eLeadership Moath Hussein Chief Support Services Officer Al Fahim Group eLeadership
INTRODUCTION National ization
There are some Myths about Emiratization
Emirati are Expensive It’s a Number Replacing Expats Slow learners Myths about Emiratization It’s a Number Replacing Expats Emirati are Expensive Slow learners Needs Care
WHY THE MYTH? Escapism
Let’s Talk Numbers 9,500,000 1,000,000 UAE Population UAE Nationals The UAE government plans to triple its spending on research and development over the next six years and boost the national workforce by 185,000. The government plans to boost spending on research and development through 2021 to increase "knowledge economy” employment from 22 per cent of the workforce to 40 per cent. Longer-term plans to grow and diversify the economy also include increasing the participation of Emiratis in the labour force by more than two thirds to 460,000 by 2021. The IMF forecast that the UAE's non-hydrocarbon economy would grow by 3.4 per cent this year 9,500,000 1,000,000 UAE Population UAE Nationals Sources: The National l Business, June 21, 2015 Publicly available data from embassies
What is really needed? Emiratization % can be easily achieved SUSTAINABLE development of Emirati Talent
Al Fahim Group UAE National Development Program “TATWEER”
What we are doing Industry Knowledge Department Knowledge Transformation of traditional UAE National recruitment knowledge transfer enriches Emiratis with knowledge, build their competence become active members that make a difference at Al Fahim Group. Fresh Emirati Graduates Graduating as specialized employees Industry Knowledge Organization Knowledge Business Line Knowledge Department Knowledge Functional knowledge Specialized Employees
How We Will Do it? Training, Coaching and Mentoring One year development program to build the right UAE Nationals trainees’ caliber through learning journey in preparation for the right position in the Group. Industrial & Corporate Orientation One Month Provide industrial & Organizational knowledge Get candidates engaged with the organization Understand the culture of Al Fahim Group and the complexity of the job Understand how they will contribute to the company Get introduced to all companies in the Group through rotation program Functional Experience Two Months General Divisional training Experience all functions with in the specific destination division Understand the importance of each function on the division Understand how processes are linked between different functions Specialization Nine Months Comprehensive on the job experience in the destination role Develop candidate to acquire the right level of competence to do specific job Training, Coaching and Mentoring Performance management Program Evaluation Apply Filter to identify destination division HR Strategy
Development program / Mentor appointment LEARNING ROADMAP STAGE 4 RETENTION Management Succession Leadership Development Ownership Succession Opportunities for advancement within AFG STAGE 3 PLACEMENT Comprehensive training / development within a specific division STAGE 2 ORIENTATION Practical understanding of the business and the company Skills / Knowledge / Experience STAGE 1 FOUNDATION Equip individuals with the knowledge about the industry Tailored per individual 1-2 months 1 week Development program / Mentor appointment Prepare Learn and practice Apply and sustain Time / Investment
National Training Program NTP Value Chain Induction Strategic Orientation Organization Orientation Managing Change management Training Industry Orientation People Management Market Orientation Graduate Training Managing Expectations National Training Program Emirati Leaders Assessment Job Enrichment Specialization Job Rotation & Exchange Job Attachment Job Shadowing On the Job Training Performance Management National Training Programme Policies
Key Success Factors Confirmation Passport Coaching & Mentoring Continuous Learning & Performance Management Clear Contract & Tailored Policies Management Commitment
What do we want to achieve Corporate Social Responsibility If our trainees decide to leave Al Fahim Group one day, they will be capable of progressing with their career anywhere they chose to go. 4x4 Leadership Model Circle of Influence Emotional Contract Managing Expectations Your success My success Learning from others Contributing to others Integrating with others Growing through others