AAAG LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE, RESEARCH AND MINDSET TRANSFORMATION WORKSHOP
Leading with Purpose, Transforming Mindsets and Strengthening Public Financial Leadership
20-22 July 2026
Eswatini
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
The programme brings together AAAG leadership engagements, research dissemination and an intensive Mindset Transformation Coaching Programme. It is designed to strengthen leadership judgement, self-mastery, emotional intelligence, productivity, conflict resolution, team cohesion and accountability among Accountants General, technical advisers and AAAG stakeholders.
Three-Day Structure
- Day 1: Leadership Excellence, Self-Mastery and Emotional Intelligence
- Day 2: Research Dissemination, Goal Setting, Motivation and Productivity
- Day 3: Conflict Resolution, Team Cohesion, Integration and Action Planning
DAY 1 - MONDAY, 20 JULY 2026
Theme: Leadership Excellence, Self-Mastery and Emotional Intelligence
| Time | Session | Focus Area | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00-08:30 | Registration | Delegate check in, issuance of badges and giveaways | AAAG Secretariat |
| 08:30-08:33 | Announcements and Seating | Housekeeping, programme guidance and readiness for the official opening. | AAAG Secretariat |
| 08:33-08:38 | Introductory Remarks | Opening context and invitation of Host AG. | Mr Fredrick Riaga Chief Executive Officer, AAAG |
| 08:38-08:43 | Welcome Remarks | Welcome to Eswatini and host country reflections and invitation of AAAG Chairpersion. | Ms Nomsa Simelane Accountant General, Kingdom of Eswatini |
| 08:43-08:53 | Chairperson's Remarks | Strategic expectations for AAAG leadership and institutional excellence. | Dr Shamseldeen Babatunde Ogunjimi Chairperson, AAAG and Accountant General of the Federation, Nigeria |
| 08:53-09:00 | Entertainment | Short performance | Cultural Dance Troupe |
| 09:00-09:15 | Official Opening and Keynote Address | Official opening and keynote message. Host AG to invite the PS to call upon the Minister | Hon. Neal Rijkenberg Minister of Finance, Kingdom of Eswatini |
| 09:15-09:55 | Launch of the Refreshed AAAG Brand | Official unveiling of the refreshed AAAG brand identity and its strategic significance for the Association. | Mr Fredrick Riaga Chief Executive Officer, AAAG |
| 09:55-10:05 | Official Group Photograph | Official photograph of dignitaries, Accountants General and delegates. | All Delegates |
| 10:05-10:30 | Health Break | Refreshments and networking. | |
| 10:30-11:15 | AAAG-CIPFA Leadership Excellence Programme | Presentation on the leadership excellence programme being developed jointly by AAAG and CIPFA. | Mr Ian Murray Director of Public Financial Management, CIPFA |
| 11:15-11:30 | Programme Opening and Orientation | Programme objectives, expectations and overview of the three-day coaching journey. | Ms Malesedi Mohloai |
| 11:30-12:15 | Module 1: The Subconscious Mind | Conscious and subconscious mind; prime directives of the subconscious mind and their influence on behaviour, decision-making and leadership potential. | Ms Malesedi Mohloai |
| 12:15-13:00 | Self-Mastery and Emotional Intelligence | Map of Consciousness and the Internal Representation System: how internal programming shapes reality, conduct and performance. | Ms Malesedi Mohloai |
| 13:00-14:00 | Lunch Break | Lunch and informal networking. | |
| 14:00-15:15 | Self-Mastery and Emotional Intelligence - Continued | Practical tools for self-awareness, self-regulation and emotionally intelligent leadership. | Ms Malesedi Mohloai |
| 15:30-16:15 | Belief Systems and Mindset Transformation | Identifying limiting beliefs, fixed mindsets and internal barriers to growth, performance and collaboration. | Ms Malesedi Mohloai |
| 16:15-16:30 | Action Points and Daily Reflection | Group discussion and individual reflections from Day One. | Ms Malesedi Mohloai |
| 16:30-17:00 | End of day | Refreshments and networking. |
DAY 2 - TUESDAY, 21 JULY 2026
Theme: Research Dissemination, Goal Setting, Motivation and Productivity
| Time | Session | Focus Area | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30-09:15 | Research Sensitisation | Sensitisation on the:
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Prof. Teerooven Soobaroyen |
| 09:15-09:45 | Public Sector Professionalisation | Building Future Ready Public Sector Accountants: Professionalization as a Foundation for National Development. | Dr. Thobile E. Dlamini |
| 09:45-10:00 | Recap of Day One | Reflections, key lessons and transition to the Day Two theme. | Ms Malesedi Mohloai |
| 10:00-11:00 | Module 2: Goal and Value Systems | Hierarchy of values, goal formulation and alignment of personal, professional and institutional goals. | Ms Malesedi Mohloai |
| 11:00-11:20 | Health Break | Refreshments. | |
| 11:20-13:00 | Aligning Personal and Professional Goals | Success strategies; value elicitation; integration of personal and professional values; formulation of positive subconscious values that support professional and personal goals. | Ms Malesedi Mohloai |
| 13:00-14:00 | Lunch Break | Lunch and networking. | |
| 14:00-15:30 | Group Exercise: Subconscious Mind Driver Focus Filter | Prioritisation, positive outlook, focus, clarity and discipline; addressing stress, anxiety and negative beliefs that block motivation, commitment and productivity. | Ms Malesedi Mohloai |
| 15:30-16:00 | Success Strategies | Practical exercises on motivation, accountability and translating goals into measurable action. | Ms Malesedi Mohloai |
| 16:00-16:15 | Action Points and Daily Reflection | Group discussion and individual reflections from Day Two. | Ms Malesedi Mohloai |
| 16:15-16:30 | Health Break | Refreshments. |
DAY 3 - WEDNESDAY, 22 JULY 2026
Theme: Conflict Resolution, Team Cohesion, Integration and Action Planning
| Time | Session | Focus Area | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30-09:00 | Recap of Day Two | Review of lessons and transition to team cohesion and integration. | Ms Malesedi Mohloai |
| 09:00-10:45 | Module 3: Resource Integration - Group Exercise | A practical framework enabling participants to move from a stuck or problem state and consciously access inner strengths; shifting from problem-oriented to solution-oriented thinking. | Ms Malesedi Mohloai |
| 10:45-11:00 | Health Break | Refreshments. | |
| 11:00-13:00 | Habits and Behavioural Patterns: Parts of the Subconscious Mind | Neuroplasticity; integrating learning into daily practice; sustaining positive behavioural change; understanding inner conflict and its effect on behaviour, relationships and performance. | Ms Malesedi Mohloai |
| 13:00-14:00 | Lunch Break | Lunch and networking. | |
| 14:00-15:00 | Module 4: Inner Conflict Resolution Technique - Group 1 | Guided subconscious mind parts-integration session to resolve dominant internal conflicts and strengthen emotional intelligence, motivation and leadership effectiveness. | Ms Malesedi Mohloai |
| 15:00-16:00 | Module 4: Inner Conflict Resolution Technique - Group 2 | Continuation of the guided inner conflict resolution and integration exercise. | Ms Malesedi Mohloai |
| 16:00-16:15 | Action Points and Daily Reflection | Group discussion and reflection on Day Three learning. | Ms Malesedi Mohloai |
| 16:15-16:30 | Programme Evaluation, Certificate Awards and Closing Remarks | Evaluation, presentation of certificates and formal closure of the workshop. | |
| 16:30-17:00 | End of day | Refreshments and networking. | AAAG Secretariat |