CREATIVITY & INNOVATION
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Enhancing Creativity to Achieve Ambitious Targets
Competencies | Innovative Thinking, Creativity, Integrated Management, SMART Goal Setting, Aligning Goals
Location | Kuwait
Dates | 23-27 Oct/ 20-24 Nov 2016
The program is designed to provide insight on creativity & innovation and instill key skills to help maximize potential for achieving ambitious targets at work. Participants will acquire skills for achieving ambitious goals as a team by participating in various hands-on activities, discussions and workshops.
“[After taking this course,] I want to introduce a monthly or bi-monthly evaluation so instead of waiting 6 months to enhance something, you can enhance it all throughout the year.”
Mr. Ahmad Boland
Team Leader Project Coordinator, Zain
Latest Innovation in IT & Digital Services
Competencies | Efficiency in Customer Services, Delivering Enhanced Value to Customer, Digital Technology for Customer Service
Location | Seoul, Korea
Dates | TBA
This program was designed for IT professionals who are responsible for developing IT infrastructure, network security and applications in order to enhance the efficiencies of the irrespective organizations. Participants will explore the various ways Korea became number one as an IT country by engaging in talks with top leaders that created the IT ecosystem of Korea.
“With high degree of enthusiasm, along with strong belief in family and cultural traditions, Koreans have sacrificed and will continue to do so to ensure that their children get the best learning opportunities.”
Dr. Idrees Al-Rahbi
Business Development Manager, Oman Oil Company S.A.O.C.
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Economic Diversification via Innovation
Participants | All Levels
Location | Seoul, Korea
Dates | 22-26 Oct 2016
Innovation is a key growth driver and job creator in Korea’s economy. Korea has the world’s best ICT and IT infrastructure and is ranked as the number one IT based economies in the world. Venture and SME firms that are key to innovation has produced more than 1.4 million jobs in Korea through this infrastructure. Participants will visit leading companies in IT, green energy, and medical technology and share valuable lessons from leading executives and policy makers on the success stories and challenges of fostering diversification amidst innovation.
Enhancing Capabilities of Customer Services
Participants | All Levels
Location | Kuwait
Dates | 25-29 Sept, 30 Oct-3 Nov, 27 Nov-1 Dec 2016
The program is designed to aid the development of effective customer service strategies and action plans in order to enhance customer satisfaction and build sustainable relationships with clients. Participants will visit leading organizations that excel in delivering high quality customer services and gain valuable insights from leading executives and policy makers on delivering excellent customer services in the public and private sector.
“The lessons learnt from this course were without limit and they will highly influence each of the participants’ future work.”
Dr. Jamal Al Kaabi
Director, Health Authority-Abu Dhabi
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Enhancing Global Competitiveness via Latest Innovation
Participants | All Levels
Location | Seoul, Korea
Dates | TBA
Korea is now home to global players in numerous industries including IT/ICT, automobile, semiconductor, shipbuilding, construction, green technology and more. Participants will engage in valuable dialogues with key decision makers of government and private entities and explore strategies on how Korea became a 1st tier country within a few decades. They will also visit leading global innovative companies in R&D, IT, ICT, green technologies and gain insight of their strategies to foster innovation.
“It was rich, intense and well-rounded. I was privileged to learn about the SME Korean experience from key decision-makers and network with colleagues in the field.”
Dr. Dhafir Al-Shanfari
Head of Management Department, Sultan Qaboos University
“Designed carefully and smartly... The outdoor activities impacted my behavioral competencies and teamwork.”
Mr. Bassam Jayed Al-Shammari
Team Leader Corporate Applications, Kuwait National Petroleum Company
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Enhancing Efficiencies via Latest Innovations in IT/ICT
Participants | All Levels
Location | Seoul, Korea
Dates | TBA
The program is designed to aid the development of effective customer service strategies and action plans in order to enhance customer satisfaction and build sustainable relationships with clients. Participants will visit leading organizations that excel in delivering high quality customer services and gain valuable insights from leading executives and policy makers on delivering excellent customer services in the public and private sector.
