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What do Leaders in the Middle East Need for Business Success? Strengthening Soft Skills
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AI and Machine Learning
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Leadership
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Collaboration
Break Down Silos for Visibility Into Enterprise Risk
Risk management in many organizations is hampered by disparate teams that don’t collaborate or share technology.
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Collaboration
Side Chats During Online Meetings: A Minefield for Leaders
Leaders can’t escape the reality that people will have side conversations in typed chats during virtual meetings. But whether these chats serve useful purposes or breed mistrust depends on how leaders handle them.
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Talent Management
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Talent management software promises efficiency and objectivity, but in practice it can limit company-specific talent strategies.
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Data, AI, & Machine Learning
Shaping the Workforce for an AI Everything World
The AI revolution is fundamentally altering the workforce landscape. Jobs requiring AI expertise are growing 3.5 times faster than other roles.
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AI and Machine Learning
Analytical AI: A Better Way to Identify the Right AI Projects
The allure of generative AI is undeniable, but it should not eclipse the proven capabilities of analytical AI. Consider a better way to ideate on the best AI projects for your organization.
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Culture
Seven Essential Hybrid Work Tips for Leaders in 2025
The hybrid work model can deliver productivity and talent-retention benefits — if leaders navigate the challenges nimbly. Use these expert tips to build stronger hybrid teams in 2025.
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Culture
This is how companies in the Middle East should be rethinking the employee burnout crisis
High-performing employees are invaluable assets but often face intense pressure from workloads, deadlines, and expectations. How can managers spot early signs of burnout and effectively address them?
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Culture
Our people remain our greatest asset: e&’s Group Chief People Officer
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Boards & Corporate Governance
Three Things to Know About Incentivizing CEOs
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