The first training course featuring the content of the book “Flashes of Thought”, written by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, kicked off yesterday at Dubai Customs.
The book presents a key reference and real-life approach to self-development, containing thought provoking experiences and motivational tips.
Khalil Saqer, Director of Corporate Communication department at Dubai Customs, who delivers this course, said that in accordance with the directives of the Leadership Team at DC, the book is approved as a scientific approach for all DC employees. The course is aimed at spurring employee drives and motivation, boosting confidence and leadership skills, sharpening decision-making skills to step up team performance, promoting knowledge acquisition and creating a work environment that fosters creativity and innovation. Saqer expressed Dubai Customs’ strive to turn the book’s content into a training material that can create a flow of positive energy among employees and hone their skills and competencies.
Mr Saqer elaborated that the training program is geared towards all DC staff (3000 employees), as an initial step. Later on, it will be implemented in all government departments. He indicated that participants in the first edition of the course included employees from various divisions and departments at DC who were nominated by their supervisors. The one-day course will be conducted at the beginning of every month, as per the program designed in cooperation with the Customs Training Center.
Mr Saqer added that “Flashes of Thought is a valuable guidebook for knowledge and achievement for all DC’s career levels, as well as for other government entities eager to benefit from the Dubai Customs’ designed program, and those desiring to make the best out of the book to motivate innovation and reflect on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid’s thoughts, and translate them into tangible reality, whether in personal or professional life.”
In addition to the theoretical side, the training course comprises practical exercises, such as on time management, and interactive workshops on many topics, namely Team Spirit and A Day of your Life.
The book provides an eclectic collection of reflections on diverse and important experiences, and contains directives that stem from His Highness’s leadership philosophy, life experiences, and unique vision which led the development and advancement of Dubai, and secured for it an international leading position in all fields. The book is divided into chapters representing a dense course for success and a thoroughly-calculated approach to self-development for those seeking excellence. The book focuses on main topics: leadership, personal life, success and its drives, future government and comprehensive development priorities.