Rausing Executive Development Centre - REDC, LUMS

Now well into Week 2 of the Management Development Programme (MDP) at REDC, LUMS, participants are immersed in a dynamic learning journey shaped by rigorous faculty-led sessions and the invaluable perspective of distinguished guest speaker Mr. Abdul Razzak Dawood. With each session, participants are being challenged to move beyond functional silos and engage with the broader dynamics that shape organisational performance in today’s fast-evolving business environment.

Through rigorous discussions, immersive learning experiences, and meaningful peer exchange, the programme continues to sharpen strategic thinking, strengthen managerial judgment, and expand leadership capacity. Beyond the classroom, MDP is also creating the foundation for lifelong associations among a diverse cohort of leaders, relationships built on shared learning, mutual reflection, and a common commitment to growth. More than a programme, it is a transformational experience where experienced professionals reflect, recalibrate, connect, and prepare to lead with greater impact.

Leading in today’s complex, disruptive, and uncertain environment requires clarity, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate change while driving transformation. This demands continuous learning, fresh perspectives, and structured development. Yet, access to executive education that matches the quality of leading international business schools remains limited for many professionals and organisations.

Building on more than three decades of pioneering executive education, the Rausing Executive Development Centre is bringing a select suite of its flagship programmes to Karachi. Led by LUMS’ world-class faculty and grounded in local context and expertise, these programmes deliver intellectually rigorous, practical learning that transforms how leaders think, lead, and create impact.

Upcoming programmes in Karachi:

AI for the Boardroom (May 7 – 9, 2026)
Leading and Managing Change (May 12 – 15, 2026)
AI-Driven Marketing (June 4 – 6, 2026)
Project Management (June 9 – 12, 2026)
Finance for Non-Financial Managers (June 16 – 20, 2026)
Leadership in Crisis (June 17 – 20, 2026)

Explore the programmes and take the next step in your leadership journey.

Learn more: https://redc.lums.edu.pk/program-calendar/

The EMPOWER – Developing Leaders Programme (Jazz x LUMS) concluded at the Rausing Executive Development Centre, bringing together emerging leaders for an immersive journey focused on inclusive leadership, self-awareness, and building resilient, high-performing teams.

Led by our expert faculty, Dr. Arif Butt, Dr. Muhammad AbdurRahman Malik and Dr. Adnan Zahid, the programme guided participants through critical dimensions of leadership from inclusive communication and psychological safety to emotional intelligence, strategy and entrepreneurship, and conflict resolution .

The learning experience was enriched by insights from our distinguished guest speakers:

Mr. Aamir Ibrahim, CEO, Jazz
Ms. Sarwat Salahuddin, Chief Ethics & Diversity, Jazz
Ms. Saulat Salahuddin, CEO, Pronto Promo (Private) Limited
Ms. Sadia Salman, CEO, Diet by Design
Ms. Amara Batool, CEO, Jingle Pay
Mr. Ali Naseer, Chief Strategy Officer, Jazz

Through experiential exercises, case discussions, and reflective dialogue, participants developed a deeper understanding of leadership in diverse contexts, strengthened their ability to lead inclusively, and enhanced their capacity to navigate complex interpersonal and organisational challenges.

The programme concluded with participants articulating key learnings — translating insight into action as they return to their roles with greater clarity, confidence, and leadership effectiveness.

The Operational Data Analysis and Visualisation for FIA programme, designed in collaboration with International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD), concluded at the Rausing Executive Development Centre, equipping participants with the tools and capabilities to transform data into actionable insights for effective decision-making.

Led by our expert faculty, Dr. Ussama Yaqub, Mr. Asad Shoaib and Dr. Zaid Saeed Khan, the programme guided participants through the full analytics journey, from understanding decision frameworks and data-driven thinking to designing impactful visualisations and building dashboard-driven insights .

Through hands-on exercises, real-world datasets, and a capstone project focused on translating raw data into risk insights, participants developed the ability to move beyond intuition and adopt a more structured, analytical approach to problem-solving and decision-making .

The programme enabled participants to strengthen their analytical capabilities, enhance data storytelling skills, and apply visualisation techniques to support strategic and operational decisions in complex environments.

At REDC, executive education empowers organisations to turn data into insight — and insight into action.