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CONTENT PAGE
FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ............................................................................................................. 4
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................................................................... 5
METHODS OF FACILITATING THE LEARNING PROCESS ........................................................................ 6
CLIENTS: SUCCESSFUL INTERVENTIONS ................................................................................................... 8
PARTNERS: ACCREDITATION AND ACADEMIC PROGRESSION ......................................................... 9
ACADEMIC DEGREES AND PROFESSIONAL COURSES ......................................................................... 10
EXECUTIVE EDUCATION AND CORPORATE TRAINING ........................................................................ 11
3D APPROACH MODEL ................................................................................................................................ 12
MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES ................................................................................... 13
BANKING, FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT TRAINING ..................................................................... 14
BESPOKE TRAINING/TAILOR MADE PROGRAMMES ............................................................................ 15
ACADEMIC AND CORPORATE TRAINING TEAM ................................................................................... 18
TESTIMONIALS ............................................................................................................................................... 23
Programme Support and Terminology Certification The Programme will be certified based on alignment with the learning outcomes and
assessment criteria for respective subject matters as determined by the UK Awarding
Bodies.
Session Means 1 (one) Onsite Training Day of up to 7 hours training delivery
Programme Manager The Programme Manager is the catalysts to ensure that all processes of learning take
place for participants and is responsible for working with the Faculty.
Faculty/Trainer The Faculty employed by Westford are cutting edge external subject experts with
strong academic background and sound business exposure to facilitate learning in a
specific subject area.
Programme Learning
Coach (PLC)
The Programme Learning Coach is fundamentally responsible to the Participants to be
a catalyst for learning and, for the duration of the programme, a Coach to ensure that
learning (in all forms and facets) occurs during the contact times, in the classroom as
well as between the study schools, and once the study schools are completed.
Business Driven
Action Learning
(BDAL) Project
The BDAL Project is an integrated business challenge which requires a solution using
business research methodology. In order to make a relevant and informed business
decision, participants need to research the business challenge thoroughly and propose
a relevant solution that integrates the experiential learning from the various modules
addressed in the programmes. All research, findings and recommendations must be
submitted in a report and subsequently, presented verbally to a panel of assessors.
Feedback Loop Feedback Loops are days that the PLC will spend with the participants to ensure that
everyone is on track with learning and to assist with any challenges that may arise.
Dry runs and Final
Presentations.
On the dry run day, the participants are given the opportunity, with the assistance and
guidance of the PLC, to prepare for the Final Presentations – on this day they will be
presenting their BDAL Project, with findings and solutions to the panel, allowing them
to demonstrate their learning and presentation skills.
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Disclaimer
Other than as expressly stated in this document, Westford makes no representation or warranties, including with limitation,
any implied warranties of merchantability for any particular purpose. Other than expressly stated in this document. Westford
takes no responsibility for any loss or damage suffered by any person or entity as a result of reliance upon the information
contained in this document.
FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Learning is a never ending journey and a lifelong process. We start to learn as a child and continue
the learning across various spheres and domains of knowledge, gathering throughout the rest of
our lives by touching upon new areas of inspiring information and knowledge, mastering new
skills and exploring new paths to pursue.
Each step in the educational process is geared towards the accomplishment of specific target
oriented goals and objectives such as gaining a degree, mastering skill based learning or earning
a rewarding qualification to fine hone your skills. We are here to help you pave your way to
success, create new opportunities and bring pride to self, family, co-workers, community and the
nation at large. Flipping through our corporate brochure, you would learn more about our
offerings, strengths, associations and our people.
You will gain a good understanding of how we could help to change the lives of people in a
positive way and help our learners realise their dreams and aspirations.
To us, exemplary student success and learning outcomes are not mere business but a great
passion to live on!
Everyone thinks of changing
the world but no one thinks of
changing himself LEO TOLSTOY
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Westford School of Management was established with the aim of providing reputed international
education to aspiring learners across the globe. Headquartered in the UAE, Westford School of
Management has an expansive presence with its 6 campuses across the Middle East, Africa, India
and Sri Lanka.
