TRAINING

CALENDAR
2021

FOR THE
PRIVATE SECTOR
JANUARY APRIL
Developing yourself as a leader 19th - 6thApr. HBS AEE 12 Innovative leadership 4th - 6th Center for Creative Leadership OE 50

Successful strategies in disrupted times 25 - 28th INSEAD LEE 42 Leadership in transformative times 12th - 22th Columbia Business School AEE 21

Digital technology demystified program 26th - 28th Pearson OE 48 Crisis leadership and human behaviour 12th - 30th LBS AEE 22

Leading global business 31st - 6thFeb. HBS AEE 12 Mastering digital marketing: sem, seo, social media 15th - 7thAug. LBS AEE 22
and beyond - online

Oxford scenarios programme 20th - 20thMay Oxford AEE 23

FEBRUARY
Competing in the age of digital platforms 20th - 20thMay HBS AEE 23
Essential it for non-it executives 1st - 3rd MIT Sloan AEE 13
Financial analysis for non-financial managers 26th - 28thMay INSEAD AEE 24
Getting things done 3rd - 10thMar. IESE AEE 13

Oxford chicago valuation programme 3rd - 10thMar. Oxford AEE 14

MAY
Fundamentals of data driven strategy 7th - 9th Afterskills OE 48
Leading successful change 5th - 7th INSEAD AEE 24
Leadership communication with impact 8 - 12
th th
Mar.
INSEAD AEE 14
Negotiation strategies 17th - 21st Columbia Business School AEE 25
Digital transformation: how to innovate and lead 9 -5
th th
Mar.
IESE AEE 15
your business Strategic investment management 17th - 24th LBS AEE 25

Sustainability leadership and corporate responsibility 9th - 30thMar. LBS AEE 16 Financial decision making for managers 19th - 15thJun. IE AEE 26

Financial decision making for managers 10th - 19thMar. IE AEE 17 Hr strategy in transforming organizations 24th - 28th LBS AEE 26

Digital transformation 14th - 24th Imperial College LEE 42 Leading through crisis and renewal 30th - 1stJun. LBS LEE 43

Innovation for growth 17th - 26thMar. IE AEE 17

JUNE
MARCH Communication and persuasion in the digital age 1st - 2nd MIT Sloan AEE 27

Innovating in the digital world 2nd - 13rdApr. LBS AEE 18 Discover the future of finance 9rd - 16thJul. IE AEE 27

Venture capital: investing in early stage startups 8th - 11th Columbia Business School AEE 18 Mergers and acquisitions 21st - 25th LBS AEE 28

Building a talent management eco-system 8th - 11th Solvay Brussels School LEE 43 Finance matters: unlock value using financial tools 27th - 29th Chicago Booth LEE 44
and analysis
Drive creative innovation 9th - 11th One Leap OE 49
Outthink the competition – the out thinker process 28th - 30th GP Strategies OE 50
Digital mindset and leadership 14 - 16
th th
One Leap OE 49
Achieving Strategic Agility 28th - 23thJul. IESE AEE 28
Oxford impact investing 15 - 19
th th
Oxford AEE 19
Creative problem solving: implementing design thinking 29th - 1stJul. IESE AEE 29
Driving exponential growth 16 - 2
th nd
Jul.
IE AEE 19

Leading organisations in disruptive times 22nd - 23rdApr. INSEAD AEE 20

JULY
Oxford real estate programme 22 - 26
nd th
Oxford AEE 20
Essentials of leadership 11th - 16th LBS AEE 30
Think, act, and influence strategically 30th - 1stApr. Center for Creative Leadership OE 50
Changing the game: negotiation and competitive 25th - 30th HBS AEE 30
decision making
AUGUST TBD
General management program (gmp) 2nd - 19thNov. HBS AEE 31 Changing the game: negotiation and competitive TBD HBS AEE 35
decision-making
Fintech: navigating its evolving competitive and 22th - 27th Stanford AEE 31
regulatory landscapes Driving corporate performance TBD HBS AEE 35

Leading difference for high performance TBD HBS AEE 36

SEPTEMBER Leading through crisis for enduring success TBD HBS AEE 36
“Won’t you be my trainer” team-building and innovation 7th - 9th Alto Solution, LLC OE 51 Leveraging fintech innovation to grow and TBD HBS AEE 37
compete-virtual
User experience 21st - 23rd JellyFish OE 51
Behavioral economics TBD HBS AEE 37
Social media marketing 26th - 28th JellyFish OE 52
Leading and building a culture of innovation TBD HBS AEE 38
Women transforming leadership programme 26th - 30th Oxford LEE 44
Senior executive leadership program - middle east TBD HBS AEE 38
(selpme)
OCTOBER Strategy in competitive markets TBD UCB AEE 39
Women in leadership 1 - TBD
st
LBS AEE 32

The positive leader: deep change and organizational 3st - 8th Michigan Ross AEE 32
transformation

High potentials leadership program 17th - 22th HBS AEE 33

Hr bp strategic development programme 26th - 28th Roffey Park OE 52

NOVEMBER
Project management essentials 1st - 2nd Franklin Covey OE 53

Strategic leaders program: vision, strategy and 1st - 5th Michigan Ross AEE 33
managing the organization to drive

New future of work 23rd - 25th Project Renaissance OE 53

People & performance management 23rd - 25th HEC LEE 45

Design thinking for hr 28th - 30th Project Renaissance OE 54

Program for leader development (pld) 30th - 1stJul. 2022 HBS AEE 34

DECEMBER
Leading and building a culture of innovation 5th - 10th HBS AEE 34

AEE Abroad Executive Education LEE Local Executive Education OE Open Enrollment AEE Abroad Executive Education LEE Local Executive Education OE Open Enrollment
 KFAS Training Calendar 2021

Welcome to the 2021 KFAS Learning Calendar for the Private Sector. We are offering a range of
learning opportunities both locally and abroad in collaboration with our international network of
academic institutions.

Our learning and professional development courses have been selected to deliver high caliber practical
knowledge for improving business productivity and competitiveness within the private sector. The
KFAS funded learning opportunities allow exposure to best practices and provide friendly platforms to
meet, learn and exchange knowledge and experiences both locally and internationally.

