Vision and Mission

The vision and the mission statements of The Said T. Khoury Chair of Leadership Studies were developed by the taking into account the values and philosophy of the two major stakeholders: namely, the donor of the Chair; and American University of Sharjah. Also, these statements drew upon the chairholder’s definition of leadership and its distinctive characteristics.

Vision Statement of the Chair

The Said T. Khoury Chair of Leadership Studies at American University of Sharjah seeks to develop a well-established knowledge platform in the region for the generation, dissemination, and promotion of impactful leadership studies, practices and insights.  

Mission Statement of the Chair

The Said T. Khoury Chair of Leadership Studies at American University of Sharjah provides an open venue for students, alumni, scholars and practitioners to create and share relevant knowledge about leadership in its broadest sense and its various manifestations. Through a mix of synergistic and mutually reinforcing actions and initiatives that strike a balance between research and practice, the Chair is committed to producing outcomes that have impact and span across levels, industries, sectors and spheres of activity.