Post on 04-Jan-2016
WORKING TOGETHER
CLIVE REED
ROB BATEMAN
Effective Executive Development Programs
Partners
DP World
American University of Sharjah
Recipe for Success
Organization knows what is needed and the desired destination
Participants are carefully selected and primed Expectations set and understood
Due diligence in provider selection Time set aside for full familiarization
Curriculum design and delivery are fully customized Learning styles Incremental steps Instructor selection
Recipe for Success
Engagement through : Relevance of material Practical tools and techniques Activity -based workshops
Commitment to continuous improvement: Dialogue Participant feedback Full transparency Learning support
DP World’s Leadership Development Program
Vision
Identify and develop a DP World talent pool for potential placement into key leadership roles.
Objectives
Development of leaders and managers with:• Greater breadth and depth of knowledge of DP World core business; • A broader and more holistic business perspective; • Enhanced people management and customer service skills; • A wider business network.
DP World’s Leadership Development Program
Philosophy
True development =• 70% Experience;• 20 % Networking;• 10% Training.
Why AUS ?
Good reputation in region; Mix of academia and practitioners; Demonstrated clarity of understanding; Commitment to learn more; Adaptability; Excellent learning environment.
DP World’s Leadership Development Program
Infrastructure
Faculty (83) IT Learning support
Reading materials Assignments & grading
Facilities
Why DP World?
Needs assessment; Commitment to careful selection; Accountability of participants; Long-term commitment; Familiarization of faculty; Assessment of learning.
Effective Development Programs
Recipe for Success Clear sense of needs and direction Careful selection Sustained dialogue and interaction
Familiarization Participant performance
Continuous improvement
DISCUSSION
Clive Reed clive.reed@dpworld.com
Rob Bateman rbateman@aus.edu