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Al Jiwan Women’s Leadership Programme – Practiced Leaders

The perfect pearl – developing leaders with integrity

Learner/Employer Information Pack

Qatar’s National Development Strategy goal is to increase the number of women in leadership roles by

30%. In order for the country to achieve this laudable aim, it will be critical to develop the confidence,

competence and networks of the large number of highly effective, aspirational women in management and

junior leadership positions. In order to address this need, an international collaboration has been formed,

led by Qatar Chamber; Buthaina Al Ansari, Chairperson of Qatariat; Rachel Petero, Founder of Women

Leading Change Qatar; and Professor William Scott-Jackson of UK's Oxford Strategic Consulting.

The Al Jiwan Practiced Leaders programme is one of the results of our collaborative in-depth research

about the specific needs of new Qatari female executives. It is a high impact, 4 day taught course with

supportive pre- and post-course coaching and reflection, designed for women new to leadership roles.

Endorsed by the Qatar Chamber of Commerce, Al Jiwan is setting the benchmark for Women’s Leadership

in Qatar.

“When leaders are worthy of respect, the people are willing to work for them. When their virtue is worthy of

admiration, their authority can be established”

Programme outline

Delegates will start with pre-course reading and self-awareness exercises focused on understanding and

building on existing strengths and styles. The first block of 2 days of teaching focuses on individual context

and strengths, and building visibility, leadership styles and sponsorship. We will connect you with local

coaches and mentors who can support your development as you practice what you learn, before you come

back for a second block of 2 days of teaching approximately 4 weeks later. The second block focuses on

self-management, developing personal leadership skills and leadership in interaction with others.

You will be encouraged to connect with other delegates throughout the programme, and to keep a log of

your reflections and achievements. This log will be used to help you demonstrate impact and return on

investment, and can also form the basis of a portfolio for formal assessment, should you so choose.

The taught part of the programme is delivered by international leadership experts and lecturers, world

class female leaders who have “been there and done it” and can share practical experiences as well as

structured insights, tools and techniques.

The programme is endorsed by the globally-recognised Chartered Management Institute, and course

completion can lead to CMI Membership.

Al Jiwan will be delivered to over 1,000 Qatari women over the next three years. So by attending Al Jiwan

now, you’ll be part of Qatar’s premier Women Leader network, giving you unparalleled relationships with

Qatar’s leading businesswomen.

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How is this programme different?

Many leadership courses promoted in the Middle East promote an individualistic, masculine style of

“leading from the front” which, whilst appropriate in certain contexts, is not consistent with the Qatari

leadership style, based as it is on strong relationships and collective responsibility. The Al Jiwan programme

focuses on developing a holistic leadership style that builds on existing beliefs, behaviours and roles, and

includes highly relevant approaches such as:

The importance of leading through influence and networks, rather than relying on formal positional

power

Quiet leadership – a powerful leadership style based on assertiveness and building harmony

The 7 leadership styles and developing a palette of approaches for every situation

Is the course right for you?

The Practiced Leaders programme is designed for women in employment in Qatar, who have some

leadership and management experience and now want to move on to the next level, practice new skills and

refresh their current thinking. We encourage delegates to seek sponsorship from their employer, though

we can also offer places to independent, self-funded delegates.

To assess your suitability for Al Jiwan we will contact delegates individually before the course to assess

individual situation and learning needs. The program will be delivered in English based on local stakeholder

feedback.

The details

The next open access course is running in Doha. The first block of two teaching days are on 11th and 12th

December. Delegates will then be supported and mentored through 3 – 4 weeks of practical assignments. A

further two days on the 16th and 17th January 2013 will then complete the program. Course fees are

12,500QAR per delegate, exclusive of any taxes. Booking closes 10 days before the next course. We require

fees to be paid at least one week in advance of the first taught day.

Al Jiwan aims to provide value and most effective leadership programme available. No other programme

gives delegates such high-value skills, knowledge, benefits, contacts and experiences

Other programmes in the Al Jiwan series

We also deliver regular programmes for women who are Emerging Leaders, and tailored programmes for

Established Leaders. Please contact us for more details.

Looking for something bespoke for your organisation? We develop one-off courses to your exact

requirements, and can flex teaching approaches and times to fit your needs. Please contact us to discuss!

“Remember your position does not give you the right to command. It only lays upon you the duty of so

living your life that others may receive your orders without humiliation”

Contact us on: Al-jiwan@oxfordstrategicconsulting.com +974 556 08450