Impact of the Sister Leadership Development Initiative (Sldi) Programme on the Performance of the Ministries Of Catholic Sister in Ghana

Abstract

ABSTRACT The main purpose of this study has been to assess how the Sister Leadership Development Initiative (SLDI) programme has impacted the ministries of Catholic Sister in Ghana; and the communities which have benefited from their services and ministries. Specifically, the study sought to evaluate the relationship between the programme‘s aim and its acceptance by participants; assess whether the programme has equipped the participants with the competencies they require for the success of their ministries; and the programme‘s impact on their ministries and communities. The study sought answers to the foregoing by adopting a qualitative study approach and a case study and design. Primary data was collected from Catholic Sister who have participated in the programme. The non-probability sampling method of purposive sampling was used to select the trainee participants. The research instrument used for gathering data for the study was focus group discussion guide. Specifically, a set of focus group guide was developed to gather data from the trainee participants. It was established that trainee participants, fully accepted the programme‘s aims and objectives. The study concludes that the programme equipped participants with the leadership competencies they require to be successful in their ministries; and that the programme has had enormously positive impact on the Sister, their ministries, and their communities