DOHA: Qatar Leadership Centre (QLC) is now accepting applications for its 2019-2020 National Leadership Programs. The Centre invites distinguished Qataris from all sectors to apply to one of the three, yearlong, leadership programs to advance their leadership capabilities and contributions to Qatar.
QLC was established in 2010 by Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to support the country’s development goals in human capital building. “Everything we continue to accomplish at QLC is done so with our nation in mind,” said Sheikh Dr Abdulla bin Ali Al Thani, Board Member and Managing Director of QLC. “Through fostering an environment of resolute leadership, we’re empowering Qatar’s dedicated professionals to secure an enhanced future and to achieve the nation’s vision and development goals.”
The Centre offers three National Leadership Programs — Executive Leaders, Government Leaders, and Rising Leaders — which require a time commitment of three to five days per month. During the sessions, participants have the opportunity to debate an array of topics including strategic planning, innovation, and risk management. This is supplemented by an annual week-long Learning Journey, which takes the participants on international visits, enabling them to explore hubs for leadership excellence.
To administer the highest quality of instruction and development, each program is comprised of world-class modules designed in partnership with some of the most renowned global institutions.
These include Harvard Business School, Georgetown University, and Cambridge Judge Business School, amongst others. The participants also engage in substantive discussions with prominent C-suite level guest speakers from public and private sectors.
Enrolment in one of the three programs is preceded by a rigorous evaluation process that takes into account work experience, academic background, and leadership capabilities. Admission is determined by the outcome of a set of merit-based assessments, including panel interviews.
To enter the Executive Leaders Program, Qatari professionals must be between the ages of 36 and 46, have at least 10 years of work experience, and dual proficiency in English and Arabic. Qatari men and women seeking to apply for the Government Leaders Program are required to be between 25 and 46, and have accumulated at least three years of work experience. While the Rising Leaders Program is intended for Qatari professionals between the ages of 25 to 35 with a minimum of three years of work experience, and proficiency in English and Arabic. Eligibility requirements for all applications include a bachelor’s degree.
To date, more than 500 high-performing senior managers and executives have successfully completed one of QLC’s National Leadership Programs and currently serve as active members of the growing Alumni Association. Alumni members have the opportunity to support the development goals of the State of Qatar through contributing to select committees, fostering relationships with fellow alumni and sharing knowledge and expertise.
Alumni members also have the unique opportunity to apply for QLC’s new Executive Master’s Degree in Leadership, Policy, and Innovation; an exclusive addition for QLC alumni in partnership with Georgetown University.
