The Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG) has launched the ‘Empowering Future Leaders’ programme, announced during a special event attended by Her Excellency Hessa Bint Essa Buhumaid, Director General of the Community Development Authority (CDA).
This programme, tailored for CDA leadership, reflects MBRSG’s dedication to enhancing the skills of government professionals in alignment with the UAE’s vision for human capital development. It aims to prepare future leaders to navigate rapid changes and contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
The programme provides CDA leaders with a comprehensive training package that integrates best practices from the latest academic curricula. It focuses on developing leadership, strategic, and digital skills, while also enhancing effective planning with a particular emphasis on institutional innovation and future foresight.
Her Excellency Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid, Director General of the Community Development Authority in Dubai, stated: “The program aims to enhance leadership capabilities in strategic management, digital leadership, and institutional innovation by equipping participants with the necessary skills to navigate future challenges. Through our collaboration with the Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government, we are committed to providing a comprehensive educational framework that empowers employees to achieve institutional excellence. We are confident that this program will have a significant impact on advancing leadership performance, strengthening the Authority’s ability to contribute to the UAE’s vision for sustainable government excellence”.
His Excellency Dr. Ali bin Sebaa Al Marri, Executive President of the Mohammed bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG), said: “The launch of the ‘Empowering Future Leaders’ programme reflects our commitment to enhancing applied learning and equipping government leaders with the tools to navigate rapid transformations, aligning with the leadership's vision”.
He added: “The programme aims to prepare a new generation of distinguished leaders capable of addressing future challenges through innovative and effective solutions. It seeks to empower the participants to make informed decisions in different situations, foster a culture of innovation and creativity in the workplace, and lead the teams efficiently”.
The programme includes a comprehensive range of training activities, including academic lectures, workshops, and practical case studies. It adopts an integrated approach that combines face-to-face learning, e-learning, and self-directed learning, enabling participants to apply acquired knowledge in the workplace with flexibility. It also features executive projects, sessions with accomplished leaders, and field visits to strengthen the participants’ understanding of best practices in government administration.
The programme aims to achieve several key outcomes, including the development of effective leadership skills, enhancing strategic thinking, empowering participants to make informed decisions in diverse situations, promoting a culture of innovation and creativity in the workplace, and leading teams with high efficiency.
The ‘Empowering Future Leaders’ program lasts six months and includes 110 training hours, featuring a combination of in-person and online sessions, along with practical activities, to ensure participants gain the most from the experience. The first phase begins with an introductory session and a workshop on leadership and influence, followed by an intensive in-person training focusing on topics like management and institutional understanding, future foresight, institutional innovation, and digital leadership.
Additionally, the program provides recorded e-learning content via the Smart Executive Education Platform, allowing participants to engage with the material at their convenience while balancing their professional commitments.
