Leadership Deficit and the Future of Executive and Leadership Development in
the Arab and Muslim World
Dr. Mohamed M. Mahmoud (3M)Executive Director
Madinah Institute for Leadership and Entrepreneurship (MILE)Madinah Knowledge Economic City, Madinah,
Kingdom of Saudi [email protected]
Leadership DeficitSeveral reports and statistics shows that shortage of competent emerging leaders is a major constraint for economic and social
growth in our region.
Core Challenges in Executive Development
1- Low Quality of our Business Schools Global MBA & Executive EducationTop Executive Educational
Australia 3Belgium 1Brazil 2Canada 4China 1Costa Rica 1Finland 1France 5Germany 1Ireland 1Italy 1Mexico 1Netherlands 3Norway 2Portugal 1South Africa 3Spain 4Sweden 1Switzerland 2UK 6USA 21TOTAL 65
Non Muslim Countries 65Muslim or Arab Countries 0
Australia 2Belgium 1Brazil 1Canada 5China 2France 3Singapore 2India 1Ireland 1Italy 1Netherlands 1South Africa 1Spain 4Switzerland 1UK 18USA 56TOTAL 100
Top 100 Business Schools
Non Muslim Countries 100
Muslim or Arab Countries 0
2- Lack of Corporate Universities
Our cooperates lack the required:• Economies of scale• Qualified local training and development
resources • Networking and Professional T&D Societies;
such as
Most our local in-house training facilities cater for
entry, supervisory and (at most) middle
management levels.
3- The Limited Role of Multinational
Companies in Developing Local Executives
Their benefit is limited only to the “fortunate” few working with them.
Few exceptions
4- Lack of localized Executive
Development Tools and Resources
• Case studies• High quality local training companies who
specialize on executive education• Business school professors with practical
experience• Applied business research• Executive Professional Associations
A search for “Executive
Association” resulted about 54,000 almost non of them in
a Muslim or Arab country
5- Some Limitations of International Executive Development Programs
(A) Irrelevance of some topics to our local needs specially case studies
(B) High cultural irrelevancy(C) High profile networking opportunities however mostly
irrelevant for future business benefit(D) Problematic accessibility; difficulty of obtaining visas(E) Long travel time and associated jet lag(F) Not affordable for most managers; check the
following cost survey
Attending Executive Development program at top Business Schools, is a source of very rich experience;
However there are major limitations such as:
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University Program
Duration
DaysTuition in USD
Tuition in SR
Accommodat
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Cost per day
Harvard Business School Advanced Management Program 40 60,000 225,000 225,000 5,625INSEAD International Executive Program 30 54,129 202,985 11,250 214,235 7,141Harvard Business School General Management Program 20 55,000 206,250 206,250 10,313Stanford Graduate School of Business
The Stanford Executive Program 30 54,000 202,500 202,500 6,750
Wharton University of Pennsylvania
Advanced Management Program 25 50,000 187,500 187,500 7,500
INSEAD Advanced Management Program 20 41,802 156,756 7,500 164,256 8,213INSEAD The Challenge of Leadership(COL) Program 19 42,510 159,413 7,125 166,538 8,765London Business School Senior Executive Program 20 38,901 145,878 145,878 7,294Harvard Business School Program for Leadership Development 10 37,500 140,625 140,625 14,063London Business School Accelerated Development Program 20 35,500 133,125 133,125 6,656Oxford SAID Business School The Saudi Oxford Advanced Management Program 15 32,500 121,875 121,875 8,125Oxford SAID Business School The Oxford High performance Leadership Program 15 32,500 121,875 121,875 8,125Ashridge Business School Advanced Management Program 12 26,400 99,000 99,000 8,250Oxford SAID Business School The Oxford Advanced Management & Leadership
Program15 25,200 94,500 94,500 6,300
Oxford SAID Business School The Oxford in Organisational Leadership 15 25,200 94,500 94,500 6,300Wharton University of Pennsylvania
Executive Development Program 12 24,750 92,813 92,813 7,734
London Business School Emerging Leaders Program 15 24,500 91,875 91,875 6,125Stanford Graduate School of Business
Executive Program for Growing Companies 9 20,000 75,000 75,000 8,333
Ashridge Business School Senior Executive Program 9 17,800 66,750 66,750 7,417INSEAD The Leadership Transition(LT) Program 7 13,887 52,075 2,625 54,700 7,814Ashridge Business School Developing Business & Leadership Skills 10 13,500 50,625 50,625 5,063Wharton University of Pennsylvania
