British University in Dubai Public Lecture examines how to Improve Management and Leadership Skills
Dubai, United Arab Emirates : Innovative companies in the Middle East have a key role to play in developing the next generation of business leaders, according to a new EU part-funded study set to be discussed in Dubai.
The results of the study, which is seen as particularly relevant for fast-developing economies like Dubai, will be examined at an open lecture at The British University in Dubai on Monday.
BUiD will also use the occasion to publicly launch its new, high quality Masters programme in Human Resource Management, which will admit its first students in October 2007.
One of the key issues under examination will be the existing models for training and development, with a focus on how best these can contribute to leadership development.
In current thinking, workplace learning is increasingly being seen as a useful tool for enabling enable employees to learn from experience through such practices as networking, coaching and action learning.
Leadership development, on the other hand, typically occurs through specially-designed formal programmes held in particular locations. The delivery is often through education and training institutions, and considerable assessment and evaluation data is usually available.
The new study analyses some of the potential and processes for developing leaders through workplace learning. Professor Ashly H. Pinnington, Aberdeen Business School, The Robert Gordon University and Head (designate) of the HRM programme at BUiD, one of the experts involved in the study, will be the main speaker at the event.
"A major part of The British University in Dubai's role, as the region's first research-based postgraduate university, is to contribute to the development of a new generation of corporate and public sector leaders. Professor Pinnington's lecture should provide an interesting addition to our body of knowledge within this area," said Dr. Abdullah Al Shamsi, University Vice-Chancellor, of The British University in Dubai.
"The British University in Dubai is set to build on our reputation is this field of human resources with the launch of our new Human Resource Management Masters Programme. Our aim is to add to the body of work that has grown around the working environment within the Middle East," added Dr. Al Shamsi.
A major part of the public lecture will be discussion and opportunity for reflection on guiding principles for leadership development in the UAE economy.
The free public lecture, "Evaluating Leadership Development," will take place at The British University in Dubai on Monday, 10th September at 6:00 pm at the BUiD Auditorium, Block 17, Knowledge Village, Dubai.
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About The British University in Dubai
The British University in Dubai (BUiD) is the Middle East's first research-based, postgraduate university. The University was established to facilitate access to world-class education, training and research in the Middle East. BUiD aspires to the highest, internationally recognized British standards as reflected in its partnership with the University of Edinburgh, the University of Birmingham, the University of Manchester, Cardiff University and the Cass Business School at City University, London. Each has a five or five-star rating in the UK national Research Assessment Exercise that signifies research of international standard.
The not-for-profit university offers full and part-time Masters Degree programmes and Continuing Professional Development courses in Information Technology, Project Management, Human Resources Management, Sustainable Design of the Built Environment, Finance and Banking, Education, and IT Management.
All BUiD's current Masters Programmes have received Initial Accreditation Eligibility Status from the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research's Commission for Academic Accreditation.
The founders of the University are the Al Maktoum Foundation, the Dubai Development and Investment Authority, Rolls-Royce, the British Business Group and the National Bank of Dubai. The University is governed by a Council under the chairmanship of Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum.
The Emirates Group, DUCAB, Atkins, Dubai Duty Free, Hyder Consulting, the Emirates Foundation and DUGAS are supporters of the university through financial contributions or the provision of scholarships.
For further enquiries call BUiD on +971 4 391 3633.
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