The Sri Lanka Foundation Institute (SLFI) is a statutory body established under the Sri Lanka Foundation Act of 1973 with the goal of promoting democracy, human rights, and social progress through adult education. It conducts workshops, lectures, seminars, and certificate courses on topics like human rights, good governance, and industrial relations. A workshop on human talent management is announced for November 29-30, 2010 to impart skills in effectively utilizing employee talents and increasing organizational productivity. The SLFI works to build capacity for democratic development through educational programs.

1. SRI LANKA FOUNDATION INSTITUTE
The Sri Lanka Foundation which comes under the purview of the
Presidential Secretariat is a Statutory Body established under the Sri
Lanka Foundation Act No.31 of 1973 with the patronage of the
Friedrich Ebert Foundation of Germany.
The Sri Lanka Foundation Institute which is the main project of the Sri
Lanka Foundation is committed to capacity building for democratic
development and social progress through adult education.
Main Objective of SLFI
- The promotion of an understanding and belief in the
democratic way of life and the protection of human rights
- The promotion in furtherance thereof, of international
understanding and cooperation in a universal respect for the
observance of human rights and fundamental freedom for all
without distinction as to race, sex, language, religion, colour
and creed
- The encouragement and promotion in furtherance thereof, of
educational activities and the acquisition and diffusion of
knowledge among the masses in all branches of knowledge
and social progress
In order to achieve the above objectives, workshops, lectures,
seminars, diploma and certificate courses are conducted under the
three strategic areas i.e. Human Rights, Good Governance and
Industrial Relations.
For more details:
Programme Coordinator
Sri Lanka Foundation Institute
No. 100, Independence Square, Colombo 07.
Tel: 011-2691814 / 011-2695249
Fax: 011-2679686 / 011-2691028
E-mail: director-slfi@padanama.org
Web: www.padanama.org
Workshop on
Human Talent Management
29th
& 30th
November, 2010
at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute
Organized & Conducted
by
Sri Lanka Foundation Institute
SLFI is registered at Tertiary & Vocational Education
Commission as a Certificate Awarding Institute
SRI LANKA FOUNDATION
NATIONAL ADULT EDUCATION & TRAINING CENTRE
(An Institution under the purview of the Presidential Secretariat)

2. Introduction:
One of the key managerial roles is to manage the human factor
of any organization. A good manager would consider employees
talents rather than treating them as a mere resource to be
manipulated easily by just like the other resources. We need to
shift our paradigm in relation to Human talents. There is vast
amount of new knowledge about how human talents could be
effectively utilized. This knowledge has not yet been made
accessible to local managers; This new workshop organized by
SLFI caters to that important need in management training and
development.
Objectives:
• To impart vital skills in Humantalents Managements to
practicing managers.
• To emphasise the significance of human talents in a work
setting
Target group:
Programme is suitable for production Managers, Marketing
managers, Human resource managers, and Human resource
development managers, all the executives in decision making
and operational levels in government, non government and
private organizations.
Medium: Sinhala / English
Duration: Two days
Sinhala Medium: 29th
& 30th
November, 2010
Venue: SLFI, No.100, Independence Square, Colombo 07.
Course Fee: Rs.4,600/- (Rs.4,000/- + 12% VAT + 3% NBT) per
participant (VAT Registration No. 409035558/7000)
Accommodation facilities:
Rs. 575/- (Rs.500/- + 12% VAT + 3% NBT) only per night per
head (including breakfast, dinner and lodging)
Contents:
• From Human resources to Human Talents
• From Job description to competency profile
• What is wrong with the way we select people
• IQ Vs EQ & Multiple Intelligences
• How people learn and how to train and develop people
• Results of the world largest survey on motivation
• How to acquire leadership skills
Training Methodology:
Participatory and interactive learning methods including Lecture,
simulation, group exercises, discussions, brain storming, short
presentations, relevant role - plays done in the most positive and
effective way.
Out come:
• Managers will effectively utilized the talents of their
employees.
• Productivity of those companies will be increased
Programme Coordinator:
Ms. Kanthi Hettigoda, Lecturer
Secretary:
Ms. Kumudu Gunasekerea, Secretary
Contact Numbers:
Tel.: 011-2691814 / 011-2695249 (Ext: 208/226/259/254/)
Fax No.: 011-2691028 / 011-2679686
E-mail: director-slfi@padanama.org