Page 10 - CPM Sri Lanka Annual Report 2020-2021

10 ACCELERATION THROUGH
ADAPTATION
CPM Sri Lanka | Annual Report 2020-2021

MESSAGE OF THE
FOUNDER AND

PRESIDENT OF THE

GOVERNING COUNCIL

I am pleased to report to you that your Institute has not only held its ground but been
able to stride forward despite the gloomy inhibitions of economic and social downturn in
the Country.
Yet despite severe difficulties we were able to post a surplus even a little higher than the
previous year. Although our income had reduced we were also able to maintain substantial
savings in expenses which led to this good position. This enabled us to increase our
Accumulated Fund and Fixed Deposits showing a very healthy situation of the organization.
The support we received from the general membership for our wide array of progrmmes
varying from lectures and seminars to fellowships was remarkable. In that they not only
strengthened the continuing professional education of our members but also added great
visibility to the Institute. Perhaps the highlight of the year was our virtual International
Management conference on the theme “Current disruptions and implications in business”.
We continued our ever-popular ‘Evening For Managers’ (EFM) programmes online and our
members took full advantage of the relevant topics discussed by attending the sessions.
Due to the current pandemic and difficulties faced by the members we provided both
the conference and the EFM programmes free of charge to all members and conducted
them online a very convenient mode for all members. At our convocation this year a total
of 367 members received their certificates. A new feature at this event was the awarding
of Honorary Memberships to six eminent personalities who had made a significant
contribution to the Management Profession, Business, Academic and Government.
We are still not able to meet face to face but do feel that it will be possible due to the
rapid vaccination carried out and the adherence to safety health regulations. Yet we are
pleased that we can hold our meeting in a hybrid mode combining both online and
physical. Your participation will greatly enrich you as well as enable the institute to
serve the membership overcoming all challenges.
We are happy to inform you that on 30th October 2021 that we have shifted
to our new premises, ‘CPM Professional House’ at No. 11, Melbourne Avenue,
Colombo 04. This will enable us to expand our activities to the membership,
students and the public. The commencement of the new CPM Professional
programme and the expansion of the conduct of the Management and
Entrepreneurship programme will also receive a boost with this shifting to
more spacious premises.
May I extend the Governing Council’s sincere appreciation to our Members,
Patrons, Advisory Council, all Committees and the Director and the staff for
your unstinted support in our journey to reach Excellence in the Management
Profession and to serve the Society with distinction.

Prof. Lakshman R. Watawala

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