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A new initiative has been launched this week in association with a prestigious British university to help develop the next generation of leaders in Bahrain.
York University is now offering places this summer on a Leadership Development Programme, aimed at 14 to 19-year-olds.
The programme has been designed with vocational skill development at its heart such as how to manage and motivate teams, delivering exceptional performance, change management, negotiation and influencing skills, meeting management, presentation skills, customer service, quality management, leading with values, developing positive mindsets and enriching organisational cultures to support staff alignment and engagement.
Gaining a positive mental mindset and taking personal responsibility is at the core of this two-week experience, one of which is delivered in Bahrain and the second at York University in England.
David Collins, a well-known and respected executive coach and consultant in Bahrain, has teamed up with the university to come up with the coaching-based initiative, with this summer’s first York University-Bahrain/UK Young Leaders’ Development Programme.
“We all want the best for our young people,” explained David, who boasts many years of experience in developing young leaders across the globe, “but sometimes a focus upon pure academic achievement is not enough to equip our youngsters to be able to get the maximum benefit from university, select the right profession, make the appropriate career choice or make the best impression when they get their first job.”
This programme will offer just 12 young people from Bahrain a one-week intensive coaching experience in July, followed by an optional coaching and vocational development week with York University to continue their leadership development and increase their potential as young professionals.
For further details visit www.smith-collins.com or email david@smith-collins.com
