FWEAN, FNCCI hold leadership development workshop for women entrepreneurs

KATHMANDU: Federation of Woman Entrepreneurs’ Associations of Nepal (FWEAN) and Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) jointly held a leadership development workshop aimed at enhancing leadership capacity and personal development of women entrepreneurs.

Addressing the inaugural session of the programme held in Kathmandu on November 6, FWEAN President Darshana Shrestha stated that alongside professional and technical knowledge, self-confidence, effective communication, decision-making ability, and leadership skills are vital for entrepreneurial success. She noted that such programmes would contribute significantly to the personal and professional capacity development of women entrepreneurs.

Kunduz Kachieva, Managing Director of LEC Law and Economic Cooperation EurAsia GmbH (LEC EurAsia GmbH) and a board member of Silk Road Connect TOO e.V in Berlin, Germany, facilitated the sessions. She had travelled from Germany to Nepal to conduct the workshop.

The programme, organised under the theme 'Purpose, Power and Narrative: Leading from Within - Leadership from the Inside Out', centred on self-awareness, the identification of personal capabilities, goal-oriented leadership development, and creating positive impacts in professional life.

During the sessions, participants engaged in discussions regarding the identification of personal objectives, the utilisation of individual capabilities and potential, and leading with confidence. Guidance was also provided on how personal experiences, mindsets, and perspectives influence leadership styles, decision-making processes, and professional relationships.

On the occasion, FWEAN First Vice President Sunita Vaidya Shrestha and Second Vice President Basanti Pradhan shared details regarding the objectives and core themes of the workshop. They added that FWEAN has continuously conducted various capacity-building initiatives aimed at strengthening the leadership capacity of women entrepreneurs and supporting their professional growth.