"Wathba" begins strategic leadership at INSEAD, Paris
This phase, titled Strategic Leadership, follows the first stage, which took place in the UAE and focused on narrative as a potent instrument for influence and persuasion. The Paris visit was a significant milestone in the programme
programme, providing participants with an intensive learning environment focused on honing their leadership qualities as well as broadening their strategic thinking and decision-making skills.
World-class training with real-world relevance
The programme involves a series of interactive training sessions led by experienced INSEAD academics on subjects such as leadership development, high-performance team building, digital transformation and strategic collaboration, negotiation, and managing change without formal authority. Participants will also engage in hands-on case studies to obtain a more profound understanding of real-world institutional difficulties and how to solve them successfully.
Empowering future-ready Emirati leaders
The programme seeks to improve participants' personal and professional abilities by combining theoretical knowledge with practical tools, preparing them to be future-ready leaders. This strategy is consistent with the aim of Sharjah Capability Development to prepare a new generation of Emirati youth who can take on leadership roles and represent the UAE competently and confidently on regional and global forums.
Strategic partnership for impactful outcomes
The organisers of "Wathba" emphasised that the collaboration with INSEAD is a strategic step towards delivering world-class content, providing participants with a unique opportunity to acquire high-level skills that will improve their readiness to face future challenges and contribute meaningfully to their organisations and societies.

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