Leading Tomorrow - by Oakwood International

Trust is the foundation of any successful relation, both in the personal world and in the business world. Ethics is what governs how people behave in society and in a business environment. Today in this new episode, we discuss the place of Trust and Ethics in Human Resources and business as a whole. Our guest accompanying Saima this episode is Scott Hunter, one of our Associate Consultants. Scott created the ‘Influential Leadership’ model to help develop influence within organisations and he has a keen interest in developing creative and innovative solutions.

Find out more about Oakwood and the professional HR qualifications that we provide across the MENA region and online through live and interactive programs. It's what makes us one of the leading providers of continuing professional development and training in the Middle East, and why we have over 20 years in business. Find out more at www.oakwooddubai.ae

Hello and welcome back to Season Two of Leading Tomorrow! We are back with Martin Kahn, who is here to dispense his years of experience and wisdom on the subject of Positive Psychology in the the Workplace – not only how important it is to promote a positive environment for employees and between management and strategic levels. We discuss how to maintain and promote positive psychology as well as some examples of how effective positivity can be for your team or company. 

Find out more about Oakwood and the professional HR qualifications that we provide across the MENA region and online through live and interactive programs. It's what makes us one of the leading providers of continuing professional development and training in the Middle East, and why we have over 20 years in business. Find out more at www.oakwooddubai.ae

Too many managers, both young and the more experienced, often say they don’t have the time for coaching. What they can often mean is, they don’t have the skills to coach. As we move to more remote working and also more empathetic human resource goals, coaching and mentoring are now “must have” skills for all managers and senior staff. Expert in coaching and mentoring, and Oakwood International's CEO, Dennis O'Donnell is here to speak to host Saima about why coaching is very important, and how it can be learned.

That's it for this first season! We have had great fun creating these episodes, and we are currently planning a second season which will launch in early to mid 2022. Stay tuned and connect with us at www.oakwooddubai.ae

CIPD Level 3 is a fantastic qualification for anybody looking to excel in the field of HR. Having taught hundreds of students and professionals, Saima knows a thing or two about CIPD! This episode, she's joined by Janine Bunning, who's the Managing Director of Oakwood International. Janine knows the industry inside and out, and is here to discuss why CIPD Level 3 is a brilliant starting point, what qualifications can do for young professionals, and the opportunities it opens up for you.

Don't forget - you can contact us at any time with any questions about training, professional development, or qualifications. Find us at www.oakwooddubai.ae

Welcome to episode 6! In this discussion, our host Saima talks to Scott Hunter about how to Innovate with Purpose. One of our expert associates and trainers, Scott shares a range of great examples of worldwide innovation in the areas of HR and Management, as well as how to pursue innovation in your own business or team.

Innovation is not only a way of moving with and adapting to the changing face of business, it's a way of perfecting your processes, reducing costs, and reaching your goals. 

Find out more in this episode, and don't forget to visit us at www.oakwooddubai.ae for all of our HR & Management qualifications, short courses, and free advice.

Human Resources is a field that is constantly changing, especially in times like these! The MENA region can also pose an interesting HR landscape due to cultural, social and political factors. In this episode, Saima and guest Allan speak about the changing face of Human Resources in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – a country Oakwood have had the honour of supporting and working in for over 20 years now.

Find out more about Oakwood and the qualifications we offer at www.oakwooddubai.ae

Junior Leadership is a hugely important to any business' success. Laying the foundation of strong managerial skills early on can only mean great things for your team or organisation. This episode, Saima and this month's guest - Euan Campbell, Head of Dubai Operations for Oakwood International - talk about the wonders of instilling leadership and management skills in junior managers and employees.

Find out more about us and Leading Tomorrow at www.oakwooddubai.ae!

By definition, performance management is the process of ensuring activities and outputs meet an organisation's goals in an effective and efficient manner. In this brand new episode, guest Harry Puckering tells you how to highly effective and efficient. Find out more about us at www.oakwooddubai.ae.

In this episode, we tackle the tricky subject of Change Management. Change Management has never been more of a hot topic, especially with so much change going on in the world. Saima speaks to expert John Cappell and gives you all the expert advice. 

Find out more at www.oakwooddubai.ae

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the brand new Oakwood International podcast - Leading Tomorrow! In this first episode, our host Saima interviews Fleur Blanford about online learning, and how to keep developing professionally in the time of COVID-19 through what Oakwood calls "Workshops Without Walls". 

Our new online courses have been a huge success due to how they allow professionals to keep studying from home. Is this the future of learning and professional development? Find out more.

Find Oakwood at www.oakwooddubai.ae