NATIONAL MANAGEMENT WING

ACADEMIC GUIDELINES

AND

INSTRUCTIONS

104THNATIONAL MANAGEMENT COURSE

(Monday,01 February 2016 to Friday, 01 July 2016)

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Sponsor Faculty Member: / Brigadier Anwar ulHaq, SI (M), ndc, psc, (Retd)
Issued by: / Training Wing
National Management Wing, NMC

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section / Contents / Pages
General / 02
Academic Aspects / 05
College Faculty and Administration Staff / 21
Contact Details (Website, E-mails and telephone number) / 29

SECTION - 1

GENERAL

SECTION-1: GENERAL

1.1Aim

The Aim of the Academic Guidelines and Instructions Handbook is to provide information about modalities of various important training activities, which form part of the course curriculum.

1.2Organization

NATIONAL MANAGEMENT COLLEGE (NMC), LAHORE is Integral Unit of National School of Public Policy (NSPP). It has two wings, namely; National Management Wing (NMW) and Senior Management Wing (SMW). NMW conducts National Management Course for Grade-20 officers, and SMW conducts Senior Management Course for Grade-19 officers.

1.3History

National Management College (formerly Pakistan Administrative Staff College) was founded in 1960 and the first course commenced on 2nd November 1960. So far the College has conducted 101 (one hundred and one) courses. The average strength of participants up to 81st NMC was 24. However, from 82nd National Management Course onwards, and in line with the new vision spelt out by the Government of Pakistan, a substantial increase in the intake of the participants has taken place. Consequently, the strength of the participants registered an increase from 24 participants to 42 for 82nd NMC and further rose to 46 participants by 84th NMC. There have been 50 or more participants since the 85th NMC. Simultaneously, substantial changes have also been incorporated into the course curriculum, comprehensively focusing on global, regional and domestic dynamics and issues that impact formulation of public policy and implementation strategies. The curriculum of the Course is further undergoing incremental changes under the guidance of the Rector, Mr. Muhammad Ismail Qureshi. A twodays’ Workshop on “Strategy Formulation” was introduced in 94th NMC, and its duration has been increased to 3-4 days in 95th NMC and onwards. Likewise, one day additional Workshop on “Negotiation, Decision Makingand Leadership” and six seminars of one day each on “Core National Issues” have also been included.

The following important additions in the course curriculum since 100thNational Management Course are yet another landmark development:

a)Conduct of a 4-5 days’ workshop cum hands on training on Computer Literacy and Apps. Development in collaboration with Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB).

b)During 101st NMC, the third Simulation Exercise was replaced with Specialized Domain Training Workshops (SDTWs) stretched over 8 days. This event is unique in the sense that four specialized domains are selected andparticipants were grouped in each specialized domain according to their occupational groups, service experience, core competencies, and possible future employment. Each specialized domain group was further sub divided to constitute 3-4 smaller groups. Each subgroup conducted detailed evidence based research and prepared their reports. Finally, the entire group synthesized their reports into one policy paper and presented it. The feedback has been encouraging and SDTWs will be conducted during 104thNMC as well.

c)In 103rdNMC, a two days’ Workshop by the US Institute of Peace (USIP) was held with the title “Pakistan’s Self Image – Its Place in the World and its Political and Security Challenges”. Some of the core fundamental issues were debated in 6-7 sessions in lecture cum discussion form and presentations by syndicates. This workshop will also be conducted during 104th NMC.

Thus, over the period of time, two simulation exercises and one SDTWs (application phase of learning), seven workshops, six seminars and one strategic dialogue has beenincluded in the course curriculum.The emphasis has been and will remain on Evidence Based Policy Formulation and Implementation Strategy.

1.4Location.The College is located in the heart of city of Lahore, on the famous Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam (old Mall Road) and opposite Pearl Continental Hotel.

