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Heritage Management and Team Development Training in the Gambia

Twenty National Centre for Arts and Culture (NCAC) heritage managers attended an Introduction to Heritage Management and Team Development training delivered on June 25th. The training was designed and delivered as part of the HerMaP program, which is co-funded by the European Union. HerMaP Gambia strongly supports gender equality and youth engagement by fostering an enabling environment through capacity development initiatives.

The training was delivered to both new and existing NCAC staff with the aim of enhancing their knowledge of heritage management and efficiently integrating new members into established teams, while supporting the NCAC’s mandate to ensure equitable gender representation at the UNESCO World Heritage Sites it oversees.

HERITΛGE Director, Dr Evangelos Kyriakidis, delivered the Introduction to Heritage Management training while Mamat Sallah, Assistant Director of Museums and Monuments at NCAC introduced trainees to the Mission, Vision, Mandates and Scheme of Service of NCAC.

Mina Morou and Eirini Oikonomidi, HerMaP Gambia Project Manager and Assistant Project Manager respectively, introduced trainees to team integration.

The module introducing trainees to heritage management aims to introduce the concepts of heritage and differentiate between tangible and intangible heritage, review the historical reasons for heritage categories and train participants in value-based management principles. The trainees lean how intangible heritage knowledge can inform effective heritage management strategy, to identify the role of heritage managers in the Gambia and recognize the importance and benefits of engaging with local communities.

During the training, participants gained valuable insights into team integration, including an introduction to team development and the role of culture in shaping effective teams. They learned to balance team and individual dynamics while understanding the critical role of psychological safety. In addition, they gained skills to identify and address common team development challenges, enhancing their ability to foster a cohesive and productive team environment.

Mr. Mamat Sallah, Assistant Director of Museums and Monuments at NCAC, introduced the trainees to the Mission, Vision, Mandates, and Scheme of Service of NCAC. The strategic plan presented by Mr. Sallah was developed as a result of a previous workshop on Strategic Planning for Heritage Managers, which was also part of the HerMaP Gambia program, co-funded by the European Union and implemented by HERITΛGE. This presentation serves as a tangible demonstration of the ongoing impact of the HerMaP Gambia program. By building upon successive stages of capacity development, the program ensures that local beneficiaries receive maximum benefit from the training and strategic support provided.

Find out more about HerMaP Gambia here.

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