Details

This program helps you and your organization excel by developing you into a highly effective, visionary leader. As you progress through full-class and small-group discussions, live business cases, experiential exercises and leadership diagnostics, you will evaluate and fine-tune your skillset, and create an action plan for evolving your leadership style and enhancing your leadership effectiveness.

Inaurgural class, Women Emerging in Leadership-Dubai
May 8-12, 2011

For the Dubai offering, participants will be selected by the Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies (EIBFS). Interested candidates should contact Dina Faris at +97165987182, or email DinaF@eibfs.com.

Audience

High-potential female executives with 5–10 years experience, and line- and people-management responsibilities.

For the Dubai offering, participants will be selected by the Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies (EIBFS). Interested candidates should contact Dina Faris at +97165987182, or email DinaF@eibfs.com.

Benefits

Topics

The program focus is on specific behaviors that are critical in effective leadership. Major themes include:

• Building Trust
• Creating Effective Networks
• Executive Presence
• Growing Through Feedback and Coaching
• Individual Change Management
• Leading Strategic Change
• Managing Conflict
• Negotiation Excellence
• Power and Influence
• Strategic Perspectives — Personal and Organizational

Special Features

• Coaching: Peer, faculty and executive coaching that deliver real-time, direct feedback.
• Simulations and Exercises:
  – The Reflected Best Self. A four-step exercise that integrates external feedback and personal reflection about your strengths and ability to add value. This exercise provides you with a structured opportunity to consider who you are at your best.
  – Star Power Simulation. Participants learn through the experience of acquiring and building wealth, and grasp a stronger understanding of the roles of power and influence in leadership. 

Faculty and Director

Erika Hayes James, Faculty Leader
Professor of Business Administration

Melissa Thomas-Hunt
Associate Professor of Business Administration

Susian I. Brooks
Senior Director
+1 434.924.3904
brooksS@darden.virginia.edu

General Information

Accommodations: During the program, participants will reside and take their meals at The Meydan Hotel in Dubai.

Schedule: The program will begin on the first day with an opening lunch. Daily sessions will be held at The Meydan Hotel. Evenings will be devoted to group discussions and/or individual preparation.The final session will adjourn with lunch.

Additional Information

EIBFS
Dina Faris
Tel: +97165987182
Email: DinaF@eibfs.com