About us

Founded in 1976, Emile Woolf has been a leader in developing learning and development programmes for professionals and businesses. We focus on enhancing knowledge, skills, and behaviours, backed by our strong reputation and dedication to quality.

Enduring credibility and commitment

Our solutions encompass specialised courses in Financial Stewardship, Business Management, and Leadership Excellence, Executive Mastery.

With a strong presence in the UK and MENA regions, we deliver programmes based on extensive experience and expertise. Our approach combines knowledge, skills, and behaviours to ensure that your business gains real benefits from your investment in learning.

Our team

Fiona McBride

CEO
Dubai

Mira Raley

COO
Dubai

Graham Durgan

Chairman
London

Nick Blackwell

Managing Director
London

Our clients

40+

Years Developing Trusted Individuals

100k+

People Trained Globally

45

Business publications currently available

80k

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Our history

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1999

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Our awards

Frequently asked questions

What makes Emile Woolf's training programs different from other training organizations?

Emile Woolf's training programs are driven by our Enterprise Driven Learning (EDL) methodology, which focuses on achieving measurable business results. Unlike traditional training organizations, we tailor our programs to align with the specific needs, goals, and challenges of your business. Our approach combines consulting, implementation, and measurement based on scientific methods and data-driven insights to maximize impact.

How do you ensure that the training provided will meet our business objectives?

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What types of training programs do you offer?

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How do you measure the effectiveness of your training programs?

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What makes Emile Woolf's training programs different from other training organizations?

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What support do you provide after the training is completed?

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How can we integrate your training programs into our existing learning and development initiatives?

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What is the ROI of investing in your training programs?

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What is the ROI of investing in your training programs?

Investing in Emile Woolf Middle East's training programs delivers significant ROI by enhancing employee performance, increasing productivity, and driving business growth. Our evidence based approach enables you to measure the direct impact of training on your business outcomes, providing a clear and tangible return on your investment. By aligning training with your strategic objectives, we support you in achieving sustainable improvements and long-term success.

How can we integrate your training programs into our existing learning and development initiatives?

We work closely with your management and learning and development team to integrate our training programs seamlessly into your existing initiatives. Our personal approach and  flexible delivery methods together with  customised content allow for easy integration, ensuring consistency and coherence with your overall learning and development strategy.

What support do you provide after the training is completed?

Our commitment to your success extends beyond the training. We provide continuous  development sessions, executive coaching, impact projects and access to extra resources as part of our post-training assistance. This facilitates the continuous application of newly acquired knowledge and abilities, addresses any remaining challenges, and reinforces what has been learned.

Can you customise training programs for our specific industry?

Yes, with pleasure - we specialise in customising training programs to meet the unique needs of different industries. Our team of experts collaborates with you to develop content that is relevant and specific to your industry, ensuring that the training is practical and immediately applicable to your business environment.

How do you measure the effectiveness of your training programs?

We use a comprehensive evaluation framework to measure the effectiveness of our training programs. This is based on the Kirkpatrick principles and  ROE analysis, performance indicators, feedback questionnaires, and pre- and post-training evaluations. We can show how our training has a real, noticeable effect on your business outcomes by contrasting pre-training performance evidence  with post-training results.

What types of training programs do you offer?

Emile Woolf Middle East provides a variety of Finance, Leadership, Business Management Skills and Executive training programs, including  professional development, technical skills training, soft skill enhancement, compliance training, and industry-specific seminars. Our training solutions are flexible and may be provided in a variety of formats, including in-person workshops and virtual classrooms.

How do you ensure that the training provided will meet our business objectives?

We begin by engaging in a deep consultation to understand your business challenges and organisational culture. Through this initial assessment, we identify key areas of focus, allowing us to conduct a thorough needs analysis. From there, we design personalised professional development solutions that align with your strategic goals. Our approach incorporates evidence-based methodologies to monitor progress and implement necessary adjustments, ensuring that our training not only addresses your immediate needs but also fosters sustainable growth and success.

What makes Emile Woolf Middle East's training programs different from other training organisations?

Emile Woolf Middle East's training programs are driven by our Enterprise Driven Learning (EDL) principle, designed to deliver measurable business results. We specialise in core solutions on Finance, Management, Leadership and Exec  programs, equipping your team with the essential skills needed in today's workplace. Unlike traditional training organisations, we tailor our approach to your business's specific goals and challenges, combining consulting, implementation, and evidence based insights to maximise the impact on organisational performance and growth.

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