DOHA: Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) has launched an exclusive training programme to enhance expertise of top tier managers and improve efficiency across organisations.
In partnership with the University of Oxford’s prestigious Saïd Business School, the leadership development programme has been carefully tailored to suit QF’s strategic goals.
The programme was unveiled at a launch event at Qatar National Convention Centre yesterday, where the primary objectives of the course were presented to 25 senior managers.
Participants come from various sectors across QF, including science, research, education, community development, capital projects, and administration.
Hassan Al Hammadi, Executive Director of the Human Resources Directorate at Qatar Foundation, told participants that he was confident the six-month programme would improve synergy between the foundation’s numerous departments and provide plenty of opportunities for individuals to work together.
“We chose Oxford University after evaluating four other executive development programmes and found that Saïd Business School was the most responsive to the needs and requirements of our organisation,” said Al Hammadi.
“Our aim was to bring senior management together so they could speak one language, have one vision, and deliver towards the strategic objectives of Qatar Foundation.
“We developed a course that suits the needs of all participants and is primarily activity-based with group projects and discussions being the main focus. Trainees will also receive support through extensive one-to-one coaching.”
Participants will be required to attend four module sessions that are split between the UK and Doha.
Each segment will last four to five days, giving trainees sufficient time to attend to their busy work schedules.
During the orientation session, trainees were divided into groups of five and each team was assigned a coach from the business school.
John Denton, lead coach and co-programme director, explained that the format of the modules would not involve tutors giving long lectures, but rather working alongside every member of the group to help them find their own solutions.
The Peninsula
