His Excellency Mr Sami Dhaen Al Qamzi, Director General of the Dubai Economic Department (DED), honoured graduates of the second batch of the Middle Management Leadership programme launched in 2009 as part of DED’s contribution to the nation’s Emiratisation and National HR capacity-building goals.
The training programme is part of DED’s effort to provide a supportive environment for personnel growth and human resource development within the organization, and thus contribute effectively to improving the services provided to customers. Mr Al Qamzi distributed certificates to the 19 participants at a ceremony held in DED.
The programme included practical tools needed for leadership success including modules on leadership and management development, project management skills, creative problem-solving and decision–making, as well as presentation skills. The structure was aimed at enabling the future leaders to implement the learning in their daily activities as they completed each module.
“This initiative comes in line with DED’s Human Resources Division to provide an encouraging environment to help develop the capabilities of staff, and provide them with appropriate training, thus contributing effectively to enhancing the services provided by DED,†said Mr Al Qamzi.
Mr Qamzi urged staff to take advantage of these courses that enable them to develop themselves and provide the best initiatives that will be reflected on the qulaity of their performance.
“The training programme is aimed at enabling staff to cope with daily problem-solving by using scientific methods, equipping them to increase their ability to deliver speeches, and preparing them for managerial positions and leadership skills,†said Dr Jasim Al Ali, Director of Human Resources at the DED.
The second batch included 19 employees selected from the middle management of DED and its agencies including the Export Development Corporation, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for SME Development, the Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment and the Foreign Investment Office.
The first batch included 20 employees selected from the middle management of DED. The training focused on the development of self-understanding, and leadership skills and standards to effectively change the workplace, in addition to achieving DED’s strategic vision and future plans that support the development of teamwork, and hence the overall interest of the economy.
