Mariam Awuni, Form Ghana's Human Resources Manager, writes:

Form Ghana recently held successful training programmes for the Berekum and Adumadan plantations Ladies' Club members, focusing on team building, communication, conflict resolution and achieving common goals.

The aim of the training, led by Joycelyn Adii, the Bono Regional Gender Director, was to equip the women of Form Ghana with essential skills to thrive in a male-dominated industry.

Madam Joycelyn emphasised the importance of women supporting one another to strengthen the team's overall productivity and contribute to the company's goals and their own livelihood activities. She highlighted the need for women to build themselves up, unite, and lift each other, noting that collective strength is vital in overcoming challenges in the forestry sector.

During the sessions, she underscored the role of effective communication in fostering trust and preventing misinformation. She encouraged participants to follow the company's established procedures for addressing concerns and grievances, ensuring clarity and accountability. Conflict, she explained, is a natural part of group dynamics. Still, how it is managed determines whether it strengthens or weakens the team. She urged the group to use Form Ghana's conflict resolution mechanisms to address issues constructively.

The facilitator also prompted discussions on how the ladies could work together toward a common goal. The participants recognised that resolving internal conflicts and embracing diversity were essential to achieving unity and progress.

Madam Joycelyn advised the club to align its constitution with the company's vision and mission, ensuring that its efforts contribute to retaining and encouraging more women in the workforce. The training ended on a high note, with participants thanking management for its support. They requested assistance in organising similar training and coaching sessions to encourage more women to join the club and work towards the company's long-term success as "Women of Form Ghana".