This exclusive 2-day leadership program empowers current and aspiring leaders to uncover the qualities that make them truly inspiring. Through hands-on exercises, real-world case studies, and guided reflection, participants will gain deep insight into their personal leadership style, master the art of communicating with influence, and learn proven ways to build trust and loyalty within their teams and organizations.
By bringing together Chairmen, General Managers, Board Members, CEOs, and C-level executives, this program offers a rare platform where future leaders can engage with those who have navigated the highest levels of corporate leadership.
Course Objectives
Discover their leadership style: identify strengths, advantages, and disadvantages, and learn how to avoid common pitfalls.
Communicate with impact: make people listen without shouting, practice active listening, and use storytelling effectively.
Build trust and loyalty: establish credibility, strengthen team spirit, and foster institutional commitment.
Lead with confidence: make better decisions, delegate effectively, and manage conflicts with emotional intelligence.
Inspire others: influence without authority, create psychologically safe teams, and lead meaningful change.
This program is beneficial for
Team Leaders: who want to strengthen their influence and people skills.
Managers & Executives: seeking to build trust, loyalty, and high-performing teams.
Entrepreneurs & Founders: who need to inspire others and lead change effectively.
Family-Business Successors : preparing to take on greater leadership roles.
High-Potential Professionals: looking to develop a leadership brand and career advantage.
Program Content
Lead Yourself & Build Trust: Opening & Contract, and Why leadership matters in Iraq/Kurdistan; setting expectations & outcomes.
Discover Your Leadership Style: Identify your natural leadership style, and understand its advantages & disadvantages.
Know Yourself: Strengths & values mapping, and Leadership brand statement.
Trust & Communication: How to make people listen without shouting, and Active listening drills & framing messages.
Lead Others & Drive Results: Building Loyalty & High-Performing Teams, how to establish a sense of loyalty to your team & institution, and Roles, norms & psychological safety.
Influence Without Authority: Ethical power types & stakeholder mapping, Leading Change, Execution & Integrity, and Ethical leadership & integrity in practice.
Closing: Feedback & certification.
Key Features
40% practical simulations & exercises
30% peer coaching & group discussions
20% frameworks & tools
10% local case reflections
AbdulSalam Medeni
Mr. AbdulSalam is a highly respected leadership and management development expert with extensive experience in leadership, training executives, entrepreneurs, and young professionals across Iraq and MENA Region. Over 20 years of professional experience in leadership, organizational development, and capacity building. Mr. Abdulsalam has worked in deferent Roles at top institutions and organizations, including:
- CEO of Rwanga Foundation (2014–2024) – 10 years leading one of the region’s most influential NGOs.
- Senior Program Manager, National Democratic Institute (NDI), Iraq – 7 years of leadership experience inside and outside Iraq.
- Board Member, University of Kurdistan-Hewlêr (UKH) – Serving since 2019.
- Member, Education Reform Task Force in Kurdistan – Established by the President of the Region and KRG Prime Minister (since 2021).
- Certified Accreditor & Trainer – TRANSFORM Master Trainers Program with ILO & UNICEF (since 2022).
- Advisor in the Kurdistan Regional Government – Senior advisory roles to the Deputy Prime Minister and the President of the Kurdistan Region.
- Consultant and Trainer (2005–Present) – Providing leadership, management, and governance training for international and local NGOs, companies, and political parties.
- Co-Founder & Director General, Kurdistan Students Developing Organization – 10 years of leadership as General Secretary and Director.
Registration & Details
Location: Business Development Center by Strategic Allies Phoenix Tower, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
Dates: Sunday–Monday, September 28–29, 2025
Timing: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Evening sessions)
Group Size: Limited to 14–16 participants to maximize interaction and personal feedback.
Program Language
- Primary Language: English
- Supported Languages: Kurdish & Arabic (on request)
- Trainers will provide explanations and clarifications in Kurdish and Arabic to support participants who are less familiar with English.
The Course incudes:
- Full 2-day training program (6 hours total)
- Training materials & handouts
- Certificate of Participation
- Refreshments during breaks
- Networking opportunities
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Contact Us
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+964 774 055 25 25
Phoenix tower, level 12, office 1210,
Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq