UAE Red Crescent: Leadership, Teams, and Organizational Development

This report analyzes the team dynamics and leadership approaches within the UAE Red Crescent Society, focusing on its organizational development efforts and leadership traits. It examines the organization's structure, culture, and the implementation of transformational and strategic leadership styles, particularly in crisis management. The report also evaluates the challenges faced by the society, such as aid acquisition and security concerns, and suggests improvements in communication strategies and team training. The study highlights the essential role of effective leadership in achieving the Red Crescent's humanitarian objectives and recommends future research on conflict resolution skills within the teams.

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Abstract
The study endeavors to analyze the teams used by Red Crescent concerning its organization
development efforts and the society's leadership. The traits attributed to the movement are to be
scrutinized and its general design and structure. Moreover, recommendations concerning the
areas that mandate some improvement will be stipulated.
Keywords: leadership, organization, teamwork

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Table of Contents
Abstract............................................................................................................................................1
Introduction......................................................................................................................................2
Background......................................................................................................................................2
Diversity at Red Crescent UAE.......................................................................................................2
Foundations that relate to the organization’s structure....................................................................3
Organization Design........................................................................................................................4
Organization culture........................................................................................................................4
Red Crescent UAE Leadership traits...............................................................................................4
Transformational Leadership...........................................................................................................5
Strategic Leadership and Change Management..............................................................................5
Crisis Leadership and the Learning Organization...........................................................................5
Evaluation and discussion................................................................................................................6
Finding.............................................................................................................................................6
Future Work.....................................................................................................................................6
Suggestion and recommendations...................................................................................................7
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................7
References........................................................................................................................................7

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Introduction
According to Al-Mezaini (2017), leadership often entails activities geared towards
ascertaining that the activities which accrue to followers are subjected to adequate processes that
relate to communication. Among the institutions keen on performing its leadership mandate in
the UAE is Red Crescent. The organization aims at providing humanitarian aid voluntarily to
individuals victimized by war or even natural calamities. The achievement of the goals set by
Red Crescent UAE is often because of teamwork among volunteers and the organization’s
employees. The research aims at investigating processes relating to leadership as well as
organizational development with regards to UAE Red Crescent’s operations, especially where
the movement's teams are involved.
Background
Dorsey (2017), explains that the UAE's Red Crescent Society was established in 1983.
The organization is considered to be affiliated to the International Federation of Red Cross and
Red Crescent Societies. However, its recognition by the Federation was an occurrence that
became evident in 1986. The main objective that catapulted Red Crescent's formulation in the
UAE was to ensure that official authorities would access the support necessary when peace
prevailed, or war broke out. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan was instrumental in the
foundation of the authority.
Diversity at Red Crescent UAE
Dorsey (2015), asserts that Red Crescent is among the most acclaimed organizations
globally whose functions are not government affiliated. Currently, the organization has
established its societies in 178 nations. The team has a diverse group of individuals required to

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operate for the fulfillment of its mandate. Its branches which are established oversees are in
Sudan, Somalia, Palestine, Kosovo, Indonesia, Albania, Afghanistan and in other regions where
100 individuals are recruited. The volunteers are not subjected to a criterion that is
discriminatory during selection irrespective of their backgrounds which are diverse.
Foundations that relate to the organization’s structure
The structure adopted by Red Crescent is an expression of the values as well as the
practices affiliated with the movement. In 1965, the proclamation which was made in Vienna
served to forge the bond that exists between the Red Cross and the society (Khan, 2015). The
organization is founded by acting impartially while displaying humanity. In addition, Red
Crescent must operate independently to ensure that its autonomy is maintained. Moreover, its
services are to be voluntarily provided while under the guidance of unity of those called upon to
be part of the teams formed by Red Crescent.

