Abeer
Al Zubaidi (far right) with Anoud
Bakri, Nada al Kindy, and Bakeeza
Alsouse in New York |
Before
every issue, BIP News asks all MEPI BIP
alumnae to provide their own personal thoughts
related to a particular topic. This issue's
"Question of the Quarter" is—
What
three topics/types of training do
you think would be most valuable for
individuals who have completed the
MEPI-BIP program to explore further
as an alumnae group? Why do you consider
these topics priorities? |
Ruba
Nazer, 2004–5 participant (Jordan)
I would suggest —
- A team-building
workshop. These are mind-openers; they
combine fun and
productivity. At the same time such workshops
provide the opportunity for participants
to get to know each other better and hence
strengthen the network of communication.
- Coverage of emotional
intelligence at work. How to control the
way you act, react, and conduct yourself
in general. Most of us are young and not
very experienced in these areas.
- Ideas on self-promotion/marketing.
I believe that no matter how much you
know, no one will notice you if you don't
inform them about yourself.
Manal Jradi, 2005–6
participant (Lebanon)
Well, to tell you the truth,
when I read this question, lots of answers
came to mind, some of which are—
- Emotional intelligence:
A way of engaging, empowering, and provoking
thought in future leaders, giving them
new perspectives and an increased commitment
to the human side.
- Customer relation
management: With everyone interested in
starting new businesses (small- or medium-sized),
I believe that CRM is an important topic
to engage.
- Knowledge management:
Also for new businesses—knowledge
management
provides insight on the proper way of
allocating knowledge and having it in
the right place to succeed.
- Entrepreneurial
skills: A very important area of interest
for new generations.
- Networking: Also
a hot topic.
In addition to these ideas,
I would suggest that after we leave for
our home countries, we have a way to stay
in touch with other MEPI-BIP participants
to share our experiences (successes and
failures) in implementing what we learned.
Also, if we can attain some kind of certification
from reputable associations or memberships
for continuing learning, that would be valuable.
Angelique
Abboud, 2005–6 participant
(Israel)
In my opinion the best type
of training, both valuable and practical,
is simulation games. Preferred topics to
explore are stock markets, entrepreneurship.
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