“...Thank you for carefully selecting the places visited and appreciate your kindness of understanding us as a group coming from GCC and taking special measures that are suitable for us.”
Mr. Salem Al Memari
CEO, C4 Advanced Solutions (C4AS)
LEADERSHIP & CHANGE MANAGEMENT
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Developing Globally Competitive Human Capital
Participants | All Levels
Location | Seoul, Korea
Dates | TBA
The program is designed to provide insight on how to effectively nurture creative talent and foster globally relevant knowledge and skills to build a world-class workforce. Participants will visit leading organizations and learn about their best practices in human resource management and gain valuable insights from key persons on the success stories and challenges of developing human capital.
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Effective Communication and Network Leadership
Participants | Team Leaders & Above
Location | Phuket, Thailand
Dates | 25-29 Dec 2016
This program is designed to enhance Team Leaders’ capabilities of managing and operating a team innovatively by applying successful best practices of communication and leadership skills. Competencies covered include Communication, Effective networking, Leadership, Persuasive presentation, People management.
“I learned a lot... I left with a very positive experience of Korean culture and hospitality which would have been hard to gain had I not joined the program.”
Saleh H. Suwaiti-Al
Manager, Change Management, HR, Organization Development, Saudi Basic Industries Corporation
“The study cases were all real and very effective as far as communication skills and leadership... I highly recommend visiting Korea and taking this course.”
Mr. Muhsin Ali
Team Leader Major Projects, Kuwait Oil Company (KOC)
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Driving Positive Change & Enhancing Adaptability
Competencies | Driving Positive Change, Change Management, Adaptability, Calculated Risks, Problem Solving
Participants | All Levels
Location | Kuwait
Dates | 25-29 Sept/ 30 Oct-3 Nov/ 20-24 Nov 2016
The program is designed to enhance adaptability by fostering
key knowledge and skills that are essential to managing and responding to change. Participants learned key lessons on driving positive change, change management, adaptability, taking calculated risks, and problem solving while broadening their perspective on the essentials of effective team work through various activities and discussions.
“The speakers were experts in the field, especially enjoyed lectures since it was from first-hand experience. We learned time management and implementation in one’s personal life as well as in the workplace is the key for success.”
Mr. Ala’a Al-Bustan
Team Leader, Public Relations & Services
Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (KUFPEC)
Change Management and Leadership
Participants | Team Leaders & Above
Location | Seoul, Korea
Dates | 24-29 July 2016
This program is for Team Leaders to gain core change management & leadership & skills with lectures, active group exercises, role playing, and visits to leading Korean companies to learn best practices in change management and leadership.
“This program showed me that being a leader with a clear view & goals unite the team as one to face any challenge... learning and a healthy competition enrich the economy.”
Musabeh Hamad AlMusafri
Deputy Director Of Executive Affairs, Ajman
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Developing Disciplined & Globally Competitive Human Capital
Participants | All Levels
Location | Seoul, Korea
Dates | TBA
The program is designed to provide insight on how to effectively nurture creative talent and foster globally relevant knowledge and skills to build a world-class workforce. Participants will visit leading organizations and learn about their best practices in human resource management and gain valuable insights from key persons on the success stories and challenges of developing human capital.
“Truly saying this program has exceeded my expectation and addressed all of my business needs.”
Mr. Ayad Al-Kandari
Deputy CEO Drilling & Technology Directorate, Kuwait Oil Company
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Incubating and Fostering Your SMEs
Participants | All Levels
Location | Seoul, Korea
Dates | TBA
This program was designed for professionals responsible for incubating & funding small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the GCC countries with a special focus on micro-enterprises. The program featured discussions and site visits with senior executives from Korea’s leading SMEs as well as looked into potential areas of collaboration between the SMEs of both regions. Participants will have opportunities to engage in interactive activities on SME incubation & management.
“If you’re going on this journey, be ready to return home with a wealth of inspiration.”