Westford School of Management broadly operates in two verticals:
ACADEMIC EDUCATION
This division provides academic degrees; professional management courses in collaboration with
leading international awarding bodies and universities. Our taught programs range from Master’s
Degree and Post Graduate Diplomas including MBA, MAM (IB), PGPM; Graduate Programs
including BA Honours, BBA as well as Professional awards and Certificate courses. Our Media
school provides PG/UG programs in Film Making, Animation, Multimedia and Gaming.
EXECUTIVE EDUCATION AND CORPORATE
TRAINING
Operating under the name and style of EXEED Westford Executive Education, this division
provides corporate training, customised tailor made bespoke training programs, open enrolment
programs and Management Development Programs.
Our faculty/trainer pool comprises of eminent industry renowned professionals and academicians
from reputed universities possessing a wealth of teaching and training experience. By virtue of
our innate expertise in management, we engage to offer detailed and comprehensive consultancy
services across a wide gamut of industries and sectors.
Action
Learning
Scenario Planning
Role play
Experiential Learning
Games
Work Place
Application
Expert
Facilitation
Group work
Reading material
PPT, Video, Audio
Onsite
Sessions per
Module
Assessment
Individual Assessment
Feedback
Coaching and Mentoring
Feedback
Loop
METHODS OF FACILITATING THE LEARNING
PROCESS
The aim of our programmes are to deliver a suite of relevant (to global business) modules that,
when combined together, inspire a change in behaviour and creating new mind sets, all adding
to the benefit of the organisation.
The style of delivery is through expert facilitation, where the participants are exposed to theories,
best practice and case studies within the class room environment which are then unpacked and
debated to create relevance back in their own workplace.
During the Onsite sessions participants are exposed to practice by participating in Scenario
planning, Role Plays, Group Work and discussions in addition to the theoretical content delivered
through PPT slides.
The medium of instruction will be English and the training will be highly pragmatic, interactive,
interspersed with a number of activities and actual case studies. Any other integration required
can be included during the Curriculum Design stage
FEEDBACK, COACHING AND MENTORING After the completion of the whole programme we will conduct a Feedback Loop. The Feedback
Loop will be done at the end of the programme to reflect back on the learning experience and
what was gained from the process and to look at how to better approach future learning to drive
maximum benefit. The Feedback Loop reflects on applied learning in the workplace.
The delegates will be given a feedback form on each module to ensure that feedback is relevant
at all times. The Programme Learning Coach (PLC) will engage with the Participants and discuss
the findings and gain their insights into what is needed to create and implement a behavioural
change.
The Programme Learning Coach (PLC) will also engage with a designated group of more senior
members made up upper Management and Human Resources which will form the Steering
Committee (SteerCom). This committee will also be asked to give structured feedback based on
their observation of change in the delegates thinking and behavioural changes.
The SteerCom will be updated as to the findings from the Participants and the Facilitators.
Structured feedback is provided and any shortfalls will then be integrated into the next
programme to ensure the learning process is taking place.
FEEDBACK LOOP STRUCTURE
The Programme Learning Coach will be attending the last session to conduct a brief analysis of
the programme and what the participants expected outcomes of each session was. In-order for
this to be managed, at the end of each session the Participants conduct a ‘Reflection’ on the
learnings gauged from the session. The Feedback process aims to reflect on the learning
experience, evaluate the gains from the training and the effectiveness for applying the learning
in the workplace.
BDAL PROJECT The BDAL is the Business Driven Action Learning Project and is be completed over the whole
duration of the programme to ensure continuous return on learning. It asks the delegates to
identify a current need or challenge/issue within the organisation, to investigate the
need/challenge/issue and to develop a business case for a successful resolution. The Topic
Selection is a balance sought between the three areas of focus, scope and depth - and with the
reality of the time available and the access to the required information. Focus addresses the
specific issue to be investigated. Scope addresses questions like “is the research based on the
whole organisation or just a department/division?” Depth addresses questions of how deep the
issue will have to be probed.
