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LEADING BY EXAMPLE, UNCOVERING THE SECRETS TO BUSINESS GROWTH Creating an environment that attracts, retains, and develops talent from diverse backgrounds helps to serve the customers and stakeholders better and drives sustainable growth and success of the business.
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE BIGGEST LEADERSHIP CHALLENGES THAT EXECUTIVES FACE TODAY?
HOW DO YOU ENSURE THAT YOUR EXECUTIVE TEAM IS ALIGNED AND WORKING TOWARDS A COMMON GOAL?
From managing an organization remotely during the pandemic to helping customers thrive in today’s digital-first world, business leaders face one disruptive challenge after another. To remain competitive and keep teams engaged, senior leadership needs to be adept at navigating uncertainty, fostering innovation, attracting and retaining talent, and above all maintaining a strong organizational culture.
A method I find effective is defining measurable goals and holding regular check-ins with the leadership team to track progress. It not only strengthens relationships and a sense of unity and purpose among the executive team but also promotes a collaborative environment where team members feel comfortable sharing their opinions and ideas.
HOW DO YOU DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A STRONG CORPORATE CULTURE IN YOUR ORGANIZATION?
WHAT ROLE DO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PLAY IN YOUR LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES?
Employees feel connected to an organization’s vision and values only when they feel valued and supported. At GBM, we firmly believe that it is important to lead by example and ensure that the organization’s values are reflected in all actions and decisions. As a 1500-strong team spread across eight locations in the Middle East region, building and maintaining a strong corporate culture is central to everything we do. Developing a robust corporate culture starts with effective communication. Leaders must encourage open and transparent dialogue, teamwork and collaboration, and recognize and reward good performance. Setting clear expectations and goals and creating an environment of respect leading to complete trust is crucial. It is also essential to demonstrate a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization.
Diversity and inclusion play a crucial role in my leadership approach. I sincerely believe multi-faceted teams add value and perspective to decision-making and create a positive and respectful workplace culture, leading to greater innovation, creativity, and collaboration among team members. At GBM, we are committed to creating an environment that attracts, retains, and develops talent from diverse backgrounds. Ultimately, this helps us to serve our customers and stakeholders better and drive sustainable growth and success of our business.
CAN YOU PROVIDE AN EXAMPLE OF A DIFFICULT LEADERSHIP SITUATION THAT YOU FACED, AND HOW YOU NAVIGATED IT? Being a progressive leader means solving difficult situations is a constant. Having had the privilege of leading both global and local companies, the fact remains clarity of the company’s mission and values provides a reference point from which to solve most situations.
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HOW DO YOU BALANCE THE NEED FOR INNOVATION AND RISK-TAKING WITH THE NEED FOR STABILITY AND CONSISTENCY IN YOUR LEADERSHIP? At GBM, we take pride in promoting a culture of continuous learning, establishing thoughtful guidelines and boundaries for risk-taking, and regularly assessing and adjusting strategies to ensure they align with the organization’s priorities. It allows us to remain at the forefront of change and empower our diverse team with various skills and perspectives while providing stability through collective knowledge and expertise.
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