C-Suite Survey on Executive Education for the UAE/ GCC Market

Thank you for taking a moment to answer these 10 short questions, your input will take just 3-4 minutes. On behalf of a leading University in the UAE, we are working to establish a world-class Executive Education Centre in the UAE, designed specifically for C-suite leaders across the UAE and the wider region. By partnering with leading global business schools, our goal is to deliver impactful, relevant, and forward-thinking programs.

Your feedback is invaluable in shaping this vision.

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* 1. Your Name, Position and Industry

Name:

Position:

Industry:

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* 2. Have you or members of your C-suite team participated in any Executive Education programs within the past two years?
If yes, please specify the institution(s) and location(s).

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* 3. How often do you typically engage in executive training?

Quarterly or a few times a year

Once a year

Rarely or once every 3-5 years

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* 4. In the context of executive education, how would you prioritise the following areas over the next 1–3 years? Please rank them from least to most important for your role or organisation (where 1 is least important and 8 is very important)

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
Talent Management, Succession Planning, and Generational Transition	Talent Management, Succession Planning, and Generational Transition 1	Talent Management, Succession Planning, and Generational Transition 2	Talent Management, Succession Planning, and Generational Transition 3	Talent Management, Succession Planning, and Generational Transition 4	Talent Management, Succession Planning, and Generational Transition 5	Talent Management, Succession Planning, and Generational Transition 6	Talent Management, Succession Planning, and Generational Transition 7	Talent Management, Succession Planning, and Generational Transition 8
Board Effectiveness & Governance	Board Effectiveness & Governance 1	Board Effectiveness & Governance 2	Board Effectiveness & Governance 3	Board Effectiveness & Governance 4	Board Effectiveness & Governance 5	Board Effectiveness & Governance 6	Board Effectiveness & Governance 7	Board Effectiveness & Governance 8
AI Strategy & Digital Future-Proofing	AI Strategy & Digital Future-Proofing 1	AI Strategy & Digital Future-Proofing 2	AI Strategy & Digital Future-Proofing 3	AI Strategy & Digital Future-Proofing 4	AI Strategy & Digital Future-Proofing 5	AI Strategy & Digital Future-Proofing 6	AI Strategy & Digital Future-Proofing 7	AI Strategy & Digital Future-Proofing 8
Sustainability & ESG Leadership	Sustainability & ESG Leadership 1	Sustainability & ESG Leadership 2	Sustainability & ESG Leadership 3	Sustainability & ESG Leadership 4	Sustainability & ESG Leadership 5	Sustainability & ESG Leadership 6	Sustainability & ESG Leadership 7	Sustainability & ESG Leadership 8
Geopolitical & Market Intelligence	Geopolitical & Market Intelligence 1	Geopolitical & Market Intelligence 2	Geopolitical & Market Intelligence 3	Geopolitical & Market Intelligence 4	Geopolitical & Market Intelligence 5	Geopolitical & Market Intelligence 6	Geopolitical & Market Intelligence 7	Geopolitical & Market Intelligence 8
Leadership Skills	Leadership Skills 1	Leadership Skills 2	Leadership Skills 3	Leadership Skills 4	Leadership Skills 5	Leadership Skills 6	Leadership Skills 7	Leadership Skills 8
Culture & Change Management	Culture & Change Management 1	Culture & Change Management 2	Culture & Change Management 3	Culture & Change Management 4	Culture & Change Management 5	Culture & Change Management 6	Culture & Change Management 7	Culture & Change Management 8
Organizational & Business strategy	Organizational & Business strategy 1	Organizational & Business strategy 2	Organizational & Business strategy 3	Organizational & Business strategy 4	Organizational & Business strategy 5	Organizational & Business strategy 6	Organizational & Business strategy 7	Organizational & Business strategy 8

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Are there any additional topics or areas you would like to see addressed by a leading business school?

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* 6. As you look at your role — leading in a complex and rapidly evolving world — what do you see as the single biggest challenge for you (or your function) over the next five years?

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* 7. Which international business school do you most prefer or trust for executive learning?
(Please feel free to name one or more institutions.)

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* 8. Would you prefer the programs to include a regional perspective or focus (e.g., GCC/UAE-specific case studies, challenges, and trends)?

Yes, prefer to add a regional perspective

No, prefer to maintain an international curriculum

Indifferent

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* 9. Are there any specific Professors, Thought Leaders, or Executive Speakers you would like to see featured in future programs in the UAE?

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* 10. Would you like us to contact you with more information about upcoming programs in the UAE?

Yes please, this sounds interesting!

No thank you, we are not planning for any Executive Education in the next few years.

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C-Suite Survey on Executive Education for the UAE/ GCC Market

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* 1. Your Name, Position and Industry

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* 2. Have you or members of your C-suite team participated in any Executive Education programs within the past two years?If yes, please specify the institution(s) and location(s).

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* 3. How often do you typically engage in executive training?

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* 4. In the context of executive education, how would you prioritise the following areas over the next 1–3 years? Please rank them from least to most important for your role or organisation (where 1 is least important and 8 is very important)

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* 5. Are there any additional topics or areas you would like to see addressed by a leading business school?

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* 6. As you look at your role — leading in a complex and rapidly evolving world — what do you see as the single biggest challenge for you (or your function) over the next five years?

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* 7. Which international business school do you most prefer or trust for executive learning?(Please feel free to name one or more institutions.)

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* 8. Would you prefer the programs to include a regional perspective or focus (e.g., GCC/UAE-specific case studies, challenges, and trends)?

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* 9. Are there any specific Professors, Thought Leaders, or Executive Speakers you would like to see featured in future programs in the UAE?

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* 10. Would you like us to contact you with more information about upcoming programs in the UAE?

* 2. Have you or members of your C-suite team participated in any Executive Education programs within the past two years?
If yes, please specify the institution(s) and location(s).

* 7. Which international business school do you most prefer or trust for executive learning?
(Please feel free to name one or more institutions.)