
Workplace, Teams, & Culture

Skills Over Experience in the Middle East, But Not in All Jobs
The demand for AI expertise is reshaping hiring in the GCC, but domain experience in regulated sectors like finance and healthcare remains irreplaceable, recruiters say.
Keith J Fernandez
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Organizational Transformation
Cracking the Culture Code for Successful Digital Transformation
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Leadership
Leaders’ Critical Role in Building a Learning Culture
Henrik Saabye and Thomas Borup Kristensen


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Skills & Learning
Skills Over Experience in the Middle East, But Not in All Jobs
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Keith J Fernandez

Data & Data Culture
How to Make Data Work Meaningful
Data is invaluable, but working with it doesn’t always feel meaningful. Four strategies can help make data work more engaging.
Clint Kofford

Leadership
Why You Can’t Hire for Skills Without a Skills-Based Culture
To show results, skills-based talent practices require organizational culture shifts and a long-term commitment.
Maria Flynn

Innovation
Lessons Learned From Outside Innovators
Outsiders can spark new thinking by challenging norms and spotting overlooked opportunities.
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Culture
RTO Mandates Won’t Fix a Broken Culture
Leaders need to stop obsessing about in-office time and start focusing on the six enablers that change how people work.
Brian Elliott

Organizational Transformation
Cracking the Culture Code for Successful Digital Transformation
Finding the right balance between continuity and change can help leaders better manage the cultural changes that occur during a digital transformation.
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Leadership
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By taking a deliberate, thoughtful role in facilitating learning, leaders can propel change and build employees’ problem-solving skills.
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Leadership
How to Get Real About Measuring to Outcomes
There is a profitable alternative to RTO mandates. Neiman Marcus Group’s former chief people officer delivered remarkable business success using a simple premise: Give people more work flexibility — with accountability for results.
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AI and Machine Learning
How Organizations Can Effectively Upskill for an AI-Driven Future
Organizations that thrive in the AI era will prioritize workforce adaptability.
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Leadership
What do Leaders in the Middle East Need for Business Success? Strengthening Soft Skills
Company leaders discuss the importance of blending technical expertise with emotional intelligence.