FAHR International Forum 2014

HE Dr Ali Sebaa Al MarriExecutive PresidentMohammed Bin Rashid School of Government

Regional Leaders in Human Capital Development

Ahmad Al-DoobiVP – Talent Management Etisalat

Abdulrahman SaqrSVP – Human ResourcesFirst Gulf Bank

Abdullah AlhomeadanAssistant CEOSTC Group

Fareda AbdullahVP – Human CapitalMajid Al Futtaim

Meshari Al BannaiVP – Human ResourcesDubai Airports

Dr. Mansoor Anwar, Director - Medical & Occupational Healthdu

Othman Al-HaddiChief HR OfficerSaudi Binladin Group

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Featuring International Keynote Speeches from Public Sector Veterans and Thought Leaders

Keynote Address

HE Humaid Al QatamiUAE Minister of EducationChairman, Federal Authority for Government Human Resources

29 – 30 April 2014Sheikh Rashid Hall • Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre

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HE Abdullah Ahmed Al Saleh Undersecretary for Foreign TradeUAE Ministry of Economy

HE Mohamed Ali Al BastakiAssistant Undersecretaryfor Community AffairsUAE Ministry of Presidential Affairs

Robert LavignaAssistant Vice Chancellorand Director of HR at University of Wisconsin, USA, Author of the Book“Engaging Government Employees”

Lord Ian BlairCommissioner of London’s Metropolitan Police (2005 – 2008)

Henry G. Jackson CPA President & Chief Executive Officer SHRM

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Dear Colleagues,

It is a great pleasure to welcome you to the 2014 FAHR International Forum, one of the most prominent events of its kind in the region, and the world, in terms of content, speakers and participants, as well as the timeliness of the highlighted issues and topics.

Earlier this year, the United Arab Emirates launched its national agenda for the next seven years, to serve as a roadmap to be followed by the nation at this important stage preceding the World Expo 2020.

The national agenda is based on a firm foundation, derived from reality, and summarises the vision and trends of the wise leadership of the United Arab Emirates, led by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai.

It is evident that the agenda focuses on human capital as a tool and a goal. Human capital is the cornerstone and main driver to achieve the objectives of the country. This is an aspiration set by the nation’s leadership and is at the top of their priorities, in which empowerment, Emiratisation of jobs, healthcare and education will help in achieving the maximum levels of satisfaction and happiness for the people of the UAE.

The Forum is a global platform that gathers people of great expertise and pioneers to share insights, best practices and innovations in the development of human capital. Its topics and speakers have been carefully selected to reflect the importance of this event.

Finally, we look forward to welcoming our delegates to the Forum in April.

Yours Sincerely

HE Humaid Al QatamiUAE Minister of EducationChairman, Federal Authority for Government Human Resources

Join Over 300 HR and Business Leaders To: Be inspired by public sector veterans on issues of culture,

leadership and engagement

Learn the latest best practice from the region’s top employers on human capital development and performance

Stay ahead of the curve with an exclusive study of talent predictions for 2020 and beyond

Align your human capital strategies with those of the federal government and national agenda

Meet colleagues and peers to exchange insights and expand your network

Who Should AttendThe Forum is a meeting point for leaders from the public and private sectors including:

Director Generals / CEOs

VPs, Directors and Senior Managers

Heads of Human Resources / Learning and Development

Heads of Emiratisation / Nationalisation

Heads of Recruitment / Talent Acquisition

Heads of Talent Management / Training

Welcome Note

PartnershipsAlign Your Organisation with the Initiatives of the UAE Federal Government in Human Capital

Partnering with the Forum will show extended support and commitment to developing national human capital and business capabilities and will align with and contribute to the UAE National Agenda.

It will establish your business as a market leading brand in nationalisation and creates a strong image of your company’s commitment to the community.

The Forum also presents an ideal opportunity to start new relationships or develop existing ones with public sector HR executives and business leaders.

A limited number of partnership and exhibition opportunities are available. Contact Ben Jones for details on tailored packages to meet your needs on +971 4 407 2432 or [email protected]

09.00 Registration and Networking

10.00 UAE National Anthem followed by Opening Remarks

10.15 FAHR Welcome Address followed by Key Sponsor Recognition

HE Humaid Al Qatami, UAE Minister of EducationChairman, Federal Authority for Government Human Resources

HE Humaid Al Qatami was appointed Minister of Education in May 2009 and Chairman of the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources in the same year. He was previously Minister of

Health from 2006 - 2009. He obtained his masters in administration from Western Michigan University, USA. He is currently Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Distinguished Academic Performance as well as the Sharjah Voluntary Award. He is also Chairman of the Board of Directors of Emirates Transport.

10.30 Culture, Values and Change: The Nature of Transformational Leadership

Lord Ian Blair of BoughtonCommissioner of London’s Metropolitan Police (2005 – 2008)

Lord Blair was appointed Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police just months

before the 2005 terrorist attacks in London. His tenure as Britain’s top police officer was marked by change and turmoil in the force. Lord Blair’s police career spanned 35 years and included several senior leadership positions. He was one of the architects of the community support officer scheme and changes in neighbourhood policing. He found himself at the centre of a number of political controversies, but significantly he also presided over an overall fall in London crime rates and a nationwide overhaul of counter-terrorism strategy. Lord Blair is now co-director of a training programme for senior police officers and writes regularly for the likes of Prospect and New Statesman. He has a long and established portfolio of public speaking and lectures including the Dimbleby Lecture in 2005 and speeches for the public and private sectors.

