Habits of Distinguished Professionals (Virtual)
Habits of Distinguished Professionals (Virtual)

3 Days

SAR 3200

Course Dates

Start Date: 18 May، 2025
End Date: 20 May، 2025
Language: English
Location: online (Virtual)
Start Date: 21 September، 2025
End Date: 24 September، 2025
Language: Arabic
Location: online (Virtual)
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At the end of this course, the participants should be able to:

  • Gain tools to shift from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset, enabling greater adaptability and resilience by learning how to embrace challenges, learn from failure, and continuously improve.
  • Learn how to maximize productivity through utilizing effective tools like the Eisenhower Matrix and the 80/20 Rule.
  • Learn how to eliminate timewasters and focus on tasks with high-payoff.
  • Understand the science of habit formation and how to create lasting change.
  • Learn active listening and clear communication techniques to improve collaboration and influence.
  • Gain confidence in presenting ideas effectively to diverse audiences.
  • Develop self-awareness, self-management, and empathy to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics.
  • Learn how to manage stress and emotions in high-pressure situations.
  • Understand the principles of leading teams to high-performance.
  • Learn how to lead by example and inspire others through servant leadership.
  • Discover strategies to stay relevant in a rapidly changing world through continuous learning.
  • Learn structured problem-solving techniques to tackle complex challenges.
  • Gain confidence in generating innovative solutions and driving change.
  • Develop strategies to maintain physical and mental well-being, and to build resilience and avoid burnout.
  • Develop a structured action plan to implement new habits and skills.

Foundations of Professional Excellence

  • Introduction to Professional Excellence
    • What Sets Distinguished Professionals Apart?
      • Pyramid of Professional Excellence (adapted from Jim Collins’ Good to Great):
        • Knowledge, Technical Skills, Soft Skills, Habits and Mindset
    • The Role of Habits in Long-Term Success
    • Atomic Habits (James Clear)
    • Self-Assessment: Where Am I Now?
  • The Growth Mindset
    • Fixed vs. Growth Mindset
    • Embracing Challenges and Learning from Failure
    • Continuous Improvement (Kaizen)
  • Time Management and Prioritization
    • The 80/20 Rule (Pareto Principle) & Prioritization Frameworks (Eisenhower Matrix)
    • Handling Timewasters
  • Building Discipline and Consistency
    • The Compound Effect
    • Overcoming Procrastination
    • Accountability Systems

Mastering Interpersonal and Leadership Skills

  • Effective Communication
    • Active Listening
    • Clear and Concise Communication
    • Overcoming Communication Barriers
  • Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
    • The Definition and importance of Emotional Intelligence
    • The Four Components of EQ (Self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship management)
    • Managing Stress and Emotions
  • Collaboration and Teamwork
    • Characteristics of highly successful teams
    • Team Building Basics
    • Promoting trust and cooperation in teams
  • Leadership and Influence
    • Leading by example
    • The servant leader
    • Increasing your positive influence

Advanced Habits for Sustained Success

  • Lifelong Learning and Adaptability
    • Keeping yourself updated
    • The learning curve
    • Lifelong learning and professional development
  • Innovation and Problem-Solving
    • Design Thinking Process
    • The innovative approach to problem solving
  • Work-Life Integration and Well-Being
    • Maintain a life balance
    • Cognitive flexibility and emotional regulation
  • Creating a Legacy and Giving Back
    • Revisiting personal mission and vision
    • Action planning

  • Leadership
  • Habit formation
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Team building
  • Time and self-management
  • Stress management
  • Excellence

This training course will be carried out through the use of best practices and the right combination of engaging and purposeful tools such as:

  • Practical, relevant case studies
  • Group activities and workshops
  • Related role plays
  • Experiential learning
  • Brain storming
  • Stimulating mental activities
  • Engaging team competitions
  • Suitable training Videos
  • Presentations
  • Self–assessments
  • Learning with Simulations and Games

Individuals aiming for professional excellence through professional development while focusing on both personal growth and interpersonal excellence.

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