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NAVIGATING

LEARNING | WHERE

EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT

MEETS SHIPPING

In recent years, the demand for Executive Development programmes has grown in
parallel to the interest shipping companies traditionally had for academic/postgraduate
degrees. These tailor-made programmes are created in collaboration with the company
and aim to add value to the organisation by equipping executives with contemporary
knowledge and skills.

The Alba - Thenamaris Executive Certificate in Shipping Man- On top of companies, several networks and collective initiatives
agement was addressed to 50 executives, that have grown into related to Shipping, are equally interested in training and edu-
a learning community. The Organisation, in collaboration with cation. Alba Executive Development collaborates with organi-
Alba, recently offered the group a Refresher Course in Energy sations like HEMEXPO (Hellenic Marine Equipment Manufac-
Transitions in Shipping. turers & Exporters) and WISTA Hellas (Women's International
Shipping and Trading Association) to offer programmes exclu-
In the post-pandemic years, companies operating in the ship- sively for their members. Having a mutual learning mentality in
ping industry, are increasingly interested in leadership focused its core, Alba Executive Development (EXED) celebrates and
programmes. Alba Executive Development has co-designed encompasses the “lessons” learned by its cooperation with the
two Leadership Development Programmes in collaboration with shipping industry: a community with high-quality standards, a
the Human Resources department of Euronav, while during the group of executives showcasing resilience in their demanding
last year, ERMA FIRST has been collaborating with Alba in the work, agility to constant changes in their work environment, and
design of its Leadership Excellence Academy. above all great dedication and commitment to their industry.

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