The Talent Enterprise is a think tank focused on employability, talent assessment, and leadership development. It has developed programs like Yanmu and StrengthsCompass to build life skills, employability, and career readiness for youth. Yanmu is a flagship program launched in Saudi Arabia targeting grade 11 students to provide career readiness training using positive psychology techniques like developing growth mindset and grit. An evaluation found the program increased students' self-awareness, preparation for careers and further education, engagement in school, and development of life skills.

1. YANMU
Yanmu and Strengths Compass
Developing Life Skills, Employability and Career Readiness for Youth
Presentation for Kuwait CSR Summit| 2 February 2017

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 The Talent Enterprise is a premier ‘Think’ and ‘Do’ tank dedicated to
the advancement of human capital.
 We focus exclusively on employability, talent, assessment and
leadership opportunities, with a key emphasis on developing
national talent.
 We partner closely with policy-makers, employers and educational
institutions seeking to get the best out of their people and
organisations.
 As an inter-disciplinary, multi-lingual team of professionals, our team
has diverse backgrounds and expertise in HR, leadership,
psychology, research and statistics, psychometrics, behavioural
economics and education.
 We build regional solutions. As an example, we have developed the
region’s first suite of psychometric tools through a process of
extensive research and validation in collaboration with our research
advisor from Stanford University in the US.
 We have also developed a series of behavioural change programs
based on positive psychology and positive education to focus on
developing key aspects of human capital such as resilience, grit,
mindset and self-efficacy amongst the region’s workforce.
ABOUT THE TALENT ENTERPRISE

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SOME OF OUR RECENT CLIENTS

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SETTING THE CONTEXT: AN EARLY MID CAREER CRISIS FOR YOUTH IN THE GCC
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Workplace Motivation in the GCC, By Age
2010 2012
Data Source: Distinct Triggers for Employee Motivation in the GCC, David Jones, Gerlach Press
n = ~25,000

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SETTING THE CONTEXT: YOUTH PERSPECTIVE ON EMPLOYABILITY
Key Outcomes
National
StudentsA
Expat StudentsB UK StudentsC
Life Satisfaction 24% 24% 31%
Engagement with Education 36% 45%AC 41%
Hope 68% 71% 63%
Academic Relevance 48% 57% 55%
Academic Guidance 45% 49%A 59%
Regularity / Attendance 49% 73%AC 56%
Data Source: The Talent Enterprise Youth Employability Research Study

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SETTING THE CONTEXT: YOUTH STRENGTHS IN THE GCC
89% 89% 89% 85% 85%
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71% 70%
Analytical Extrinsic Instrinsic Mastery Ambition Extrarole Creativity Zest Conviction
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54% 54% 55% 58%
66%
Data Source: The Talent Enterprise Youth Thriving Index

7. Using a variety of inter-active
learning techniques, including
some pretty cool videos, group
activities and personal reflection,
the StrengthsCompass and
Yanmu programs focus on
providing youth with the tools and
resources they need to build
essential skills for life and to
foster longer term behavioural
and attitudinal change.
Outcomes of the Programs
 Increased self-awareness and making more informed academic and
career choices based on personal strengths
 Workplace preparedness and setting realistic expectations
 Instilling self-confidence, growth mindset, grit, resilience,
accountability, pro-social behaviour, hope, gratitude and social skills
 Overall happiness and well-being
 Better academic and personal outcomes
 Building awareness of students and educators
 Parent outreach and support

8. The Pilot
The Plan for Full Deployment by 2020
Yanmu (Saudi Arabia’s National Growth
Mindset Initiative) is a flagship project that has
been launched in Saudi Arabia targeting grade
11 students in public schools and select private
schools. The program aims to provide career
readiness, employability and critical life skills
such as growth mindset, grit, resilience and self-
confidence using a variety of learning
techniques. The program is being delivered in
partnership with Al Waleed Philanthropies,
InjazSA, The Talent Enterprise, Dimam and
Ministry of Education.

