Muhammad Azam Roomi
Professor of Entrepreneurship
MBSC
MBSC

Bio

An award-winning teacher and scholar and one of the thought leaders in the field of entrepreneurial leadership, Dr Muhammad Azam Roomi brings to his teaching and research 20+ years of experience in helping entrepreneurial leaders survive and grow, including six ventures he co-founded and four he sold after scaling them up.

Professor Roomi's research and consulting have spanned a broad range of countries including the UK, Germany, UAE, Qatar, Malaysia, Bangladesh, and Pakistan.

At MBSC, Dr Roomi has taught MBA, EMBA, and executive courses, and has mentored a number of entrepreneurs and leaders contributing to the development of KSA.  He has been the team leader for the KSA - Global Entrepreneurship Monitor Report (GEM) since 2016.

In addition to his academic research and teaching, Professor Roomi serves as an advisor to senior leaders at leading companies around the world and has been a director of both public and private company boards.

Sessions

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Innovative approaches to executive education, focusing on emerging skills, strategic learning, and leadership development in a rapidly evolving business landscape. How can continuous professional learning help companies adapt to dynamic market trends and drive business growth?

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Talks

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This workshop, delivered by Be GLAD in partnership with Spacetoon Education, will highlight a Research-Based AND Field-Tested instructional system that increases critical skills, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking. This innovative system has been used extensively to transform districts within the famed Silicon Valley of California and across the US for over 20 years, producing creative problem-solvers of the future. With recent developments in technology, this award-winning instructional system is now moving to empower educators throughout the Middle East and Africa. In this workshop, you’ll learn 5 fundamental instructional strategies from the most effective system and the process to gain mastery of key indicators of success to achieve academic excellence

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Innovative programs that promote equity, access, and quality in education and the creative strategies they use to navigate funding challenges and achieve impactful results. This session is packed with thought-provoking discussions and practical takeaways, offering a glimpse into how non-profits are transforming education to shape a brighter future for teaching and learning.

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This session brings together content creators who excel in delivering knowledge through storytelling, by weaving complex ideas into engaging narratives.

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This discussion focuses on the pivotal role of vocational training in addressing the skills gap and equipping the workforce with the necessary competencies to thrive in today's dynamic job market and how it is enhancing employability and entrepreneurship. We will share insights on effective vocational training models, collaborations between educational institutions and industries, and strategies for preparing individuals for success in the evolving workforce.

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Points of Discussions:

Art Residencies as Catalysts for Artistic Growth (skill development, focus and immersion, feedback and critique)

Residencies and Professional Development (networking opportunities, exhibitions and visibility)

Art Residencies as Spaces for Reflection and Conceptual Development (time for reflection, development for new ideas)

Residencies and Education (integration with art education, mentorship and guidance)

Challenges and opportunities (funding, support, residency models)