U.S. - Middle East Partnership Initiative Emirati Women’s Organizational Leadership Program
Within the GCC, women’s increasing participation at all levels of the workforce is widely recognized as crucial, and is becoming more and more celebrated and common. In response to this rising trend, and in association with the United States’ Middle East Partnership Initiative and the Abu Dhabi Chamber, the UAE Academy has developed a unique program specifically for the Emirati Woman Leader.
		Women who achieve success in traditionally male-dominated cultures have specific qualities in common. They think strategically, they communicate well, and they get the job done. This program is designed to train women already in mid-level to high-level positions, as they begin their paths to placement in key leadership roles in the country. Through a variety of critical conversations, strategic planning, case study analysis, trainer presentation and group discussion, participants are guided in a step-by-step process to discover and deepen their own innate leadership strengths. This program will further engage participants through mentoring and
advising, research and a capstone presentation synthesizing leadership and management skills gained. Throughout the six month part-time modular program, participants will work closely with highly qualified faculty members, program advisors and well-established women peer leaders. The course is constructed to empower participants with high-level management tools such as negotiation, conflict management, and strategic communication, and will give insights into managing group dynamics and understanding change management. At the end of the program, a participant will have the knowledge, skill and ability to confidently move ahead in her path as a leader. Additionally, individuals will have made valuable contacts that will benefit both themselves and their organizations. Each successful delegate will be awarded a certificate in Strategic Leadership. Program Details For program details and application form, please click here. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) What are the eligibility requirements? Candidates must be working Emirati women in middle to upper management with a minimum of five years working experience and a Bachelor’s degree. What if I have a Higher Diploma? Can I still apply for the program? Yes. However, with a higher diploma only, you will need to have eight years of working experience, five of which are in middle to upper management. What are the dates / times of the course? There are five four-hour training sessions which combine interactive skills-based experiential learning with group work, and presentation by the trainer. What topics will be covered? · Leadership Theories and Styles- How to Align Individual and Organizational Objectives · Women and Leadership-Emotional Intelligence-Strategic, Organizational Behavior · Group Dynamics and Team-Building-Conflict Management and Negotiation · Change Management-Strategic Communication What will I learn and what kinds of task are included in the program? · Participants will analyze and present case studies, take part in group discussions and work on research activities to better understand and grasp the material and relate it to their own environments · Participants will work with a program lecturer and/or designated senior program advisor, who will serve as a mentor and advisor throughout the project, from its inception to its presentation. · Female leaders in the UAE may present more than twice as a means of sharing experience and best practices How will this program benefit me? This program will increase your skill set in the strategic leadership thinking and communication needed for leadership, as well as heightening your self-awareness as a leader. Networking with your peers in the course, as well as meeting the successful Emirati women leaders, further along in their career paths, will prove valuable. The UAE Academy will promote and facilitate an alumni group to this end as well.