We deliver custom designed training courses on effective decision making in the management of international development activities. These courses are based on the case method as used, for example, by the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario. Courses are designed according to the clients' needs and the time available. Topics can be chosen from (but are not limited to) the following list, and are taught in the context of actual and current international cases.

• The nature of development: needs, objectives and priorities

• International development actors in Canada and their contributions

• Funding programs

• Characteristics and components of successful projects

• The project creation process

• Results-based Management

• The Case Method for effective decision making

• Small enterprises in international development

• The Canadian private sector and international development

• Universities and colleges and international development

• Role of research in international development

• Non-governmental organizations

• Evaluation of international development projects

• Making the transition from emergency relief to community development cooperation

• Completing and shutting down projects

• Student exchanges and study abroad

• How to get started in international work

• Preparing yourself for international assignments

• Welcoming visitors, immigrants and refugees to Canada