Nawaf Bin Khamis
Senior Credit Analysis, Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF)
ESSENTIAL BUSINESS SKILLS
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Developing a Knowledge Based Economy
Participants | All Levels
Location | Seoul, Korea
Dates | TBA
This program was designed for those responsible for establishing a firm infrastructure to achieve a knowledge based economy. The program features lectures form leading decision-makers who faced the challenge of developing an economy built on knowledge. Participants will also have the chance to engage in site visits to Korea’s leading global institutes including the aerospace and industrial sector.
“This program is tailored perfectly... The experience of Korea is remarkable and it is a good case study of how to achieve innovation for GCC and KSA.”
Dr. Sherif Abdulwahab
CEO, National Entrepreneurship Institute (NEI)
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Core Business Skills to Achieve Your Targets
Competencies | Planning, Accountability, Continuous Improvement, Managing Change
Location | Kuwait
Dates | 19-13 Oct/ 13-17 Nov/ 4-8 Dec 2016
The program is designed to strengthen core business skills of working professionals in order to maximize their potential for delivering high quality results at work. Through the course, participants will learn key lessons while actively assimilating new skills through various activities and discussions.
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Owning Your Decisions & Proactive Problem Solving
Competencies | “Big picture” Perspective, Accountability, Owning Your Decisions, Problem Solving, Demonstrating Optimism
Location | Kuwait
Dates | 18-22 Sept, 23-27 Oct 2016
This program is designed to support the professional growth of participants and maximize their potential for success by honing their knowledge and skills in key areas relevant to owning your decisions and proactive problem solving at work.
“ One of the most beneficial programs and I have enjoyed everyday.”
Ms. Zahraa Al-Tabtabae
Chief Accountant, Financial Payment, Kuwait Gulf Oil Company
“I have learned that change is the MUST in an organization and change leads to innovation as well and initiatives.”
Mr. Mohammed Boowiyan
Eng Sr Asset Reliability, Q.A., Kuwait National Petroleum Company
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Enhancing Job Efficiency for a Winning Team
Competencies | Engagement, Communication, Motivation, Accountability, Leadership, Teamwork, Conflict Management
Location | Kuwait
Dates | 19-13 Oct 2016
This program is designed to provide insight on enhancing team performance by building up soft skills in areas relevant to team work.
“The Program was a very interesting, educational and useful course. I enjoyed tremendously and all the instructors were simply excellent.”
Ms. Zainab Mohammed
Senior Officer, Purchasing & Administration
Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (KUFPEC)
Arts & Science of Project Management
Participants | All Levels
Location | Jeju Island, Korea
Dates | 9-13 Oct 2016
This program will help develop essential skills to successfully manage projects through interactive exercises and group activities (communication, problem-solving, effective planning). It is meant to enhance leadership & strategic project management capabilities of participants by looking into successful practices of top Korean companies and building up on knowledge to utilize these methods back at work.
“This program was a great opportunity for me to network and learn about Korean strategy and human capital development.”
Dr. Salah Al-Eissa
Global Learning Manager
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC)
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Taking Ownership to Deliver Strong Results
Competencies | Motivation, Ownership, Positivity, Achieving Targets, Strategic Planning
Location | Kuwait/ Singapore or Kuwait
Dates | 16-20 Oct/ 27 Nov-1 Dec 2016
Participants will learn key lessons on Motivation, Ownership, Positivity, Achieving Targets, and Strategic Planning while broadening their perspective on the essentials of effective team work through various activities and discussions.
Developing & Managing a High Performing Team
Participants | Team Leaders & Above
Location | Jeju Island, Korea
Dates | 25-29 Sept 2016
This program will equip Team Leaders with concrete tools to develop capabilities of their team members and push them to achieve their goals. Lessons will be taken from different case studies about how to best manage your team to perform at its highest potential.
“One of the things that was really impressive about this course is having someone lead so powerfully with strong messages yet being so humble and allowing everyone to interact.”
Ms. Shayma Amin
Senior International Business, Analyst Business Development,
Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company
“We had very unique experience about innovation throughout the course... We also learned the importance of speed as well as innovation and creation of new ideas.”
