Executive Development Programs

Overview

Our new Aspire program will accelerate Saudi Arabia's leadership pipeline by equipping executives with the strategic agility, cultural acuity, and innovative mindset required to turn Vision 2030's goals into tangible organizational and societal impact.

Objective

This program will enhance participants' ability to anticipate emerging trends, develop forward-thinking strategies, and manage large-scale projects. It will upskill and reskill leaders, enabling them to use the tools they acquire in this program to foster a thriving economy and build an ambitious nation.

Curriculum

This program is made up of several modules which cover but are not limited to the following areas:

• Economic growth
• Growth in digital economy and e-commerce
• Public-private partnerships (PPPs)
• Healthcare innovation
• Business regulations and corporate governance
• Technology and innovation
• Customer experience and consumer behavior
• Emerging industries
• Workforce development/transformation

Format: modular format: On Site, and Live Online

For the full details of this program, please contact us to request program information.

Overview

In today's rapidly evolving and complex global business environment, board members are expected to make high-stakes decisions with far-reaching consequences. The CASE Thinking for Transformative Boardroom program is designed to equip directors, chairs, and senior executives with a powerful suite of governance-oriented skills that sit within our four pillars: Critical Thinking, Analytical Thinking, Strategic Thinking, and Ethical Thinking (CASE).

Objective

This program was created to help the future and current board members to strengthen their ability to govern; gain the tools to navigate high-stakes decision-making; and lead their organizations towards success.

Curriculum

This program consists of four key modules, which are laid out as follows:

Critical Thinking for Board Judgement: This module will challenge participants to reflect on their own thought patterns, decision-making habits, and openness to diverse viewpoints.

Analytical Thinking for Oversight and Risk: Developing participants' capacity to interpret complex data, financial insights, and risk reports with clarity.

Strategic Thinking for Corporate Direction: Through practical exercises and strategic simulations, participants will explore how to formulate bold yet achievable strategic pathways.

Ethical Thinking for Value-Based Decision-Making: Participants will learn the foundational concepts of ethical thinking in business and leadership.

Overview

The Board Director Readiness Program is a five-day course designed for professionals, managers, and executives preparing to serve as board members for the first time. This course will provide them with the tools they need to undertake their fiduciary responsibility through practical case studies, first-hand experience sharing from seasoned board members, and immersive workshops.

Objective

By the end of this program, participants will be prepared to step into board roles with confidence, competence, and credibility; understanding not only the rules of governance, but also the leadership and judgement required to guide organizations through complex times.

Curriculum

This course is split into five days of learning, each with their own theme, as follows:

Day 1 – The Role of the Board and Directors: Participants will understand the unique role of directors and the mindset shift required to move from executive management to strategic oversight.

Day 2 – Strategy and Finance for Directors: Providing the tools to engage meaningfully in shaping and overseeing long-term corporate strategy.

Day 3 – Governance and Legal Frameworks: Participants will gain clarity on the legal and regulatory frameworks shaping board responsibilities in Saudi Arabia and internationally.

Day 4 – Board Committees and Leadership Dynamics: Understanding how committees drive accountability, and how effective leadership and boardroom dynamics enable successful governance.

Day 5 – Stakeholders, Ethics, ESG, and IT: Recognizing how boards balance shareholder and stakeholder interests in an ESG and technology-driven world.

Overview

As future leaders and decision-makers, entry to mid-level managers will increasingly be involved in governance processes. The Corporate Governance Essentials for Executives program is designed to provide managers and business professionals with a clear and practical understanding of corporate governance to allow them to perform their roles effectively.

Objective

By the end of the program, participants will gain the foundational tools, concepts, and confidence needed to engage with governance effectively and contribute to building stronger, more transparent organizations.

Curriculum

This course is split into five days of learning, each with their own theme, as follows:

Day 1 – Foundations of Corporate Governance: Participants will understand what governance is, why it matters, and the effects of poor governance.

Day 2 – Principles and Regulatory Frameworks: Participants will learn about the rights and responsibilities of boards, managers and shareholders.

Day 3 – Boards and Shareholders: This will cover the structure, duties and dynamics of boards and shareholders, including shareholder rights and board compositions.

Day 4 – Board Committees in Action: Participants will see how effective board committees bring governance to life, ensuring oversight, accountability, and risk management.

Day 5 – Stakeholders, Transparency, and Technology: Participants will understand how governance balances stakeholder interests and how ESG practices shape long-term organizational success.