QF Launches "Reyada" for Nurturing Leadership Talent

Reyada initiative

Qatar Foundation (QF) has launched the "Reyada" initiative in partnership with HEC Paris, and Duke Corporate Education (Duke CE), a leading custom education provider and support organization to Duke University in the US.

The new initiative aims at nurturing current and future leaders of Qatar Foundation to take excellence to a higher level, with the ultimate aim being to broaden this leadership pathway across Qatar.

Established in the year that marks QF’s 30th anniversary, the program is designed to develop a sustainable pipeline of top-caliber talent that supports QF’s future growth and impact in key sectors.

Areas that the program will focus on include aligning leadership qualities with the culture of QF; exposing participants to both local and global leadership and corporate trends through immersive learning experiences; and honing non-technical skills such as people management through a process known as ‘leadership multiskilling’.

As Reyada becomes established, it is intended to be scaled beyond QF to support talent development on a national scale and help to cultivate a future-ready workforce for Qatar.

Commenting on the occasion, Hamad F. Dalmouk, Executive Director of Human Capital at QF, said: "At Qatar Foundation, we believe that leadership is not just about holding a position - it’s about shaping the future with vision, resilience, and integrity." "Through Reyada, we will sculpt the ideal leaders of tomorrow and elevate current leaders by equipping them with the skills, mindsets, and cultural awareness needed to drive meaningful impact, resulting in a brand new, next-generation leadership pool that brings benefit both within and beyond QF," he added.

"This initiative reflects our unwavering commitment to fostering a world-class talent pipeline that will elevate excellence and innovation across Qatar while remaining rooted to the vision of the country," he said.

Dr. Pablo Martin de Holan, Dean of HEC Paris, said: "Leadership is more than just management - it is about inspiring others, adapting to change, creating lasting impact, and growing personally and professionally, ultimately becoming a better person and a better leader." "We are proud to support Qatar Foundation’s mission by equipping its high-potential leaders with the strategic mindset and practical tools needed to navigate complexity, foster innovation, and lead with purpose," he added.

Dr. Sharmla Chetty, CEO of Duke Corporate Education, said: "Our partnership with Qatar Foundation is grounded in a shared belief that human potential is the world’s most valuable resource." "Leadership is more essential now than ever in today’s complex, fast-evolving digital landscape. We are honored to collaborate with Qatar Foundation to cultivate resilient leaders who prioritize humanity in their pursuit of progress," she added.

Built to reflect QF’s core values of excellence, innovation, integrity, community, and rootedness, Reyada will develop leadership competencies such as inspiring others, pioneering disruptive innovation, communicating and influencing, and demonstrating ownership and drive.

It will also focus on cultivating human and leadership-centric skills such as strategic insight, psychological safety, and inclusivity, with aspects of risk awareness, resilience, and digital leadership - including disruptive leadership - that are key for any leader to possess in the face of current and future trends.

(QNA)