Middle Management
Leadership Program

Enhance Leadership Capabilities

EMIC, and in partnership with The Labour Fund (Tamkeen), are excited to collaborate with Harvard Business Impact Enterprise to offer this leadership development program aimed at nurturing the skills of high-potential Bahraini nationals. This program will focus on senior and middle managers from the private sector, aligned with EMIC’s vision of "Developing a Generation of Bahraini Professionals.“

Nurturing High-Potential Bahraini Nationals

In partnership with Harvard Business Impact, we aim to enhance leadership capabilities by fostering the necessary skills and mindset shifts that allow leaders to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Harvard Business Impact’s unique participant-centered approach encourages real-world application, focusing on decision-making, communication, and influence, ensuring the learning experience is impactful and lasting.

The Importance of Developing Middle Managers

  • Outsized Impact on Organizational Success

    Comprise 50% to 60% of managers

    Supervise as much as 80%
    of the workforce

  • Critical to Business Operations

    Drive increased productivity

    Key to successful transformation efforts

    Impact customer experience

  • Must Be Able to Get the Best from Their Teams

    Build a leadership skillset and mindset in critical skill areas

Program Overview

Download the Program Brochure

Program FAQs

About the program

  • The Harvard Middle Management Leadership Program offers a bespoke hybrid Leadership Program aimed at equipping Middle Managers in the private sector with the skills they need to manage and influence.

  • This program is ideal for middle managers, entrepreneurs, and experienced professionals seeking to enhance their leadership capabilities, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills.

  • This program is not delivered by Harvard University. The sessions are conducted by Harvard Business Impact Senior Facilitators, and Harvard Business School Faculty. Certificates of completion are issued directly by Harvard Business Impact.

  • The program is highly interactive, combining lectures, case studies, group exercises, and real-world applications led by HBI Senior Facilitators, HBS Faculty and industry experts.

  • Yes, participants receive a Harvard Business Impact Certificate upon completing the program.

  • The primary language of instruction is English. Proficiency in English is required to participate effectively.

Schedule and Venue

  • The program is expected to start in June 2026. Check the program calendar or contact EMIC Training for upcoming sessions.

  • The program consists of three modules delivered over a 4- to 5-week cadence. Each module includes:

    • A 90-minute virtual Thought Leader Conversation Session

    • One day of face-to-face learning

    • Individual learning via the Cascade Toolkit

    • A 90-minute virtual Integration Session

    • A 90-minute Quick Case Discussion or Simulation Debrief

    The program concludes with a 90-minute virtual Capstone session.

    Overall, the total program duration is 3-4 months. Detailed schedules will be made available on the Program Portal.

  • The program is delivered in multiple formats, including:

    • In-Person: Held at a 5 stars hotel in Manama, Bahrain. Exact venue will be shared later on the program page.

    • Virtual: Online, interactive sessions.

    Further details on delivery will depend on the specific session chosen.

  • For flexibility, certain sessions may offer evening schedules, however no weekend sessions will be scheduled.

Payments and Financials

  • The program is fully funded by Tamkeen. However, places are limited, and a selection process is in place to select the best profiles for the program. Submitting your application is the first stage of the selection process. All applications should be submitted by [Date]

  • While this is not encouraged, you can cancel your enrollment any time before the start date, however, rescheduling is not available as the program has a set start and finish date.

Eligibility and Admission

  • The program is for Bahraini citizens living and currently working in Bahrain’s private sector. Participants should have at least 2 to 5 years in a managerial position with a responsibility of managing a specific business function or a team.

  • There are no strict age restrictions, but the program is tailored for mid- to senior-level professionals, typically aged 30 and above.

  • No, candidates from all educational backgrounds are welcome. However, participants should have significant professional experience to fully benefit from the curriculum.

  • After successfully submitting your application, EMIC Training will be reviewing all applications, scoring applicants, and sharing the results. The application will be the first part of the selection process. After which successful and non-successful applicants will be notified if they qualify for the next stage of the selection.

  • No formal prerequisites are required. However, the program is tailored for professionals with managerial or executive experience.

Topics, Assignments, and Exams

  • The programs focus on practical learning and application. While there are no traditional exams, participants may be required to complete:

    • Pre-course reading materials

    • Group discussions and presentations

    • Real-world case studies and simulations

  • No formal grades are issued. However, attendance of all sessions, active participation, and portal completion are expected to earn the completion certificate.

    1. Leading Yourself

    2. Leading the Business

    3. Leading Others

    More details are available in the complete brochure.

Other Questions

  • Yes, organizations can enroll groups of employees in the program. This is an excellent opportunity for companies to upskill their leadership teams collectively. However, each group member must go through the application and selection process individually due to the nature of the assessment and scoring criteria.

  • Participants join a diverse cohort of global leaders, fostering opportunities for collaboration, networking, and long-term professional relationships.

  • To register, you personally have to submit your application on the following page: https://www.emictraining.com/harvardmm

    Submitting your application is the first part of the selection process and necessitate you to complete all field and questions. You can contact EMIC Training team for assistance at marketing@emictraining.com/+97317317004.

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