SDPW honours 12 graduates of Leadership Diploma Programme

Sharjah 24: The Sharjah Department of Public Works (SDPW) has announced the graduation of 12 leaders from the "Professional Diploma in Leadership Preparation" programme, developed in partnership with the University of Sharjah. This initiative aligns with the vision of the UAE’s wise leadership to prepare skilled human capital ready to tackle future challenges and drive national progress.

Supporting Emirati talent

This professional diploma programme, organised by the University of Sharjah’s Center for Continuing Education and Professional Development (CCEPD), reflects a broader strategy to empower Emirati professionals and cultivate future national leaders. It is part of an ongoing commitment to invest in human resources as a pillar of the country’s sustainable development goals.

Building a strategic and digital-ready workforce

Shaima Nabil, Head of Human Resources at the department, noted that the training equips participants with both strategic insight and advanced digital skills. This enables them to lead transformations within their organizations and respond effectively to evolving challenges. She emphasized that strong leadership forms the foundation of high-performing institutions.

A balanced blend of theory and practice

The diploma programme combined academic coursework with practical training, offering a model of integrated learning. Participants were prepared to become adaptable leaders capable of managing various operational and strategic scenarios in today’s dynamic environment.

Key training modules

Participants explored critical themes such as future foresight and strategic planning, smart leadership strategies and digital transformation, building and leading high-performance teams, performance system management and key metric design, strategic decision-making using data science, innovation and transformational project design, and crisis and risk management for organizational resilience.

Measured outcomes and certification

Participants underwent a series of evaluations to ensure the practical application of learned concepts. Upon completing all programme requirements, graduates received a “Professional Diploma in Executive Leadership Preparation” certificate from the University of Sharjah, recognising their newly acquired leadership competencies.

Preparing the next generation of leaders

A total of 13 employees from the department, including directors, heads of departments and sections, and supervisors, were enrolled in the programme. The initiative aims to develop a pipeline of capable leaders ready to lead work teams, drive strategic goals, and contribute to the broader mission of sustainable national development.