{"id":1145442,"date":"2026-01-13T17:58:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T12:58:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.app.com.pk\/?p=1145442"},"modified":"2026-01-13T17:58:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T12:58:09","slug":"modern-management-tools-imperative-to-strengthen-professional-competencies-dr-zulfiqar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo.app.com.pk\/index.php\/2026\/01\/13\/modern-management-tools-imperative-to-strengthen-professional-competencies-dr-zulfiqar\/","title":{"rendered":"Modern management tools imperative to strengthen professional competencies: Dr Zulfiqar"},"content":{"rendered":"
FAISALABAD, Jan 13 (APP):University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Zulfiqar Ali has said that it is imperative to equip managerial and administrative staff with modern management tools, effective decision-making skills and contemporary workplace practices to strengthen professional competencies, enhance leadership capacity and improve administrative efficiency across departments.<\/div>\n
He was addressing a five-day national outreach training program for managerial and administrative staff organized by UAF in collaboration with National Academy of Higher Education, HEC.<\/div>\n
He said that this training will enable management to contribute more dynamically to institutional growth, service delivery and overall organizational growth.<\/div>\n
He said the UAF had implemented e-Filing system, ensuing e-tracking of files, operational efficiency, cost sustainability, data security and merit-based governance. The agriculture sector is backbone of economy and the UAF had played a pivotal role in the agricultural uplift, he added.<\/div>\n
Dr Munir Ahmad from National Academy of Higher Education said that UAF\u2019s initiative reflects a progressive commitment to strengthen professional capacity in the higher education sector as this professional training was meant to further polish the skills of management.<\/div>\n
Director Academics Dr Hafiza Shafia Tehseen Gull said that 30 university administrate staff is being imparted training. The second cohort of the training will be held soon, she added.<\/div>\n
Director Research Dr Rao Zahid Abbas said that enhancing managerial skills is vital to meet modern institutional challenges and promote innovation, accountability and sustainable academic growth.<\/div>\n
UAF Registrar Asif Kamran said that such capacity-building initiatives play a crucial role in improving governance standards in universities.<\/div>\n
Additional Director Academics Dr Rao Sabir Sattar and Dr Asif Ali Qaiser said that strengthening managerial competencies ultimately leads to better planning, informed decision-making and improved institutional performances.<\/div>\n
Dr Muhammad Sarfraz said that in today\u2019s demanding institutional environment, workplace stress has emerged as a real challenge for managerial staff.<\/div>\n
Effective stress management is essential for maintaining productivity and fostering a positive organizational culture, he added.<\/div>\n
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