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Source: Red crescent.af. (2018) Organizational Chart
Organization Design
Red Crescent majorly comprises of a development department which ensures co-
operation with the teams formulated. The teams are formed by the youths, individuals offering
services whose nature is voluntary, HR in addition to finance and the departments dealing with
logistics as well as properties (Reardon-Anderson, 2018). Some of the facilities which are
created are intended to act as the system which offers the support required. The units include the
departments mandated to raise funds required for humanitarian efforts and the sections which
offer leadership. Other sections for procedures that relate to planning, conducting assessments
and evaluations. Moreover, reports are also generated in respect of the activities undertaken in
designated regions.
Organization culture
Dorai (2017), explains that the culture established by Red Crescent is driven by the need
to avert ailments by providing healthcare while managing the disasters which might have
prevailed. Moreover, its endeavors stress the importance of collaboration with other leaders such
as His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to mobilize efforts whose scope is
a national. The essence of the provision is that emergency operations geared towards providing
relief can be adequately coordinated.
Red Crescent UAE Leadership traits
Darbandi et al. (2017), explains that Red Crescents teamwork endeavors are governed by
traits including compassion to offer assistance to individuals who are vulnerable. Moreover,

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inclusivity ensures that diversities are effectively accommodated. The activities of the
organization communicate reliability to the regions where it might be relied upon to counter
unfortunate occurrences.
Transformational Leadership
Red Cresent UAE is renowned for the formulation of teams whose leadership can be
categorized as transformational (Reardon-Anderson, 2018). For example, in the wake of the
disaster evident in Sri Lanka, US$2 million was the amount advanced by the government for
donation purposes by Red Crescent. However, the contributions that the society gathered in the
UAE amounted to US$20 million. The outcome was that Sri Lanka was able to receive supplies
which amounted to 75 tonnes (Wukich & Khemka, 2017). Most importantly, the impact on the
groups involved in the procedures regarding the provision of the aid mandated relied on how
leaders treated the individuals who formulated their teams. Among the measures taken for the
mission's success is that the capabilities of the people who were part of the team were evaluated.
The outcome led to the designation of responsibilities that better capitalized on their capacities.
Strategic Leadership and Change Management
Scholars such as Dabal et al. (2016), indicate that the leadership provided at Red Crescent
is endeavored to develop strategies that would ensure that communities are adequately assisted.
The implication is that teams which are self-managed are formed for the various fields in which
some help might be mandated. The society's leaders assume a role crucial for the motivation of
volunteers and respective employees who are part of Red Crescent's teams (Reardon-Anderson,
2018). Moreover, opportunities are provided for the parties that might be interested in offering
some services that their communities might be deprived of.

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Crisis Leadership and the Learning Organization
Red Crescent leaders are greatly immersed in ensuring that the teams engaged in crisis
aversion can manage the disasters encountered efficiently. For example, in 2010, the Red
Crescent Society based in Palestine was engaged in various forms of work in the community to
ensure that there was a reduction with regards to the risks that disasters portend. The capacities
for managing anticipated disasters were enhanced owing to the programs implemented to educate
volunteers. Learning paved the way for an improvement of the capacity at which the enterprise
could operate in regions such as Gaza and East Jerusalem.
Evaluation and discussion
Political environments that depict hostility underscore the continued reliance on Red
Crescent. The society is not only instrumental in providing the aid required, but also in
guaranteeing that the stability of the regions involved is maintained. Such efforts emanate from
the leaders' initiatives to foster conditions that allow individuals to co-exist peacefully (Reardon-
Anderson, 2018). The challenge the society faces relates to aid acquisition. Moreover, the teams
must be subjected to different forms of programs that aim at preparing them for the situations
they are to encounter in regions which are prone to disasters.
Finding
Extensive automation is necessary to simplify the efforts undertaken by Red Crescent.
Intelligence available through channels for communication which are effective would help to
avert the challenges portended for Red Crescent security-wise. The result is that the feasibility of
the numerous projects that the organization’s leaders plan can be subjected to some thorough
scrutiny.

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Future Work
The areas that require focus include the skills that Red Crescent teams have that enable
them to handle conflicts adequately. The techniques through which the organization can
facilitate regional dynamics must also be determined.
Suggestion and recommendations
Red Crescent should seek to perfect the strategies it relies on for communication. The
implication is that community input that would help to avert losses from regional conflicts would
be available. Moreover, services provided to cater for emergencies can be adequately elaborated
to cater to the citizens involved.
Conclusion
Red Crescent's role is essential in availing humanitarian services. Its leadership
determines the outcomes feasible. Moreover, the objectives set can be achieved where leaders
can inspire desirable actions.

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