SECTION - 2

ACADEMIC ASPECTS

SECTION-2: TRAINING ASPECTS

(TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH SYLLABUS BOOK)

2.1Training Modules and Conduct

a)The first two days or so are dedicated for Inaugural Session, personal introduction, and Briefings by Dean NMC, Chief Instructor NMW, and Sponsor DSs of Modules.

b)The next five days will be spent on computer literacy and Apps. Development Program.

c)The remaining curriculum of the Course comprises six modules spread over three terms of seven weeks each as under:

i.Module-1:Statecraft and Public Policy (S&PP).

ii.Module-2:Socio-Cultural Dynamics of Pakistan; Human

Developmentand Public Service Management (SD-HD&PSM).

ii. Module-3:Study of Economics and Finance for Socio-Economic Development and Political Stability(E&F-SED&PS).

iv.Module-4:Governance, Strategic Management and Leadership (GSM&L).

v.Module-5:Research Methodology and Research (RM&R).

vi.Module-6:Study Tours; Local Visits/Field Research (LVs/FR),

Inland Study Tour (IST) and Foreign Study Tour (FST).

vii. Module-7: Computer Literacy and Apps. Development Program.

d)Each module is sponsored by a faculty member, who is responsible for organizing and conducting it in accordance with the curriculum under the guidance of the Rector NSPP, Dean NMC and Chief Instructor NMW.

e)Sessions are generally held centrally in the National Management Hall (NMH) of NMW. Eminent scholars, academicians and practitioners, who are expert in their specific fields, are invited to deliver talks on given topics, which are followed by Q & A sessions where participants have the opportunity to clarify and raise issues of relevance to public policy formulation and implementation.

f)Aim and Scope, and Topics for each Module are reflected in the Syllabus Book, which is being uploaded on the NMC Local Area Network (LAN).

2.2Simulation Exercises and Specialized Domain Training Workshops

Simulation Exercises (SEs) and Specialized Domain Training Workshops (SDTWs) are included in the Course curriculum. The general and common aim of these SEsand SDTWs is to offer an opportunity to the participants to apply their knowledge and skills for formulating an integrated National Policy in synchronization with our National Purpose, Aims and Objectives and the Principles of Policy enshrined in the Constitution so as to promote, protect and further our National Interests. A greater emphasis is laid on Evidence Based Policy. Specific aim, scope and objectives of the SEs and SDTWs are given in the Syllabus Book, which is being uploaded on the NMC Local Area Network (LAN). Modality of conduct of SES and SDTWs is briefly explained in seceding paragraphs.

2.3SEs.The participants are divided into different Research Analysis Groups (RAGs) and Syndicates (Synd). The RAGs will act as think tanks, research organizations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and provide input contributing to actualizing public policy proposals according to the area of focus assigned to them. The synds will be tasked to formulate public policy/policy directive in the national context from inter-departmental and political perspectives. Specific aim, objectives and conduct modality for each SE will be given in the Participants’ Guide, which is issued 3-4 days prior to start date of the SE.Whereas SE-1 will be spread over 07 days,SE-2 will be for 08 days includingSaturday as part of the consideration time.

2.4Specialized Domain Training Workshop (SDTW).SDTWs will be conducted for 08 days including Saturday as part of consideration time. The Specialized areas selected for 101stand 102ndNational Management Courses were: 1) SDTW-1: Economic, Energy and Social Development (EE&SD), 2) SDTW-2: Internal Security (IS), 3) Foreign Relations and Economic Diplomacy (FR&ED), and 4) Revenue Generation and Mobilization (RG&M). However, during 103rd NMC owing to only one participant from Foreign Service of Pakistan, SDTW on FR&ED was not held. It was replaced with Dynamics of Public Sector Auditing and Accounting (DPSAGA)as there were five participants from PA&AS. Depending upon the intake of the course, number/size of occupational groups and core competencies of participants, specialized domains and their topics will be decided. Strength of each Specialized Domain Group will be around 11-14 participants. Last two days out of eight days will be dedicated for presentation of National Policy and Strategy Paper by each group.

