Introduction
The Executive Leadership Program relies on a highly interactive methodology. It also extensively addresses executive issues, enabling participants to apply strategic thinking, make decisions, and engage in analytical thinking.
The training program aims to equip business leaders with the competencies they need to confront contemporary and accelerating challenges in the global economy. This program stands out for its unique design and methodology, taking leadership to a new level of thinking and influence. Additionally, the program focuses on new forms of comprehensive corporate leadership that add value across all fields.
Objectives
By the end of the Executive Leadership Program, participants will be able to:
- Assess personal leadership capabilities and compare them with globally recognized leaders.
- Influence the culture within their organization by increasing employee engagement and participation.
- Create value by applying essential executive skills across a range of responsibilities.
- Evaluate organizational disruptions and workplace dynamics, and leverage opportunities to maintain a competitive advantage.
- Develop a personal executive agenda that drives outstanding performance at both the personal and organizational levels.
Target Audience
- Chairmen
- Chief Executive Officers (CEOs)
- Chief Operating Officers (COOs)
- Vice Presidents
- Chief Financial Officers (CFOs)
Training Program Outline
Day 1: Introduction to Strategic Leadership
- Defining strategic leadership
- Importance in senior executive roles
- Key concepts: vision, mission, values
- Case studies of successful strategic leaders
Day 2: Decision Making Frameworks
- Various decision-making models
- Assessing risks and opportunities
- Real-world examples of strategic decisions
- Lessons learned from decision-making processes
Day 3: Change Management
- Theories and models of change management
- Overcoming resistance to change
- Implementing change initiatives
- Case studies of successful change management strategies
Day 4: Communication Strategies
- Effective communication techniques
- Stakeholder identification and engagement
- Transparency and authenticity in leadership communication
- Role-playing exercises for communication skills
Day 5: Strategic Planning Process
- Steps in strategic planning
- Setting objectives and priorities
- Scenario planning for future challenges
- Action planning for strategic initiatives
Day 6: Ethical Leadership
- Importance of ethics in leadership
- Ethical decision-making frameworks
- Navigating ethical challenges
- Maintaining integrity in leadership roles
Day 7: Leading High-Performing Teams
- Building high-performing teams
- Fostering collaboration and accountability
- Addressing conflicts and enhancing team cohesion
- Team dynamics and their impact on performance
Day 8: Global Leadership
- Challenges and opportunities of leading in a global context
- Managing cultural differences
- Strategies for leading diverse teams
- Best practices for global leadership
Day 9: Implementation and Action Planning
- Reflecting on key learnings from the program
- Developing personal action plans
- Applying strategic leadership concepts in real-world scenarios
- Peer feedback and support for action plans
Day 10: Leadership Simulation
- Participating in a leadership simulation exercise
- Applying strategic leadership principles to solve business challenges
- Feedback and reflection on leadership simulation experience
- Final thoughts and next steps for ongoing development
About Dubai
Dubai, located on the Persian Gulf, is one of the seven United Arab Emirates and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. The discovery of oil in the region has made Dubai extremely wealthy, allowing it to build the glittering skyscrapers that it is now famous for. That wealth is strongly in evidence in Dubai and visitors will see luxurious buildings and supercars aplenty. Perfect beaches and endless shopping opportunities are to key to Dubai's attractions. Flights to Dubai open up the city's cultural attractions to tourists, with beautiful mosques, museums and art galleries scattered throughout this ultra-modern metropolis.
Things to do and places to visit in Dubai
Dubai's wealth has made it famous for building ever taller buildings and creating artificial islands off its shores. The city's hotels are luxurious and shoppers will love its extensive shopping malls which showcase all the world's top brands. Dubai's attractions don't end there. Dubai also caters to adventure lovers, who can jump in a 4x4 or on a board to speed over dunes outside the city. Local culture mustn't be forgotten either, and visitors have wonderful mosques to visit and old districts to explore. All that combined means that a flight to Dubai is sure to lead to an unforgettable holiday.
When visiting Dubai, be sure to:
- Go to the observation deck of the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world.
- Admire the intricately beautiful Grand Mosque, which has the tallest minaret in the city.
- Understand the local history and culture with a visit to the Dubai Museum.
- Discover objects from the 6th century at Jumeirah Archaeological Site.
- Go skiing – That's not a joke, the Mall of the Emirates houses a snowdome.
- Go shopping at the Mall of the Emirates or the Dubai Mall.
- Explore the desert surrounding the city – either by 4x4 or atop a camel.
- Eat fantastic seafood at Dubai Marina.
- Cool off at the Wild Wadi Waterpark.
- Marvel at gorgeous Arabic calligraphy at Jumeirah Mosque, the biggest in the city.
- Take a yacht tour around the artificial islands of Palm Jumeirah.
- Haggle for souvenirs in one of the city's souks.
- Wander around the traditional building in Bastakiya District.