1. His Highness Sheikh
Mohammed bin Rashid Al
Maktoum
Leadership in Action

2. Poll Question
Please Select:
Y / N
Do you know who Sheikh
Mohammed is?

3. United Arab Emirates

4. Cultural and
Historical Context
of the UAE

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

6. Pearling Economy
• Primary
industry to drive
the formation of
coastal villages
of Dubai
*Source: Mayo, A. J., Noriah, N., Mendhro, U., and Cromwell, J. (2010, August 26)

7. Pearling Economy
Pearling Dhow
*Source: Mayo et al (2010, August 26)

8. Depressed Global Economy
*Source: Mayo et al (2010, August 26)

9. Oil Economy
*Source: Mayo et al (2010, August 26)

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

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

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

13. HH Sheikh
Mohammed’s
Leadership Style
& Approach

14. 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)

15. 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)

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

17. Core Business Concepts & Approach
Security
+Stability
+Diversification
+Oil Resources
+Team Building
+Delegation
+ “Full Throttle” Horseracing Approach
= Massive Growth

18. Core Business Concepts & Approach
*Source: Youtube CNN

19. Management Styles
• Collectivistic
• Confrontational
• Long-term
• Directive

20. Complementing Tasks at Hand
Dubai International Airport
and Emirates Airline
*Source: Brooks, D. (2013)

21. Accomplishing His Vision
Suggested Adjustments Sheikh Mohammed can
make to Strengthen Leadership

22. HH Sheikh
Mohammed’s
Vision

23. 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)

24. 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).

25. 21st Century Aspirations
Leading global tourism
destination
Modern business and
commercial hub
Burj Al Arab Hotel Burj Khalifa
*Source: Mayo et al (2010, August 26)

26. Sheikh Mohammad’s Impact on
Dubai’s Culture and Style
Dubai, Inc. Western Influences
Inspection Ambition
*Source: Mayo et al (2010, August 26)

27. Progressive Vs. Traditional
Sheikh Mohammed
Ruler of Dubai
Sheikh Khalifa
President of UAE
*Source: “UAE National Media Council.” (n.d.)

28. 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)

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)

30. HH Sheikh
Mohammed:
A Great Business
Leader?

31. 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)

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

33. Challenges Faced
Loss of
Culture
*Source: Mayo et al (2010, August 26)
Outdated
Financial
Standards
Economic
Crisis
Sustainability

34. Pressure to Diversify and Develop
*Source:Maktoum, M. (2012).

35. Mistakes
-Legal Issues
-Over-hyped Development
*Source: Mayo et al (2010, August 26), Fitch, A. (2013, Jan 08)

36. H.H. Sheikh Mohammed’s Vision
for the Future
Source: Maktoum, M. (2012)

37. Poll Question
Please Select:
Y / N
Do you support his
leadership style?
Please share your thoughts
in blackboard chat

38. Leadership Metrics
Forward Thinking
Inspirational
Smart
Honest / Ethical
*Source: Kouzes, J M. (2007)

39. 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
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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
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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
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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;
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Mohammed bin Rashid's interview with "Dira'a Al Watan" magazine. (2013, November 29). Retrieved September 16, 2014, from
http://www.SheikhMohammed.com
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Mayo, A. J., Noriah, N., Mendhro, U., and Cromwell, J. (2010, August 26). Sheikh Mohammed and the Making of “Dubai, Inc” Harvard
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40. 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
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UAE National Media Council. (n.d.). Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed, President of the UAE. In uaeinteract.com. Retrieved September 16,
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United Arab Emirates. (2014, September 11). In Wikipedia. Retrieved September 13, 2014, from
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