2.5Classroom Modalities

a)Generally the working hrs at NMC will be 0800-1600 hrs, which includes morning and afternoon research, two to three class sessions, and lunch/prayer break. Post lunch class(s) will be avoided; however, depending upon the availability of guest speakers and other compulsions, these may have to be held. Moreover, the Chief Instructor and Dean may utilize 30 minutes each from morning and afternoon research hours. Saturdays will be holiday, as per the Federal Government’s decision in vogue. In case Federal Government declares Saturday as working day, these will be dedicated for Research purposes. However, in both the eventualities, Saturdays falling in SEs and SDTWs duration will form part of consideration time.

b)Daily session will commence with recitation from the Holy Quran (Tilawat)05 minutes before start of class. This will be reflected in the weekly training program. Participants are expected to be seated five minutes before the start of first session.

c)Participants are expected to rise on arrival of guest speaker(s)/panelists as a mark of respect. The Sponsor DS of event will introduce respective guest speaker(s) for a Lecture Discussion (LD) or Panel Discussion (PD) or Review panelist. After the LD/PD, Question and Answer (Q & A) Session is held for almost half the time specified for LD/PD. The Q&A Session is controlled by the Chief Instructor or the Sponsor DS.

d)Tea/coffee/green tea can be taken (self-service) in session for which dispensers have been made available at the first floor of NMH. However, participants are supposed to ensure least disruption to the class proceedings.

e)The Research Period(s)/Day(s) will be utilized for research work onCurrent Issue Topic Presentation (CrIP), Individual Research Paper (IRP), Case Study Research(CSR), SE, Course Review Discussions (CRD) by Course Review Committee (CRC),etc.

2.5Study Tours

a)The Local Visits/Field Research (LV/FR), Inland Study Tours (IST), and Foreign Study Tour (FST) are organic part of the Course Curriculum.

b)As far LVs/FR are concerned, LVs/FR-1 is titled as Pubic Service Management and Social Policy (PSM&SP). It is organized as visit at syndicate (synd) level to Public Service Management Departments/Offices (Law and Order Agencies, MBR, Audit, Income Tax Organizations and Labour Union, Educational Institutions, Madaris, and Hospitals. Respective Synds make a Post Visit Presentation (PVP) for the purpose of Cross Learning. LV/FR-2 is Call on the IG Police Punjab, whereas LV/FR-3 is Call on the CM/CS Punjab and LV/FR-4 is Call on the Governor Punjab. Instructions and briefing for each visit are issued separately.

c)IST will before 08days duration and conducted in two parts each for 04 days. It includes tour to provinces and Federal Capital. During IST, the course participants visit various ministries, departments, strategic installations and offices at Khyber Pakhtoonkhawa, Balochistan and Sindh Provinces and Federal Capital. High marks of these visits are calls on the President and the Prime Minister of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Supreme Court of Pakistan, and Governors and Chief Ministers of Provinces.

d)In IST Part-1, the course will be divided into four groups. Group-1 will visit Sindh Province (Karachi/Hyderabad/Thar Coal Gasification Project); Group-2 will tour Quetta/Balochistan (visit to Gwadar may materialize depending upon availability of time and flight schedule);Group-3 will visitPeshawar/Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Strategic Installation i.e. HIT/POF/HMC, and PAFKamra Complex.; and Group-4 will tour Muzaffarabad/Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) and HQ 10 Corps Chaklala Rawalpindi Subsequently, on return from IST Part-1, each group will make Post Visit Presentation (PVP) for the purpose of cross learning. Schedule of PVPs will be reflected in weekly program.

e)In Part-2, the entire Course will proceed to the Federal Capital/Rawalpindi to visit various ministries, departments, organizations and Higher Defence Organizations.

f)Detailed briefings for both the parts are held before departure.

g)FST is scheduled for 11 days. The Course is divided into various groups and each group visits one developing and one developed country. Detailed instructions for both IST and FST are issued separately during the Course. Each group also makes Post-Visit Presentation, known as PVP-FST.

h)Aim and Objectives of Study Tours are reflected in the Syllabus which is being uploaded on the NMC Local Area Network (LAN).