Our programs are segmented into three areas:

AEE Abroad Executive Education LEE Local Executive Education OE Open Enrollment

Abroad Executive Education courses (AEE) are international learning opportunities outside Kuwait
targeting senior level executives. Participants would interact and exchange knowledge with other DISCLAIMER:
international participants from around the world. Participants would be introduced to the latest
concepts and tools that drive leadership, sustainable growth, and business innovation. AEE offerings Please note that due to extenuating global circumstances, our program dates,
are only available to contributing and limited to Kuwaiti national participants. venues, and availabilities are subject to changes. We will inform you of such
changes through email notifications. We also invite you to please visit our
Local Executive Education courses (LEE) are customized opportunities targeting senior level offerings page to stay up-to-date with any and all changes our offerings may go
executives. The courses have been carefully selected and customized for Kuwait in collaboration with through. We thank you for your understanding.
international academic institutions. Participants would be introduced to the latest concepts and tools
that drive leadership, sustainable growth, and business innovation. LEE offerings are available to all
private sector companies (without preference to participants’ nationality).

Open Enrollment courses (OE) are professional development learning courses targeting professionals
up to middle management level. The courses would help develop and sharpen skills necessary for
leadership and business successes. Participants would learn skills and tools for complex problem
solving, critical thinking, and innovation. OE offerings are available to all Kuwaiti companies (without
preference to participants’ nationality).
AEE
Abroad Executive
Education
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DEVELOPING YOURSELF ESSENTIAL IT FOR NON-IT
AS A LEADER EXECUTIVES

As high performers develop their leadership style, it is imperative to have the skillset and For non-technical business leaders and corporate strategists, IT can be a source of much
knowledge to gain influence and increase impact across an organization. In this virtual frustration. In many companies, the relationship between IT departments and business
program, you will become armed with a number of actionable learning outcomes to help leaders is like a troubled marriage-miscommunication is rife, leaving executives struggling
develop yourself as a leader. These learning outcomes include crafting a more strategic to improve the situation. This course is intended to help organizations develop a language
and effective approach to your career trajectory grounded authentically in your strengths, shared by managers from various backgrounds and areas of expertise, so they can work
experiences and, aspirations; readiness in communications, negotiations, influence and together efficiently and productively, propelling the company toward future success.
design; and preparation for the moments of potential challenge or derailment, including
transitions and collaboration.
DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK
01/02/2021 – 03/02/2021 Online TBD www.kfas.org/aee
DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK
19/01/2021 – 06/04/2021 Online 15/12/2021 www.kfas.org/developing-leader

GETTING THINGS DONE

LEADING GLOBAL BUSINESS
Make Your Strategy Happen:

Global organizations rely on skilled senior global leaders for continued success, especially
when faced with a pandemic and volatile economic climate. Leading Global Businesses—
Virtual covers the full range of challenges faced by global leaders—globalization, winning
in emerging markets, digitization, organizing for global leadership, diversifying your global
leadership team, global ethics, global marketing, leading global and local teams—all with the
goal of enabling you to become the exceptional leader you would follow.
When a business strategy fails, shortcomings are often exposed, not necessarily in the
strategy itself but in its execution. The ability to make your strategy work is critical for
business leaders and it is the overriding factor in determining a company’s long-term success.
Unlock the mysteries behind strategy implementation and discover the factors that are
crucial to bringing about the successful execution of business objectives.

DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK

DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK 03/02/21 – 10/03/21 Online 15/12/2021 www.kfas.org/things-done
31/01/21 – 06/02/21 Online 19/12/2021 www.kfas.org/leading-business

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OXFORD CHICAGO DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: HOW TO
VALUATION PROGRAMME INNOVATE AND LEAD YOUR BUSINESS

Valuation plays a vital role in corporate and investment decision making. Advances in the digital space – be they social, mobile, or otherwise – are breaking down
barriers to market entry, turning established business models on their heads, and offering
We have joined forces with the University of Chicago Booth School of Business to equip you with new ways to engage with customers and employees. To identify and effectively respond to
advanced valuation knowledge in a condensed timeframe on this comprehensive programme. tomorrow’s digital opportunities and threats, it is crucial to develop a truly digital mindset;
Partner-level industry guest speakers explore and demonstrate the finance and capital only with this paradigm can business gains be realized.
structures that affect valuation. Following an accelerated recap of theory, you will compare • Cultivate a holistic understanding of the digital landscape and gain a clearer grasp on the
valuation in corporate M&A and private equity using real deals. building blocks of digitalization.
You will gain deeper insight and experience, and practical valuation models that strengthen • Challenge the key assumptions behind your business model and analyze potential
your investment decision making. strategic shifts triggered by digitalization.
• Identify the core capabilities critical to your firm’s longterm success in a digital landscape
and assess structural and contextual approaches to developing them.
DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK • Formalize and articulate your digital strategy and develop an action plan to drive a
03/02/21 – 10/03/21 Oxford, London TBD www.kfas.org/aee digital agenda in your organization.

DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK

09/02/21 – 05/03/21 Online 15/12/2021 www.kfas.org/lead-business

LEADERSHIP COMMUNICATION
WITH IMPACT

“Leadership Communication with Impact” is an online programme designed to help leaders

improve their impact, performance and effectiveness as communicators. The aim is to equip
you - as leaders - with the tools, techniques and skills you need to build your communication
capacity at all levels – whether it be interpersonal, organisational or external, and enabling
you to become a leader communicator who connects and resonates with any stakeholder.

DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK

08/02/2021 – 12/03/2021 Online 17/01/2021 www.kfas.org/leadership-impact

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SUSTAINABILITY LEADERSHIP AND FINANCIAL DECISION
CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY MAKING FOR MANAGERS

Reconceptualise critical global challenges as sustainable growth opportunities for your Financial Decision-Making for Managers offers students the opportunity to acquire the
business and achieve positive social impact. financial knowledge and skills needed to succeed in today’s fast-paced business environment.

