MGD established its international brand, UK company, 4bridge, in 2014 to continue building upon proven success in combining local knowledge with international expertise.
Merging Local & International Experience
4bridge’s focus is on acquiring international talent and contracting with international businesses and organizations.
MGD and 4bridge have been working closely together as MGD-4bridge to localize, introduce, and consult on innovative learning and development approaches, programs, products, and systems guided by MGD’s deep and broad expertise in the Saudi market.
A Shared Vision of Improving Performace, and Employment & Life Skills
MGD-4bridge is committed to serving as a link to a brighter future.
By combining MGD’s original mission of providing mediums for effective learning with 4bridge’s mission of building 21st Century skills for success, MGD-4bridge’s focus is on developing solutions for overcoming local challenges related to improving opportunities for the development of life and employment skills for individuals and organizations by blending a deep knowledge of local needs with international experience and best practices.
Consulting Services for a Wide Range of Stakeholders
MGD-4bridge offers consulting services for organizations and institutions and customized programming for private, and public sectors that help address growth, human performance needs, and support the development of essential life and employment skills for the 21st Century.
Snapshot of Experience
> 13,000
employees and staff members trained and mentored
> 60
projects related to development and consultation for the government and sectors
> 40
projects related to development and consultation for the private sector
> 15
years delivering effective consultation services and solutions for the Learning and Development sector in the Saudi market and beyond
> 2000
curriculum hours developed and implemented
> 5 Million
learners directly impacted
What Sets Us Apart
- Deep experience in localization and optimization for the needs of the local market in Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries to help international companies enter the market confidently, and to help existing organizations and institutions function effectively
- Diverse international team brings a blend of contemporary expertise and perspectives to the process of learning, growth, and development.
- Objectives in alignment with vital initiatives like Vision 2030, the National Transformation Program 2020 and priorities that create an impact on the education, labor, and employment sectors
Alignment with Vision 2030 and the National Transfomation Program 2020
As current initiatives herald an exciting time of change in Saudi Arabia, we are ready to apply our experience and expertise across a number of sectors.
In particular, MGD-4bridge is equipped to contribute to the goal of “translating strategic objectives into initiatives” in the following areas set forth by the National Transformation Program 2020:
Ministry of Education:
- Strategic Objective (1) Provide education services for all student levels
- Strategic Objective (2) Improve recruitment, training, and development of teachers
- Strategic Objective (3) Improve the learning environment to stimulate creativity and innovation
- Strategic Objective (4) Improve curricula and teaching methods
- Strategic Objective (5) Improve students’ values and core skills
- Strategic Objective (6) Enhance the educational system’s capability to address national development requirements and to meet labor market demands
- Strategic Objective (8) Increase private sector participation in the education sector
Ministry of Commerce and Investment:
- Strategic Objective (3) Increase the culture of entrepreneurship
Ministry of Labor and Social Development:
- Strategic Objective (10) Raise Saudis’ skills levels to match labor market needs
CONSULTING TEAM
Amr El Gamal
- Performance management systems and behavior styles, and product development and marketing specialist with a broad consulting background in the GCC
- Lead consultant and trainer for Wilson Learning US, and Huthwaite UK
- Former expert advisor at the Minister of Labor, with Boston Consulting Group
- Former VP for Doroob
Kolaiel Bin Hamdan Alghamdi
- Strategic planning specialist
- Diverse roles in management, training, and business development for various global companies, including IBM, Microsoft, and Oracle
- Voted most Microsoft Education “Most Valuable Team Member”
- Has led multiple education and training projects for the MoE under Microsoft Partners in Learning initiative
Farhoud Kafi
- Entrepreneurship expert with a variety of experience in curricula preparation, quality control, and public relations
- Former Managing Director of Babson Global, the most globally prominent university program in the field of entrepreneurship development
Melanie LaForce
- Expertise in Psychometric Assessment, Measures Development, Evaluation, and Statistical Analysis
- Fourteen years of experience in education research and evaluation
- Expertise in integrated STEM education policy development and benchmarks at local, state, and international level
- Currently serves as Associate Director and Lead Researcher for Outlier Center at top-ranking University of Chicago
- Adjunct Professor at Northwestern University
Natasha Byars
- Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work – Chicago, Illinois
- Currently directs the community mental health program at Harvard University in the US
- Developed research-based Social Emotional Learning framework and curriculum for Saudi Arabia
Nicole Lum
- Practical STEM Education expert
- Currently teaches science at top-ranked private Chicago secondary school
- Research focused on cultural studies and education policy
- Founded GSTEM Club to expose, educate, and connect high school girls to female professionals within the STEM field
Maher Ragaa
- Strategic planning expert
- Balanced Scorecards Certified Professional, BSC Institute Washington, USA
- Developed and managed strategic relationships with international universities and companies, such as MIT, Babson, CMU, Microsoft, and Google
- Microsoft Best Education Project Award recipient, 2014
CONSULTATION SERVICES
With over 40 years of accumulated experience in the fields of learning & development, education, technology, entrepreneurship, management, and psychology, the MGD-4bridge team is equipped to evaluate existing challenges to find solutions. Whether a client is seeking assistance with strategic planning, a redesign of training and quality control measures, redesigned curriculum, or a complete study and analysis of an institution’s academic and operational effectiveness, MGD-4bridge is ready to provide guidance in moving forward.
Consulting Areas Of Specialization
Strategy & Execution Consulting
Learning and Development
Education for Employment
Entrepreneurship
STE(A)M
STRATEGIC PLANNING
- Developing Strategy
- Planning Strategy
- Organizational Alignment
- Operational Planning
- Monitoring & Learning
- Testing & Adapting
- Establishing Strategy Management Office (SMO)
LEARNING SERVICES
- Measuring and Assessment
- Instructional Design and Curriculum Development, Localization, and Customization
- Facilitation, Coaching, and Mentoring
- Digital Content Design and Development
ACTUALIZATION
- Change Management and Process Re-engineering Using AMO
- Programs Implementation and Optimization for Cost-Effective, Scalable Operational Models with Desired Outcomes Achieved in Short Time Frames Using AMO
DIGITAL LEARNING SERVICES
- Analysis, Design, Development, and Project Management for Digital Learning Environments
- Quality Control and Assurance
OUR WORK
MGD-4bridge's team has led numerous projects within the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
JUNE 2017 - JANUARY 2018
MGD-4bridge has been contracted by Tatweer Education to carry out in-depth strategic and operational planning for the “National STEM Center”, which has been established by a decree from the Minister of Education as part of the National Transformation Program 2020 and Vision 2030.
The National STEM Center is responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring STEM programming both inside and outside the classroom, across early childhood, primary, secondary, and higher and vocational education.
In particular, MGD-4bridge’s work on this project resulted in the following major outputs:
- 5 year strategic and operational plan for Kingdom-wide K-12 STEM programming
- STEM Education Operational model for K-12 STEM Education
- Mechanisms for increasing motivation and cultural orientation towards STEM education and career paths
- Mechanisms for engaging the private sector in supporting STEM education
- STEM programming integration model encompassing all education sectors from pre-kindergarten through tertiary
