MARITIME   LEADERSHIP   PROGRAMME 

Harnessing the Potential of Maritime Professionals

 

Course Dates

Module 1: 11 – 13 Sep 2023
Module 2: 28 – 29 Sep 2023
Module 3: 11 – 12 Oct 2023
Module 4:   1 – 3   Nov 2023

Location

For Module 1,2,4
SMU Administration Building

For Module 3

Copenhagen, Denmark

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Overview of the
Maritime Leadership Programme

The Maritime Leadership Programme (“MLP”) is a ten-day learning journey designed for senior management leaders within the extended value chain of the maritime industry who are responsible for the future business growth of their organisations. This programme is launched by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (“MPA”) and provides a sophisticated learning journey through Singapore Management University’s (“SMU”) renowned faculty, a global pool of maritime industry experts and senior maritime practitioners with established experience.

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Programme Structure

Ten-day physical (face-to-face) programme divided across 4 modules. 

MODULE 1
Leadership in the Maritime Sector

  • Leadership traits needed for the sector
  • Live cases from the industry where leadership has stepped up to deal with the issues
  • Multi stakeholder engagement practices using the skills on persuasion, negotiation and influence without formal authority
  • Crisis leadership and effective communication techniques based on specific scenarios from the maritime sector
MODULE 2
Project Management and Operations in the Maritime Sector
  • Mega trends that impact the maritime sector
  • Scenario planning activities for the sector
  • Achieving operational excellence within the verticals
  • Developing resilient and agile supply chains within the sector
  • Project management techniques that can be adopted in the sector
  • Technology and AI to embed the supply chain
  • Spotlight on an Asian Maritime Port with respect to operational efficiency
  • Developing a maritime ecosystem using collaborative approach across multiple stakeholders
MODULE 3
Overseas
Immersion Week

The themes for the overseas immersion could revolve around

  • Port Optimisation
  • Innovation Deep Dives with Maritime Accelerators
  • Interaction with multiple stakeholders of the Maritime Ecosystem in Copenhagen
  • New Tech Maritime Applications
MODULE 4
Sustainable Development of the Maritime Sector
  • Impact of the 5D’s on the maritime sector - namely, Democratization, Decarbonisation, Deregulation, Decentralization, and Digitalization
  • Rise of predictive analytics and artificial intelligence adopted by the sector
  • Sustainable maritime transport practices seen in the industry
  • The current R&D practices on Decarbonisation
  • Linking Digitalization and Decarbonisation
  • Spotlight on sustainable maritime practices from another Asian Port

Programme Features

  • Highly experiential delivery formats well suited to executive education and development
  • Live Case Studies' featuring protagonists as guest speakers
  • Site visits to maritime organisations and interactions with their respective C-Suite Leaders
  • Virtual content delivery from overseas speakers and overseas maritime universities
  • Transferable learnings from non-maritime organisations
  • 'Challenge in Motion' and 'Shark Tanks' to stimulate outside-the-box thinking
  • Team Projects, Mentoring and Coaching
  • Graduation Ceremony at SMU
  • Dual Alumni status: MLP Alumni and SMU ExD Alumni
  • Immersion Programme to one of the world’s best Maritime Port

Who Should Attend

Senior management “Decision Makers” operating within the maritime ecosystem
who look to further their knowledge and develop strong networks.

Programme Director

 
Dr. Flocy Joseph
Senior Deputy Director, Executive Development
Singapore Management University

Flocy has a deep knowledge and understanding of the maritime sector, alongside rich experiences in designing and executing learning journeys for senior executives from different industries. She spent her growing years across the various ports of India instilling a natural instinct and passion for the maritime sector. Flocy holds an MBA in Foreign Trade and a PhD in Leadership, bringing to the table an array of strengths and experiences necessary for the successful running of the Maritime Leadership Programme.

Programme Fee
SGD 33,450 (Excluding 8% GST)

Eligible candidates who are Singaporeans and Permanent Residents may obtain co-funding support from MPA’s Maritime Cluster Fund (MCF)
to cover 70% of the course fee.

MLP commences in September 2023 and ends in November 2023
The enrolment for September 2023 intake has begun.
Organisations interested in sending their high potential talent will have to submit
the registration form through the APPLY NOW button below.

ABOUT SMU EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT

Singapore Management University Executive Development (SMU ExD) is dedicated to international talent development in a contemporary Asian setting. Integrating the best of Asian and Western practices and theories, our Open Enrolment and Custom Programmes deliver outstanding returns on investment for individuals and organisations, leveraging meticulously-designed curricula which address business challenges in the context of Asia.

ABOUT MARITIME AND PORT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was established on 2 February 1996, with the mission to develop Singapore as a premier global hub port and international maritime centre (IMC), and to advance and safeguard Singapore’s strategic maritime interests. MPA is the driving force behind Singapore’s port and maritime development, taking on the roles of Port Authority, Port Regulator, Port Planner, IMC Champion, and National Maritime Representative. MPA partners the industry and other agencies to enhance safety, security and environmental protection in our port waters, facilitate port operations and growth, expand the cluster of maritime ancillary services, and promote maritime R&D and manpower development.

ABOUT THE PORT OF SINGAPORE

The port of Singapore comprises a number of facilities and terminals that handle a wide range of cargo transported in different forms, including containers as well as conventional and bulk cargo. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) is responsible for the overall development and growth of the port of Singapore, which includes terminal operators, such as PSA Corporation and Jurong Port Pte Ltd.

ABOUT MARITIME SINGAPORE

Maritime Singapore is a thriving ecosystem comprising our global hub port, shipping and maritime services, where the international community meets, and where ideas and opportunities abound. And behind the driving force of this maritime ecosystem is the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore.

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