CLIENTS: SUCCESSFUL INTERVENTIONS
EXEED Westford Executive Education is proud to say that we have successfully developed and
delivered the following programmes:
CLIENT PROGRAMME
Emirates NBD Certified Manager Program, Certified Associate Program
ADNOC Managing Diversity
SEHA, Abu Dhabi Al Gharbia Hospital Supply Chain Management
King Abdul Asis Centre for Science and Technology Supply Chain Management, Procurement
Ministry of Finance, Afghanistan Finance, Leadership and Supply Chain Management
Modern Bakery Client Relationship Management, Sales Skills, Leadership
Al Shirawi Group Business Communication
Shurooq Leadership, Strategic Management, Soft Skills
Kale Kilit Communication, negotiation and Selling Skills
Coke Aujan Strategic Leadership
Yas Viceroy Hotels Strategic Leadership
Sharjah Islamic Bank Leadership
Al Rostamani Project Management
Al Zahra Hospital Management Development
Fujitsu Fin for non-fin and LC documentation
DP World Survey Techniques
FedEx Certified Management Accountant
Transword group Blue Ocean Strategy
BDL group BOS in action
NMC healthcare BOS in action
Qatar Petroleum Feasibility Study
Integral Leadership
PARTNERS: ACCREDITATION AND ACADEMIC
PROGRESSION
Westford School of Management is the Transnational Education Partner of University of
Wolverhampton in India and through this partnership offers the MBA program based out of its
campus in India. All the students pursuing the MBA from University of Wolverhampton has to
mandatorily attend a 3 weeks’ study block in India.
Westford School of Management has forged a strategic partnership with the reputed University
of Stellenbosch Executive Development (USB-ED) South Africa, to promote and offer a wide range
of executive education programs. USB-ED was again ranked one of the top 50 executive schools
in the world by the Financial Times Executive Education 2013 World Ranking.
Westford School of Management is a proud partner of UCSI Blue Ocean Strategy Research Centre,
Malaysia to promote Blue Ocean Strategy (BOS) training, consultancy and education in UAE.
ACADEMIC DEGREES AND PROFESSIONAL COURSES We provide a varied portfolio of management programs ranging from MBA, PG Diploma,
Diploma, Certificate and Awards.
MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS
MBA: Master of Business Administration*
• University of Wolverhampton - UK
• Cardiff Metropolitan University
• University of Derby
• Chartered Banker MBA, University of
Bangor - UK
PG PROGRAMS
EDSML: Extended Diploma in Strategic
Management and Leadership
• Pearson Edexcel - UK
EDIBM: Extended Diploma in International
Business Management
• Pearson Assured - UK
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
HND: Higher National Diploma
• Pearson Edexcel - UK
BA Business Management
• University of Wolverhampton, UK
MEDIA AND FILM TECHNOLOGY
COURSES
Multimedia and Animation
• Bharathiar University, India
Post Graduate Diploma in Film Production
Management
• Pearson Assured – UK
• Eduqual - UK
PROFESSIONAL COURSES
Master Diploma in Islamic Finance and
Banking
Diploma in Banking and Finance
Post Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain
Management and Logistics
Post Graduate Diploma in Strategic Human
Resource Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Project
Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Engineering
Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Hospitality and
Tourism Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Finance and Risk
Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Shipping and
Freight Forwarding
Post Graduate Diploma in Healthcare
Management and Leadership
Post Graduate Diploma in Warehouse and
Inventory Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Procurement and
Contracts Management
• Pearson Assured - UK
• Eduqual - UK
• International Association of Accounting
Professionals -UK
Top Up MBA awarded by the UK universities are through the
Progression/Articulation agreement between Westford and the respective
universities and shall always be governed by the rules and
regulations of the degree awarding university.
EXECUTIVE EDUCATION AND CORPORATE TRAINING Westford School of Management has a dedicated corporate training arm operating under the
name and style of EXEED, which provides corporate training, customised and tailor made bespoke
training programs, open enrolment programs and Management Development Programs.
