His Highness Sheikh

Mohammed bin Rashid Al

Maktoum

Leadership in Action

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Mohammed is?

United Arab Emirates

Cultural and

Historical Context

of the UAE

Cultural Lineage

*Source: “Federation of South Arabia.” (2014, July 25)

• Primary industry to drive the formation of coastal villages of Dubai

Pearling Economy

*Source: Mayo, A. J., Noriah, N., Mendhro, U., and Cromwell, J. (2010, August 26)

Pearling Economy

Pearling Dhow

*Source: Mayo et al (2010, August 26)

Depressed Global Economy

*Source: Mayo et al (2010, August 26)

Oil Economy

*Source: Mayo et al (2010, August 26)

Oil Economy

*Source: “United Arab Emirates.” (2014, September 11)

Formation of UAE

*Source: “United Arab Emirates.” (2014, September 11)

Dubai

*Source: “United Arab Emirates.” (2014, September 11)

HH Sheikh

Mohammed’s

Leadership Style

& Approach

Formative Experiences

• Natural Home Birth – born in Dubai in 1949

• Personality & Disposition

• Family Influences

• Education / School

• First Job

*Source: “Sheik Mohammed” (2014), Bradley, K (2014)

Education• Age 4 yrs - Private Tutoring in Arabic & Islamic Studies - (1953)

• 6 yrs - Elementary (Primary) School - Al Ahmadiya School (1955)

– Arabic Grammar

– English

– Mathematics

– Geography

– History

• 10 yrs - Al Shaab School (1959)

• 12 yrs - Dubai Secondary School (1961)

• 16 yrs - Easily passed Exams, “graduated” (1964/1965)

• 17 yrs - Enrolled in Bells Language School in Cambridge (1966)

*Source: “Sheikh Mohammed” (2014)

Mons Officer Cadet School (OCS)Graduated, earning the “Sword of Honor” in 1968

Core Business Concepts & Approach

Security+Stability+Diversification+Oil Resources+Team Building +Delegation+ “Full Throttle” Horseracing Approach= Massive Growth

Core Business Concepts & Approach

*Source: Youtube CNN

Management Styles

• Collectivistic

• Confrontational

• Long-term

• Directive

Complementing Tasks at Hand

Dubai International Airport

and Emirates Airline

*Source: Brooks, D. (2013)

Accomplishing His Vision

Suggested Adjustments Sheikh Mohammed can make to Strengthen Leadership

HH Sheikh

Mohammed’s

Vision

Forward Thinking

Sheikh Mohammed:

• “I want Dubai to be number one. Not in the region, but in the world. . . Number one in everything: high education, health, housing . . . Give my people the highest way of living.”

*Source: Mayo et al (2010, August 26)

How Vision Was Developed

• Excellence is integral part of Dubai heritage

• Islam encourages perfection in everything

Father: Sheikh Rashid Grandfather: Sheikh Saeed

*Source: Maktoum, M. (2012).

21st Century AspirationsLeading global tourism

destinationModern business and

commercial hub

Burj Al Arab Hotel Burj Khalifa

*Source: Mayo et al (2010, August 26)

Sheikh Mohammad’s Impact on

Dubai’s Culture and Style

Dubai, Inc. Western Influences

Inspection Ambition

*Source: Mayo et al (2010, August 26)

Progressive Vs. Traditional

Sheikh MohammedRuler of Dubai

Sheikh KhalifaPresident of UAE

*Source: “UAE National Media Council.” (n.d.)

Innovation in a Changing World

Sustainable Success

Smart Government

Initiative

Competition

Long-Term Investments

*Source: “Mohammed bin Rashid's interview with "Dira'a Al Watan" magazine.” (2013, November 29)

Quick, Massive Growth

•Inspirational: Emphasizes ACTION •“Dubai World” founded in 2006•Works tirelessly to perfect vision, delegates

*Source: Mayo et al (2010, August 26)

HH Sheikh

Mohammed:

A Great Business

Leader?

H.H. Sheikh Mohammed

Framework Table

Intent Means Outcomes

Purpose -Financial

prosperity.

-Rapid

development and

innovation in all

industries.

-Highest standard

of living in the

region.

Vision -Promote the

status of his

people.

-Empowering his

people to achieve

success.

-Global

recognition and

admiration.

*Source: Maktoum, M. (2012), Mayo et al (2010, August 26)

Slaves of Dubai

*Source: Mayo et al (2010, August 26), Kaminer, A., & O'Driscoll, S. (2014, May 19).

Challenges Faced

*Source: Mayo et al (2010, August 26)

Outdated Financial

Standards

Economic Crisis

Sustainability

Loss of Culture

Pressure to Diversify and Develop

*Source:Maktoum, M. (2012).

Mistakes-Legal Issues

-Over-hyped Development

*Source: Mayo et al (2010, August 26), Fitch, A. (2013, Jan 08)

H.H. Sheikh Mohammed’s Vision

for the Future

Source: Maktoum, M. (2012)

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Leadership Metrics

Forward Thinking

Inspirational

Smart

Honest / Ethical

*Source: Kouzes, J M. (2007)

References

• Bradley, K. (2014). Retrieved September 7, 2014, from http://people.opposingviews.com/collectivism-islamic-society-9230.html

•Brooks, D. (2013). History of Future Cities. New York: W.W Norton & Company, Inc

•Difference Between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. (n.d.). In DifferenceBetween.net. Retrieved September 16, 2014,

from http://www.differencebetween.net/miscellaneous/politics/difference-between-abu-dhabi-and-dubai/

•Federation of South Arabia (2014, July 25) in Wikipedia. Retrieved September 13, 2014, from

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federation_of_South_Arabia

•Fitch, A. (2013, January 08). Dubai sets special court for crown prince's firm. Retrieved on September 15, 2014, from

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424127887324296604578175942079415444

•Julia Wheeler “Workers’ Safety Queried in Dubai,” BBC News, (2004, September 27). Retrieved on September 2014, from

http://news.bbc.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/369489.stm

• Kaminer, A., & O'Driscoll, S. (2014, May 19). Workers at N.Y.U.'s Abu Dhabi Site Face Harsh Conditions. New York Times [The New

York], p. A1.

•Kouzes, J M. (2007). The Leadership Challenge. 4th ed. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass

•Maktoum, M. (2012). My Vision, Challenges in the Race for Excellence (Vol. 1). Dubai, UAE: Motivate Publishing;

•Mohammed bin Rashid's interview with "Dira'a Al Watan" magazine. (2013, November 29). Retrieved September 16, 2014, from

http://www.SheikhMohammed.com

•Mayo, A. J., Noriah, N., Mendhro, U., and Cromwell, J. (2010, August 26). Sheikh Mohammed and the Making of “Dubai, Inc” Harvard

Business Review (9-410-063)

References

• Sheikh Mohammed. (2014). Retrieved September 7, 2014, from http://www.sheikhmohammed.com/vgn-ext

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•Sheikh Mohammed. (2014). Retrieved September 15, 2014, from http://english.princesshaya.net/hh-sheikh-mohammed

•UAE National Media Council. (n.d.). Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed, President of the UAE. In uaeinteract.com. Retrieved September 16,

2014, from http://www.uaeinteract.com/government/zayed.asp

•United Arab Emirates. (2014, September 11). In Wikipedia. Retrieved September 13, 2014, from

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Arab_Emirates