"Dubai Opening" project to expose Young Leaders Program members to international sustainable development activities and initiatives of key cities
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Program for Leadership Development (MBRPLD), an innovative leadership program aimed at developing national leaders who are willing and able to promote the sustainable development of the UAE, has announced that it will organize an educational trip to Paris, France, and Seattle, US, for members of its Young Leaders Program, throughout June 2008.
Held under the theme "Dubai Opening," the visit will enlighten participants on the experiences, challenges and strategic plans of select international cities; and how these compare with the UAE Federal Government's own initiatives. The tour will include discussions with leaders of international companies and organizations and is part of MBRPLD efforts to develop the leadership skills and personalities of young Emiratis.
The study visits fall under the MBRPLD Young Leaders Program's training series on the management of global cities. Prestigious leaders, politicians and international speakers will speak to the visiting team during symposiums and interactive discussions, where they will provide valuable insights on leadership development, project management, administrative skills, personal development, and communications.
The travel agenda kicks off at Fontainebleau, France, where a "Dubai Opening" symposium will discuss the "Age of Great Cities" and Dubai's strategic role and challenges at the regional and international levels. The delegates will then travel to Seattle, US, where the Mayor, the Governor, a member of Congress, the president of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, senior Microsoft officials, and Global Strategy Vice President and Trade Alliance Chairperson Laura Peterson will give speeches. The group will also get the chance to visit Boeing's factory.
Adel Al Shared, MBRPLD Director and Executive Council Director of National`s Development, said: "We are pleased to organize this unique educational visit, which will expose our young leaders to the various experiences of global cities and the organizations and companies operating within them. This complements the Program's efforts to study the best international practices related to the management of international cities, particularly infrastructural management and development; social, regional and economic challenges; development considerations and success factors; attraction of leading international organizations; and strategies for maintaining competitiveness."
The Young Leaders Program, one of two leadership programs under the umbrella of the MBRPLD, aims to develop the leadership and management skills of its members through training programs and workshops that go in line with Dubai Strategic Plan 2015 and Dubai's regional and international goals.
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Mohammed Bin Rashid Program for Leadership Development (MBRPLD):
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Program 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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