Our training programs focus on the specific areas of performance improvement and are directed
to target the individual learning and development plans, thus ensuring the achievement of
bottom-line results and drive improved value out of your training spend.
Our training solutions go beyond typical class room trainings and adopts modes of learning
encompassing experiential learning, blended learning, simulation workshops and business
coaching.
Our eminent faculty team and experienced trainers have accumulated more than 200 years of
collective experience among themselves. Their proven expertise in the fields of management and
training has been gained by virtue of their working career with leading multinational firms and
top notch global universities.
CORE TOPICS
• Communication Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Team Building
• Strategic Management
• Employee Engagement in Organisations
• Stress Management
• Time Management
• Customer Relationship Management
• Leadership Skills
• Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)
• Project Management and Risk Assessment
• Achieving Competitive Advantage in Business
• Quality Management
• Business Decision Making
• Human Resource Management (HRM)
• Business Model Flexibility
• Finance for Non Finance Executives
• Train the Trainer
• Customer Service Skills
• Sales Skills
• Managerial Skills
• Performance Management
The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet
Aristotle
3D APPROACH MODEL
MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES Management Development Programs are specifically crafted and designed to help professionals
and executives expand their business acumen, strategic thinking capabilities, global perspective
and return to their organisations firmly prepared to lead at a higher level.
*Westford School of Management's conditions for Articulation Agreement with University of Wolverhampton, UK and
admission eligibility requirements would apply.
*Modules are subject to change as per the directives of the university and awarding bodies.
BANKING, FINANCIAL AND MANAGEMENT
TRAINING
BESPOKE TRAINING/TAILOR MADE PROGRAMMES Westford provides a wide array of more than 120 topics for the clients to choose from within the
domains of management and skills training. The training contents can be customised to suit the
specific training needs and requirements of the client. All the training programs entitles the
learners to gain a "Certificate of Participation" issued by Pearson Assured/IAAP - IFME/Eduqual,
UK
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Building Your Self Esteem and Assertiveness Skills
Business Etiquette- Gaining that Extra Edge
Public Speaking: Presentation Survival School
Time Management: Get Organised for Peak Performance
Working Smarter: Using Technology to Your Advantage
Writing Reports and Proposals
Getting Your Job Search started
SALES AND MARKETING
Sales training: Overcoming Objections to nail the Sale
Sales Training: prospecting for Leads like a Pro
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Dynamite sales Presentations
Telemarketing: Using the Telephone as a Sales Tool
HUMAN RESOURCES
Business succession Planning
Business Decision Making
Employee Engagement in Organisations
Hiring for Success: Behavioural Interviewing Techniques
Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)
Conducting Effective Performance Reviews
Anger Management
Stress Management
Conflict Resolution
Team Building: developing High Performance Teams
Train the Trainer
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS FOR THE NEW EMPLOYEES The essential rules for a successful on-boarding program
Orientation Handbook: Getting employees of to a good start
Diversity Training: Celebrating diversity in the workplace
Closing generation gap in the workplace
Hard case for soft skills
SUPERVISORY/ MANAGERIAL/ LEADERSHIP
Business Decision Making
Creating a top-notch talent management program
Lean Process Management
Knowledge Management
Creating and Managing your Corporate Brand
Balance Scorecard
Conference and event Management
Project Management and Risk Management
Total Quality Management
Coaching: A Leadership Skill
The Art of making Effective Meeting
Inventory Management
Human Resource Training: HR for non-HR Manager
Delegation: The Art of Delegating Effectively
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Change Management
BOOT CAMP
Business Management: Boot camp for business owners
Personal development Boot Camp
Creating a Google Ad Words Campaign
Managing the Virtual Workplace
Public Relations Boot camp
One-Size-Fits-All may not be true for every business neither do we profess this in
our training programmes.
OUR TRAINING KIT INCLUDES:
Advertorial with clearly defined training outcomes
Pre-assignment to assess the trainee expectation and preparedness
Customised workbook for each participant during training
Activities, games and assessments with on-going trainer support
Personal action plan guided by the trainer
Quick reference tutorial summarising the training program
Our customised training programs are aligned
with the larger goals of the organisation while
ensuring specific needs of the trainees.
