THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA
(Established under the Accountants Act, Laws of Kenya)
THE 31st EXECUTIVE SEMINAR
Date: 1st – 5th December 2025
Venue: Pullman Deira City Centre Hotel, Dubai
Theme: Adaptive Leadership Voyage for Organizational Success
Time: 09.00am-03.30pm
OVERVIEW
Executive leadership is critical for organizational success, as it sets the vision, aligns resources, and drives execution. Effective leaders combine strategic thinking, emotional intelligence, and operational excellence to navigate challenges and inspire teams. Effective executive leadership is the cornerstone of organizational success, serving as the driving force behind a company’s vision, strategy, and culture. Leaders at this level are responsible for setting a clear direction, aligning resources, and inspiring teams to achieve shared goals. By articulating a compelling vision, executives provide a roadmap that guides decision-making and fosters unity across departments. This vision must be adaptable, reflecting market shifts and internal capabilities, while remaining rooted in the organization’s core values. Strong leaders not only define this path but also communicate it consistently, ensuring every stakeholder understands their role in the broader mission.
Strategic decision-making is another critical component of executive leadership. Executives must balance short-term operational needs with long-term growth objectives, often under intense pressure and uncertainty. This requires a deep understanding of the industry, data-driven insights, and the ability to anticipate trends. Successful leaders leverage diverse perspectives, encouraging input from their teams while maintaining decisiveness. They also prioritize resource allocation, ensuring investments align with strategic goals. By fostering a culture of accountability, executives ensure that decisions translate into measurable outcomes, driving sustainable growth.
Emotional intelligence is equally vital for executive leaders. The ability to empathize, build trust, and navigate complex interpersonal dynamics strengthens relationships with employees, stakeholders, and partners. Leaders who demonstrate self-awareness and adaptability can inspire loyalty and motivate teams through challenges. This is particularly important in times of crisis, where calm, transparent communication can stabilize an organization and maintain morale. By modelling resilience and integrity, executives cultivate a workplace culture that values collaboration and innovation, which are essential for long-term success.
Moreover, executive leadership involves empowering others to lead. Rather than centralizing authority, effective executives delegate responsibly, fostering a sense of ownership among team members. They invest in talent development, ensuring employees have the skills and opportunities to grow. This not only builds a strong leadership pipeline but also enhances organizational agility, as empowered teams are better equipped to respond to change. By recognizing and rewarding contributions, leaders create an environment where individuals feel valued, driving engagement and productivity.
Adaptability and a commitment to continuous learning distinguish exceptional executive leaders. In a rapidly evolving global landscape, leaders must stay informed about technological advancements, regulatory changes, and societal expectations. They must also be willing to challenge their own assumptions, seeking feedback and embracing innovation. By fostering a culture of learning and experimentation, executives position their organizations to navigate disruptions and seize new opportunities. Ultimately, executive leadership is about balancing vision, execution, and empathy to create a resilient, forward-thinking organization poised for enduring success.
Considering this, ICPAK will hold a one-week Executive Seminar in Dubai, themed Adaptive Leadership Voyage for Organizational Success, with an aim of bringing together senior corporate and public sector executives and upcoming leaders for a forthright discussion on matters touching on effective executive leadership. The seminar discussions will focus on:
TARGET AUDIENCE
Board Members, Members of Board Committees, Chief Executive Officers, General Managers, Managing Directors, Heads of Government Units and Parastatals, Governors of County Governments and Senators, County Executive Committee Members, Heads of Departments, Members of Various Committees, Senior Management, and other interested participants.
FINANCIAL COMMITMENT:
Category | Price |
Kenyan based Members/ACCA Members, Non-Members and International Delegates  | Kshs. 250,000 |
 CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNITS
Members of ICPAK and those from other reciprocating professional bodies will earn 20 CPD units upon successfully attending all seminar sessions.
NITA REIMBURSEMENT
The Institute is registered as a trainer with National Industrial Training Authority. The Institute’s registration number is DIT/TRN/47. Participants who are registered levy contributors should apply to NITA for reimbursement of their fees. Please note that this is applicable for Kenyan citizens only and subject to NITA regulations. Remember that to qualify you should apply to NITA for approval prior to the date of the conference. Further details can be obtained from their website (www.nita.go.ke).
CONTACT
Further requests can be channeled to us via email to marketing@icpak.com with a copy to memberservices@icpak.com or telephone call on +254719074100
We encourage delegates to regularly visit our website www.icpak.com for updates.