Leadership Webinar Series
Following on from the Leadership Influence toolkit launched in 2016, the British Council is delighted to bring you, for the very first time, “The British Council Leadership webinar series” beamed across the six GCC countries. The webinar series will run from March 13th to April 3rd 2018.
British Council’s Leadership Webinar Series is a highly interactive online learning experience, 4-week online programme with top ranking faculty from prestigious UK universities.
Schedule and Topics
The program is designed to work for candidates who strive for personal and professional development and want to pick up quick skills in a time-constrained environment.
Earn a certificate, add value to your resume. How?
1.Register and attend all modules under ONE theme (Employability OR Entrepreneurship). EARN A CERTIFICATE.
2.Register and attend all modules under BOTH themes (Employability AND Entrepreneurship). EARN TWO CERTIFICATES.
Recordings will remain available for Bahrain UK Alumni Network members to register and watch until 15 April 2018.
Stream 1: EMPLOYABILITY:
13-Mar Transitioning a career by Viren Lall, FRSA
21-Mar Developing diverse talent by Adj Prof, Neil Marshall
27-Mar Being ready to take opportunities by Dame Mary Marsh
Stream 2: ENTREPRENEURSHIP:
19-Mar Great ideas using Design Thinking by Dr Giulia Calabretta
20-Mar Sketch out a business model by Dr Stephanie Hussels
26-Mar How to test the market by Dr Stephanie Hussels
28-Mar Frugal innovation by Prof Jaideep Prabhu
| Date | Register Here | Faculty | Session Topic | Theme |
| 13-Mar, Tue | Watch Recording | Viren Lall, FRSA | Transitioning a career | Employability |
| 19-Mar, Mon | Watch Recording | Dr Giulia Calabretta | Great ideas using Design Thinking | Entrepreneurship |
| 20-Mar, Tue | Watch Recording | Dr Stephanie Hussels | Sketch out a business model | Entrepreneurship |
| 21-Mar, Wed | Watch Recording | Adj Prof, Neil Marshall | Developing diverse talent | Both |
| 26-Mar, Mon | Watch Recording | Dr Stephanie Hussels | How to test the market | Entrepreneurship |
| 27-Mar, Tue | Register Here | Dame Mary Marsh | Being ready to take opportunities | Employability |
| 28-Mar, Wed | Register Here | Prof Jaideep Prabhu | Frugal innovation | Both |
We have taken care to ensure that our Faculty is top-ranking in terms of track record and credentials and truly diverse in terms of nationality, gender and selection of universities. Participants will comprise of Gulf UK Alumni who have graduated from prestigious UK universities and from across industry and functional work experience. Given the diversity of managerial and academic talent, be prepared for a high level of engagement and the possibility for networking among participants.
The teaching methods and materials, will comprise a balanced mix of the latest research and practical application, giving you new insights and tools to succeed in your venture or workplace. You will be engaged, challenged and learn new ways of thinking.
For more information about webinar topics and the distinguished faculty presenting at the series please visit this page: http://changeschool.org/gulf-uk-alumni/