BENEFITS FOR YOUR ORGANISATION:
Develop your key people to be a cut above the rest
Our quality training programs can be used to attract and retain quality people
Generate leadership potential and succession planning of the workforce
A cost effective way to improve workplace efficiencies
Our programs are accredited by internationally acclaimed awarding bodies
BENEFITS FOR THE LEARNER/TRAINEE:
Internationally recognised qualifications awarded by UK affiliated awarding bodies
Opportunities to upgrade academic and professional qualifications
The skills, knowledge, competencies and tools to be effective in jobs
Career enhancement
Practical forum and opportunity for networking
ACADEMIC AND CORPORATE TRAINING TEAM
Dr. STEYN HECKROODT | Corporate Trainer
Education: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Management and Administration from
University of Stellenbosch - South Africa, Master of Business Administration (MBA) from
University of Stellenbosch - South Africa. Dr Steyn has more than a decade of experience in
teaching at various levels of University programs from being a Lecturer – Senior and Executive
Business Management (Strategy, Systems Thinking and Supply Chain) to a Senior Lecturer
Extraordinary and most recently the MBA course convener at University of Stellenbosch, South
Africa. In addition to his teaching experience, Dr Steyn has professional experience having worked
with companies such as Nyansa Africa (Pty) Ltd (Ghana), International Global Holdings (Pty) Ltd
and Lateral Dimensions, South Africa. Dr Steyn has published more than 25 journals and papers
and has authored a best seller book titled Strategic Thinking - Game Over (July 2013)
Prof. SAWAHIR SIDDIQUE | Associate Dean and Corporate Trainer Education: M.Tech. in Engineering Management from Manipal University, India. B.Tech. in
Mechanical Engineering from Anjuman Engineering College – Karnataka. Zawahir Siddique has a
career spanning fifteen years with an expertise in the domains of engineering and management
sciences. He has extensively travelled across various parts of the globe pursuing a career in
academic excellence. He has lived and worked in countries like India, UAE, Malaysia, South Africa
and have attended and presented research papers in various international conferences in UK,
Austria, UAE and Singapore. He has also organised International Study tours for MBA students to
Dubai, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore and conducted cultural assimilation workshops for
international students at University of Wollongong (Dubai Campus) and National University of
Singapore. Zawahir Siddique has also extended consulting services to schools and organisations
of diverse industry profiles. He has also conducted various training programs for Executive MBA
and Engineering students helping them enhance their employable skills apart from taking up
corporate training assignments in a wide range of topics in Leadership and Strategic
Management.
Prof. SAMPAT SREEDHARRAN | Associate Dean and Corporate Trainer Education: M.Phil. (Computer Science), M.Sc. (Psychology), M.C.A, M.B.A, B.Sc. (Mathematics).
Prof. Sampat Sreedharran has more than 16 years of experience in Teaching and Training in
Management subjects and soft skills in Engineering Colleges and Corporate in Chennai and USA.
Has Worked in leading business schools Amity Global Business School, Magnus school of Business,
Indian Institute of Planning and Management, Academy of Maritime Education and Training and
as senior trainer in Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. Prof. Sampat
Sreedharan is currently pursuing his doctoral studies with Bagwanth University, India and is due
for completion
in 2015.
