BP Oman President to discuss project management basics and analyse real-world scenarios with participants of Promising Leaders Program
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 that it will hold today (November 02, 2008) a new session for The Spectators Forum dubbed "Project Management and Lessons Learnt from the BTC Pipeline." MBRPLD has invited Michael Townsend, President of BP Oman, as the keynote speaker of the Forum being held at the Royal Mirage - Arabian Court in Dubai.
The Spectators Forum is one of the periodic activities under MBRPLD's Promising Leaders Program, aiming to empower the participants to discuss local, regional and global points of view on the operational policies, challenges and opportunities faced by leaders as they aim to achieve sustainable development. The Promising Leaders Program is a level of MBRPLD that seeks to qualify young leaders through training programs and workshops in line with the strategic plans and aspirations of Dubai.
"The Spectators Forum continues with its thrust of providing the Promising Leaders Program participants with practical leadership advice through the experiences and expertise of high-profile business leaders and decision makers. On this occasion, Mohammed Bin Rashid Program for Leadership Development is pleased to have a speaker of Mr. Michael Townsend's calibre; his inputs will certainly provide new insights that will help the participants develop their own distinct style and approach to be successful leaders of the future," said Adel Al Shared, Executive Director of MBRPLD.
Ahmad Al Khallafy, participant commented: "The quality of the keynote speaker is crucial in making a tangible impact on my own progress as a leader. In this regard, I am pleased that MBRPLD has consistently invited highly engaging and very well prepared speakers in all the forums, seminars and workshops that have been organised for the program. With Mr. Michael Townsend, who is an accomplished and highly respected corporate executive, I look forward to another informative and interesting new session with The Spectators Forum."
Michael Townsend, who holds an honours degree in Engineering and an MBA with distinction, has held various senior roles with BP since 1979. Prior to being appointed President of BP Oman, Townsend was based in Baku, Azerbaijan where he was the CEO for the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) oil pipeline from 2001-2006, overseeing all of BP's onshore upstream projects and operations in Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey.
Promising Leaders program aims to prepare a vital, elite and strategic professional manpower reserve that is capable of sustaining the leadership requirements of Dubai Government in line with its strategic plan and international and regional aspirations. Participants undergo a 24-month training program developed by MBRPLD.
MBRPLD is a unique leadership development program designed to develop the professional expertise of prospective and incumbent leaders in Dubai and the UAE. It has likewise been established to ensure long-term, systemised leadership development in line with the Dubai's long-term strategic plan.
The applications for the program were submitted through MBRPLD`s website (www.mbrpld.ae). Further details of the program and the evaluation process are also available on the MBRPLD`s website.-Ends-
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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