The Commission on Higher Education (CHED), through the Office of Commissioner Dr. Desiderio R. Apag III, successfully concluded a two-day workshop on transformative leadership for the senior and middle managers of Central Luzon State University (CLSU) held on October 27-28, 2025.
Entitled "Heart @ Work, Shaping the Future of Higher Education: Empowering SUC Personnel for Purposeful, Professional and Productive Services," the initiative was designed to provide CLSU executives an opportunity to deepen their self-awareness and hone their abilities to become more influential and transformative leaders.
The training featured Dr. Emmanuel F. Silan, Co-Founder and Lead Consultant of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Manila Corporation. Dr. Silan’s sessions provided deep insights into practical skills, specifically focusing on Self-Awareness, Transforming Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and Leadership Essentials.
Meanwhile, leading by example, University President Dr. Evaristo A. Abella participated in the workshop, showcasing his support for elevating leadership style. In his opening address, he expressed profound gratitude to the office of Commissioner Apag for partnering with CLSU to cultivate a culture of transformative and service-oriented leadership.
Dr. Ariel G. Mactal, Vice President for Administration, formally concluded the workshop with a compelling call to action, urging the executives to put their heart into everything they do and embody a responsive leadership style characterized by a "heart that gives, a heart that understands, a heart that comforts, and a heart that responds” ultimately directing all efforts toward the advancement of CLSU and the greater national benefit.
The training workshop, attended by around 120 participants, was co-organized by the Human Resource and Management Office.
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