Dr. RAMAN SUBRAMANIAN | Senior Faculty (Banking, Finance and Management)
Education: Doctorate in Management Studies, IIBMS, Mumbai, MBA - Finance from Bundelkhand
University, MBA - Banking Management from IIBMS, B. Com from Mumbai University, Certified
Anti - Money Laundering Expert and Certified Forensic Accounting Professional from the Forensic
Accounting Research Foundation, Pune. Dr. Raman possess 17 years of experience in the Banking,
Financial Services and Education industry and has held senior positions during his illustrious career
across the Banking and Financial Services
industry in India. He brings to the table years of Industry rich knowledge and experience of
practices in domains of Banking Services, Management Practices, Finance, Risk Management and
Insurance Management. He has served senior roles namely as Head - Collections Training and
Deputy Vice President at HDFC Bank, Vice President and Head - Fraud Risk Management at
Centurion Bank of Punjab, Regional Head - Risk Containment Unit at IDBI Bank. Dr. Raman has
also worked for multinational banks during his career with Standard Chartered Bank, ANS
Grindlays Bank managing several roles and responsibilities. His previous assignment was as an
Associate Professor with IILM Graduate School of Management. Doctoral Thesis and Dissertation:
- Understanding and Implementation of Risk Management in Financial Services, Banking and
Insurance Segments. Areas of Specialisation: - Finance, Accounts Banking Services Operations,
Retail, Corporate, SME Banking, Investment Banking, Financial Planning and Wealth Management,
Risk and Insurance Management, Marketing Strategies in Financial Products Distributions.
Dr. FARRY BRUCE JEFFREY Jr | Senior Faculty (Management)
Education: Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Clinical Microbiology from Grampian Royal Hospitals,
Aberdeen - UK, Ph.D. in Medical Microbiology from University of Aberdeen Medical School - UK,
Master of Medical Sciences in Clinical Pathology from University of Sheffield Medical School - UK,
B.Sc. Bio Chemistry from Sussex university - UK, FIBMS - Fellowship of Institute of Biomedical
Science in Clinical Bacteriology - UK, Professional Diploma in Hospital Infection Control from
Aberdeen College of Further Education - UK, Certificate in Patient Safety and Prevention of
Medical Errors from American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilisation Review Physicians - USA,
Diploma in Change Management, Stonebridge College - UK, Certified Total Quality Professional,
Certificate of Safety Management, IOSH – UK. Dr Farry Bruce has more than 2 decades of
experience in academic field having worked as tutor, lecturer and professor with various
institutions in UK and Middle East such as Open University - UK, Aberdeen Medical School
Department of Medical Microbiology. Forester hill, Aberdeen - UK, College of Health Sciences,
MOH, Jeddah - Saudi Arabia, College of Health Sciences, King Abdul-Aziz University, Jeddah -
Saudi Arabia, University of Bolton, UAE University, Al Ain. In addition to his teaching experience,
Dr Farry Bruce has also been in employment holding senior positions with hospitals in the region,
most recently as the Executive Director (Expert Rank), Saqr Hospital. RAK. UAE.
YOUSSEF A BEYDOUN | Management Trainer (Supply Chain Management and Logistics
Specialist)
Education: Ph.D., D.Phil. (ABD), UGSM-Monarch Business School, Switzerland – Expected
Graduation - 2015, MBA, Strategic Management, Davenport University, Dearborn, Michigan, 2003,
BSc, Sociology -1985. Prof. Youssef has more than 25 years of experience in teaching, training,
human resource management, community affairs, procurement, project management and cargo
control. Served as the Deputy Mayor of Dearborn, Michigan, USA for nine consecutive years.
Responsible for managing the daily operations of a city covering an area of 25 square miles with
more than 100,000 people within a metropolitan region of 300,000 populations. Directed a staff
of over 1100 employees. He has also been the Chief of Staff for the Team of consultants that
worked in the newly developed Procurement Assistance Centre, within the Iraq Ministry of
Planning under the leadership of the Minister of Planning, Dr. Ali Babban, and the overall direction
of Prime Minister Nouri Al- Maliky. He has also served as the Adjunct Professor, Hamdan Bin
Mohamed e-University (HBMeU), Adjunct Professor, Dubai Men's College, Senior Lecturer
Canadian University of Dubai GAYANI DE ALVIS-Management Trainer (FMCG/Retail Industry
Specialist).
