The document outlines a leadership training program for Saudi Arabia. It begins with an overview of Saudi culture and how Islam and cultural traditions shape leadership styles in the country. It then discusses desired leadership behaviors such as lower power distance and a focus on hierarchy/equity. The proposed training program would assess participants, identify gaps between current and desired behaviors, and provide challenge and support to facilitate development. The goal is a leadership style rooted in Islamic principles but also effective in a global context.

1. Saudi Arabia Leadership
Behaviors and Training
Program
Catie Thompson
Sayed Awad
Alexis Madison

2. Presentation Agenda
• History, Culture and
Religion of Saudi
Arabia
• Desired Leadership
Behaviors
• Training Program

3. Introduction to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• Geography
• History

4. Influences that Shape Leadership
Style
• Deen- Way of life
• Islam- submission to the will of Allah
• Cultural Environment

5. Cultural Environment
• Appearance
• Behavior
• Communications

6. Hofstede’s Cultural Characteristics
• Power Distance
– Dichotomy between subordinates and
managers.
• Uncertainty Avoidance
– Dislike risks, and change
– Adhere to rules, procedures
• In-Group Collectivism
– Loyalty and pride in family

7. Effective Global Leadership
• Self-Protective Leadership
– Saving face
– Status
• Humane Oriented Leadership
– Supportive
– Considerate
– Compassionate

8. Training Program for Desired Behaviors
• Importance of Program
– Global Perspective
– Saudisation
• Considerations
– Values originate from Deen
– Training must be in line with Deen
– Homogenous
– Scientific not beliefs

9. Training Program
• Assessment
– Analytical Process
– Measurement and Goal-Setting
• Current Situation
– Gap Analysis: current vs. future
– Goal setting
– Feedback: criteria for assessment

10. Training Program- cont.
• Challenge
– Confronting- how behavior limits success
– Shaping- work from Deen
– Re-framing- paradigm shift
– Empowering- enhance coachee’s
purpose
• Support
– Facilitating Trust, Openness, Respect,
and Understanding

11. Conclusion
• Saudi Arabia Middle East Cluster
– Rooted in Deen: Way of Life
– Current Leadership Behaviors
• Desired Leadership Behaviors
– Lower Power Distance
– Realized Structure and Predictability
– Focus on Hierarchy/Equity
• Training Program
– Relationship Based
– Deen Supported

12. References
– Idris, A. (2007, March). Cultural barriers to improved
organizational performance in Saudi Arabia. SAM
Advanced Management Journal. Retrieved on March 5,
2010, from http://www.accessmylibrary.com
– Noer, D.M., Leupold, C.R., & Valle, M. (2007). An Analysis
of Saudi Arabian and U.S. Managerial Coaching Behaviors.
Journal of Managerial Issues, XIX, 2, 271-287.
– Northouse, P. (2009) Leadership: Theory and Practice.
Retrieved on February 21, 2010 from,
http://books.google.com/books.
– Saudi Arabia High Context Culture by the Saudi Arabian
Training Course. (2007). Retrieved March 5, 2010 from
http://www.communicaid.com.
– Save Face Arabian Cultural Guide. (2006). Retrieved on
March 5, 2010 from
http://www.traderscity.com/abcg/culture8.htm

13. QUESTIONS