• Build the fundamental knowledge of sustainability, corporate responsibility and ESG The program takes on a very practical approach to understanding and applying fundamental
needed to address your organisation’s goals and challenges learning objectives to your business or company. Throughout the program, you will see real-
• Explore the success of responsible organisations, and how to develop these innovative life examples of challenges that enterprises both big and small face and how they can be
business models tackled, and acquire the skills and confidence needed to feel empowered to make and convey
• Understand the trade-offs from integrating sustainability into business practice, and financial decisions.
how to generate profit through creative resolutions
• Develop practical frameworks to identify material stakeholders, and create strategy and
disclosure practices to meet their conflicting, ever increasing demands DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK
• Examine the challenges of transitioning to a sustainable business model, and learn how 10/02/2021-19/03/2021 Online TBD www.kfas.org/aee
to overcome them through identifying the key organisational levers that facilitate change
• Reflect on your role as leader and your ability to affect change, through growing social
and environmental challenges
• Gain the confidence to influence other senior executives, and contribute to boardroom
discussions on embedding sustainability in your corporate strategy
INNOVATION FOR GROWTH
DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK
09/02/2021 – 30/03/2021 Online 11/01/2021 www.kfas.org/leadership-corporate

Innovation for Growth explores a framework for making strategic planning more robust
amidst an increasingly changing and volatile business environment. As you progress
through the course, you will gain insight into the various degrees of leadership that allow
innovation to be harnessed and nurtured in organizations. By understanding the challenges
that businesses face today, identifying the kind of organizations that are currently providing
access to the most innovative landscapes, and recognizing the new kind of intelligences
that are required to succeed, this course will challenge your own understanding of the role
innovation plays in a company’s growth strategy.

DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK

17/02/2021 – 26/03/2021 Online 06/01/2021 www.kfas.org/innovation-growth

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INNOVATING IN THE OXFORD IMPACT
DIGITAL WORLD INVESTING

Every organisation today faces disruption on an unprecedented scale. For their leaders, there On this pioneering programme, you will develop a deep and broad understanding of the
are two choices: Innovate, or perish. impact investment sector and understand how to make more targeted investment decisions.

• Learn anywhere, anytime: all programme content is fully tablet and phone compatible.
• Identify a key innovation roadblock in your company and create an action plan to
overcome it with cutting-edge tools and techniques.
• Translate evidence-based insights from the latest research into actionable outcomes that
drive real and sustainable impact.
• Access one-to-one coaching and gain the skills and confidence to secure buy-in at the
highest levels in your firm.
• Build the mindset, experimental techniques and practical tools to push boundaries and
ignite creativity.
• Feel at home navigating disruption in a constantly changing environment.
You will learn how to:
• work effectively as an impact investment practitioner
• develop an effective strategy and plan
• measure and assess your impact
You will study in a dynamic learning environment, supported by our community of highly
experienced academics, guest speakers and partners from all over the world.
On completion, you will have the skills and knowledge to play your role as a key participant
in community-based global change and the impact investing profession.

DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK

15/03/2021 – 19/03/2021 Online 10/02/2021 www.kfas.org/impact-investing
DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK
02/03/2021 – 13/04/2021 Online 01/02/2021 www.kfas.org/digital-world

VENTURE CAPITAL: INVESTING

IN EARLY STAGE STARTUPS
DRIVING EXPONENTIAL GROWTH
Expand your expertise in portfolio management and sharpen your approach to strategic
investing. From foundational concepts about capital structure and the corporate balance sheet,
you will gain a tactical perspective on different asset classes and the knowledge to manage risk,
Disruption and systemic changes are the new normal. To stay ahead of the competition, top
execute successful deals, and maximize the performance of your business or client’s portfolios.
executives must transform their mindsets in order to lead their companies in recovery and
Broadening your understanding of the empirical evidence that informs professional growth after a crisis situation. In this pioneering program, you will identify and develop key
investment decisions, you will develop the skills to analyze, evaluate, construct, and actively skills for understanding, designing, executing and leading exponential business models that
manage assets and investment products. Investment Strategies (Live Online): Capital Markets provide a unique combination for recovery and growth: robustness and scalability.
and Principles of Investing covers a range of essential topics that connect the conceptual to
the practical, from the theory of active management to the mechanics of buying via leverage.
DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK
16/03/2021 – 02/07/2021 IE Madrid 02/02/2021 www.kfas.org/driving-growth

DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK

08/03/2021 – 11/03/2021 Online 04/02/2021 www.kfas.org/investing-startups

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LEADING ORGANISATIONS LEADERSHIP IN
IN DISRUPTIVE TIMES TRANSFORMATIVE TIMES

“Leading Organisations in Disruptive Times” is an online programme that takes a closer Strategically and successfully lead through times of crisis.
look at the challenges facing senior leaders today– from conducting fair decision-making During a crisis, the measure of every leader is tested. This program helps you strengthen
processes to enabling their organisations to navigate wider political and cultural challenges. yourself, your people, and your organization so you can deal with this crisis with clarity,
wisdom, resilience, and agility
Building on cutting-edge research, the programme will develop your ability to drive faster
decision-making, accelerate change processes, and cut through difficult cultural challenges. • Avoid making bad decisions.
It will provide you with a set of concepts and tools enabling you to lead your organisation • Make high-stakes choices under pressure by fusing a deep understanding of the
with impact and efficiency – maximising its performance in changing times. situation with creative intuition.
• Communicate effectively.
• Create an environment of psychological safety for your teams and communicate
DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
22/03/2021 – 23/04/2021 Online 01/03/2021 www.kfas.org/disruptive-times
• Center yourself and inspire others.
• Leverage your core values to guide you through the crisis and create a meaningful path
for your team to help them stay inspired.
OXFORD REAL ESTATE • Look ahead.
PROGRAMME • Translate adversity into motivation, focus, and insight that will help your team learn
and innovate in powerful ways.

Real estate makes up around 50% of the world's assets and it is crucial to the success of
global economies and societies. DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK
12/04/2021 – 22/04/2021 Online 08/03/2021 www.kfas.org/transformative-times

In the turbulent global financial markets, an understanding of real estate is vital for senior
executives, investors and policy makers worldwide.

During the programme, you will:

• review the latest developments, opportunities and risks in real estate investments
• gain an understanding of real estate user and capital markets
• analyse technology, urbanisation, demographics, globalisation and macroeconomic trends
• design a business case for a real estate investment and present it to potential industry funders

Participants will be from real estate companies and REITs, fund and wealth managers,
family offices, banks, service providers and insurance/pension funds, endowments and
sovereign wealth funds.

DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK

22/03/21 – 26/03/21 Oxford, London TBD www.kfas.org/aee

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CRISIS LEADERSHIP AND HUMAN OXFORD SCENARIOS
BEHAVIOUR PROGRAMME

Behavioural and decision-making sciences come together to create a programme designed In an uncertain world scenario planning equips you with the skills and tools to deal
for leaders operating in a volatile and uncertain world. effectively with potential opportunities, threats and challenges.