JEREMY CURTIS | Management Trainer, UK
Education: Ph.D. and M.Ed. Education, The Nottingham Trent University, UK. Jeremy Curtis is a
consummate professional with international experience as a trainer in a wide range of fields,
including management, business administration and customer care. His strong interpersonal skills
engage participants and motivate them to explore management principles and practice, then
examine how these can be applied in each participant's own work environment. Jeremy is a
proficient communicator and illustrates his work with plenty of real examples. His approach
captures the enjoyable element of professional development as well as the serious side of how
participants can embed their learning and add value to their own business operations. Jeremy has
served in senior executive positions with various education enterprises and authorities including
QCA, Cambridge international and Edexcel.
KEN WRIGHT (ChMgr and FCMI) | Management Trainer, UK
Education: BA (Hons) Management and Leadership and Master’s degree in Strategic Management
and Strategic Marketing and Certificate in Education, London University; Chartered manager
(ChMgr), Chartered Management Institute (FCMI). Ken commenced employment within the
Hospitality and Leisure Industries, achieving executive status with senior management
responsibilities for procurement, management, business development, product development,
inventory control systems, and process management to achieve clearly stated objectives. A
recognised leader in corporate training, with many exceptional testimonials. Known for his
capability and capacity to craft and blend seamlessly corporate visions, missions and aims into
seamless operational efficiency and competence effectiveness. Having the knowledge, insights
and expertise's to move effectively through corporate functionalities, with a high degree of
confidence
and impact.
Dr. K. ABIRAMI DEVI | Senior Faculty (Finance and Management)
Education: B. Com from Chennai University, M. Com from University of Madras, M.Phil. from
Madurai Kamaraj University, Ph.D. from University of Madras, B.Ed. from Annamalai University,
PGDPM from Central University, Pondicherry, CFA from Towson University, USA. Abirami possess
16 years of experience in the education industry and holds senior positions in academic teaching
and administration. Abirami has rich experience in teaching and served senior roles namely
Curriculum Development Director and Deputy, Chairperson of the Department of Business
Administration and Management Information Systems, Jubail University College (Saudi Arabia),
Regional Coordinator (Research Initiative) / Faculty / lecturer at ICFAI National College (India) as
well as corporate stints with Everonn Systems (India) as Senior Manager.
Dr. SURYA PRAVEEN | Senior Faculty (Management)
Education: D.M.S. (Doctorate in Management Studies), PSBM, India (Accredited by German
Accreditation Counsel), M.B.I.S - Victoria University, Melbourne, Australia, B.G.C.C – Victoria
University, Melbourne, Australia, BPR (Business Process Re-Engineering) – SAP, Australia, B.E.
(Mechanical Engineering) – Sethu Institute of Technology, India. Dr Surya Praveen possesses over
17 years of cross functional experience as General Manager, Deputy Academic Head of Business
Schools, Programme Coordinator, Teaching, Training and Operations Manager in Education and
Corporate Sector. Leading and trained over 3000 young people and professionals across Australia,
India, Singapore, Malaysia and UAE in entry to high end level market skills in service and
manufacturing industries which enable them to realise their potential. Worked with people across
the strata, from Chairpersons and Managing Directors to clients, party partners, and have thus
developed ability to really understand what people want and how to work with diverse, multi-
functional teams. All throughout career, been involved with all kind of people from diverse
backgrounds. Innovation and constant learning are mantras and quality; on-time delivery is his
trademark.
Prof. KETAN DHRUV | Senior Faculty (Finance)
Education: CMA, CMA, CFA (ICFAI, India), B. E. (Chemical) from Manipal Institute of Technology,
B.Ed. from IGNOU, pursuing Masters in Finance and Banking from University of Wollongong,
Dubai. Prof. Ketan Dhruv has more than 21 years’ experience in investment banking, corporate
finance, teaching and training. He had worked with several large corporate firms in India, UAE and
Oman, his last assignment was as the Executive Director of Alpen Capital ME LTD. Prior to Alpen
Capital he had worked with Emirates Financial Services as their Vice president, with KPMG in Oman
and with Lazard India. Was involved with Management Institutes such as S. P. Jain Institute of
Management and Institute of Management Technology, Dubai as faculty and in providing
workshops and guest lectures in areas of Financial Management, M&A, Valuations, and Private
Equity etc. to their MBA and Executive MBA cohorts. He also conducts NCC, UK (QCF Level and)
Program for Financial management and Certified Management Accounting Training Programs.
