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The deadline for submitting information for the next issue is August 23, 2009.
Please email Mary Hayes mhayes@mubadala.ae |
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One Mubadala Workshops |
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Just the facts |
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14 workshops
314 attendees
100+ comments and suggestions for company-wide improvement |
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Living One Mubadala |
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Examples from employees of where we are already living One Mubadala well...
1. Social committee events – desert safari, language classes, photography club
2. Partnership with GE – people from all units worked to bring this to fruition
3. Bond road show
4. One Mubadala workshops – great first step! |
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Need to improve |
Examples from employees of areas we need to improve...
1. Punctuality
2. Communication within and between units
3. Following through on our commitments |
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Throughout the month of June over 300 employees attended the One Mubadala workshops to explore our new brand model and discuss the concept of One Mubadala, both of which will guide us as we continue to grow and evolve as a company.
Employees discussed their individual communication styles, and agreed on actions they would personally undertake to help us truly become One Mubadala.
Employee comments
"The most important thing I learned at the workshop is that Mubadala is about people. This phrase being heard from senior management made me feel valued, and when someone develops this high sense of worth, he or she will give more and build a positive spirit, having a contagious affect to all those who come in contact."
Annie Kaninia
"It was a great workshop. We enjoyed the agenda and needed such activities to get to know each other. We learned a lot, and honestly thank you."
Hasan Al Attas
"I enjoyed learning about LIFO and getting to know colleagues from other units. It would be great if the next steps could include messaging training about the Mubadala story."
Sara Badri
Follow-up survey
Almost 100 people completed the follow-up survey, sharing their thoughts on the workshop and expressing their commitment to being One Mubadala. Based on survey results, people found it useful to understand the new brand model, discuss the concept of One Mubadala, and talk about examples of where we are already living them well. The survey also revealed that people are personally committed to being One Mubadala, and to using behaviors that embody our values.
Overall, the aspect of the workshop that employees enjoyed the most was the opportunity to get to know their colleagues from across the business.
Next steps
Jacquelyn Miller and Mary Hayes from the Communications Unit are visiting the units to share employees' feedback on the workshops, the comments and suggestions received about life at Mubadala, and next steps.
Visit the Employee Lounge to see more photos from the workshops! |
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Mubadala welcomes summer interns |
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by Noel D’souza, HR
Mubadala recently welcomed our second-ever batch of interns for the Mubadala Internship Program (MIP). Eleven international MBA interns from top business schools across Europe and the U.S. have joined Mubadala for the summer. They will work mainly with the Business Units, in addition to the Treasury Unit.
Over the course of the summer, the interns will participate in a number of activities including visits to some of Mubadala’s subsidiaries, such as ADAT, Aldar Properties, Dolphin Energy and Masdar. They have also spent a day volunteering at a local organization, as described in the article below.
Please join us in welcoming the class and wishing the interns a wonderful experience with Mubadala! |
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Interns’ volunteer day at Gulf Autism Center |
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by Hind Al Shamsi and Marius Vygantas, HR
Our HR and Admin Unit (L&D Team) in collaboration with Takatof organized a visit to the Gulf Autism Center as a volunteer day for the summer interns. The group spent time at the Center in the morning and also fit in a visit to the Sheikh Zayed Mosque. The day concluded with cake and gifts from Mubadala.
There were some amazing moments during the day as the group sang, danced, and interacted with the students with various levels of autism. By the end of the day everyone meshed splendidly to make the day’s program come together. It was truly a touching and fun filled event, the memories of which will be etched in everyone’s hearts for a long time to come.
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Corporate social responsibility at Mubadala |
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by Hanan Harhara, Communications
The Communications Unit is currently undertaking a review of what Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) should look like at Mubadala. The outcome of this review will be an agreement on the scale and scope of Mubadala’s CSR framework.
Following this process, which will take place during the next three months, a pilot program will be launched in MOG, Energy & Industry and Services. A framework that includes policies and guidelines will also be developed for Mubadala and its affiliates to help develop specific programs of activities appropriate for their businesses. This framework will cover all aspects of CSR, including an evaluation of the areas of priority, volunteering programs and scale of investment for our corporate giving. Stay tuned to hear the results of the pilot program near the end of the year.
If you have any questions about our CSR program or the organizations we currently support, contact Hanan Harhara in Communications, hharhara@mubadala.ae, or extension 0009.
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Media round-up |
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Below are the highlights of our recent activity. For full details, visit our website,
www.mubadala.ae |
17 June, 2009
GE Aviation & Mubadala Sign Multi-Faceted Aviation Agreement, Reinforce Strategic Partnership
Mubadala and GE signed an extensive agreement that expands GE’s global network of engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) providers in the Middle East and further advances Mubadala’s plans to build a global MRO network centered in Abu Dhabi.
The agreement finalizes one of the remaining components of the broader strategic partnership forged last year between Mubadala and GE, encompassing a broad range of initiatives including commercial finance, clean energy research & development, industry, corporate learning and aerospace.
GE Aviation and its affiliates will provide technical support and services to Mubadala’s affiliate MRO companies SR Technics and ADAT, including technical and corporate training support, comprehensive material support, and the granting of licenses to service certain GE engines. |
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15 June, 2009
Abu Dhabi To Start Composite Aerostructure Manufacturing In 2010
Mubadala announced that construction of its Abu Dhabi Composites plant will start early July. The new plant will be called Strata and will begin manufacturing of advanced composite aerostructures in Q4 2010.
Ross Bradley is the CEO. |
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11 June 2009
Mubadala, Kazmunaygas and Conocophillips Announce Signing Of Project Agreements For Exploration And Development Of “N” Block, Offshore Kazakhstan
Mubadala Oil & Gas, ConocoPhillips and JSC National Company KazMunayGas (KMG) have signed project agreements allowing the joint exploration and development of the Nursultan Block (”N” Block) located in offshore Kazakhstan. KMG as majority owner will hold a 51 percent interest in the subsoil use contract and the remaining 49 percent will be shared equally between ConocoPhillips and Mubadala.
The project will be operated by a Kazakh LLP, which will be jointly owned by the participants in proportion to their equity. |
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31 May, 2009
GE & Mubadala Sign Commercial Finance Joint Venture (JV) Agreement
Mubadala and GE announced the signing of a commercial finance joint venture agreement, and the establishment of a regional training centre for next-generation business leaders.
Key elements of these initiatives include:
- Commercial Finance
Joint Venture: The venture, headquartered in Abu
Dhabi, will have two strategic pillars; access to investment
opportunities generated through GE Capital’s existing global
origination platform; and the building of a Middle East
& Africa platform that highlights both partners’ capabilities
and regional presence.
- Corporate Learning:
As part of our mandate to develop future leaders, Mubadala
is partnering with GE to establish the Abu Dhabi Leadership
Development Center (Abu Dhabi LDC). The corporate leadership
and management development center will be part of GE’s Global
Learning Network and will leverage GE's world-renowned “Crotonville”
leadership curriculum, as well as developing programs addressing
specific needs of the region.
A series of practical workshops and leadership training programs will be available beginning in August 2009 for Mubadala and GE employees and regional partners. |
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