Executive Management
Leadership Program

EMIC, and in partnership with The Labour Fund (Tamkeen) are excited to collaborate with Harvard Business Corporate Learning to offer this leadership development program aimed at nurturing the skills of high-potential Bahraini nationals. This program will focus on senior and middle managers from the private sector, aligned with EMIC’s vision of "Developing a Generation of Bahraini Professionals.“

In partnership with Harvard, we aim to enhance leadership capabilities by fostering the necessary skills and mindset shifts that allow leaders to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Harvard’s unique participant-centered approach encourages real-world application, focusing on decision-making, communication, and influence, ensuring the learning experience is impactful and lasting.

Harvard Business Publishing 10 Critical Leadership Capabilities

“We believe we’ve identified the 10 skills that all leaders need now, and in the future, to guide their organizations, motivate their teams, and manage their own careers”
— Amy Bernstein, HBP

Program FAQs

About the program

  • The Harvard Executive Program offers exclusive access to cutting-edge business education designed for senior leaders and executives in the private sector. Participants gain insights into leadership, strategy, and innovation through curated sessions led by Harvard Business Publishing.iption text goes here

  • This program is ideal for CEOs, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and experienced professionals seeking to enhance their leadership capabilities, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills.

  • While EMIC Training facilitates these programs in partnership with Harvard, the sessions are conducted by Harvard Business Publishing faculty and experts. Certificates of completion are issued directly by Harvard.

  • The programs are highly interactive, combining lectures, case studies, group exercises, and real-world applications led by Harvard faculty and industry experts.

  • Yes, participants receive a Harvard Business School Certificate upon completing the program.

  • The primary language of instruction is English. Proficiency in English is required to participate effectively.

Schedule and Venue

  • The program is expected to start in Q1 2025. Check the program calendar or contact EMIC Training for upcoming sessions.

  • Your time investment is 2 days per month over a calendar period of 5 to 6 months. Detailed schedules will be published on the participant portal.

  • The program is delivered in multiple formats, including:

    • In-Person: Held at a 5 stars hotel in Manama, Bahrain. Exact venue will be shared later on the program page.

    • Virtual: Online, interactive sessions.

    Further details on delivery will depend on the specific session chosen.

  • For flexibility, certain programs may offer weekend or evening schedules.

Payments and Financials

  • The program is fully funded by Tamkeen. However, places are limited, and a selection process is in place to select the best profiles for the program. Submitting your application is the first stage of the selection process. All applications should be submitted by 10 December 2024.

  • While this is not encouraged, you can cancel your enrollment any time before the start date, however, rescheduling is not available as the program has a set start and finish date.

Eligibility and Admission

  • The program is for Bahraini citizens living and currently working in Bahrain’s private sector. Participants should have at least 3 years in a senior executive leadership role or 8 years in a managerial position with a responsibility of managing a specific business function or a team.

  • There are no strict age restrictions, but the program is tailored for senior-level professionals, typically aged 30 and above.

  • No, candidates from all educational backgrounds are welcome. However, participants should have significant professional experience to fully benefit from the curriculum.

  • After successfully submitting your application, EMIC Training and in collaboration with Harvard Business Publishing, will be reviewing all applications, scoring applicants, and sharing the results. The application will be the first part of the selection process. After which successful and non-successful applicants will be notified if they qualify for the next stage of the selection.

  • No formal prerequisites are required. However, the program is tailored for professionals with significant managerial or executive experience.

Topics, Assignments, and Exams

  • The programs focus on practical learning and application. While there are no traditional exams, participants may be required to complete:

    • Pre-course reading materials

    • Group discussions and presentations

    • Real-world case studies and simulations

  • No formal grades are issued. However, active participation is expected to earn the completion certificate.

  • 1.        Authentic Leadership

    2.        Leveraging Digital Transformation

    3.        Develop Strategic Agility

    4.        Collaborative Innovation

    5.        Driving Transformative Change

    More details are available in the complete brochure.

Other Questions

  • Yes, organizations can enroll groups of employees in the program. This is an excellent opportunity for companies to upskill their leadership teams collectively. However, each group member must go through the application and selection process individually due to the nature of the assessment and scoring criteria.

  • Participants join a diverse cohort of global leaders, fostering opportunities for collaboration, networking, and long-term professional relationships.

  • To register, you personally have to submit your application on the following page: https://www.emictraining.com/hardvardexec

    Submitting your application is the first part of the selection process and necessitate you to complete all field and questions. You can contact EMIC Training team for assistance at marketing@emictraining.com/+97317317004.

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Program Objectives

  • High-Caliber Executive Development

    Develop a framework to nurture high-caliber individuals by focusing on personal attributes essential for executive roles, along with knowledge in governance, ethics, strategy, and critical thinking.

  • Leveraging Digital Advancements

    Understand digital advancements to effectively leverage opportunities and manage associated risks.

  • Sustaining a National Talent Pipeline

    Establish and sustain a talent pipeline within the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Program Structure

  • Lead with integrity through difficult and pressure-filled challenges.

  • Adapt your leadership style to different scenarios, while remaining true to your values and purpose.

  • Communicate purpose and vision and inspire your organization to execute on that vision: Leverage your personal brand and communicate with the objective to inspire.

  • Learn from feedback and the challenges you encounter daily.

Module 1

Authentic Leadership

2 days

  • Define digital transformation and explain how it can be leveraged in the oil and gas sector.

  • Identify the key challenges and opportunities associated with digital transformation and ways to maximize value.

  • Develop a plan for leveraging digital transformation to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and profitability.

Module 2

Leveraging Digital Transformation

2 days

  • Identify future scenarios to help the organization anticipate and successfully respond to changes in the market.

  • Shift key priorities in response to disruptions/market changes while staying aligned with the organization’s strategic direction.

  • Execute short-term strategies to provide a clear path of action in the face of long-term uncertainty.

  • Employ agile practices and processes to balance operational needs for reliability and efficiency with the ability to change rapidly and effectively.

Module 3

Develop Strategic Agility

2 days

Module 4

Collaborative Innovation

2 days

  • Examine the role of leadership in creating a culture of innovation.

  • Appreciate the importance of managing individual and team creativity to leverage an organization’s innovation capabilities.

  • Create an innovative culture through processes, employee engagement, and a learning culture.

  • Understand the linkages between innovation, learning, and culture and understand the role of the leader in enabling it.

Module 5

Driving Transformative Change

2 days

  • Understand why transformation efforts fail and how to mitigate them.

  • Learn how to build and manage teams to implement change effectively.

  • Learn how to manage resistance to change.

Download the Program Brochure