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The Ninth Catalonian Academy opened on Friday, July 7, at the Domo Hotel in Vilafranca. Its objective was to help participants develop managerial skills and enhance their leadership and teamwork abilities. JCI World President Lars Hajslund, from Denmark, took part in this event, which was organized by JCI Vilafranca del Penedès and promoted by JCI Catalonia.
At the Opening Ceremony, Academy participants had the opportunity to listen to JCI President Hajslund, who spoke about motivating young people. Josep María Canyelles, an expert on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), was another keynote speaker. The general public was invited to attend the opening ceremony and the lectures on Friday.
Training at a Castle
On Saturday, July 8, Academy participants were taken to Castellet i la Gornal, a castle owned by the Albertis Foundation, where part of the training was conducted. They took part in four seminars focusing on “Teamwork Management,” “Motivation and Leadership,” “Effective and Communicative Presentations,” and “Project Management.”
On Sunday morning, at the Foix natural park next to Castellet castle, attendees took part in various outside teamwork activities designed to develop team synergy, managerial and leadership skills, teamwork, and strategies to achieve proposed objectives within the limits of available resources.
The Ninth Academy ended on Sunday at 16:00 with the closing ceremony and the presentation of diplomas at the Domo Hotel in Vilafranca.
Sponsors, Supporters and Organizers
The main Academy sponsor was the Albertis Foundation. Academy organizers also received support from l’Ajuntament de Vilafranca del Penedès, Consell Comarcal de l’Alt Penedès, Rius i Rius Assessoria, Iberdiam, Zurich Assegurances, Canon Sistemes d’Oficina del Penedès, Vins i Caves Vallformosa, ADEG, Bodegues Torres, and Caixa de Sabadell.
JCI Catalonia also thanks the Departamento de Joventut de la Generalitat de Catalunya, El 3 de Vuit, RTV Vilafranca, Fundació Pro Penedès, Aula Penedès, UEP, the Domo Hotel and the working team, all of whom contributed to the success of the ninth JCI Catalonian Academy in Vilafranca del Penedès.
JCI President Hajslund’s Visit
In addition to taking part in the Academy, JCI President Lars Hajslund visited the Catalan Parliament accompanied by JCI Catalonia President Josep Plassa and national officers. They were welcomed by Parliament Secretary Anna Miranda.
Hajslund also took the opportunity to meet with JCI Catalonia members, and national and local officers, including JCI Lleida President Marc Cerón. He also met with business leaders and government officials, among them Lleida Deputation President Isidre Gavín and Lleida Mayor Angel Ros.
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We thank JCI Catalonia Secretary Mireia Mayor i Subirana for sending us a press release.
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