NIDA/Wharton Leadership Program 5 12,504 46,889 46,889 9,378
Harvard Business School High Leadership Potential Program 5 11,500 43,125 43,125 8,625Stanford Graduate School of Business
Executive Program in Leadership 5 11,000 41,250 41,250 8,250
London Business School High Performance People Skills for Leaders 5 10,700 40,125 40,125 8,025Harvard Business School Leadership for Senior Executives 4 10,500 39,375 39,375 9,844Harvard Business School The Corporate Leader Program 5 9,750 36,563 36,563 7,313London Business School Essentials for Leadership 5 9,700 36,375 36,375 7,275Wharton University of Pennsylvania
Leading Organizational Change 4 7,450 27,938 27,938 6,984
Ashridge Business School Accelerating Management Effectiveness 5 6,100 22,875 22,875 4,575INSEAD Learning to Lead (LLD) Program 3 5,526 20,724 1,125 21,849 7,283London Business School Coaching for Performance 2 4,000 15,000 15,000 7,500
Average 13 25,760 96,599 97,524 7,717
SR 225,000 for 8 weeks at HBS
SR 14,063Highest cost per day
SR 4,575Lowest cost per day
SR 7,717 = US$ 2,060average cost per day
6- Unsustainable National Leadership
Development Initiatives Recently few local leadership development initiatives have been
launched. They all reflect very noble intentions and strategic vision of their sponsors. They also managed to partner with top-
quality partners.
However they are
Batch Processing
Very Expensive
Large portion of the cost goes to paying for the brand (stamp)
No-long term investment “Opex not Capex”
Non-sustainable
A Proposed Model
MILE
• Non-profit institution that aims at building leadership and entrepreneurial excellence in the Arab and Muslim world.
• Initiated as a Savola Group’s CSR Programs and grew to be a collaborative initiative aims to attract the contributions and support of many other companies, academic institutions, research & consulting organizations and professional groups.
• To be located at the heart of the Muslim & Arab World
Madinah Knowledge Economic City
to become the premier executive, and entrepreneurship education provider in
the Arab and Muslim World
MILE Vision
KPI
To be ranked among the top 100 Global Executive Education Providers in 2020
MILE will achieve its vision through building an effective collaborative network; leveraging information technology; offering relevant holistic life-long developmental services; ensuring sustainability and continuous
development of intellectual capital; and striving in being a role model in applying the most
advanced and ethical management practices
MILE Mission
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Collaboration with Key Stakeholders
Multinationals
Local Universities
Arab/MuslimBusiness
Professors
Leading GlobalBusinessSchools/Trainers
Founders(CSR)
ConsultingFirms
Multinationals
Local Universities
Arab/MuslimBusiness
Professors
Leading GlobalBusinessSchools/Trainers
Founders(CSR)
ConsultingFirms
MILE seek to identify a win-win relationship with
all its stakeholder groups by identifying
• what is it for
MILE• what is in it for
each group
Collaboration with Key Stakeholders
Multinationals
Local Universities
Arab/MuslimBusiness
Professors
Leading GlobalBusinessSchools/Trainers
Founders(CSR)
ConsultingFirms
In addition to Savola Group, MILE will seek the contribution of major local
organizations; e.g.
MILE can offer:1. A cost-effective CSR project to achieve the highest
return on investment2. An opportunity to give their executives a priority in
benefiting from MILE’s services3. Developing case studies and applied research for the
sponsor company4. Publicizing donors logos in all of MILE’s publications
CSR Founders can offer:1. Financial contribution to the endowment2. Guarantee participation in MILE programs
Founders(CSR)
Collaboration with Key Stakeholders
Multinationals
Local Universities
Arab/MuslimBusiness
Professors
Leading GlobalBusinessSchools/Trainers
Founders(CSR)
ConsultingFirms
Leading Business Schools can offer:1. Cutting-edge content, case studies and lecturers2. Access to on-line resources.3. Cross listing of joint programs
Leading Business Schools/Trainers
MILE can offer:1. A channel through which Business Schools can
offer and promote their programs2. The opportunity to participate in joint research3. Offering joint programs of interest to multinational
executives who are/plan doing business in our region.