2.6Presentations

a)Current Issues Presentations (CrIPs)

Each participant will make presentation on a CrI of his choice relating to politics, economics, social issues, religion, and ethics, etc. which are currently in public debate. The presentations shall commence in 4th Week of the course, in alphabetical order. Each presentation will be for 30 minutes, of which presentation would be for 20 minutes followed by 10 minutes of Q & A Session. Those participants, who are nominated for Service Group Presentations and Country Presentations, will not make presentations on Current Issues. For the Aim and Scope, refer to Syllabus Book which is available on the NMC Local Area Network (LAN).

b)Service Group Presentations (SGPs)

One hour presentation on selectedservice groups represented in the Course will be prepared and made by the senior most officer of that group. The SGP will be for 40 minutes followed by a 20 minutes Session. The Q & A sessions may be handled by each presenting officer alone or he may ask all or some of his service/departmental group colleagues to join him for answering the questions raised. The officer chosen for making SGP will be exempted from making CrIP so as to provide him ample time for the preparation of his SGP. Aim and Scope, and the Proposed Format for SGP is attached as Annex-A, as an advance information.

c)Country Presentation (CP)

Allied Participants will make Country Presentation (at par with SGP) on their respective countries. The Aim of such presentations would be to familiarize course participants with the profile, and public policy formulation and implementation processes of their respective countries. Total time for CP will be 1 hr; 40 minutes for presentation and 20 minutes for Q & A Session. The Proposed Format for CP is attached as Annex-B, for advance information. Allied participants, as and when attend the course, are exempted from making Current Issue Presentation (CrIP).

d)Post Visit Presentation (PVP)

After the LVs/FR-1 and IST Part-1, the group Coordinators and
Co-Coordinators will make proper PVP to the Course in the NMH.PVP will be for 45 minutes; 30 minutes presentation and 15 minutes Q/A.

e)PVP-FST

On conclusion of FST, each FST Group is to prepare Foreign Study Tour Report under the responsibility of the FST Group Coordinator and in consultation with the Faculty Member (DS) who is Leader of the FST Group. The report is also presented to the Course by the Coordinator and Co-Coordinator along with additional member, if deemed necessary. The PVP FST will be scheduled for 45 minutes; 30 minutes presentation and 15 minutes Q & A. Schedule of PVP FSTs will be notified in weekly program. A Joint PVP by all the coordinators of FST Groups will also be held for 1 hr (40 mins presentation and 20 mins Q/A session). Detailed instructions are issued separately.

f)Course Review Presentation (CRP) by Course Review Committee (CRC)

A Course Review Committee (CRC) is constituted comprising one Chairperson and 7-8 members. The Committee prepares a report about the course curriculum and extracurricular activities by taking views of all the participants of the Course. The aim is to seek comments and recommendations on the course by the participants with a view to further improve it. This report is then presented to the course in a 2 hrs session; 1 hr presentation and 1 hr review by the guest panelists and faculty. Sufficient time is given to the CRC to discuss its findings and recommendations with the Course. The schedule of CRP is notified in weekly program.

2.7Individual Research Paper (IRP)

a)Each participant is required to write one IRP. Participants will select three topics for the IRP out of the list provided by the College and also suggest three topics of their own choice in order of priority. The College reserves the right to assign any other topic to the participants. Selected topics along with the name of the faculty supervisors will be conveyed to the participants within first two weeks of the Course.

b) The participants can seek detailed guidance from their faculty supervisors about any aspect of the IRP.

c)IRPs may subsequently be presented before the entire faculty and participants of the NMC in one-hour sessions (40 minute presentation and 20 minutes Q/A), which will be scheduled and notified in the weekly program.

d)Those IRPs which are not submitted on time WILL NOT BE MARKED/ GRADED and ZERO mark will be awarded.

2.8Syndicate System/Syndicate Discussion (SD)/Case Study Research (CSR)

a)Syndicate (Synd) in the academic sense refers to a small group of participants who get together under the guidance of a Directing Staff (DS), who is a Faculty Member, to hold discussions on significant issues relating to the curriculum. Aim of the Synd System is designed to enable the Faculty to develop a close interaction with a small group of participants through SDand CSR at regular intervals. While this interaction provides sufficient opportunity to the participants for expressing their views more freely, the primary focus is on generating discussion on important issues within the spectrum of course curriculum. In addition, a few short exercises may also form part of the Synd activities.

b)Synds are constituted in each of the three terms with a mix of participants representing various departments/occupational groups. Each Synd will have a covering DS. Each Synd will also have a Synd Coordinator from amongst the members of their Synd, who will be nominated by the respective covering DS. All SDs and CSRs will be held in designated Synd Rooms, which will be notified separately at the beginning of each term.