MBRSG conducts leadership course for Saudi diplomats

Dubai / Emirates Business

The Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government (MB-RSG), a research and academic institution focusing on governance and public policy in the Arab world, concluded a course on ‘Strategic Leadership in the Age of Challenges’ in cooperation with Elm, the Saudi Information Security Company.
The programme aimed at providing Assistant Under-Secretaries in Saudi Arabia with a set of strategic leadership skills that help them achieve important milestones in institutional work, as well as to introduce the participants to the latest in applied science in government leadership, governance and leadership development. The three-day course briefed participants on contemporary challenges and modern concepts in government work, and presented an overview of the concepts and styles of modern leadership. It offered a comprehensive perspective of strategic leadership and its practical applications as well as capacity-building efforts to motivate and influence the team members positively. The course also aimed at enabling participants on the use strategic planning tools to support leadership and ensure continuous self-development.
Dr. Ali Sebaa Al Marri, Executive President of MBRSG, said, “Through the course, we aimed to highlight the leading experience of the UAE’s government management and in preparing leaders of the future. It highlighted the significant achievements of the UAE’s leadership governmental work within a short period, making it a model among world nations.” he added, “The collaboration with Elm is part of our strategic objectives aimed at strengthening cooperation frameworks, exchanging knowledge, and disseminating best practices in the field of training and public education, in addition to enriching the knowledge base of both entities.”
“We live in era characterised by a series of rapid changes that impact the action plans and mechanisms of work by institutions, government and private bodies. In today’s era of globalisation, executive government officials face new challenges that require new skills and advanced qualifications that are commensurate with the level of responsibility they have. This is essential to build strong and competitive institutions capable of growth, leadership and sustainable development.” he said.