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CEOs and management staff from various sectors in Tanzania participated in a corporate training program in Dar es Salaam. The training emphasized the importance of leadership in navigating businesses towards prosperity, with expert Dr. Shogo Oyeniyi highlighting that effective leadership is crucial for organizational success and employee development.
Africa-Press – Tanzania. MANAGEMENT staff, mid- level managers, and Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) from Public and Private institutions have benefited from Proper Leadership and Corporate training in held in Dar es Salaam over the weekend.
The beneficiaries commended the training, saying it helped them to navigate organisations and businesses to prosperity.
Speaking in Dar es Salaam today, April 13, Peak Performance Coach and Corporate Trainer Dr Shogo Oyeniyi insisted that leadership and corporate training are inseparable when it comes to success.
“Leadership and corporate training are no longer a luxury; they are a necessity in a rapidly changing world because we are operating in an era where markets shift quickly, attention spans are shorter, and talent is more aware and less tolerant of poor leadership.
“The difference between organizations that thrive and those that struggle often comes down to one thing: the quality of leadership and the capacity of their people.
“Proper training equips individuals with more than just technical skills; it sharpens thinking, improves decision-making, and builds the kind of self-awareness that allows people to lead themselves before they lead others,” he said.
He continued: “In my work across different industries, I have seen that when people are trained properly, productivity improves, internal conflicts reduce, and organizations begin to move with clarity rather than confusion.
“At the end of the day, organizations do not grow beyond the level of their people, and people do not grow without intentional development.”
On what impact can leadership have towards stamping success, Dr Shogo, who was the keynote speaker of the QUEENFIDENT Masterclass held recently in the city clarified that leadership is the invisible force behind visible success.
“It determines direction, sets standards and ultimately shapes culture…a strong leader does not just give instructions, but rather he or she creates alignment, inspires ownership and builds an environment where people perform at their best.
“I often say: success leaves clues, but so does failure, and when you study both, leadership is always at the center.
“The right leadership can turn an average team into a high-performing one. It can stabilize an organization during uncertainty and accelerate growth during an opportunity.
“On the other hand, poor leadership creates confusion, low morale, and wasted potential even in organizations with strong resources,” he said.
Commenting on why corporate training should be enhanced in Tanzania and Africa at large, the Nigerian Guinness World Record Holder said that across Tanzania and the continent, there is a rise in entrepreneurship, innovation, and ambition.
“However, many organizations are still operating without structured development systems for their people, and here, corporate comes in to bridge that gap, helping businesses move from survival mode to strategic growth.
“From my experience working with businesses across Africa, the organizations that prioritize training consistently outperform those that do not as they adapt faster, retain better talent, and build stronger brands,” he said.
Corporate training has become increasingly vital in Tanzania as businesses face rapid market changes and evolving workforce expectations. The need for effective leadership training is underscored by the rise of entrepreneurship and innovation across the continent. Many organizations still lack structured development systems, which corporate training aims to address, fostering growth and adaptability in a competitive environment. Dr. Shogo Oyeniyi’s insights reflect a growing recognition of the role of leadership in achieving sustainable business success.
