Dubai Leadership Summit

08/02/2018

Come and Discover the 15 Effective Strategies to Make Your Next 10 Years Count in All-Round Dramatic Growth

28/07/2017

15th Dubai Leadership Summit. Angelo Kehayas, David Iornem and George Reiff presenting on CSR Models and Corporate Citizenship.

04/07/2017

Corporate Social Responsibility for Leaders and Managers Summit in Dubai from July 26-28, 2017.

This programme consists of presentations by scholars and practitioners on major business and leadership themes. The key topics have been carefully selected after discussing with leaders and senior executives. Our purpose is to impact on decision makers by interacting with them. We believe delegates will benefit from this Global Best Practice Workshop.

Venue: Raintree Hotel, Rolla Street, Bur, Dubai, UAE
Date: July 26-28, 2017 (Arrivals July 25, 2017)
Time: from 9am – 5pm
Summit Fee: USD5,500 covering tuition, summit materials, conference bag, tea, snacks, and a Master Class Certificate in Leadership and Management.

Key Topics
1.What is CSR?
Introductory presentation introducing the topic, its relevance and importance 2.What are the elements of CSR?
This includes domains of CSR, social media and communications, technology, the global village.
We could cover the business excellence model here.
3.Applying standards to CSR
Should we have standards or leave it up to the organisation/ context?
ISO 26000?
4.Objectives of CSR
Describe the outcomes expected of a good CSR programme
5.Key CSR stakeholders
Who is affected and benefits from a CSR initiative?
Stakeholder activism eg XARA, Monsanto, Sweatshops
Stakeholder and organisational spheres of influence
6.CSR is not CSI
Teach a person to fish, don’t keep giving him a fish – empowering societies to look after themselves
7.Ethical issues relating to CSR
What is the relationship between CSR and ethical responsibility? Is CSR merely a necessity or do leaders actually believe in what they are doing?
Cover the concept of Trust
8.CSR and citizen empowerment
What are the considerations for citizen / local community empowerment?
9.The leader’s role in CSR
What should leaders do regarding CSR?
What is considered leading practice?
10.Key CSR strategies and tips
What strategies can be applied?
Which work best?
What are the contextual considerations?
11.CSR case studies
Some case studies regarding good practice
12.How does sustainability feature in CSR?
This covers the green issues, environment, pollution, etc
13.Preferential procurement as a CSR strategy
How does preferential procurement form part of a CSR strategy?
14.Entrepreneurial development as a CSR strategy
Does entrepreneurship play a role in your sector?
Key considerations and actions
15.Developing a CSR plan
What should be in the plan and how is it to be developed?
16.Developing your CSR plan
Delegates will be asked to work in groups to develop outlines for their CSR strategy. They will be grouped according to common challenges and sectors to obtain the optimum benefit from the exercise.
They will be asked to present their plan to the other groups.

Methodology
The programme emphasizes modern management training techniques of group discussion, case analysis, management games and faculty-led discussions.

Interested? Please email directorprogrammes@londongs.co.uk

15/12/2016

Final day of Dubai leadership Summit. Angelo Kehayas presenting on change leadership and Professor Ukertor Gabriel Moti presenting on Ethics

13/12/2016

Angelo Kehayas presenting on Corporate Social Responsibility Models at the Dubai Leadership Summit. Delegates from 11 countries. Great participation from high level delegates with a real passion!

02/08/2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdzqgTRVjlI

Don’t Miss It! The 14th Dubai Leadership Summit (December 13-15, 2016) will focus on ‘Emerging Trends in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)’. This is an u...

30/07/2016

The just completed Dubai Leadership Summit (July 26-28, 2016) was a huge success. The summit focused on economic and business transformation models of Japan, Singapore, Dubai and China. Expert speakers addressed the consequent challenges and opportunities that may arise and the lessons business and government leaders can learn from the analysis. We had delegates from Finland, United Kingdom, Iran, Thailand, Germany, South Africa, Kenya, India, Nigeria and Ghana.

20/12/2015

Read what delegates have said about the just concluded Dubai Leadership Summit (December 16-18, 2015):

“A useful and rewarding summit. I am sure we will have a lot more to do together in the near future” – CEO, American Learning Centre.

“The summit has very rich content, the speakers well experience and topics well researched. I really enjoyed it” – Head International Affairs, Nigerian Communications Commission.

“Highly interactive sessions with practical examples shared and views exchanged. It definitely added value and quality to all the delegates” – Director, GEEC, UK

“The organisers of the summit have exceeded my expectations. My top executives will attend future programmes” – Executive Chairman, GLICO GROUP – Ghana

“The summit was timely. The topics were well delivered by great faculty. Impressive!” – CEO, Minerals Commission, Ghana

“Excellent/world class summit” – CEO, Roding Healthcare

“This years’ attendance was extraordinary. Shows the programme is apt and worth the while” – CEO, Federal Government Staff Housing Loans Board.

13/10/2015

REFLECTIONS ON NELSON MANDELA: LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE

DESCRIPTION
The Dubai Leadership Summit was initiated by the Commonwealth University and London Graduate School consortium to serve as a forum to inspire leaders, exchange ideas and opinions about practical leadership challenges, and to enable leaders to benchmark good practices. The summit is held every six months. The first summit was held in July 2010. It was a huge success as scores of leaders from Africa, Europe and Asia were in attendance.

