YANMU

Yanmu and Strengths CompassDeveloping Life Skills, Employability and Career Readiness for Youth

Presentation for Kuwait CSR Summit| 2 February 2017

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The Talent Enterprise is a premier ‘Think’ and ‘Do’ tank dedicated to

the advancement of human capital.

We focus exclusively on employability, talent, assessment and

leadership opportunities, with a key emphasis on developing

national talent.

We partner closely with policy-makers, employers and educational

institutions seeking to get the best out of their people and

organisations.

As an inter-disciplinary, multi-lingual team of professionals, our team

has diverse backgrounds and expertise in HR, leadership,

psychology, research and statistics, psychometrics, behavioural

economics and education.

We build regional solutions. As an example, we have developed the

region’s first suite of psychometric tools through a process of

extensive research and validation in collaboration with our research

advisor from Stanford University in the US.

We have also developed a series of behavioural change programs

based on positive psychology and positive education to focus on

developing key aspects of human capital such as resilience, grit,

mindset and self-efficacy amongst the region’s workforce.

ABOUT THE TALENT ENTERPRISE

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SOME OF OUR RECENT CLIENTS

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SETTING THE CONTEXT: AN EARLY MID CAREER CRISIS FOR YOUTH IN THE GCC

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Workplace Motivation in the GCC, By Age

2010 2012

Data Source: Distinct Triggers for Employee Motivation in the GCC, David Jones, Gerlach Press

n = ~25,000

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SETTING THE CONTEXT: YOUTH PERSPECTIVE ON EMPLOYABILITY

Key OutcomesNational

StudentsAExpat StudentsB UK StudentsC

Life Satisfaction 24% 24% 31%

Engagement with Education 36% 45%AC 41%

Hope 68% 71% 63%

Academic Relevance 48% 57% 55%

Academic Guidance 45% 49%A 59%

Regularity / Attendance 49% 73%AC 56%

Data Source: The Talent Enterprise Youth Employability Research Study

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SETTING THE CONTEXT: YOUTH STRENGTHS IN THE GCC

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Analytical Extrinsic Instrinsic Mastery Ambition Extrarole Creativity Zest Conviction

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Data Source: The Talent Enterprise Youth Thriving Index

Using a variety of inter-active

learning techniques, including

some pretty cool videos, group

activities and personal reflection,

the StrengthsCompass and

Yanmu programs focus on

providing youth with the tools and

resources they need to build

essential skills for life and to

foster longer term behavioural

and attitudinal change.

Outcomes of the Programs

Increased self-awareness and making more informed academic and career choices based on personal strengths

Workplace preparedness and setting realistic expectations

Instilling self-confidence, growth mindset, grit, resilience, accountability, pro-social behaviour, hope, gratitude and social skills

Overall happiness and well-being

Better academic and personal outcomes

Building awareness of students and educators

Parent outreach and support

The Pilot

The Plan for Full Deployment by 2020

Yanmu (Saudi Arabia’s National Growth

Mindset Initiative) is a flagship project that has

been launched in Saudi Arabia targeting grade

11 students in public schools and select private

schools. The program aims to provide career

readiness, employability and critical life skills

such as growth mindset, grit, resilience and self-

confidence using a variety of learning

techniques. The program is being delivered in

partnership with Al Waleed Philanthropies,

InjazSA, The Talent Enterprise, Dimam and

Ministry of Education.

OVERVIEW OF THE PROGRAMS

Integrated

into

Curricula

Experiential

Learning

2-6 Hours Per

Module

High

School &

University

StudentsGrounded in

Positive PsychologyResearch

Variety of

Learning

Techniques

Eco-System

for Change Local

Context &

Capability

Comprehensive Positive

EducationProgram

Research &

Impact

Future

Development

INTRO TO STRENGTHS

MINDSET

GRIT & RESILIENCE

SELF-EFFICACY

AFFILIATION

TAKING ACCOUNTABILITY

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KEY FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM

GRIT & RESILIENCE

MINDSET

Participant Playbooks and Tutor PacksSupporting Videos

Participant Playbooks

and Tutor Packs Supporting Videos

https://vimeo.com/169988619WATCH

VIDEO

https://vimeo.com/169988617WATCH

VIDEO

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THE CAREER PERSPECTIVE INDEX

Do what you love, love what you do!