4. Facilitate internship opportunities for their MBA students in local corporations.
5. Development of case studies for local companies
Example of Business School whom MILE approached to
explore collaboration opportunities:
Collaboration with Key Stakeholders
Multinationals
Local Universities
Arab/MuslimBusiness
Professors
Leading GlobalBusinessSchools/Trainers
Founders(CSR)
ConsultingFirms
Consulting Firms can offer:1. Adding to MILE intellectual capital a documentation
of real-life case studies2. Educating participants on the state-of-the-art
management consulting techniques3.Having senior consultants offer Webinars or
moderate MILE’s blogs.
ConsultingFirms
MILE can offer:1. An opportunity to present their experiences and
capabilities2. An opportunity to display the portfolio of their
products and services3. An opportunity to offer a community service and
have their logo displayed
Collaboration with Key Stakeholders
Multinationals
Local Universities
Arab/MuslimBusiness
Professors
Leading GlobalBusinessSchools/Trainers
Founders(CSR)
ConsultingFirms
MILE can offer:1. An opportunity to serve their original home countries
and contribute to their development2. An opportunity for Muslims to visit Makah and have
a short stay in Madinah3. An opportunity to enrich their business network4. An opportunity to conduct applied research on local
organizations5. An opportunity to develop local case studies
Arab/Muslim Business Professors can offer:1. Faculty members who understand or appreciate
local values, culture and traditions2. Offer Webinars or moderate MILE’s blogs3. Faculty who place a special value for visiting or
working in Madinah
Muslin/Arab Business Professors
Dr. Jamal Badawi• Egyptian born Muslim Canadian professor in Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
• Well-known author, activist, preacher and speaker on Islam and Muslims.
• Authored several books and articles on Islam
• Researched, designed and presented a 352-segment television series on Islam, shown in many local TV stations in Canada and the US and in other countries as well.
• Founder/chairman of the Islamic Information Foundation
• Guest Scholar at The American Learning Institute for Muslims
Dr. Akbar Ali Khan
• established Centre for Government Studies at the BRAC University
• visiting professor• chairman of the Regulatory Reform Commission to modernize old and ineffective laws in Bangladesh.
• Books include ‘History of Bangladesh’ where he explored the historical and social emergences of Bangladesh as well as the growth of Islam in the country. In his economy related book "Porarthoporotar Orthoniti" (tr. Economics of Other minding), he expressed the complex aspects of economic phenomenon in the lucid, unorthodox style of J.K. Galbraith.
Dr. Mahmoud El-Gamal
• Chair, Department of Economics, Rice University, Houston, Texas.
• Chaired Professor of Islamic Economics, Finance, and Management, and Professor of Economics and Statistics, Rice University, Houston, Texas.
• Was Scholar in Residence, U.S. Department of Treasury, Washington, DC.
• Was an Economist, Middle East Department, in the International Monetary Fund, Washington, DC.
Dr. Rafik Beekun• Professor of Management and Strategy
and Co-Director, Center for Corporate Governance and Bus: Ethic at University of Nevada.
• Rafik Beekun’s Specialties: Business ethics, governance, corporate strategy, international management, and the link between spirituality and management.
• He is a Charter member of the Minaret Business Association, a global networking association of Muslim CEOs globally, and a member of the board of DinarStandard.com
• He has also served two terms as President of the Association of Muslim Social Scientists of North America, as a member of the Majlis Shura of the Islamic Society of North America, and as a member of the Board of Advisors of the North American Islamic Trust.
• He has published several books including one on Islamic Business Ethics.
• He ran for the State Assembly for the State of Nevada, and has served as president of the Republican Men's Club of Northern Nevada.
