions for challenges and decisions. The seminar participants in various discussions and activities. Ms. was instrumental in equipping the members with the Naqvi highlighted that Interpersonal Skills were vital for road map to think creatively in their daily work routine. the success of any professional. She also highlighted that The participants were made to do various exercises good interpersonal skills were the difference between a to better understand the concepts leading to creative good professional vs an excellent professional. thinking. Dr. Gupta concluded with a Q&A Session where he answered number of questions raised by the The presentation was followed with a Q&A Session participants. Mr. Sharif Tabani, Council Member ICAP where the guest speaker answered a number of was invited on stage to present a memento as a gesture questions by the participants. The seminar provided of appreciation to the speaker. a platform for discovering broader horizons towards professional excellence. At the end Mr. Junaid Shekha, Chairman SRC, concluded the session by commending Dr. Gupta on his thought Mr. Arslan Khalid, Honorary Secretary SRC, was enabling presentation & activities. He gave the vote invited on stage to present a memento as a gesture of thanks and invited the participants for dinner. The of appreciation to Ms. Shireen Naqvi. To conclude the seminar was attended by around 60 participants evening, Mr. Adnan Rizvi, gave the vote of thanks and comprising of both, members and non-members. invited the participants for Hi-Tea. 6