Qudratullah Hiwadpal is a distinguished policy development expert, strategy and leadership coach, and entrepreneur with over 26 years of experience working with national and international organizations. As the CEO of BARYA Consulting Services, Afghanistan’s leading strategic management consulting firm, he has been instrumental in developing long-term strategies, mentoring leadership, and conducting maturity assessments for various organizations.

Mr. Hiwadpal’s expertise in leadership development extends from mentoring executives and government officials to coaching emerging leaders. He has facilitated hundreds of leaderships training programs, equipping individuals with strategic thinking, decision-making, and change management capabilities. His work has significantly impacted organizational transformation, empowering leaders to navigate complex challenges with confidence and agility.

Academically, he holds Master’s degrees in Business Administration (MBA) and Executive Master’s in Science (Information Technology). He is professionally certified in Portfolio Management (PMI – PfMP), Change Management (ACMP – CCMP), Project Management (PMI – PMP), Data Analytics (Comptia DATA+), and Business Intelligence (Google BI). He has authored five books on business communication, project management, technology, and management and translated two more on related subjects.

BARYA is Afghanistan’s first PMI Authorized Training Partner (ATP) since 2015 and has been providing PMP® exam preparation services since 2014, training thousands of professionals in project management, leadership, and strategic development. Mr. Hiwadpal’s expertise spans Project Management, Strategic and Operational Management, Leadership Development, and Change Management. As a PMI-vetted PMP® instructor and a certified change management professional, Mr. Hiwadpal integrates structured methodologies into leadership and policy strategies.

His thought leadership is reflected in his authorship of multiple books on business communications, project management, and technology. He also shares his perspectives on leadership, change, and governance through his blog, www.hiwadpal.com.

With a commitment to fostering innovation and strategic excellence, Qudratullah Hiwadpal continues to shape Afghanistan’s leadership and policy landscape, empowering organizations and individuals to drive meaningful change.

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