Omar Besbes Operations and Information Management
Wharton School, University of Penn
Waheed Hussain Legal Studies and Business Ethics
Harvard
Wasim AzharMarketing
Marketing, U. of California, Berkley
Naeem Zafar Entrepreneurship
University of California, Berkley
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Collaboration with Key Stakeholders
Multinationals
Local Universities
Arab/MuslimBusiness
Professors
Leading GlobalBusinessSchools/Trainers
Founders(CSR)
ConsultingFirms
MILE can offer :1. Skills and knowledge transfer to local
faculty2. Encouraging and supporting local
business professors to develop local case studies
3. Coordination between academic research and the business community
Local Universities can offer:1. Local professors can act as tutors and
supervise follow up activities2. Developing local capabilities
LocalUniversities
Collaboration with Key Stakeholders
Multinationals
Local Universities
Arab/MuslimBusiness
Professors
Leading GlobalBusinessSchools/Trainers
Founders(CSR)
ConsultingFirms
MILE will seek the contribution of major multi-national corporations ; e.g.
MILE can offer:1. Contribute to MILE intellectual capital through
their Corporate Universities. 2. An opportunity to offer a community service and
have their logo displayed in MILE publications3. Have their managers enroll in MILE’s programs4. Opportunity to sponsor events or offer
scholarship for participation in MILE’s programs.
Multinationals can offer:1. Contribution to MILE programs in the form of
speakers or case studies.2. Access to knowledge resources available at
MNC’s Corporate Universities 3. Sponsoring of MILE’s events and participants.
Multinationals
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Localization
– Develop local case studies– Produce documentary of successful local business
leaders– Provide guidance to invited speakers on areas of
adjustments needed in their training tools and materials to suite local requirements
– Develop the skills of local university business professors in offering Executive Education programs
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MILE holistic approach to executive
education is rooted in the worldview of
human nature• Speakers• Training Techniques• Assessment• Books and References
• Healthy Food• Medical Checkup• Exercise
• Networking• Emotional Intelligence• 360 Strength Finder• Teambuilding• Trust building
• Leading by values• Visit to holy cities• Spiritual Intelligence
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Pre-program Program Post-programEvaluation and N
ext Steps
Readings
Profiling:
360 self-assessment
Personality
Ethicometer
Week One Week Two
Personal Development Plan
Peer & Mentor Networks
Monthly webcasts
Work-based Project
Online learning resources
Executive Education is not an
event
NETWORKING
• MILE Community Network• Alumni Networks• Access to consultants/executive
education experts/speakers
WEB-BASED LEARNING
• Leadership Simulations• Research and tools• Personal Development Plans• Webinars
EDUCATION AND APPLICATION• Executive/Leadership Development• Assessment Centre• Conferences• Benchmarking• Best practices sharingdatabase
SUPPORT• Newsletters•Online resources•Executive Coaching
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INTEGRATED LEARNING
MILE Development Tool Kit
Post-Program Continuous Learning
Executive Coaching
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– Proper corporate governance– Sound business model to ensure making the best
use of the endowment fund– Forging long term win-win collaborations with
multiple stakeholders
Sustainability
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MILE aspires to be a role model through employing best management practices and adhering to the highest
standards of business ethics.
Role Modeling
Spiritual SerenityProfessional and Business Development
High Quality Life
MILE:A unique location: a unique experience
On January 2010, MILE offered its first pilot
Executive Education Program to examine the validity of
our assumptions and practicability of its 7
strategic themes.