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SAMPLE REPORT: THE CAREER PERSPECTIVE INDEX

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THE STRENGTHSCOMPASS PILOT PROGRAM: WATCH IMPACT VIDEO

https://vimeo.com/162756164WATCH

VIDEO

IMPACT OF YANMU

On Completion of the Program

94% of students believed that they were better prepared to succeed in their careers

96% believed that all the information received in Yamnu was important for their future careers and lives in general

96% really enjoyed learning about new concepts such as growth mindset, grit, resilience and self-confidence

95% believe they now have the foundational skills and ideas they need to develop their growth mindset, grit,

resilience and self-confidence

96% loved the videos shown in the program to explain concepts such as growth mindset, grit and resilience and

could relate to the examples shown

96% would recommend the program to their friends

IMPACT OF YANMU

Key Changes Pre and Post Program

Career Readiness

A 37% increase on their awareness in the Saudi job market and confidence to pursue a career

A change from 44% to 93% in having the necessary skills and information to prepare for a job interview

A shift from 68% to 97% in being able to prioritise and manage their time better

Happiness and School-Engagement

A 21% increase in their engagement and interest in school activities

A 20% change (from 72% to 92%) where students believe they now have the skills and resources to be better

prepared for their futures

Happiness and meaning in their lives increased from 76% to 97%

Life Skills

A 24% increase in their overall grit and resilience

A 20% change from fixed to growth mindset, while 92% believed they were much more motivated to change their

mindset

A 17% increase (from 74% to 91) in being able to cope with the pressures at home and school

96% believed that they were more confident after the program and could achieve anything if they put the effort in

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IMPACT OF THE STRENGTHSCOMPASS PILOT PROGRAM

Psychological Flourishing and Well-Being ScalePre-

Program

Post-

Program

%

Difference

My social relationships are supportive and

rewarding61% 83% 23%*

I actively contribute to the happiness and well-

being of others70% 83% 14%*

I am optimistic about my future 79% 92% 13%*

I am engaged and interested in my daily

activities67% 75% 8%**

I lead a purposeful and meaningful life 76% 83% 8%**

I am competent and capable in the activities

that are important to me82% 79% -3%

People respect me 97% 92% -5%

I am a good person and live a good life 88% 79% -9%

The Flourishing Scale (2009) by Ed Diener, is one of the most robust measures of well-

being across the world. Data on the scale was collected from students in January prior

to the commencement of the program in January 2016 and then on completion of the

program in March 2016. Statistically significant differences have been established in the

pre and post assessment, with students reporting higher scores on 5 of the 8 questions

on flourishing.

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After Completing the Program, They…..

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Better able to cope with pressures at school and home

Feel more aware of the various career options available to me

Able to understand and express my thoughts, feelings and actions better

More confident of meeting new people and making friends

Feel more sure of how to deal with any setbacks and difficulties in my life

Believe I can achieve anything if I put in the effort

Feel more confident about myself

Feel like I have learnt a lot more about myself

Understand my strengths and will focus on what I am good at

Understand what I need to do to set long term goals and achieve them

Feel happier

Would recommend this training program to my friends

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IMPACT OF THE STRENGTHSCOMPASS PILOT PROGRAM

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FIND OUT MORE

www.yanmu-sa.com

https://vimeo.com/162756164

https://vimeo.com/169988619

https://vimeo.com/169988617

www.thetalententerprise.com

radhika@thetalententerprise.com

YANMU

Thank Youdavid@thetalententerprise.com

radhika@thetalententerprise.com