Middle East

Delivered in various locations within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, this customised program for the Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) began in 2019 and has so far supported over 2500 participants, via over 100 interactive programs and expert panels. Over 50% of the cohorts are delivered completely in Arabic. This nationally important development program is having a direct positive impact on the Saudi government’s aim of increasing the number of talented Saudi nationals employed in the Kingdom’s private sector. 

Cranfield University, working in partnership with QatarEnergy and Mercuri Urval, delivered two inter-linked leadership programmes for more than six hundred middle and frontline leaders. The program led to a shift from operational to strategic thinking, greater empowerment and engagement of subordinates, increased collaboration across the business which generated financial returns, and enhancement of the Qatar Petroleum brand. Following their rebrand, we have just completed the successful delivery of a Mid-Level Leaders program with QatarEnergy to nearly 100 Mid-Level Leaders resulting in excellent feedback, tangible examples of participants successfully applying their learning, and public commitments from every single participant to continue doing so.

Beginning in 2022, this five-year partnership with QatarEnergy LNG consists of two customised programs, one for high-potential Graduates and the other for Emerging Leaders. Delivered in highly participative face-to-face workshops, both programs are already gaining high recognition for the talented individuals taking their new skills back into the business.

A Leadership Development Program for the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy that focussed on Trust, Transparency, Influence and Engagement with 24 Senior Leaders responsible for implementing the FIFA World Cup. Each module built upon discoveries within previous one and inter-module experiences. Delivered predominantly in Qatar, but final module held in the UK. This included specially-arranged sessions at the Olympic Park, and Leeds and stadiums to meet key sport event stakeholders, to understand UK approach to sustainability and legacy. 

The Personal Leadership Programme was designed with Sabic to develop leaders with varied backgrounds, in topics such as: strategy, business, continuous improvement, diversity and leadership.

High potential managers embarked on a three-year Leadership Development programme and gained an MSc in Strategic Leadership. Etisalat benefitted from the improved retention of valuable staff and the development of high achieving future leaders.

The Leadership Journey took participants through a Networked Learning approach, incorporating a blend of face-to-face and online delivery. This programme for DP World was created in a highly collaborative and innovative way to address areas such as: translating strategy, innovation collaboration, leadership and corporate social responsibility. Each cohort was involved in setting the agenda and creating multimedia for the next cohort.

This bespoke Leadership Development Programme designed for Ooredoo covered four modules: Leading for Impact, Navigating Complex Challenges, Leading Change and Leading Others. Senior leaders from Kuwait, Qatar and Oman worked in teams on group-wide strategic projects, under the guidance of an Executive Team sponsor, and received one-to-one executive coaching.

This customised programme provided talented future leaders with the knowledge and skills to drive the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development’s transformation and the Emirate’s economic growth.

The High Potentials Programme in conjunction with Emirates Group developed a cadre of executives with world class general management capability. These leaders went on to influence change and confidently deliver the expansion agenda.

This programme for the Executive Office of the Government of Dubai improved delegates’ knowledge and identified the skills associated with differing leadership styles; thereby raising awareness of both strengths and development needs.

The programme for the HR Department of the Government of Dubai enhanced the business acumen and strategic decision-making of Government Leaders, as well as empowering them to lead cross–functional teams and understand their own leadership style.