DAR ES SALAAM: YAS Tanzania is strengthening its leadership succession strategy by developing internal talent to fill critical management positions, sustain business performance and ensure continuity as the company evolves.
More than 20 senior employees recently graduated from the Senior Managers Leadership Development Programme, delivered in partnership with Strathmore Business School to prepare them for greater management responsibilities and potential executive and board-level roles.
Speaking at the graduation ceremony in Dar es Salaam, Yas Tanzania Chief Executive Officer Pierre Canton Bacara said investing in employees’ leadership capabilities was essential to effective decision-making, business performance and organisational continuity.
“As our business changes, our leaders must be ready to make difficult decisions, guide their teams and deliver results. Preparing people before they step into bigger roles gives them a stronger foundation and helps the business maintain continuity,” he said.
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The programme focuses on team leadership, performance management and strategy execution, with the aim of building a pool of qualified internal candidates for senior positions, addressing skills gaps and creating opportunities for career progression.
In Tanzania’s telecommunications sector, strengthening management capabilities can also help companies respond more effectively to changing market demands and the needs of customers and institutions increasingly reliant on digital services.
Yas Tanzania Head of Training and Development Janet Igogo said the initiative was part of a broader employee development strategy targeting department heads and other senior leaders.
“When a critical role becomes available, we want capable people within Yas who are ready to take it on. That requires deliberate preparation throughout their careers, with training that addresses the responsibilities they will face,” she said.
Yas plans to continue the programme alongside other employee development initiatives to expand its internal talent pool and prepare more employees for future management and leadership positions.