Become the leader your organisation needs in a crisis: On this programme, you will learn how to develop robust strategies in the face of numerous
• Understand and leverage the ‘human factor’ in a crisis plausible futures.
• Avoid becoming overwhelmed by fear, data overload and clashing personalities
• Lead on a crisis management strategy You will cover a broad range of themes, including:
• Communicate effectively to stakeholders under pressure • What can we influence in the context of our organisation and what will most influence
• Learn and rebuild after a crisis. success in the future?
• What is the relationship between strategic planning and scenarios?
• How do I design a fit-for-purpose scenario intervention?
DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK
• How do scenarios and forecasting relate to each other?
12/04/2021 – 30/04/2021 Online 14/03/2021 www.kfas.org/crisis-leadership • Who does what in scenario practice?

DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK

20/04/2021 – 20/05/2021 Online 03/03/2021 www.kfas.org/scenarios-program

MASTERING DIGITAL MARKETING: SEM, SEO,

SOCIAL MEDIA AND BEYOND - ONLINE

Apply the latest thinking in modern marketing and become equipped to build an effective
omnichannel strategy for your organisation.
• Learn how to use the 3C Framework, as well as which success metrics to track across
different marketing activities.
• Learn how to develop an omnichannel strategy to deliver higher customer loyalty rates –
and put you ahead of your competition.
• Interact through live sessions with LBS faculty and marketing simulations.
• Contribute to discussion boards moderated by the learning facilitator and build your
global peer network.
• Build credibility with a London Business School certificate of completion.
COMPETING IN THE AGE
OF DIGITAL PLATFORMS
Without exception, the most valuable companies in the world today are platforms: Microsoft,
Apple, Amazon, Google, Facebook, and many other firms have built their fortunes by
facilitating innovation across global ecosystems or enabling the broad exchange of goods
and services. There are different paths to success in the digital world, whether a company
wants to compete as a new platform or to leverage an existing platform for competitive
advantage. This program will show you how to create sustainable value whether you are
competing as, with, or against digital platforms.

DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK

15/04/2021 – 07/08/2021 Online 17/03/2021 www.kfas.org/digitalmarketing DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK
20/04/2021 – 20/05/2021 Online 15/12/2021 www.kfas.org/aee

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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS FOR NEGOTIATION STRATEGIES
NON-FINANCIAL MANAGERS

“Financial Analysis for Non-Financial Managers” accelerates your understanding of the core
financial dimensions of business. The programme empowers you with a robust valuation
framework to make strategic decisions on future investments – and to assess the impact of
past decisions you and your business have taken.
The programme will explore decision-making frameworks within the firm, using evaluation
tools to evaluate the impact and efficacy of different projects. It will take a deep dive
into valuation at the firm level, getting to grips with new techniques and mechanisms to
estimate the value of an enterprise.
At a time when leadership requires less emphasis on giving orders and more of a focus
on building consensus, personal persuasiveness and the ability to negotiate effectively
have become critical skills for success.
Drawing on sound psychological research, Persuasion: Influencing Without Authority
covers the range of interpersonal and intergroup persuasion challenges, from one-
on-one negotiations to driving change in an organization's culture. The focus is on
practical skills and immediate application to participants' real-world challenges.

DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK

DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK 17/05/2021 – 21/05/2021 Online 15/04/2021 www.kfas.org/negotiation-strategies
26/04/2021 – 28/05/2021 Online 01/04/2021 www.kfas.org/financial-analysis

STRATEGIC INVESTMENT
MANAGEMENT
LEADING SUCCESSFUL CHANGE Deepen your understanding of investment management with cutting-edge insights
and practical trading simulations on this programme for investment professionals.

Leading Successful Change is a three-day programme designed to help you execute change
more effectively in your organisation. You will learn about frameworks and tools that you
can apply to lead change effectively; analyse different types of change – crisis, reactionary,
anticipatory – and their different dynamics; and examine peoples’ attitudes towards change
– from early adopters to hard-core resistors.
This programme is also designed to help you analyse different sources of resistance and
look at how to create change strategies that factor in the different, non-linear dynamics
of a change process over time. Specifically, the programme helps you to enhance your
skills in the area of understanding peoples’ motivations, creating and sustaining a positive
momentum for change and building broad networks of support.
• Gain fresh perspectives and insights from world-class faculty Narayan Naik and
Stephen Schaefer to select individual investment instruments, evaluate strategy
and measure performance.
• Make better decisions. Gain a deep understanding of the investment process
and explore the latest techniques with real-world case studies.
• Minimise the effects of market volatility on your portfolio. Understand risk
management and achieve greater returns.
• Optimise your portfolio and achieve maximum returns. Explore alternative asset
classes, such as real estate and commodities.
• Build an in-depth knowledge of fixed income and derivative instruments.
• Ensure effective performance evaluation using appropriate measurements
and benchmarking.

DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK

05/05/21 – 07/05/21 Fontainebleau TBD www.kfas.org/aee DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK
17/05/2021 – 24/05/2021 London 22/03/2021 www.kfas.org/aee
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FINANCIAL DECISION MAKING COMMUNICATION AND
FOR MANAGERS PERSUASION IN THE DIGITAL AGE

Financial Decision-Making for Managers offers students the opportunity to acquire the Grounded in extensive cognitive research on how we learn and observe, Communication
financial knowledge and skills needed to succeed in today’s fast-paced business environment. and Persuasion in the Digital Age is designed to help executives and managers become
successful communicators in person and in virtual contexts: from group discussions to
The program takes on a very practical approach to understanding and applying fundamental
presentations to social media.
learning objectives to your business or company. Throughout the program, you will see real-
life examples of challenges that enterprises both big and small face and how they can be
tackled, and acquire the skills and confidence needed to feel empowered to make and convey
DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK
financial decisions. 01/06/2021 – 02/06/2021 Online 27/04/2021 www.kfas.org/aee

DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK

19/05/2021 - 15/06/2021 Online 01/04/2021 www.kfas.org/aee DISCOVER THE FUTURE OF FINANCE

HR STRATEGY IN TRANSFORMING In this program, participants will explore how the financial sector is being improved by the
ORGANIZATIONS technological revolution, from its impact on payment schemes to the use of big data and
machine learning to enhance capital markets.
Leverage culture increase integration and boost morale. Develop a clear agenda on how you
can strengthen employee engagement.
DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK
09/06/2021 – 16/07/2021 Online 19/04/2021 www.kfas.org/aee
• Acquire the skills to ensure your employees are fully engaged, empowered to think
creatively and can thrive in a changing business environment.
• Discover how your HR department can maximise its contribution to the overall success
of your organisation.
• Develop your personal action plan – and implement it as soon as you return to work.
• Be effective in boardroom debates, offering strategies that align to business objectives
and maximise employee contributions.
• Achieve global competitive capacity. Leverage organisational culture, enhance
integration, build energy and offer choice.
• Explore and anticipate rapidly evolving social and economic trends and their impact on
your organisation.

DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK

24/05/2021 – 28/05/2021 London TBD www.kfas.org/aee

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MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING:
IMPLEMENTING DESIGN THINKING

Leverage value at every stage, from targeting to post-integration. Adopt a fresh approach to problem solving and bolster your ability to tackle current complex,
human-centered business challenges by tapping into the power of design thinking.
• Explore the role of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within your corporate strategy.
• Learn to assess targets realistically, value target companies, assess bid tactics and avoid Discover opportunities for organizational growth and elevate your team’s performance.
common pitfalls.
• Approach the negotiation process skillfully and come away with the best deal. • Novel solutions. Explore new approaches to problem solving that can be applied to a wide
• Manage cultural and system challenges arising post-acquisition, and understand key range of business challenges and contexts of crisis.
drivers for on-going success. • Shared methods. Gain principles, practices and techniques that boost managerial
• Successfully complete post-acquisition integration to generate maximum long-term competencies to lead in turbulent times.
value from the merger. • Customer centricity. Learn how cross-functional teams can coalesce around customer
needs to build a shared understanding around user-centered focus.
• Better results at lower risk. Create and implement user-centered solutions with business
DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK impact, faster and more effectively.
21/06/2021 – 25/06/2021 London TBD www.kfas.org/aee

DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK

29/06/21 – 01/07/21 Barcelona TBD www.kfas.org/aee

ACHIEVING STRATEGIC AGILITY

Take a critical view of every aspect of your business, from data security and logistics to
trade credit lines. Prepare for the next crisis and the opportunities to come.

This programme is designed for today’s unpredictable world. You will learn about:
• Resilience activity frameworks and operational resilience maturity models
• Principles, tools and best practices in risk assessment, prevention, mitigation, response
and learning
• Assessment metrics and mitigation strategies for risks related to supply chain, liquidity,
digital technology, and people
• Redundancy and agility approaches, and determining the ROI of mitigation strategies
• Operational incentives for resilience and related organisational dynamics

DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK

28/06/2021 – 23/07/2021 Online 31/05/2021 www.kfas.org/strategic-agility

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ESSENTIALS OF LEADERSHIP GENERAL MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM (GMP)

If you don’t know yourself, you can’t be an effective leader. Deepen your self-awareness and Taking your organization and your career to the next level requires going beyond your field
sense of purpose to lead and influence others. of expertise to gain an end-to-end view of the enterprise, an in-depth understanding of
business operations, and a multidisciplinary approach to leadership.
• Become a stand-out leader by mastering five key pillars – defining your purpose,
leveraging your strengths, influencing people, empowering others and enabling change. The General Management Program (GMP) accelerates this leadership transition by blending
• Leverage your strongest traits – and understand your weaknesses. full-time, personalized learning with practical application on the job—maximizing your
• Participate in group coaching sessions where you will support and challenge each other learning and your return on investment.
to discover your leadership style and impact as a leader.
• Make sense of the data and feedback from a 360 review and psychometric test, and
develop your action plan in a one-to-one session with an executive coach. DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK
• Become a coach, not a boss: manage conflict effectively and foster authentic, high- 02/08/21 – 19/11/21 Blended (Virtual TBD www.kfas.org/aee
+ HBS campus)
performing teams.
• Transform your outlook and attitude – with new, global perspectives shared in a world-
class peer group.
FINTECH: NAVIGATING ITS EVOLVING
COMPETITIVE AND REGULATORY
DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK LANDSCAPES
11/07/2021 – 16/07/2021 London TBD www.kfas.org/aee

Explore the economic forces reshaping financial services and their implications for building
competitive advantage and designing sound regulations.

CHANGING THE GAME: NEGOTIATION
AND COMPETITIVE DECISION MAKING
Whether you're executing a strategic sale, a vendor contract, or a high-stakes acquisition,
your ability to negotiate can make or break your company's success—and your career. In this
comprehensive negotiation training program, you will develop the psychological insights
and practical skills needed to bargain more effectively, make better decisions on the spot,
and consistently deliver results.
Designed for executives from banking, regulatory agencies, and fintech companies, the
program will help you gain a deeper understanding of:
• The economics of financial platforms
• Ways that financial regulation may mitigate and amplify financial risks
• Potential sources of “competitive moats” from artificial intelligence/machine learning
algorithms and big data
• The design and regulation of digital currencies
You will emerge with actionable, strategic insights for decision making in the fast-changing
financial services sector. What’s more, you’ll gain a truly holistic view of fintech by sharing
your experiences with executives who bring diverse objectives and perspectives to the table.

DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK

DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK
25/07/21 – 30/07/21 HBS Campus TBD www.kfas.org/aee
22/08/21 – 27/08/21 Stanford, TBD www.kfas.org/aee
California

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WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP HIGH POTENTIALS LEADERSHIP
PROGRAM

Seal your success with the mindset, the skills and the network to move to the top level. Our unique To strengthen the foundation for future success, companies must commit to developing
multi-modular programme blends virtual and classroom learning to maximise your career impact. strong leaders at all levels. This program empowers high potential leaders to overcome the
increasingly complex challenges that emerge as they take on greater leadership roles. By
• Drive your career progression and transition to a greater leadership role in your organisation.
exploring the pros and cons of diverse leadership styles and strategies, you will expand your
• Gain the mindset, tools and confidence to lead with impact, and navigate uncertainty
ability to build productive teams, champion change, lead in a crisis, and create a culture of
and change.
high performance.
• Develop the skills to articulate a vision and inspire followers, and gain strategic
communication skills to manage key stakeholders and influence without authority.
• Rethink your personal leadership style and explore and experiment with new approaches.
DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK
• The only programme in the world which works with your sponsor to design and execute 17/10/21 – 22/10/21 HBS Campus TBD www.kfas.org/aee
an action plan for change.
• Build a network of female peers from diverse backgrounds to support you as you progress.

