H.E. Ahmad Bin Bayat, Secretary General of the Dubai Executive Council, has recently concluded a meeting with Duke Corporate Education CEO Kim Taylor-Thompson, wherein the two prominent personalities discussed relevant issues concerning leadership development in Dubai and the UAE.
Taylor-Thompson, one of the world's leading figures in the area of leadership development, has been in Dubai on the invitation of MBRPLD to be the main speaker in a series of forums for participants of the Promising Leaders, Young Leaders and Government Leaders Programs. The meeting with H.E. Ahmad Bin Bayat, which was also attended by Mr. Adel Al Shared, Director of Mohammed Bin Rashid Programme for Leadership Development, was one of the most important activities during Kim Taylor-Thompson's stay in Dubai.
"The strategic implications of an initiative that promotes leadership development certainly cannot be ignored. With proactive programs such as the Mohammed Bin Rashid Programme for Leadership Development, Dubai has certainly shown an intimate understanding of this vital concept. In my discussions with Mr. Ahmad Bin Bayat, I was even greatly impressed to learn more about the extent of work the government has done towards this end and the other initiatives that are underway," said Kim Taylor-Thompson, CEO, Duke Corporate Education.
H.E. Ahmad Bin Bayat, Secretary General of the Dubai Executive Council said: "I would like to commend Duke Corporate Education for the support given to Dubai's leadership development initiatives, particularly the Mohammed Bin Rashid Programme for Leadership Development. The genuine interest Kim Taylor-Thompson has shown to our efforts indicates that we are on track towards realising our vision of expanding Dubai's leadership base and ensuring the sustainability of our development programs."
Adel Al Shared, Manager of MBRPLD commented: "The success of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Programme for Leadership Development also depends on the support of our program partners such as Duke Corporate Education and the continued patronage of the government sector. We are pleased to have organised such a high-profile meeting between Ms. Taylor-Thompson and Mr. Ahmad Bin Bayat; it was an important step towards galvanising the commitment of the stakeholders of this initiative and ensuring its long-term success. Ms. Taylor-Thompson's visit was also held in accordance with Duke's commitment to constantly monitor the progress of the MBRPLD initiative."
In her speaking engagements in Dubai, Kim Taylor-Thompson provided in-depth discussions on various issues affecting Dubai. Her topics included the view of Dubai in USA, the Dubai brand, how Dubai's image has changed the past 10 years, quality education in Dubai as a tool for sustainable development, education budget, the state of education, and requirements for employment.
MBRPLD is a unique leadership development program designed to develop the professional expertise of prospective and incumbent leaders in Dubai and the UAE. It has likewise been established to ensure long-term, systemised leadership development in line with the Dubai's long-term strategic plan.