9. OVERVIEW OF THE PROGRAMS
Integrated
into
Curricula
Experiential
Learning
2-6 Hours Per
Module
High
School &
University
Students
Grounded in
Positive
Psychology
Research
Variety of
Learning
Techniques
Eco-System
for Change
Local
Context &
Capability
Comprehensive
Positive
Education
Program
Research &
Impact
Future
Development
INTRO TO STRENGTHS
MINDSET
GRIT & RESILIENCE
SELF-EFFICACY
AFFILIATION
TAKING ACCOUNTABILITY

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KEY FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM
GRIT & RESILIENCE
MINDSET
Participant Playbooks and Tutor Packs
Supporting Videos
Participant Playbooks
and Tutor Packs Supporting Videos
https://vimeo.com/169988619WATCH
VIDEO
https://vimeo.com/169988617WATCH
VIDEO

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THE CAREER PERSPECTIVE INDEX
Do what you love, love what you do!

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SAMPLE REPORT: THE CAREER PERSPECTIVE INDEX

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THE STRENGTHSCOMPASS PILOT PROGRAM: WATCH IMPACT VIDEO
https://vimeo.com/162756164WATCH
VIDEO

14. IMPACT OF YANMU
On Completion of the Program
 94% of students believed that they were better prepared to succeed in their careers
 96% believed that all the information received in Yamnu was important for their future careers and lives in general
 96% really enjoyed learning about new concepts such as growth mindset, grit, resilience and self-confidence
 95% believe they now have the foundational skills and ideas they need to develop their growth mindset, grit,
resilience and self-confidence
 96% loved the videos shown in the program to explain concepts such as growth mindset, grit and resilience and
could relate to the examples shown
 96% would recommend the program to their friends

15. IMPACT OF YANMU
Key Changes Pre and Post Program
Career Readiness
 A 37% increase on their awareness in the Saudi job market and confidence to pursue a career
 A change from 44% to 93% in having the necessary skills and information to prepare for a job interview
 A shift from 68% to 97% in being able to prioritise and manage their time better
Happiness and School-Engagement
 A 21% increase in their engagement and interest in school activities
 A 20% change (from 72% to 92%) where students believe they now have the skills and resources to be better
prepared for their futures
 Happiness and meaning in their lives increased from 76% to 97%
Life Skills
 A 24% increase in their overall grit and resilience
 A 20% change from fixed to growth mindset, while 92% believed they were much more motivated to change their
mindset
 A 17% increase (from 74% to 91) in being able to cope with the pressures at home and school
 96% believed that they were more confident after the program and could achieve anything if they put the effort in

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IMPACT OF THE STRENGTHSCOMPASS PILOT PROGRAM
Psychological Flourishing and Well-Being Scale
Pre-
Program
Post-
Program
%
Difference
My social relationships are supportive and
rewarding
61% 83% 23%*
I actively contribute to the happiness and well-
being of others
70% 83% 14%*
I am optimistic about my future 79% 92% 13%*
I am engaged and interested in my daily
activities
67% 75% 8%**
I lead a purposeful and meaningful life 76% 83% 8%**
I am competent and capable in the activities
that are important to me
82% 79% -3%
People respect me 97% 92% -5%
I am a good person and live a good life 88% 79% -9%
The Flourishing Scale (2009) by Ed Diener, is one of the most robust measures of well-
being across the world. Data on the scale was collected from students in January prior
to the commencement of the program in January 2016 and then on completion of the
program in March 2016. Statistically significant differences have been established in the
pre and post assessment, with students reporting higher scores on 5 of the 8 questions
on flourishing.

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After Completing the Program, They…..
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Better able to cope with pressures at school and home
Feel more aware of the various career options available to me
Able to understand and express my thoughts, feelings and actions better
More confident of meeting new people and making friends
Feel more sure of how to deal with any setbacks and difficulties in my life
Believe I can achieve anything if I put in the effort
Feel more confident about myself
Feel like I have learnt a lot more about myself
Understand my strengths and will focus on what I am good at
Understand what I need to do to set long term goals and achieve them
Feel happier
Would recommend this training program to my friends
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IMPACT OF THE STRENGTHSCOMPASS PILOT PROGRAM

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FIND OUT MORE
www.yanmu-sa.com
https://vimeo.com/162756164
https://vimeo.com/169988619
https://vimeo.com/169988617
www.thetalententerprise.com
radhika@thetalententerprise.com

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Thank You
david@thetalententerprise.com
radhika@thetalententerprise.com