STRATEGIC LEADERS PROGRAM:

DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK VISION, STRATEGY AND MANAGING
01/10/2021 - TBD TBD TBD www.kfas.org/aee THE ORGANIZATION TO DRIVE

Your effectiveness as a senior leader is measured by the performance of the leaders you
THE POSITIVE LEADER: DEEP CHANGE AND manage. They rely on your ability to align, inspire, and drive business results.
ORGANIZATIONAL TRANSFORMATION
The Strategic Leaders Program explores the critical components of effective senior-level
management and leadership. You’ll learn to make better decisions under pressure, improve
Top-performing companies around the globe know that positive leadership is not only your leadership approach in increasingly complex environments, develop talent more
effective – it's essential. effectively, and lead with more creativity, energy, and intensity.

Positive leadership dramatically increases employee engagement, reduces friction during

times of stress and change, and drives positive business results. DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK
• Discover your leadership strengths and build on them to create value for your team and 01/11/2021 – 05/11/2021 Online 29/07/2021 www.kfas.org/aee
organization
• Develop strategies to enhance employee engagement and create a culture of collaboration
and commitment
• Enhance your ability to create, influence, and foster organizational change
• Build an action plan for deep change in yourself and others

DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK

03/10/2021 – 08/10/2021 Online 01/07/2021 www.kfas.org/aee
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PROGRAM FOR LEADER CHANGING THE GAME: NEGOTIATION
DEVELOPMENT (PLD) AND COMPETITIVE DECISION-MAKING

Innovative companies know that long-term success requires a pipeline of visionary leaders As organizations adapt to the new post-COVID-19 market conditions, they must also
who can help build and secure a competitive edge. The Program for Leadership Development navigate new working relationships among colleagues, clients, and vendors. During this
prepares emerging executives to become more effective influencers who can contribute to time, your ability to negotiate can make or break your company's—and your career's—success.
corporate success on a higher level. In this live online program, you will develop the psychological insights and practical skills
needed to bargain more effectively, make better decisions on the spot, and consistently
A fast-track alternative to the executive MBA (EMBA), this highly personalized program
deliver results.
features two on-campus and two virtual, self-paced modules that focus on accelerating your
business and your career. You will return to your organization more confident, more capable,
and better equipped to take on new challenges.
DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK
TBD Online TBD www.kfas.org/aee

DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK

30/11/21 – 01/07/22 Blended (Virtual TBD www.kfas.org/aee
+ HBS campus)

DRIVING CORPORATE PERFORMANCE

LEADING AND BUILDING A CULTURE
OF INNOVATION As today's leading companies navigate unprecedented circumstances and uncertainty,
finding new ways to align systems, structures, and processes to respond has become even
more critical. In Driving Corporate Performance—Virtual, you will learn how to compete
As digital disruption accelerates, companies across all industries need more leaders who
more successfully by implementing powerful performance measurement and management
can build and motivate creative teams, leverage emerging technologies, and innovate again
control systems to execute your strategy in the face of global change. These tools have
and again. But fostering innovation requires much more than a vision and direction from
become essential as companies implement new strategies and business models for a
the top. This lab-style leadership program immerses you in every stage of the innovation
volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous world. With a deeper understanding of strategy
process. You'll roll up your sleeves and experience first-hand what it really takes to build a
communication, accountability, and organizational design, you will emerge from this live
collaborative culture that encourages idea sharing and creativity. You will return to your
online program fully prepared to drive performance and growth in any economy.
company ready to foster the incremental and breakthrough innovations that will drive your
company's competitive advantage, growth, and performance.
DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK
TBD Online TBD www.kfas.org/aee
DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK
05/12/21 – 10/12/21 HBS Campus TBD www.kfas.org/aee

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LEADING DIFFERENCE FOR LEVERAGING FINTECH INNOVATION
HIGH PERFORMANCE TO GROW AND COMPETE-VIRTUAL

The diversity of today's workforce has the potential to spark higher levels of creativity, Digital innovation—including blockchain, machine learning, and big data is revolutionizing the
innovation, and performance. While most leaders know this to be true, few effectively finance industry, creating new challenges for both startups and incumbent firms that are competing
maximize that potential. In this virtual program, you will expand your capacity for for market share. To succeed in this environment, startups have to build, fund, and grow an
genuinely inclusive leadership, discovering how you can leverage differences to create innovative operation that can outperform larger companies, while incumbent firms have to rethink
advantage for your organization. their offerings and digital capabilities to safeguard against disruption. In this live online program,
you will explore best practices for managing these issues, consider the latest breakthroughs in fintech,
Through faculty presentations, selected readings, case discussions, individual assessments, and establish a game plan for your company-whether you're driving or defending against disruption.
and experiential exercises, you will explore the core ingredients of inclusive leadership
and develop your ability to lead in ways that foster mutual respect, trust, empathy, and
improved collaboration. As you gain a greater understanding of workforce differences, you DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK
will discover how businesses with good strategies and inclusive cultures are driving better TBD Online TBD www.kfas.org/aee
results-and how you can contribute to your organization's performance by becoming a more
inclusive leader.
BEHAVIORAL ECONOMICS
DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK
TBD Online TBD www.kfas.org/aee

Bestselling books such as Dan Ariely's Predictably Irrational and Daniel Kahneman's
Thinking, Fast and Slow have opened the world's eyes to the quirky and error-prone ways
in which people make important decisions. Building on the work of those scholars and
LEADING THROUGH CRISIS many others in the field of behavioral economics, this live online program prepares you to
FOR ENDURING SUCCESS influence the behavior of customers and employees—and become a bigger contributor to your
organization's success.

Leaders are confronted with sudden, acute challenges increasingly frequently in today's
rapidly moving world and shifting competitive landscape. COVID-19 is a dramatic case
DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK
in point: as we move into the next stages of virus response, actions by governments, TBD Online TBD www.kfas.org/aee
competitors, suppliers, customers, and investors continue to create unique circumstances
that strain every company. In this live online program created against the backdrop of the
COVID-19 pandemic, you will build the leadership skills essential to confront situations
with elevated volatility. You'll prepare to help your organization successfully navigate every
phase of a novel crisis and be ready for whatever change comes next.

DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK

TBD Online TBD www.kfas.org/aee

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LEADING AND BUILDING A CULTURE STRATEGY IN COMPETITIVE
OF INNOVATION MARKETS

Approaches to leadership and innovation are evolving rapidly in response to quantum
shifts in how we live and work. Effective collaboration is now more critical than ever—and
more challenging to achieve. Recognizing that leaders are now called upon to do the work
of innovation virtually, this live online program provides the practical tools you will need
and an innovative learning experience in which you can practice using those tools. You will
gain new ability to adapt yourself, your team, and your organization to thrive under today's
conditions and drive higher levels of agility and growth.
Companies today operate in a fast-paced, highly unpredictable business environment, where
innovation and entrepreneurial approaches are rewarded. In such an environment, owning a
unique position in the marketplace can often mean the difference between success and failure.
This program is led by top thought leader in strategy, innovation and entrepreneurship,
Berkeley Haas professor Toby Stuart. It uses a unique blend of theory, practice and case
studies to promote a thorough understanding of competitive strategy and innovation.

DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK

DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK
TBD UC Berkley Haas TBD www.kfas.org/aee
TBD Online TBD www.kfas.org/aee

SENIOR EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

PROGRAM - MIDDLE EAST (SELPME)

Change is everywhere in the Middle East today, as many countries seek to diversify their
economies and encourage new industries. The region's complex business environment includes
distinct political and economic conditions in each country-and an uncertain global economy.
That's why businesses seeking the best opportunities for growth in the region need exceptional
leaders-executives who are bold decision-makers, global thinkers, and skilled strategists.

Taught in a series of modules offered in Boston and Dubai, this business management
program will help you become a stronger leader who can deliver value in a global context,
drive new levels of innovation, and build accountable, high-performance organizations.

DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK

TBD HBS + UAE TBD www.kfas.org/aee

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SUCCESSFUL STRATEGIES BUILDING A TALENT
IN DISRUPTED TIMES MANAGEMENT ECO-SYSTEM

The COVID-19 global pandemic is creating waves of digital disruption across the world. Learn how to build a talent management ecosystem in this 4-day course covering:
Businesses are forced to re-think, and even accelerate, their approach to digital disruption.
Now more than ever, you need to leverage digital transformation to secure your competitive 1. The new realities of Talent Management
advantage, enhance performance and ensure your business remains sustainable and agile in 2. Talent Retention
this ever-changing environment. 3. Talent Attraction
4. Innovative Talent
“Successful Strategies in Disrupted Times” will help you leverage the power of digital to develop
compelling value propositions that help turn a threat into an opportunity. You will explore the
strategic tools, concepts and perspectives that will allow you to develop and execute a strategic DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK
response to new digital possibilities, both during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. 08/03/2021 – 11/03/2021 Online 14/02/2020 www.kfas.org/building-talent

DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK LEADING THROUGH CRISIS
25/01/2021 – 28/01/2021 Online 31/12/2020 www.kfas.org/successful-strategies
AND RENEWAL

People skills are crucial to personal and business success. Learn to develop highly effective
business relationships, enhance your emotional intelligence and improve your ability to influence
and engage with people more effectively.

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK
30/05/2021 - 01/06/2021 TBD 29/04/2020 www.kfas.org/people-skills

Digital technology is radically transforming business and society and we are uniquely positioned
to help understand and shape this change for good. We are at the forefront of research on how
business analytics, data, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence is driving this transformation.

Our leading academics are working with firms and organisations to derive industry strategy
and structure for the digital age, shape the production and consumption of digital goods and
services, enable design thinking for the digital space, anticipating the future of work and
uncovering the ethics of an automated world.

DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK

14/02/2021 – 24/02/2021 Online 28/01/2021 www.kfas.org/digitaltransformation

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FINANCE MATTERS: UNLOCK VALUE PEOPLE & PERFORMANCE
USING FINANCIAL TOOLS AND ANALYSIS MANAGEMENT

As a leader in your organization, having a firm understanding of financial principles is crucial to

• Hone one’s skills for managing and leading people to create impact through and with others
achieving strategic growth. This program will increase your ability to interpret financial reports,
better communicate with financial officers in your organization, evaluate your unit's financial • Discover the core challenges and opportunities when managing people and leading a
performance, and make sound financial decisions. performance-based organization
After completing the program, you will be better able to communicate the financial goals and
• Empowering people for performance
performances of your department within your organization as well as to outside sources.
• Be able to give feedback, both positive and developmental, and maintain positive and
effective working relationships
DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK
27/06/2021 – 29/06/2021 TBD 03/06/2021 www.kfas.org/financial-management • Optimize employee engagement

By the end of this module, participants will understand how driving a culture focused on
people and performance can have a significant impact on business performance.

DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK

WOMEN TRANSFORMING 23/11/2021 – 25/11/2021 TBD 28/10/2021 www.kfas.org/performance-
LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME management

The programme is designed around the theme of “building heightened personal and
professional self awareness to broaden women leadership impact”.

The programme is centered around four strategic challenges:

1. encourage you to try new things

2. take place in a safe and supportive environment
3. push you intellectually and emotionally
4. develop your confidence and personal insight

The programme will also assist you to equip yourself with the career strategies to get to
where you want to go and develop your.

DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK

26/09/2021 – 30/09/2021 TBD 02/09/2021 www.kfas.org/women-transforming

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DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY DRIVE CREATIVE INNOVATION
DEMYSTIFIED PROGRAM

AI Demystified Course is a structured practical course that allows people interested in AI to Creativity is the life blood of innovation: All innovation starts with unearthing an exciting
begin understanding the possibilities that this technology presents. Kindly note that this course opportunity and a unique idea to solve it.
requires a basic proficiency with Python programming language.
Creativity in leading innovators like 3M, Google and Disney draws on three things:
• Insights: finding unique and unexpected sources of creative insight to stimulate
impactful opportunities.
DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK
26/01/2021 – 28/01/2021 Online 03/01/2021 www.kfas.org/demystified-program • Practices: building on these insights using powerful but simple innovation techniques
and processes to generate and identify the best ideas.
• Leadership: creating the environment that gives teams the confidence and permission to
embed these practices and creatively innovate.

DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK

09/03/2021 – 11/03/2021 Online 14/02/2021 www.kfas.org/drive-innovation
FUNDAMENTALS OF DATA
DRIVEN STRATEGY
DIGITAL MINDSET AND LEADERSHIP
Provide an overview and framework of the key concepts, capabilities, processes, and outputs
regarding how the world’s top individuals and businesses use data to make informed and data
driven strategic decisions. Digital technology and ways of working have changed every business. Companies that
Improve your understanding of how data is revolutionizing the decision-making process across leverage this stay ahead of competitors and achieve unprecedented growth. Digital leaders in
all corporate sectors and job families. the most successful companies:

• Develop digital leader mindsets to raise the level of ambition for speed, service, efficiency,
scale, and transparency in their companies
DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK
• Embed techniques to identify opportunities for digital innovation
07/02/2021 – 09/02/2021 Online 17/01/2021 www.kfas.org/driven-strategy
• Discover and act on the opportunities digital presents for producing exponential growth, not
just improvements

DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK

14/03/2021 – 16/03/2021 Online 14/02/2021 www.kfas.org/digital-leadership

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THINK, ACT AND INFLUENCE “WON’T YOU BE MY TRAINER”
STRATEGICALLY TEAM-BUILDING AND INNOVATION

Senior leaders face the challenge of getting everyone from the executive team to the front lines moving The “Won’t You Be My Trainer” program takes the concepts from the Mr. Rogers training
in the right direction together. But getting everyone aligned around the same goals and committed to and spreads them over three days, weaving in units on related topics such as team-
the big picture isn’t easy. This program develops the skills to think, act and influence strategically. building and innovation.

DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK
30/03/2021 – 01/04/2021 Online 14/03/2021 www.kfas.org/think-act 07/09/2021 – 09/09/2021 In-person 08/08/2021 www.kfas.org/oe

INNOVATIVE LEADERSHIP

Driving Results through Innovation teaches managers how to move innovations from idea USER EXPERIENCE
to implementation by giving them the skills necessary to sell and execute new ideas in the
organization to improve bottom-line results.
Through the User Experience program you will be able to:
DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK • Identify the needs and goals of your users
04/04/2021 – 06/04/2021 Online 14/03/2021 www.kfas.org/innovative-leadership
• Utilise the UX process, tools and deliverables
• Undertake usability testing
• Use best practice methods that will help embed the UX processes into your workflow,
OUTTHINK THE COMPETITION – business or organisation
THE OUT THINKER PROCESS • Describe the capabilities and limitations of Google Analytics
• Identify the benefits of Google Analytics for your business
• Identify the main reports that will add value to your business
A strategic and innovative thinking program that creates real time solutions and a system • Manipulate the reports to extract data to answer business questions
for ongoing innovation based on three books and a decade of research. After participating in • Understand your audience and how they behave on your site
The Outthinker Process your organization’s leaders will be better able to: • Practice on a prototyping software
• Achieve strategic clarity • Utilise the interaction design process, tools and deliverables
• Create Innovative solutions to pressing challenges • Use conventions, UI patterns, and principles
• Develop cohesive strategy • Create prototypes
• Drive innovative thinking in the organization

DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK

DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK 21/09/2021 – 23/09/2021 In-person 22/08/2021 www.kfas.org/oe
28/06/2021 – 30/06/2021 In-person 30/05/2021 www.kfas.org/oe
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SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING PROJECT MANAGEMENT
ESSENTIALS

By attending the Social Media program you will be able to: This two-day work session will help participants consistently complete projects successfully.
They will learn to implement a disciplined process to execute projects and to master informal
• You will be able to differentiate between organic and paid social media
authority. Project Management Essentials for the Unofficial Project Manager™ will provide the
• Have the ability to identify the changing social media landscape, including platform priorities
mindset, skillset, and toolset that will consistently deliver successful projects to completion.
• You will be able to explain why and how a business can use social media
• You will feel more confident around using social media for business
• Have the understanding of how to protect your business on social media
DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK
• You will be able to explain how social media ties into your wider marketing strategy 01/11/2021 – 02/11/2021 In-person 03/10/2021 www.kfas.org/oe
• You will have the ability to build and develop a robust social media plan
• You will be able to determine the best tactics for organic and ad campaigns
• You will understand how paid advertising works
• You will learn how to set up targeting and audiences across social platforms NEW FUTURE OF WORK

DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK

26/09/2021 – 28/09/2021 In-person 22/08/2021 www.kfas.org/oe “The New Future of Work” is a 3 Day Masterclass that is designed to quickly bring the
delegates up to speed on the most effective ways, strategies and best practices on coping
with the rapid changes occurring in the world and how to pivot quickly and adapt to the
New Future of Work including managing working from home, crisis management, remote
communication with teams, business continuity, managing tasks and the work day, time
management, productivity; and most importantly how to gain successful remote working
skills and practices that aid in communication, collaboration and managing tasks.

HR BP STRATEGIC
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK
23/11/2021 – 25/11/2021 In-person 24/10/2021 www.kfas.org/oe

The aim of the programme is to enhance participants the skills, knowledge and thinking in the
HR BP arena. Through peer exercises and simulations, participants will have opportunities to
consider how to apply their learning within their contexts.

DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK

26/10/2021 – 28/10/2021 In-person 26/09/2021 www.kfas.org/oe

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DESIGN THINKING FOR HR

“Design Thinking For HR” is a 3 Day Masterclass which provides an experiential, and
powerful deep dive into practical design thinking principles that will give the HR
Professional tools, techniques and the mindset to become more innovative and effective
in their approach to solving real world HR Challenges. Delegates will learn & experience
a human-centric, structured creative approach to real world problem solving that leads to
solutions & innovations that work better for their employees and the business in the day-
today and at critical moments, as well as across the employee lifecycle.

DATE VENUE REGISTRATION DEADLINE KFAS REGISTRATION LINK

28/11/2021 – 30/11/2021 In-person 24/10/2021 www.kfas.org/oe

FINAL NOTES
We would like to once more remind you that all information in this calendar is
subject to change due to shifting global conditions. While we will inform you
through email notifications of any changes that may occur, we also invite you to
browse our offerings through our main website for the most up-to-date information.
We wish you a pleasant 2021.

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Fax: +965 2227 04 21
Address: Ahmad Al Jaber St., Sharq, State of Kuwait
P.O.Box 25263, Safat, 13113 Kuwait
Email: training@kfas.org.kw
www.kfas.org