The Eastern Research Institute of Positive Science (ERIPS) successfully conducted the “Appreciative Leadership Development Training: Transforming Pain into Happiness and Building a Prosperous Future” from 6–8 Ashoj 2082 at Hotel Manang, Thamel, Kathmandu. This transformative program, held under the inspirational call, “Let us turn pain into energy for happiness, rise again, and commit to building a golden future,” brought together participants from diverse sectors to explore leadership through a positive and transformative lens. The three-day training welcomed 16 participants, including …
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Kathmandu, Nepal – Mr. Sher Bahadur BC, Under Secretary of the Government of Nepal, has been awarded the Asian Professional Achievement Award 2025 for his remarkable contributions to public administration and transformative local governance. As the Chief Administrative Officer of Tokha Municipality, Mr. BC demonstrated exceptional vision, integrity, and dedication. His leadership was not just about managing systems but about igniting possibilities—bringing fresh energy into governance through innovation, community participation, and institution-building. His reforms significantly strengthened municipal capacity, improved service …
Author:KeyTalk/Source:KeyTalkhttp://www.keytalk.com.cn/wap/news/show-748.html Appreciative Inquiry: Reshaping the Future ——A record of Nepal’s national treasure AI master’s exploration journey The highly anticipated public lecture, “Appreciative Inquiry: Reshaping the Future,” hosted by the Sichuan Federation of Enterprises, organized by Chengdu Key Dialogue Management Consulting Co., Ltd., and co-organized by the Deyang Corporate Culture Research Association, the Sichuan Human Resources Club, and the Southwest MBA Elite Club, took place as scheduled at 9:20 AM on October 31, 2017, in Conference Room 301 of the Sichuan …
Dr. Sunita Sharma, DRR, CC and GESI Expert Introduction Nepal is experiencing one of the fastest rates of urbanization in South Asia, with particularly rapid expansion in the Kathmandu Valley and emerging metropolitan centers such as Pokhara and Biratnagar. This transformation is reshaping economic opportunities, population distribution, and land use, but it is unfolding within a geologically fragile Himalayan environment. The country’s steep mountain slopes, high seismic activity, and inherently unstable soils create a physical landscape that is already prone …
Riwaj Lamichhane, M.Sc. IT & Mgmt. After students finish their SEE exams, a big question arises: “What to do now?” It is a situation full of possibilities but also full of pressure, confusion, and uncertainty. That is where our program, Design Your Future, comes in. This is not a type of coaching class. This is not a lecture, either. Design Your Future is a completely new, 3-day experiential learning workshop where students have the opportunity to explore who they …
Introduction In an era where the role of parents in children’s education and emotional development is more crucial than ever, the Appreciative Parenting Workshop stands out as a transformative initiative designed to empower parents with a new lens of understanding, love, and action. Conducted by the Eastern Research Institute of Positive Science (ERIPS) under the visionary leadership of Dr. RC Lamichhane—an Appreciative Inquiry expert, motivational speaker, and master facilitator—this workshop has reached over 2,000 parents across renowned educational institutions in …
By Dr. Ram Chandra Lamichhane Last week unfolded as a truly enriching and memorable journey, both in terms of travel and learning. Flying from Kathmandu to Bhairahawa and then traveling overland to Tansen, Palpa, I had the unique opportunity to facilitate a capacity-building training for the staff and representatives of the Dignity Learning Centres—an initiative at the heart of an ambitious project dedicated to promoting equity, learning, and dignity in rural Nepal. The Learning Champion (LC) Project, jointly implemented by …
Bardibas, Madesh Province – A transformative chapter in collaborative forestry development unfolded today at Gautam Hotel, Bardibas, as the Team Building Training—an ambitious initiative of the Forestry for Prosperity Project—ignited a wave of energy, purpose, and possibility across the province. Organized under the joint leadership of the Forestry Directorate and the Project Implementation Unit of Madesh Province, the training brought together a diverse and dynamic group of municipal leaders, technical experts, and forestry professionals from 25 municipalities. The event aims …
From April 9 to 11, 2025, the serene River Park Resort in Sauraha, Chitwan, became a hub of inspiration and growth as ERIIPS organized a remarkable 3-day training on Appreciative Inquiry (AI) for Positive Communication and Transformative Leadership Development for HEIFER International. With the enthusiastic participation of 32 dedicated staff members, the training aimed to enhance positive communication and foster transformative leadership essential for Nepal’s development. The core purpose of this training was to help participants shift …
Kathmandu, Nepal – A remarkable Appreciative Inquiry Training for Positive Communication and Transformative Leadership commenced today at Hotel Manage, Thamel, Kathmandu. This highly anticipated training has brought together professionals, leaders, and representatives from various organizations, including KIRDARC Nepal, VDSEF Nepal, RECOFTC Nepal, Bhanu Municipality (Tanahun), Tokha Municipality (Kathmandu), ACORAB Nepal, and several other institutions dedicated to fostering positive change. The training is being conducted by Dr. RC Lamichhane and Mr. Buddhi Tamang, both of whom are certified Appreciative Inquiry trainers …