Blog: 3 Ways to Drive Lasting Leadership Development

To develop leaders with the character and mindset to succeed, as well as the skills needed to navigate challenging times, learning and development (L&D) teams need to invest in solutions that drive behavior change. But what kind of programs actually lead to your team acting differently in ways that make a lasting impact?

Case Study: ARO Drilling Customized Learning Journeys to Develop Leadership Capabilities.

ARO Drilling has chosen a strategic partnership in collaboration with FranklinCovey Middle East to address their leadership development needs and empower their teams to unlock their full potential. The objective is to enhance leadership skills, enabling ARO to effectively respond to evolving business demands and gain a competitive advantage in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). FranklinCovey Middle East has designed a comprehensive journey for ARO’s leaders and individuals, that focuses

كيفية قياس عائد الاستثمار من برامج التدريب

تقييم البرامج التدريبية و عملية التعلم الخاصة بمؤسستك سيساعدك على قياس مدى تأثيره وفعاليته على الأعمال ودعم جهودك لتكييف المحتوى وتوسيعه بشكل استراتيجي مع مرور الوقت استجابةً لاحتياجات المتعلمين والمؤسسة.

Blog: 3 Ways Employers Can Support Working Parents During Back To School Season

As the school year begins, the responsibilities for working parents multiply. Balancing work commitments with ensuring a smooth academic transition for their children can be overwhelming. Leaders have a unique role to play in offering essential support during this time, creating a positive work atmosphere that recognizes and eases the burdens faced by working parents.

Blog: How To Inspire Your Team

Some people become leaders because they are good at their job as individual contributors. Others are intentional about moving into leadership. In both cases, they’re often expected to perform that role with excellence but haven’t been given appropriate training.

مطار عمان يطلق برنامج لتطوير المهارات القيادية "قيادات" بالشراكة مع فرانكلين كوفي ميدل إيست

أعلنت إدارة مطار عمان عن إطلاق برنامجها لتطوير المهارات القيادية "قيادات" بالشراكة مع فرانكلين كوفي ميدل إيست كشريك استراتيجي.

Guide: Crucial insights for first-level leaders

First-level leaders are the performance linchpin of organizations, but they’re often thrown into leadership without resources or support. These insights and exercises will make the biggest transition of your career and develop your people into a high-performing team.

Blog: How to Support Your Team During High-stress Situations?

Some jobs are more stressful than others. But in today’s world of “doing more with less,” high stress has become the norm. People might work hard during the day, but they’re running on empty by the end of the day. It impacts their sleep and their home life, and they’re looking for an escape.

Oman Airport launches Leadership Development Program 'Qiyadat'

We're honored to be the chosen partner for Oman Airports Management Company's 'Qiyadat' leadership development program. As part of their continued commitment to nurture local talents in the aviation sector, Qiyadat is tailored to Oman Airport's high-performing staff and designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and competencies that help employees advance their careers and prepare them to lead in the future.

How to Measure ROI for Training Programs

Evaluating your learning program will help you measure its impact upon the business and support your efforts to strategically adapt and expand the program over time in response to both learner and organizational needs.

Blog: I want to motivate my team to get the most important things done.

Why is it vital for leaders to know how to properly motivate their teams? When projects come up that are uninteresting or if a project goes from fun to frustrating, leadership can light a fire under their employees to push the limits on projects. Think of a leader who helped you see the value of what you are doing or energized you to do your best despite challenging circumstances. It changes people from going through the motions to bringing out their best work.

Blog: 4 Ways to Prepare Your Team for Organizational Change

As humans, we have an innate drive for self-preservation. When we get used to things going a certain way, we find comfort in the routine. It feels safe and predictable and gives us a sense of security.

Al-Futtaim Group Celebrates The Graduation of 35 Emiratis in the Sinyar Management Trainee Programme in Partnership with FranklinCovey Middle East

The Al-Futtaim Group, one of the most diversified and leading business conglomerates, in partnership with FranklinCovey Middle East, a global leader in leadership development, is proud to announce the graduation of 35 Emiratis from the SINYAR "Management Trainee" programme. This initiative is part of the Fresh Graduate Programme within the Al-Futtaim Group's SINYAR Emiratisation Platform.

Blog: I’m struggling to hire and retain top talent.

The interview goes well, and you feel like you’ve made a good hire. But within a few weeks, you realize they just aren’t going to work out. At the same time, some of your best people are being poached by competitors. What can you do to hire great people who stick around?

Strategies for 'Bringing Out the Best in People'

Some leaders walk into a room, and everyone benefits. They believe everyone has their own unique genius, and it’s that leader’s job to recognize it and expand it. Those leaders are what Liz Wiseman calls “Multipliers” in her bestselling book by the same name. People volunteer their best efforts, come up with new ideas and find creative solutions to problems.

Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries & Medical Appliances Corporation Signs A Partnership Agreement With FranklinCovey Middle East

Saudi Pharmaceutical Industries & Medical Appliances Corporation (SPIMACO) has partnered with FranklinCovey Middle East, the world leader in leadership development and organizational performance improvement. The move is part of the SPIMACO's learning academy’s s to expand the range of programs it offers employees, and further strengthens its commitment to create an institutional learning environment. The collaboration will focus on developing and enriching employee capabilities through a combin

The 5 Top FranklinCovey Middle East Articles of 2023

To assist leaders in staying ahead of the curve, we have curated our top-read articles from the first half of this year, providing valuable insights into the future of work and strategies for success.

Podcast Ep9: Improving employee wellbeing and mental health with Esraa Al Sharief

We had the opportunity to sit down with Esraa Al Sharief, Chief People Officer of IKEA Saudi and Bahrain. We discussed strategies to improve employees' mental health and well-being.

Guide: How Effective Leaders Get Results: 7 Ways To Be More Proactive

Leadership often means doing stuff no one else wants to. Broaching touchy topics. Making unpopular decisions. Accepting responsibility. Charting a clear path in a haze of uncertainty. Questioning the status quo. These aren’t exactly easy (or glamorous) undertakings — especially if you’re relatively new to leadership and accustomed to letting others take charge. But the good news is you don’t have to dramatically overhaul your behavior to take more initiative. You just need to make a few

Gen Z in the Middle East: How to engage them in the workplace?

Guide: Listen Like a Leader: 9 Tips to Drive Powerful Conversations

If you’re a leader, it helps to be a good talker. But great communication is actually more about hearing and understanding others than it is about being heard yourself. When you listen well in person or over video meetings, you’ll be able to connect more deeply with your team members, colleagues, and customers. You’ll help advance their thinking — and they’ll advance yours with their ideas and insights. These tips will take your communication skills to the next level, whether you