No matter who you are, you’ll eventually experience struggles with reaching an agreement with someone. Disagreements in your personal life or inability to reach consensus at work will occur occasionally. How do you perform when it comes to negotiating a solution to a vexing issue? These tips can help strengthen your negotiating skills: Find common […]
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Entrepreneur Spotlight: The Sober Yoga Girl, Alex McRobert
Tell us about yourself, your background, and your entrepreneurial journey. What is it that you do? I created a worldwide community that helps women change the entire trajectory of their lives, by stopping drinking alcohol and replacing it with a spiritual practice. Some of the tools I equip women with on this journey are yoga practices, meditations, journaling, and […]
HR Tip: Establishing a Discipline Procedure
What is Discipline? A mode of life in accordance with rules. Order maintained by control. To bring under control. Instruction. To improve by corrective and penal methods. Why Do We Need Discipline? Maintain control. Maintain standards. Safeguard staff. Safeguard property. Maintain efficiency. Organizational success. The purpose of a disciplinary procedure is to ensure all employees […]
Training Tip: Communication in Conflict Resolution
Effective conflict resolution invariably comes down to effective communication. Here are my 6 key principles for resolving conflict. These six principles are core to the principle of respecting the individual and communicating your genuine desire to seek a resolution. Be clear about what you want to achieve. It is unlikely to be enough just to […]
Founder Interview: Erika Doyle, Drink Dry
Tell us about yourself and your background, how you got started in business/entrepreneurship and what is it that you do? In 2020, I ventured into the world of entrepreneurship, launching Drink Dry – the first and only non-alcoholic drinks marketplace in the GCC. My entrance into the world of business was somewhat unconventional. Despite having […]
Achieve Effective Leadership With This Four Step Model Approach
When you’re in a position of leadership, both the amount and quality of your work output depend on your team and consequently, your skills as a leader. Luckily, these skills can be developed. All it takes is learning the keys to effective leadership and practicing them. Becoming an effective leader is certainly not an overnight […]
Case Study: The Art of Cultivating Cross-Cultural Beauty Brands in the Middle East
The beauty industry, a vibrant fusion of culture and commerce, stands at the crossroads of tradition and innovation. As a co-founder of FC Beauty, my journey in introducing Korean beauty brands to the Middle Eastern market has been an enlightening experience in blending diverse beauty cultures. This case study delves into the strategies and insights […]
Young Entrepreneur Spotlight: Abdulla Al-Janahi
PHOTO COURTESY: KHALEEJ TIMES Tell us about your background and how you got started in entrepreneurship. I am Abdulla Al-Janahi, owner of Abdul’s BBQ in Dubai. The business first started as a hobby at the beginning of the pandemic. My family noticed I had a talent for barbecue, and they encouraged me to open it as […]
Female Entrepreneur Spotlight: Mrigaya Dham
Tell us about yourself and your background. What is it that you do? I’m a freelance content writer and editor passionate about crafting compelling narratives. Born and raised in Delhi, I pursued my Bachelor’s in Journalism and Mass Communication there. Later, I earned my MA in Marketing Communications from the University of Westminster in London, […]
Founder Interview: Mehreen Omar and Muna Mustafa, SupperClub Middle East
Tell us about yourselves, where did you connect and what made you found SupperClub Middle East? Muna and I crossed paths at a global e-commerce in 2012 here in UAE. Our connection sparked when I hired Muna to handle sales. The interesting part is, it all began with a casual challenge – I asked Muna […]