Program for Advanced Leadership & Management
(PALM)January 15-28, 2010
Madinah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
PALM Program Week One:
PALM Program Week Two:
PALM Philosophy for Integrated Self Development
Mental Spiritual
SocialPhysical
PALM Development Focus
• Competitiveness and Strategic Business Decisions – Dr. Tarek Selim
• Executive Decision Making– Dr. Paul Schoemaker• Value Building and Growth Organization in a Time of
Uncertainty - A.T. Kearney• Creating Value Through Successful Mergers -
McKinsey & Company• Corporate Finance Strategy - The Globecon Group
Management
• Developing Executive Strategy Leadership - TTM Associates
• The Islamic Guide to Develop Emotional Spiritual Quotient – Dr. Ary Agustian
• Great Leaders; Leading in Turbulent Times - Franklin Covey
• Self-Development Strategies - YSC
Leadership
University Professors
(Theory, Conceptual Franmwork)
Consultants(Live Case Studies)
Practitioners
(Role Models,Practical Insight)
Professional Trainers
(Professional Skills)
Dr. Jean-Luc KastnerHead of the Learning
skills lab of the Stonfield Institute of Human Dynamics - Paris
Dr. John H. Fleming Principal & Chief
Scientist, Gallup Consulting
Dieter RoelenPartner, Mckinsey
& company
Bahjat El-DarwichePartner,
Booz & company
Rafael ViñasSenior instructor,
Globcon
Ali BouhouchSenior Consulting
Partner, FranklinCovey
Zohair Eloudghiri Chief Executive Officer
- Foods Sector, Savola Group
Dr. Walid A. FitahiCEO,Chairman Medical Center – Jeddah, KSA
Faisal A. AbdallaVice President, Abdul Latif Jameel Retail
Dr. Paul ShowemakerWharton School,
University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Tarek H. SelimAssociate professor of economics at the
American University in Cairo
PALM Learning Tools
Personal Profiling Lectures
Case Studies Books
Social Networking
Games & Simulations
Strength Mirror
One-to-one Feedback
My Strengths’ Mirror
The objectives are:
• To focus on positive attribute rather than negative
• To help individuals realize their potential
• To sharpen participants’ observation skills
• To improve participants’ skill in providing feedback at the workplace
PLUS
Com
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The Learning Log
Designed for each participant to log ‘key’ learning and actions that he/she plans to execute upon returning to his/her office.
Profiling Assessments
The Learning Style
Brain Dominance Survey
PALM Philosophy for Integrated Self Development
MentalSpiritua
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SocialPhysical
Historical Sites Field Visits & Optional Umrah Trip
Masjid Al Nabawi Uhud Saqeefah Banu Sa’dah Masjid Qiblatain and Khandaq Masjid Quba Masjid Al-Haram
PALM Philosophy for Integrated Self Development
Mental Spiritual
SocialPhysical
Gala Dinners
Gala Dinner 1Blue Ocean Strategy – Dr. Tarek Selim, AUCHost: Knowledge Economic City
Gala Dinner 2The Challenge of Going from Local to Global Eng. Zouhair Eloudghiri
Host: Savola Food
Gala Dinner 3Trust, The Success ElementDr. Walid Fitahi, Founder and CEOHost: International Medical Center
Gala Dinner 4Peripheral VisionDr. Paul Schoemaker, Wharton School, U. of Penn.Host: Local Young Presidents Organization (YPO)
Gala Dinner 5Group Social Event, Oriental Dinner and Folk Dance
PALM Philosophy for Integrated Self Development
Mental Spiritual
SocialPhysical
Aerobics and Mid-day
StretchingFree Medical
CheckupHealthy Eating
Participant DistributionBy Industry of Work
Finance, 5
FMCG, 20
General Consulting, 1
Manufacturing, 1
Education, 2
Medical, 1
Packaging, 2
Steel Trading, 2
Real Estate, 10
Telecommunication, 2
Services, 8
Construction, 2
Participant DistributionBy Academic Qualification
Participant DistributionBy Years of Experience
Participant Age DistributionBy Age
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NationalitiesParticipant Distribution by Work Location
Egypt, 2
Iran, 2
Lebanon, 1
Malaysia, 1Morrocco, 1
Netherlands, 1Pakistan, 2
Saudi Arabia, 41
South Africa, 2
UAE, 3 Canada, 1 USA, 1
PALM Participants’ Employers
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Testimonials
“The diversity of participants & their expressions added great value to the program”Ahmed SheikhManaging Director, Regent Business SchoolSouth Africa
“Excellent combination of participants, disciplines & venue”Mohammad Naeem WaziriChief Financial OfficerPMDC, Saudi Arabia
“Cross cultural teams, interactive discussions, group tasks. It was both a spiritual and professional re-awakening”Muhammad Nadim BaigChief Operating OfficerIFFCO Pakistan
“Chance to network with businessmen – opportunity to learn About the business culture of Saudi Arabia and beyond. The executives who spoke were great!!”Hoossam S. MalekBooth School of Business, Chicago UniversityBCP Securities, U.S.A
“I am confident that MILE will be able to achieve its vision of becoming one of the top 100 global providers in executive education not in ten years, but in five years”Gerrit MastenbroekChief Executive OfficerTNT Logistics EuropeNetherland
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