MUFTI AZIZ UR REHMAN | (MA, CSAA, CIPA) Islamic Banking and Finance Master
Trainer (AAOIFI Certified Trainer)
Education: Certified Islamic Professional Accountant (CIPA) from Accounting and Auditing
Organisation for Islamic Financial Institutions (AAOIFI), Kingdom of Bahrain, Associate Sciences
Degree in Islamic Banking, from Al Khwarizmi International College Abu Dhabi, UAE, Certified
Sharia Advisor and Auditor (CSAA), from Accounting and Auditing Organisation for Islamic
Finance Institutions (AAOIFI), Kingdom of Bahrain, Specialisation in Fiqha, Ifta and Judiciary,
(Mumtaz (Excellent) - leading to Mufti Status) from Darul Uloom Haqqaniya, Master in Islamic
Studies (First Division) from Gomal University, with "Equivalency Certificate of Master" by the
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of United Arab Emirates. With over 22 years
of experience in Shariah and Islamic banking, advisory and Consultancy positions, Mufti Aziz Ur
Rahman represents a rare breed of Shariah scholars, who is able to combine the best of
contemporary finance with Islamic Jurisprudential Principles He is presently working as Sharia
Manager with a leading Islamic Finance company and also as a Sharia Advisor for Islamic GDP
(Global Distribution Platform) London - UK.
TESTIMONIALS After reading BLUE OCEAN STRATEGY, you will never again see your competition in quite the
same light. Kim and Mauborgne presented a compelling case for pursuing strategy with a creative,
not combative, approach. Their emphasis on value innovation and stakeholder engagement alone
make this book a must-read for both executives and students of business.
– Carlos Ghosn, President and CEO, Renault and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
Excellent programme with good learning experience in the two days, it was a very interactive
programme. I really enjoyed attending. I would like more programmes conducted by Dr. Steyn.
Really great
– Al Masraf, UAE
This letter of commendation is served to Westford School of Management for outstanding
facilitation done on the Emirates NBD Certified Manager Program (CMP) during 2015. Emirates
NBD appreciates Dr. Steyn Heckroodt efforts in contributing towards the success of CMP program.
Westford School of Management is an approved partner to deliver Management Development
Programs.
– Emirates NBD, UAE
We found the workshop very informative with the contents expertly delivered by Mr. Siddique
through rich content workbook, experiences, group discussions and role-plays.
– ADNOC, UAE
Applying to the Westford School of Management to undertake my MBA at the Cardiff
Metropolitan University was one of the best decisions I’ve made. The leadership and faculties at
Westford ensured a family feel environment and were committed to my success. The skills and
knowledge I have gained from obtaining my MBA are invaluable and have helped me both
personally and professionally throughout and beyond my learning experience.
– Grant Randall, Regional Sales and Marketing Director, TAS ME LLC,
Opting for HND in Westford school of management was one of the best decisions of my life. From
the academics to fun events I have always enjoyed the journey in Westford. Westford has given
me a lot of good friends among the students as well as the faculties. The faculties and the
management had always been very cooperative and helpful. Thanks a lot Westford School of
Management for such an awesome HND journey filled with lots of opportunities to improve
myself and explore the business management world. Looking forward for my further studies with
you soon.
– Ahmed Khan, Higher National Diploma Student (2014-2015)
Training is the heart of the matter in a progressive industry and behavioural change of employees
after successful training is the benchmark to assess the achievement of all training outcomes
envisaged. ‘Train-Assess-Train’ is the basic philosophy of any learning cycle and the learning curve
of all participants can be gauged by observation of their change in work behaviour, with enhanced
performance levels.
We look forward to an enduring association with your esteemed organisation in future.
Thanking You,
Samras Mayimi
Executive Director – Head of Business Strategy
Westford School of Management FZ LLC