You ask me how I am doing. I respond, I am doing great! By that time, you have already moved on and didn’t even hear my reply! This is a BIG issue we have in our societies and in our organizations! We do not have the time to listen to the answers for the questions […]
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6 Coaching Lessons from a Corner Man
In 1981 the legendary Muhammad Ali retired from boxing, yet today Ali remain one of the greatest boxers of the last century with a very inspiring and unique career and character. In 1981, the same year, a new shining star rose – Sugar Ray Leonard who won the Unified World Welterweight Championship. Behind these two […]
New Year’s Goal Setting
New Year is fast approaching and this is the time when lots of people set goals commonly known as New Year’s Resolutions. According to research losing weight, getting organized and financial gains were the top 3 New Year’s Resolutions in recent years. The sad part of this research revealed that only 8% of people who […]
Training to Drive Change
Are you considering using training as a good tool to drive change, and wondering if it really is worth the time and money? A change process first of all requires management endorsement and continuous communication. In addition, training may be a good tool. Based on 10 years of experience with international companies on changes in […]
Why It’s a Good Idea to Invest in Your Frontline Managers
Frontline Managers form the Leadership periphery of the organization and are always called upon to lead teams to success. Their designations vary and may include area managers, store managers, site supervisors, line-leaders, departmental heads, etc. Whatever the title or designation may be, Frontline Managers direct almost two-thirds of the workforce responsible for production, sales and […]
Talent Management in the GCC
Having lived through the era when HR was still personnel, a minor division of the accounts department, and seen the huge changes in technology and attitudes in HR since the 70’s, I find myself struggling with the realities of Talent Management in the Middle East. Let me say that I am huge fan of personal […]
The Process of Change
Changing a person is a long process, but it pays off well if you are patient enough, or you are working as a trainer. Today, I was conducting an interview for a new trainer to join the training team, which is a normal part of my job. The young man had a modest experience in […]
Buy Me! Buy Me!
Ever had one of those days? You know, when the phone, the magazines, and your email seem to be constantly clamouring for your attention, and everybody in town is trying to get your time and money? When all you wanted was a trusted supplier to guide you the most relevant solution, preferably without you having […]
Company Spotlight – REACH Mentoring
Tell us more about what you do? Reach is the first structured mentoring programme for women in the UAE and the first non-profit organisation to be registered at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). As a non-profit mentoring programme, Reach is provided to eligible mentees at no cost, to give aspiring female professionals access to […]
How To Be A Better Trainee
In my first training a few years ago, I felt the huge difference between being a trainer and a trainee. Later on, I knew, after delivering number of courses, that each trainee has his/her own perceptions, motivations, needs and expectations of the course subject and even the trainer delivering the course. Usually attendees receive an […]