New module is part of an intensive 24-month training program for government leaders
Mohammed Bin Rashid Programme for Leadership Development (MBRPLD), an innovative leadership program designed to develop future national leaders capable of promoting the sustainable development of Dubai, has announced the launch of the Personal Development Program (PDP) module, a key component of its elite Government Leaders program.
The two-year PDP will help participants evaluate their current learning and performance levels and use the resulting information to assist them in planning their own personal, educational, and career development. The 33 MBRPLD members attending the unique program will be taught how to articulate personal goals and evaluate their achievements; become effective, independent, and confident self-learners; improve their learning, career management and personal marketing skills; and adopt a positive attitude to life-long learning and career development.
"The PDP is a key element of our Government Leaders program, since effective leadership is significantly influenced by personality. This program aims to help leaders know their personal and professional strengths and weaknesses and thus plan appropriately for positive change. The MBRPLD is pleased that our members have responded well to our call for personal evaluation and growth and to our Government Leaders initiative in general," said Adel Al Shared, Director of MBRPLD.
The Government Leaders program, developed in collaboration with international business school INSEAD and executive education specialist Duke Corporate Education, is a level of MBRPLD that seeks to develop the qualifications of future government leaders of Dubai. Candidates to this program undergo 24 months of intense training in the areas of personal development; technical knowledge; management skills; and leadership development. Each potential member is partnered with an individual advisor and mentor who works for a 500 Fortune company.
The Government Leaders program offers various innovative training activities to enhance knowledge transfer and ensure optimum learning. These include mentoring; the Dubai Policy Watch; personal development planning; book review sessions; a one-on-one training program; a study visit program; and special workshops. The MBRPLD recently launched the second cycle of the program after graduating a first batch of 33 participants.
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Mohammed Bin Rashid Programme for Leadership Development (MBRPLD):
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Programme for Leadership Development (MBRPLD) is an innovative leadership program designed to develop future national leaders capable of promoting the sustainable development of the United Arab Emirates. The long-term training program, initiated by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, consists of four programs: Young Leaders, Promising Leaders, Government Leaders, and the Director General Majlis Program.
The MBRPLD strategy, which involves scouting the country for the most promising young nationals and preparing them to take charge of the UAE's future development initiatives, has been widely recognized for its critical role in the professional development of current government leaders. The program has recently been bolstered by alliances with world-class institutions Duke Corporate Education and INSEAD, the business school of the world, in a move to further develop MBRPLD's comprehensive training schedule and expand its educational resources.
The program was launched in 2003 according to a long-term multi-tiered plan to ensure the ongoing development of leaders in all governmental institutions; to ensure the development of leaders with world-class skills and expertise; to increase the ability to retain highly qualified employees; and to make good use of the experience and potential of current leaders.
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