Mr. Hasan Husain
Team Leader Public Relations & Services,
Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company
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Creating Integrated Value & Proactive Communication
Competencies | Innovative Thinking, Creativity, Integrated Value Management, SMART Goal Setting, Aligning Goals
Location | Kuwait
Dates | 16-20 Oct/ 20-24 Nov 2016
Participants will learn key lessons on Integrated Value Management, Proactive Communication, Engaging Stakeholders, Transparency, and Collaboration while broadening their perspective on important elements of Team Work through various activities and discussions.
“What is unique about this course is that it is not a one man show. It is teamwork, it is a group and it is also facilitating to help everyone express themselves.”
Mr. Saad Al Ahmad
Managerial Coordinator, Ministry of Youth
Enhancing Efficiency of Your Work
Competencies | Efficiency, Communication, Productivity Setting Targets, Time Management
Location | Kuwait
Dates | 18-22 Sept/ 23-27 Oct/ 27 Nov-1 Dec 2016
This program is designed to improve participants’ work productivity, communication, efficiency and time management in work performance. The course will utilize a wide variety of learning tools and methods to build upon their existing competencies to achieve their goals at work.
“I learned that it is very important knowing what kind of bad habits I have and getting rid of those habits. I also learned that everything is possible as long as I have the will power to try my best to achieve whatever it is I want.”
Mr. Awadh Theyab Mohammad Aswad Haji
Team Leader Products & Sales Accounts,
Kuwait National Petroleum Company
Ladies Health and Wellness Program
Participants | Ladies
Location | Seoul, Korea
Dates | 18-22 July 2016
The Ladies Health and Wellness Program is designed to provide an enlightening experience showcasing major facets of health and aesthetics in Korea. Participants will learn about Korean wellness culture and the Korean beauty industry and will take home experiential know-how of aesthetics and healthy living.
“I’ve learned a lot about the different companies and industries here. It was a good experience to have a change to experience different culture and society.”
Amna AlMheiri
Tourism Studies
United Arab Emirates University (UAEU)
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Youth Creativity & Leadership Program
Participants | Ladies
Location | Seoul, Korea
Dates | 17-23 July 2016
This program is designed for students (10-18 years of age) to learn about Korean innovation, leadership, culture, discipline, the latest technologies.
Students will learn valuable leadership lessons and gain exposure to top global industries headquartered in Korea.
“UAE YAP was an outstanding program in all aspects, it was well organized, challenging yet enjoyable! The experience I gained from YAP is priceless. With no doubt, Daewon Advisory Service did a superb job in perfecting the program. The Daewon team presented a great example of PERFECT teamwork, and with special warmth I recall their hospitality. If I were to rename their office, I would call it "Daewon Family".”
Ayesha Khalil
Petroleum Institute (PI)
Effective Goal Setting & Taking Ownership
Competencies | Achieving Ambitious Targets, Taking Ownership, Effective Planning, Accountability, Taking Initiative
Location | Abu Dhabi
Dates | 9-13 Oct 2016
The program is designed to build up capability to deliver exceptional results by providing understanding on how to set goals effectively and take ownership at work.
“Daewon team was outstanding and exceptionally wonderful hosts who were always there to explain, clarify and assist.”
Mr. Fahed Al-Ajmi
Deputy Managing Director Finance & Admin
Kuwait National Petroleum Company
Creative Problem Solving & Building Strong Team Work
Competencies | Problem Solving, Creativity, Team Work, Motivation, Communication, Collaboration
Location | Abu Dhabi
Dates | 9-13 Oct 2016
This program is designed to provide understanding on how to use creative problem solving techniques and to instill knowledge and skills on building strong team work.
“This will give me a different perspective in actual working methods and practices and I will be able to bring the learning to the management and rest of my colleagues.”
Dr. Adeeb Al Afifi
Director, Foreign Trade & Export Support
Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development
Building Flexibility & Successful Change Management
Competencies | Change Management, Enhancing Flexibility, Continuous Improvement, Driving Positive Change
Location | Abu Dhabi
Dates | 30 Oct - 3 Nov 2016
This program is designed to provide understanding on change management & flexibility to help in effectively dealing with changing work circumstances and delivering optimal results.
