PERIOD

JULY - OCTOBER 2021

PARTICIPANTS

YOUNG ACADEMICS

AGE LIMIT

YEARS OLD & BELOW

KPI

BIOGRAPHY OF TOP FIGURE

Introduction

Sustainable development goals are world benchmark to determine the well -being and balance of political, economic, social and cultural. Countries around the world are working towards achieving the SDGs in all sectors. To achieve the SDGs, leadership at both the national and organizational levels would have to adopt leadership styles that engender a sense of shared responsibility toward the attainment of the Goals. At UTM, efforts are being made to strengthen the SDGs, including preparing talents who are visionary, agile and resilience.

“You cannot teach a man anything, You can only help him discover it within himself”

Galileo Galilei

Objectives

GEMS aims to further instill the cohesive balance of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and Spiritual Intelligence (SQ) among selected young academics (below 40 years old) from the ACCER program by exposing them to Sustainable Development Goals initiatives and skills acquired.  

It includes mixture of communication skills, emotional maturity, leadership ability, inner strength and the ability to attain transformational leadership style with UTM DNA embedded. This talent development is important as UTM progress to become one of the best and sustainable university in the world.

 Inspired by CEO @ Faculty & ACCER

by UTMLead

Programme Timeline

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Case Studies

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KPI Groups

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From ACCER to GEMs

GEMS was born from the ACCER program to produce young leaders who have a holistic balance in Emotional Intelligence and Spiritual Intelligence that supports the DNA of UTM. GEMS will further highlights the leadership talents of these young leaders by absorbing and instilling sustainable leadership skills among them.

This will be polished through collaboration with Malaysia top SDG leaders selected by UTM. These leadership figures have demonstrated the ability and authority in leading various organizations holistically and sustainably.

Testimonials from ACCER2020 Participants

Q1: Please describe your experience with ACCER 2020 that beneficial to you.

A: Team work and communication with top management.

Q2: How this experience gives added value to your academic life.

A: ain experience and knowledge from top management.

Q3: Please highlight five (5) leadership traits/qualities you obtained from this program.

A: Communication, Vision, Confidence, Delegation and Influence.

Q4: Please suggest the way forward or future plan to improve this program for ACCER 2021.

A: If can be attached to industry, the program may be more beneficial to participants.

Personal Experience with ACCER 2020

Rated :  ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐  (Impactful)

PM Dr. Mohd Haizal bin Jamaluddin

GROUP 1 : Industrial and Academic Linkages

Q1: Please describe your experience with ACCER 2020 that beneficial to you.

A: Working with positive participants who are eager to contribute and give to UTM is a refreshing experience to improve work motivation. I have also gained a new perspective to leadership through sharing session with the speakers such as ‘integrity and humility are qualities of outstanding leaders’.

Q2: How this experience gives added value to your academic life.

A: You can be leaders or role models at different levels even to students. This advice from Dato’ Wahid motivates me to become a good role model to my students.

Q3: Please highlight five (5) leadership traits/qualities you obtained from this program.

A: Integrity, humility, respectful, inspiring, and bold.

Q4: Please suggest the way forward or future plan to improve this program for ACCER 2021.

A: Apprenticeship style by learning closely how top UTM administrators work.

Personal Experience with ACCER 2020

Rated :  ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ (Very Impactful)

PM Dr. Nadiatulhuda Binti Zulkifli

GROUP 5 : Unversity Financial Sustainability

Q1: Please describe your experience with ACCER 2020 that beneficial to you.

A: I am quite introvert people. This program let me out from my comfort zone. I am able to engage and working with a lot of people from various level, which I barely know. Alhamdulillah, it brings new experience to me. This program also makes me become more aware with the current situation faced by UTM and we are given an opportunity to contribute an idea, so that UTM can move forward futher in the future.

Q2: How this experience gives added value to your academic life.

A: Enhanced my networking, able to engange with a lot of people from different department, exchanging new and creative ideas, as well as broaden my knowledge on university management.

Q3: Please highlight five (5) leadership traits/qualities you obtained from this program.

A: Passion,Work smart, Punctual, Determination, Flexible

Q4: Please suggest the way forward or future plan to improve this program for ACCER 2021.

A: Make better/proper planning and minimize last minute instructions.

Personal Experience with ACCER 2020

Rated :  ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ (Very Impactful)

Dr. Mohd Nazri Mohd Sokri

GROUP 5 : Unversity Financial Sustainability

Q1: Please describe your experience with ACCER 2020 that beneficial to you.

A: The chance to interact directly with UTM top management.

Q2: How this experience gives added value to your academic life.

A: I learned about the qualities of an excellent leader and more appreciate people around me

Q3: Please highlight five (5) leadership traits/qualities you obtained from this program.

A: Amanah, accountability, wisdom, humility, adaptability

Q4: Please suggest the way forward or future plan to improve this program for ACCER 2021.

A: More engagement with top management and the stakeholders.

Personal Experience with ACCER 2020

Rated :  ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ (Impactful)

Dr. Zanariah Hashim

GROUP 2 : University Disaster and Mitigation

Q1: Please describe your experience with ACCER 2020 that beneficial to you.

A: The rich content requirement of our team project has given me different yet beneficial exposure. Also, the strong team work spirit has been the best essence throughout the ACCER 2020 journey.

Q2: How this experience gives added value to your academic life.

A: It tells me the importance for having supportive team mentor and members, which will enrich our academic journey.

Q3: Please highlight five (5) leadership traits/qualities you obtained from this program.

A: Supportive, Inspirational, Integrity, Passionate, Highly committed.

Q4: Please suggest the way forward or future plan to improve this program for ACCER 2021.

A: Shorten the duration of the whole programme, and it will get greater engagement from the participants.

Personal Experience with ACCER 2020

Rated :  ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ (Very Impactful)

Dr. Teo Poh Chuin

GROUP 4 : University World Ranking