11.30 Interview with Lord Ian Blair

11.45 Morning Networking Break

12.15 The New Talent Realities for the GCC: What Expo 2020 Means for TalentWith the UAE gearing up to host the world-class event, and an expected 250,000 job opportunities to be created, there will be a ripple effect on the entire region. One of the major implications will be on attracting and retaining talent. This session forecasts the future talent trends in the UAE and wider GCC for 2020.David Jones and Radhika Punshi, Authors of “Unlocking the Paradox of Plenty”

12.45 Nationalisation and the Retention Challenge: Debating Strategies to Retain National Talent• Why do Nationals leave? Challenging the belief that

money is the main driver behind high turn-over • How understanding values and culture can contribute

to retention strategies• If it is not the money, can development programmes be

the key to retaining a National workforce?• Reviewing best practices in retention programmes

from public and private sectorsAhmad Al-Doobi, VP – Talent Management, EtisalatAbdulrahman Saqr, SVP – Human Resources, First Gulf BankMohamed Al Qedrah, Head of National Initiatives, Standard Chartered BankAbdullah Alhomeadan, Assistant CEO, STC GroupModerated by:Essa Al Mulla, Deputy Director, Emirates National Development Programme

13.30 Networking Lunch

14.30 Developing Leadership Pipelines In the GCC for Sustainable Growth • Developing leadership behaviours aligned to

organisation’s vision, values and culture• Understanding the lifecycle of leadership – identify

potential and future leaders, assessing leadership skills and developing and measuring capabilities

• Integrating future business ambitions into the set of competences equipping National leaders

15.00 The Tip Of The Iceberg: Identifying and Developing High-Potential Talent for Business Growth• What HiPo programmes can do and the process of

identifying High Potentials • Preparing managers to drive stronger employee

engagement with High Potentials• Development strategies focusing on big bets to

develop their personal brand and truly stand out• Defining the role of HR in supporting the processFareda Abdullah, VP - Human Capital and Corporate Communications, Majid Al Futtaim Ventures

15.45 Close of Day One

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Day One Tuesday 29 April 2014

Day Two Wednesday 30 April 2014

08.30 Registration and Networking

09.30 Leveraging the Power of Employee Engagement in the Public Sector

Based on his book “Engaging Government Employees” the first to focus specifically on the challenges of improving engagement in the unique environment of government and public sector organisations, Robert will discuss how to improve employee engagement in including:• What employee engagement is and why it matters,

particularly in public sector settings• How to measure engagement, and analyse and act on

engagement survey results • The key drivers of employee engagement• What public sector organisations have done to improve

and sustain engagement

Robert LavignaAssistant Vice Chancellor and Director ofHR at University of Wisconsin, USA

Bob Lavigna has more than 30 years of experience leading public sector HR organisations and programmes. As

Assistant Vice Chancellor for HR, he directs the full range of centralised HR activities for a university ranked among the world’s top 25 research institutions and has more than 29,000 employees.Bob was previously Vice President of the Partnership for Public Service, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving HR effectiveness in government. He is a past president of the International Public Management Association for HR.

10.30 Creating an Effective Performance Management Culture • What causes a culture where appraisals and performance

management process are not valued nor undertaken consistently

• Turning mind-sets around to leverage and improve performance outcomes for the organisation

• Engaging line managers and the workforce to foster a culture of quality performance feedback

Meshari Al Bannai, VP Human Resources, Dubai Airports11.00 Morning Networking Break 11.30 A Journey of Change: HR‘s Role in Sustaining Change

for Successful Talent Strategy Execution• Outlining the broader definition of change management • Assessing readiness levels to change and developing

capabilities to bridge the gaps• Ensuring all stakeholders understand where the

organisation is and what it is changing to with target results

• Discussing the role of business leaders in sustaining change and how HR can support the drive

Hosam Al-Yousof, Senior Vice President, Chief of Staff, National Commercial Bank

12.00 Employee Engagement: Moving Beyond Satisfaction Measurement to Strategic Alignment • Reviewing the strategic benefits of a highly engaged

workforce• Understanding the need for a behavioural based

engagement strategy • Aligning your engagement programme with your strategy

to gain cultural insights to drive change• Exploring the need for a communication strategy to

support engagement initiatives - getting line managers on board

Dana Al Hafeed, Vice President – Human Resources META, Mars

12.30 Succession Planning in the Public Sector: Managing Internal Pools of Talent • Developing an internal talent pipeline and a multi-skilled

agile workforce • Aligning succession planning to your people strategy with

talent predication tools• Mitigating flat structures in the public sector: horizontal

movement and redefining hierarchies

13.00 Afternoon Networking Break Book Signing Session with Robert Lavigna

First 20 Delegates to Book Receive A Free Copy of Robert Lavigna’s “Engaging Government Employee”

13.30 From Front Line to Bottom Line: Linking Individual Performance to Organisational Objectives• Bridging the disconnect between organisation vision and

the work on the front line• Translating corporate objectives into meaningful

individual performance goals• Putting performance planning programs to work in an

approach that drives improved performanceOthman Al-Haddi, Chief HR Officer, Saudi Binladin Group

14.00 Employee Wellness: Can It Be the Secret To Improving Performance and Preventing Absenteeism? • Preventing absenteeism through effective employee

welfare and health programmes – making the business case

• Creating an organizational culture that promotes health and wellness

• Ensuring HR and organisations processes and operation promote health and wellness

• Working with rewards, insurance providers, line managers and finance for a successful programme

Mansoor Anwar, Director - Medical & Occupational Health, du

14.30 Linking Human Capital Management to Business Performance • Measuring output of people resources against business

objectives to drive optimum business performance and efficiency

• Setting organisational KPIs and cascading them down to divisional and individual levels

• Pay-for-performance: integrating organisational performance goals with the pay and reward mechanism

Ergham Albachir, Head of HR, Waha Capital

15.00 Lunch and Close of Forum

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