Born in UK , Grown in GCC, Impacting Globally
We Don’t Teach.
We create Experiences that Transform
At the heart of everything we do is experiential learning , a powerful approach that allows individuals to learn through real experiences, reflection, application and transformation. Instead of traditional classroom lectures, our programs immerse participants in business simulations, team challenges, leadership exercises, and interactive learning environments where knowledge turns into real capability.
Mission
To establish world’s largest experiential team network focusing on team & Leadership Development.
Vision
We are here to empower individuals , teams, organizations and nations to lead by embracing experiential education and fostering a culture of collaborative learning.
Values
Reflections,
Experiential,
Authority,
Transformation
Here's How We Got Started
The Beginning of a Vision
Late Graham Nugent
In 1983, Graham Nugent founded Mandevco International with a bold vision: to transform the way organizations develop people. At a time when corporate training relied heavily on lectures and theory, Graham believed that true learning happens through experience. His pioneering approach introduced experiential learning as a powerful method to build leadership, teamwork, and real-world capability within organizations.
The Rise of Experiential Learning
As organizations began to recognize the limitations of traditional training methods, Mandevco International expanded its experiential learning approach through immersive business simulations, leadership challenges, and team development programs.These programs allowed participants to learn by doing , solving problems, making decisions, and reflecting on real experiences. This philosophy quickly became the cornerstone of Mandevco’s work, helping organizations develop stronger leaders, more collaborative teams, and lasting behavioral change.
Carrying the Legacy Forward
Thahir Erakkoden
Having worked closely with Graham Nugent since 2014, Thahir Ahmed developed a deep connection with the philosophy of experiential learning and the impact it created within organizations. As an internationally certified trainer with over 14 years of experience across India and the GCC, delivering more than 500 training days, Thahir gained valuable experience working alongside Graham at Mandevco International. In 2019, Thahir took ownership of the organization, committed to continuing the legacy and carrying its mission forward.
Expanding Impact Across Borders
Under the leadership of Thahir Ahmed, Mandevco International continues to carry forward the legacy of experiential learning established by its founder. While preserving its core philosophy, the organization has expanded its operations across the UK, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and India, delivering impactful learning experiences in GCC that empower individuals, strengthen teams, and support organizations in achieving sustainable growth.
We believe the most powerful lessons are not simply heard , they are experienced.
Our programs are designed to address the most critical needs of organizations today — leadership, teamwork, communication, and future workforce readiness. Mandevco focus on leadership development, team building, organizational culture, communication and English proficiency, business simulations, professional certifications, and pre-employment training, helping individuals and teams perform, collaborate, and lead with confidence.
“True growth doesn’t come from being told, it comes from experiences that change how people think, act, and lead”