Management, Leadership
& Governance
Development.
Equipping executives with fresh thinking and empowering them with a broader perspective of their organization.
Transforming Leaders,
Shaping Organizations.
MAT ABACUS Business School provides executive programs to leading institutions in the region — including Leadership Development, Change Management training, and custom trainings such as Customer Service, Finance for Non-Finance Executives, the CFO Leadership Academy, and Women in Leadership.
Using tested management consultancy and co-creation approaches, we deliver highly customized, bespoke programs focused on the specific needs of your organization. Our programs bridge the gap between knowing, thinking and doing — turning everyday business challenges into opportunities.
Leadership
Develop confident, effective leaders at every level
Governance
Build high-performance boards and oversight
Management
Practical skills for operational excellence
Management Development
Program (MDP)
A program for departmental supervisors, field/project supervisors and managers making the transition from member of a group to leader of the group.
Leadership Development
Program (LDP)
Designed to enhance management and leadership skills for middle to senior level managers who have professional expertise in various areas of the organisation and are responsible for driving results that directly influence performance.
Leadership Essentials for Managers
Navigating the transition to management, leadership styles, and personality
Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
The art of performance through effective communication and stress management
Personal Effectiveness & Development
Deliberate practice, auditing personal effectiveness, and growth
Leading High Performing Teams
Team dynamics, dysfunctions, and managing remote teams
Employee Engagement & Performance Dialogue
Cultivating a culture of performance enhancement and motivation
Problem Solving & Decision Making
VUCA and 4IR paradigms, thinking outside the box
Human Capital Development
Talent management, succession planning, coaching and mentoring
Culture, Change & Transformation
Harnessing culture the agile way, creativity and innovation
Business Finance & Accounting for Managers
Financial reporting, decision making, planning and control
Harnessing Digital Technology
Big data, analytics, AI, cybersecurity, and digital quotient
Board & Director
Development Program (B&DP)
Designed to sensitize directors about their fiduciary duties and responsibilities, and develop effective directors capable of operating in multidisciplinary, dynamic environments. Relevant for aspiring directors, those new to the role, and experienced directors seeking fresh perspective.
The Board & Committees
Roles, structure, principles, best practices, legal and regulatory responsibilities, and the Company Secretary partnership
Leadership & Governance
Leading with emotional intelligence, trust, board dynamics, ethical dilemmas, collaboration and independence
Strategy & Resource Allocation
Corporate strategy and execution, culture, transformation, resilience, shared value and sustainability
Risk & Performance
Internal controls, the risk universe, ESG risks, and stakeholder engagement
Digital Technology & the Board
Digital governance and strategy, big data, AI, APIs, ecosystems, and cybersecurity
Finance for Non-Finance Directors
Understanding the economy, financial reporting, analysis, and finance for decision making
Human Capital Development
Succession planning, employee engagement, the war for talent, and executive coaching
Professors of
Practice.
We bring together the best professionals, also known as "Professors of Practice," who have not only excelled in the academic field but have caused a transformation in the marketplace through the organizations that they lead.
Most of them serve on the boards of organizations and are still creating impact by providing practical guidance to leadership teams on how to stay nimble while navigating today's dynamic world.
Throughout the years, we have developed a range of cutting-edge techniques and tools to support the leadership development of executives — by delivering highly customized, bespoke programs focused on your needs.
Interested in Executive
Education?
Whether you're looking to develop your leadership team, prepare aspiring directors, or create a custom training program for your organization — we're here to help.