Key Topics
This year’s summit theme is Reflections on Nelson Mandela: Lessons in Leadership & Governance” and the topics and issues to be addressed at the next Summit of December, 16th - 18th 2015 shall include:
1. Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela and the African Leadership Challenge
2. Vision as a Strategy for Dramatic Change
3. Leadership & Governance: Lessons from Madiba
4. Ethical Issues Confronting Managers
5. Managing Organizational Politics
6. Conflict Management & Negotiation Skills
7. Delegation and Empowerment
8. Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Ethics
9. Women in Management, Business and Leadership
10. Managing Change

These topics have been carefully selected after discussions with several leaders and managers and our purpose is to impact on decision makers by interacting with them.

When
This event will take place on December 16-18, 2015; 9am - 5pm daily.

Location
Arabian Courtyard Hotel Opposite Dubai Museum, Dubai – UAE

Who Should Attend?
The summit is designed for top executives who want to develop the leadership potential they know they have.
Benefits of Attendance
1. Opportunity to network with other leaders and managers, and to draw on their experiences
2. Learn the essential skills and techniques you need in order to look at challenges from a different perspective
3. Learn how to avoid leadership mistakes
4. Share your expertise with others
5. Get excellent value for money

Speakers
1. Dr Michael Addison. An expert with wide experience in executive education.
2. Prof Bruce Duncan. A leading consultant and training expert.
3. Dr Angelo Kehayas. A leading South African Management Consultant with extensive management, IT, consulting, facilitation, training, coaching, change and programme management experience in large and small organisations.
4. Dr. Zachary’s Gundu. A management expert with experience in the oil industry, government and academics.
5. Dr. Les Shone. A leading South African management consultant with experience in oil industry in the Middle East.
6. Prof. David Iornem. A leading management consultant with extensive experience with the Unilever Group.

Program of Events
http://dubaileadershipsummit.com/program_of_events.html

Event Price
$5,000 per delegate. Early bird discount available up to 20%

Ways to register
Email: directorprogrammes@LondonGS.co.uk
Call: +447786776802 to speak with the programme coordinator
Register online at http://dubaileadershipsummit.com/register.html

20/09/2015

DUBAI LEADERSHIP SUMMIT: DECEMBER 16-18, 2015

SUMMIT THEME: Reflections on Nelson Mandela: Lessons in Leadership and Governance

OVERVIEW
The Dubai Leadership Summit was initiated by the Commonwealth University and London Graduate School consortium to serve as a forum to inspire leaders, exchange ideas and opinions about practical leadership challenges, and to enable leaders to benchmark good practices. The summit is held every six months. The first summit was held in July 2010. It was a huge success as scores of leaders from Africa, Europe and Asia were in attendance.

WHEN
December 16-18, 2015 (Arrivals December 15, 2015)

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
• Chief Executive Officers
• Directors
• Board Members
• Senior Managers
• Managers
• Heads of Department
• Directors of Human Resources
• Managers of Human Resources
• Directors of Business Development
• Managers of Business Development
• Project Directors
• Project Managers
• Team Leaders

KEY TOPICS
• Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela and the African Leadership Challenge
• Vision as a Strategy for Dramatic Change
• Leadership & Governance: Lessons from Madiba
• Ethical Issues Confronting Leaders
• Managing Organizational Politics
• Conflict Management & Negotiation Skills
• Delegation and Empowerment
• Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Ethics
• Women in Management, Business and Leadership.
• Managing Change

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS: http://dubaileadershipsummit.com/program_of_events.html

KEY BENEFITS
• Get experts’ perspectives on some of your leadership challenges.
• Get the opportunity to connect and network with other leaders
• Increase your leadership abilities
• Participate in management games and group discussions
• Explore Dubai
• Get excellent value for your money

LOCATION
Arabian Courtyard Hotel, opposite Dubai Museum, Bur, Dubai

SPEAKERS
• Dr Michael Addison. An expert with wide experience in executive education.
• Prof Bruce Duncan. A leading consultant and training expert.
• Dr Angelo Kehayas. A leading South African Management Consultant with extensive management, IT, consulting, facilitation, training, coaching, change and programme management experience in large and small organisations.
• Dr. Zachary’s Gundu. A management expert with experience in the oil industry, government and academics.
• Dr. Les Shone. A leading South African management consultant with experience in oil industry in the Middle East.
• Prof. David Iornem. A leading management consultant with extensive experience with the Unilever Group

CONTACT
For more information regarding this summit please contact the Director of Programmes at directorprogrammes@londongs.co.uk or visit http://dubaileadershipsummit.com/register.html to register online

PROVIDER INFORMATION
London Graduate School – Commonwealth University Consortium

SUMMIT FEE: $5,000 covering conference materials, conference bag, tea, snacks and lunch for the 3days of summit.

Early booking discounts are available on a limited first come, first served basis.

18/08/2015

Many a times, we often think we are delegating effectively but in reality we do not do it the right way.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQL32K2o-M0&feature=youtu.be

One of the most effective management tools a leader can employ in order to fulfil a responsibility and allow for the active contribution of subordinates is d...

18/08/2015

One of the most effective management tools a leader can employ in order to fulfil a responsibility and allow for the active contribution of subordinates is delegation. The results from the delegator observer worksheet as highlighted in the video suggested that the next time the participants engaged in delegating, they put themselves in the shoes of the observer and see if they have answered YES to all the questions in the delegation observer worksheet.
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The results from the delegator observer worksheet suggested that the next time the participants engaged in delegating, they put themselves in the shoes of th...