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31Dec, 2025
Organizational Readiness Diagnostic Workshop on Impact Investment Organized for Wave Foundation

Organizational Readiness Diagnostic Workshop on Impact Investment Organized for Wave Foundation

Dhaka, January 31, 2026 – Creative Services Limited (CSL) successfully organized an Organizational Readiness Diagnostic Workshop on Impact Investment for Wave Foundation. The workshop was held at Wave Foundation’s office in Dhaka and convened key stakeholders including senior leadership from Wave Foundation, experts in impact investment, development practitioners, and representatives from partner organizations.

Workshop Objectives and Key Discussions

The primary goal of the workshop was to assess organizational readiness for impact investment by identifying strengths, gaps, and strategic priorities that can enable Wave Foundation to attract and effectively utilize impact investment resources. The session created a collaborative platform for participants to engage in structured discussions on institutional capacity, investment readiness, financial sustainability, and governance frameworks.

During the workshop, CSL’s expert facilitators introduced the diagnostic framework and tools tailored for impact investment readiness. This was followed by interactive group activities and guided discussions focusing on:

  • Understanding core organizational capacities and challenges related to impact investment,
  • Exploring emerging trends in the impact investment ecosystem,
  • Identifying key areas for capacity development and strategic alignment,
  • Highlighting opportunities to link Wave Foundation’s mission with investor expectations.

Participants shared valuable insights into institutional structures, programmatic strengths, financial management practices, and innovative approaches to scaling social impact.

CSL’s Facilitation Role and Workshop Scope

Creative Services Limited (CSL) led the workshop using a participatory diagnostic methodology designed to:

  • Evaluate current organizational readiness across governance, operations, financial systems, and impact measurement,
  • Support development of actionable recommendations to enhance Wave Foundation’s investment readiness,
  • Promote strategic thinking around partnerships, measurable impact pathways, and sustainable investment models.

The workshop outcomes are intended to inform Wave Foundation’s strategic planning process and strengthen its positioning in the impact investment landscape.

Outcomes and Next Steps

The workshop yielded a detailed assessment of strengths and capacity gaps, as well as practical recommendations to support Wave Foundation in enhancing its readiness for impact investment. CSL will further compile these findings into a comprehensive Organizational Readiness Diagnostic Report, which will be shared with Wave Foundation leadership for implementation planning.

CSL is committed to continuing its technical support through follow-up consultations and capacity building initiatives to help Wave Foundation advance toward sustainable impact investment engagement.

This workshop represents a significant step in empowering organizations like Wave Foundation to integrate impact investment strategies that drive long-term social value and resource sustainability.

14Dec, 2025
Two-Day Strategic Plan Development Workshop for CDD Facilitated by CSL

Two-Day Strategic Plan Development Workshop for CDD Facilitated by CSL

Dhaka, December 12–13, 2026 – Creative Services Limited (CSL) is successfully facilitating a Two-Day Strategic Plan Development Workshop for the Centre for Development Dialogue (CDD). The workshop is being held over two days in Dhaka and brings together senior leadership, technical experts, program managers, and key stakeholders from CDD for an intensive strategic planning process.

Workshop Purpose and Focus Areas

The primary objective of the workshop is to support CDD in developing a comprehensive Strategic Plan that will guide its organizational priorities, strengthen program delivery, and enhance its contribution to national development discourse. The workshop is structured to facilitate a participatory and reflective planning approach that builds on CDD’s vision and organizational strengths.

Over the course of the two days, participants are engaging in a series of discussions, group exercises, and technical sessions focused on:

  • Reviewing CDD’s mission, vision, and core values in the context of current development challenges,
  • Analyzing external opportunities and risks to inform strategic objectives,
  • Identifying institutional priorities and programmatic focus areas for the coming planning period,
  • Establishing measurable goals, milestones, and implementation pathways,
  • Strengthening internal systems for monitoring, evaluation, learning, and adaptive management.

CSL’s expert facilitators are guiding the process using internationally recognized strategic planning tools adapted to CDD’s organizational context.

CSL’s Facilitation Role and Methodology

Creative Services Limited (CSL) is providing technical facilitation to ensure that the strategic planning process is inclusive, evidence-informed, and outcome-oriented. Key elements of CSL’s support include:

  • Designing the workshop agenda aligned with strategic planning best practices,
  • Facilitating structured sessions that encourage consensus building and shared ownership,
  • Supporting data analysis and synthesis of insights to shape strategic priorities,
  • Providing advisory inputs on performance frameworks and monitoring mechanisms.

The workshop methodology emphasizes active engagement of CDD’s leadership and staff to foster internal alignment and commitment to the newly developed strategic directions.

Expected Outcomes and Next Steps

By the end of the workshop, CDD will have drafted a robust and actionable Strategic Plan framework that captures its organizational goals, strategic objectives, and implementation strategies for the coming period. CSL will compile the outcomes of the workshop into a consolidated Strategic Plan Draft, which will be reviewed and finalized by CDD leadership.

Following the workshop, CSL will continue to support CDD through:

  • Refinement of the strategic plan based on feedback and further consultations,
  • Development of operational plans aligned with the strategic framework,
  • Follow-up technical guidance to support implementation readiness.

This initiative marks an important milestone in strengthening CDD’s strategic direction and organizational capacity to advance its mission effectively in a dynamic development landscape.