A deeply personal loss led this inspiring scientist of India to change the face of breast cancer detection for the women all over the world. We are honored to speak to Dr. Geetha Manjunath, Founder and CEO of Niramai Health Analytix, who developed a novel artificial intelligence-based medical device to detect breast cancer at a […]
Tell us about your background and journey to Director of Kibsons. As a Finance (ACCA/KPMG) and Operations professional (Six Sigma / GE), I have been a part of the Kibsons family-owned business for 25 years (15 years full-time). From setting up the financial infrastructure to strengthening the operational capabilities in a tech-inspired environment, I have […]
Tell us about yourself, your background and your journey to your current role. With my Pakistani background, there have never been a lot of figures to look up to in the hospitality industry. So, when I decided to enrol in the Swiss Hotel School in Leysin, it was a surprise for my whole family. But […]
As in any personal relationship, lack of trust and confidence in a leader and in an organization leads to a lack of commitment from employees, underperforming staff and failed objectives. There are two issues to deal with concerning trust and confidence: 1. Trust in the organization Trust in the organizations objectives is crucial; as a […]
Why are performance appraisals an important management tool? Performance appraisals communicate organization and department goals, build stronger worker relationships, improve productivity, identify poor/marginal performers, identify the employee’s general training needs and they support HR decisions (promotions, raises etc). For the employee, the benefits of performance appraisals are just as great. Each individual employee’s accomplishments are […]
Meet 3x Olympian and co-founder of ROAR Fitness, Sarah Lindsay. Tell us about yourself, your background, and your journey to founding ROAR Dubai. My career started by working as a full-time athlete after I left school from the age of 16 through to 29. I proudly competed in 3 Olympic Games and won several medals […]
Tell us about your background and your journey to Managing Partner and Master Franchise Holder at Gymboree Play & Music UAE. I started off my career as a Chartered Accountant at PwC Dublin, Ireland and completed my qualification in 2011. I then moved to the USA where I started my first business, Eye Level Learning […]
In the fast-paced and competitive landscape of today’s business world, retaining skilled and satisfied employees is more critical than ever. Employee turnover not only disrupts the continuity of operations but also incurs significant costs. Surprisingly, many employers neglect to identify and address the happiness and well-being of their staff, which often leads to high turnover […]
Tell us about yourself and your background. What is it that you do? I am a Master NLP certified trainer and corporate coach, with a rich background in leadership development and personal empowerment. I worked as a headhunter for 22 years and became obsessed with what made one person good at an interview and another […]
Leading a team is hard work! There are so many variables that can make the role as team leader challenging. It’s easy to get discouraged when you see that your team isn’t displaying the skills and strengths you thought they had. You’ll probably even spend some time wondering if you picked the right people. However, […]
