MLSD Minister enhances for the continuation of efforts and initiatives to enhance training and develop human resources

11-04-2020

His Excellency Jameel bin Mohammad Ali Humaidan, Minister of Labour and Social Development, affirmed his support for national efforts and initiatives of civil society institutions specialising in training, which will benefit the development of individuals and institutions and contribute to improving performance levels and raising the efficiency of the Bahraini workforce and others. He also stressed the importance of overcoming the challenges we face with competence and efficiency in various sectors and functional and professional specialisations, by utilising the best types and methods of professional training, including “coaching”, which now targets all segments of society to help define the paths of individuals’ personal and professional lives and to contribute to organising institutions according to management methodologies and successful leadership styles that will raise efficiency and productivity in various circumstances. He called upon all officials and leaders in private‑sector institutions to invest in national energies by using the coaching method to enhance their roles and adopt creative ideas. This came during a video address by Humaidan, broadcast remotely today, Saturday, at the opening of the fourth annual training and coaching forum, organised by the Bahrain Society for Training & Development (BSTD) on the occasion of Bahrain Coaching Day, under his patronage. The forum continues until tomorrow, Sunday. This year, the conference is being held for the first time via videoconference, with local, Gulf and Arab participation. The conference, held under the theme “Coaching Towards Building Resilient Leadership,” aims to raise awareness of the importance of coaching for leaders in Bahrain in light of the current challenges and circumstances, in addition to instilling coaching skills as part of leadership capabilities, so that they can practise them themselves and with all their employees, enhancing decision‑making processes and balance within organisations. The forum reflects emerging local, regional and international variables and their significant impact on available leadership methods and tools, in line with new developments in the work environment, planning patterns and future strategy development. Humaidan commended the Bahrain Society for Training & Development's commitment to the continuity of the conference and the pursuit of continuous training and learning. He noted the Kingdom of Bahrain's vast capabilities and competencies, through which we can utilise all means to transfer and exchange knowledge in various circumstances. He expressed his hope that the forum would provide an opportunity to discuss and formulate visions and proposals to support the development of national cadres in various sectors, in addition to reviewing the best experiences and development opportunities. In turn, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bahrain Society for Training & Development (BSTD), Mr. Ahmed Mahmood Attiya, said that in view of the current situation in the region, the Society decided to organise this forum remotely and without any registration fees for participants. The conference attracted 160 participants from various countries around the world. He expressed his deep thanks to His Excellency, the Minister of Labour and Social Development, for his patronage of the forum and his continuous support for the Society’s events and activities. He pointed out that the Society will continue its voluntary efforts aimed at strengthening and developing the human element and raising the name of the Kingdom of Bahrain in the field of training and human resources development locally and internationally. This year, the forum will host a group of international speakers and experts in the field of management and leadership development via an electronic platform. It will include four working papers, two each day. Coach Sameera Ali Baba will present the first paper, titled “Coaching to Improve Performance,” in which she will address strategies for applying coaching skills and tools to improve the performance of both leaders and their team members. The second paper, titled “Leadership Balance,” will be presented by Coach Riaz Jeevanjee. It will cover the importance and strategies of coaching, as well as the vital roles within an organisation to ensure maximum effective results and return on capital invested in a world of volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity. The third paper, “Coaching; the Key to Higher Emotional Intelligence for Leaders,” will be presented by Gerald Bridgers, a certified coach with the International Coaching Association. He will focus on the positive impact of using coaching as a development tool for enhancing leaders' emotional intelligence. The final paper, “The Role of Trust in Leadership,” will be moderated by Coach Osama Al-Mosa and will address the importance of building trust as a leader during challenging times.