HEC Paris in Qatar to launch intensive program focusing on risk management, innovation and leadership

Program will see top managers from Qatar and the region distinguish themselves as leaders

Executives set to acquire the business knowledge and insights to excel despite market volatility

Doha, Qatar: August 2, 2011: HEC Paris in Qatar has unveiled details of its newest international program for senior executives and business leaders in Qatar and the region.

"Leading in Challenging Times" will be offered in Doha in October 2011, giving executives from Qatar and the region the opportunity to learn new ways of thinking and doing business in a volatile and unpredictable global economic climate.

The rigorous and challenging program equips executives to: manage uncertainty and financial risk, create value through cost-cutting and revenue generation, lead in  complex business environments, and implement strategic innovation to gain a competitive edge. "Leading in Challenging Times" was run successfully in Doha last year, when 20 top managers from Qatar Petroleum, Qatar Telecom, and Total E&P Qatar completed the intensive program.

Antoine Hyafil, Academic Dean, HEC Paris in Qatar, commented: "We are excited to be running such an important program in Doha for the second time. Uncertainty and risk permeate the global economy. They are associated with economic hardship in the West as well as with growth's disruptive effects in the East and South.  They generate threat, which today's effective leader must be able to convert into opportunities. This program will catalyze executives towards innovative strategic leadership under  highly disturbed business conditions."

Joshua Kobb,  Director, Global Initiatives and Acting COO, HEC Paris in Qatar, highlighted the importance of the LCT program for business leaders. "This is not a program for executives who just want to survive in times of uncertainty. LCT is designed to help executives position their companies to actually thrive in times of uncertainty. It is this emphasis which distinguishes the good leader from the great leader - and it is this level of excellence and bold leadership that HEC is in the business of cultivating."

The transfer and development of management and business knowledge through HEC Executive Education is a vital support to the development of Qatar's knowledge-based economy as part of the National Vision. Fostering a capable and motivated workforce, in part through developing talent and leaders, is a key component of the First National Development Strategy (NDS) 2011-2016.

LCT is part of HEC's global portfolio of open enrolment programs for executives, and the third such program to be held in Doha since HEC Paris joined Qatar Foundation's Education City in 2010. It follows the success of "Leading Strategies for Outstanding Performance," the latest international executive program to be delivered by HEC Paris in Qatar. Held in June, twenty-four top managers from Qatar and the region grappled with the latest strategic thinking and change management tools needed to excel in the modern business world. At the end of the five days, they were equipped with leading-edge insights, strategies and tools to lead their organizations towards sustainable performance and growth.

HEC's Executive MBA Program, which was launched in Doha last February,  is now recruiting its second class, for a start in February 2012.

"Leading in Challenging Times" is  an intensive learning experience for motivated executives. The first module will be held on October 23-27 and the second module will be held on December 11-15. To apply or to receive more information, contact Wissam El-Kadi: info@hec-q.qf.org.qa (+974 4 454 0161).

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Qatar Foundation
Founded in 1995 by decree of His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, Qatar Foundation is a non-profit organization focusing on education, scientific research and community development. Under Qatar Foundation's umbrella are Education City which comprises elite universities, academic and training programmes and Qatar Science and Technology Park which boasts more than 26 world-class companies involved in scientific research and development. Chaired by Her Highness Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser Al Missned, Qatar Foundation also aims to enhance lives through community development initiatives including Doha Debates, Reach out To Asia and Al Jazeera Children's Channel.  Joint venture partnerships in the areas of design, ICT, telecommunications, policy studies and event management contribute to fulfilling the objectives of the Qatar Foundation.  

HEC Paris
A leader in Europe, HEC Paris specializes in management education and research. HEC Paris offers a full, unique range of courses to the leaders of tomorrow: Masters Degrees, MBA, PhD, Executive MBA and Trium Global Executive MBA. Founded in 1881, HEC Paris has a permanent faculty of 109 professors, 4000 students on its campus (40% of whom are foreign) and over 8500 managers and executives trained in executive education programs each year.  HEC is ranked #1 Business School in Europe since 2006 and #1 Worldwide in Executive Education by the Financial Times in 2011.

www.hec.edu

HEC Paris in Qatar:
Qatar's first international EMBA was launched by HEC Paris in Qatar in February 2011.  It followed an agreement between HEC Paris and Qatar Foundation to bring world-class executive education programs to Doha and carry-out research activities in Qatar.  The 15-month part-time program provides executives with a set of fundamental tools and skills to expand their knowledge and leadership capabilities while they continue to work. The HEC Executive MBA is offered in five separate locations, including Doha. The language of instruction is English. HEC Paris in Qatar's offering includes non-degree programs for executives, in the form of open enrolment programs and custom programs for companies.

For Media Inquiries:
Rakiya Farah
Marketing Manager
HEC Paris in Qatar, Qatar Foundation
Tel: +974 4454 0275
Email: rfarah@hec-q.qf.org.qa

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