“Great experience beyond expectations and simply amazing… I cannot say more!”
Mr. Mohammed Jaafar
Team Leader Contract Manpower Kuwaitisation
Kuwait Oil Company
Enhancing Efficiency & Creativity To Achieve Strong Results
Competencies | Enhancing efficiency, Creativity, Driving High Performance, Motivation, Creating Integrated Value
Location | Abu Dhabi
Dates | 30 Oct - 3 Nov 2016
This program is designed to enhance capability for achieving strong results by instilling knowledge and skills on enhancing efficiency and creative thinking.
“We learned that it is not enough to be organized as it is now... Efficiency is about quality and acceptance of being who you are and doing your job with less resources.”
Mr. Ali Ahmad
Team Leader, Project Coordinator
Kuwait National Petroleum Company
HE Mr. Abdul Wehab Al Wazzan
Closing Luncheon with Kuwaiti Ambassador to Korea (June 2014)
Meeting with Mr. Ahmed Jemaz, DCEO of Kuwait National Petroleum Company (Oct 2014)
Meeting with Shk. Talal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, CEO, Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (Oct 2014)
Meeting with Mr. Assad Al-Saad, CEO of Petrochemical Industries Company (Nov 2014)
Meeting with Mr. Hashim Al-Rifaai Secretary General of SCPD Kuwait (Nov 2014)
Meeting with Mr. Nizar CEO of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (Nov 2014)
H.E. Dr. Joong-Kyung Choi, Former Minister of Knowledge Economy and Former Senior Secretary on Economic Affairs to the President of Korea and Ms. Christy Lee, President of DAEWON meet with Omani Ambassador to Korea H.E. Mohammed Salim Al-Harthy at the 45th National Day of the Sultanate of Oman.
Attended the 2nd Kuwait Oil & Gas Show and Conference (KOGS) in Kuwait Mr. Ali Abdulla, DCEO of KNPC Mr. Ahmed Al Jemaz, DCEO of KNPC Mr. Basem Al Issa, DMD of KPC Mr. Hatem Alawadhi, DCEO of KNPC
Mr. Mohammed Al Farhoud, MD of KPC Mr. Bader Al Sharrad, MD of KPC
Meeting with Mubadala Aerospace CEO (Sep 2015)
Meeting with DCEOs & Training Team of PIC (Sep 2015)
2015 SHRM Conference in Las Vegas (July 2015)
Meeting with Mr. Asaad Ahmad Al-Saad, CEO of PIC (June 2015)
Meeting with Ms. Hoshem, DCEO of KUFPEC (June 2015)
Meeting with Mr. Saad, DCEO of KOC (June 2015)
Contract Signing for KNPC Talent Management program (May 2015)
Signing Ceremony of MOU, Yonsei Univ. - KOC Ahmadi Hospital (May 2015)
Signing Ceremony of MOU, Yonsei Univ. - KOC Ahmadi Hospital (May 2015)
Signing Ceremony of MOU, Yonsei Univ. - KOC Ahmadi Hospital (May 2015)
Meeting with Shk. Meshal Jabel Al-Sabah, DG of KDIPA (Apr 2015)
Meeting with Mr. Nizar CEO of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (Apr 2015)
Meeting with Mr. Hashem Hashem, CEO of Kuwait Oil Company (Apr 2015)
Meeting with Chairman Office, Dept. of Municipal Affairs (Apr 2015)
Lecture at Ministry of Personnel Management, Seoul, Korea (Mar 2015)
Lecture at Ministry of Personnel Management, Seoul, Korea (Mar 2015)
Official Luncheon hosted by Amir of the State of Kuwait (Mar 2015)
Received Certificate of Appreciation from PIC CEO (Mar 2015)
Official Luncheon hosted by Amir of the State of Kuwait (Mar 2015)
Official Luncheon hosted by Amir of the State of Kuwait (Mar 2015)
Official Luncheon hosted by Amir of the State of Kuwait (Mar 2015)
KPC-KNOC MOU Signing Ceremony (Mar 2015)
KPC-KNOC MOU Signing Ceremony (Mar 2015)