Whitepaper: Winning The Talent War In Saudi Arabia

Winning the talent war in Saudi Arabia entails more than simply increasing salaries. Implementing a successful culture demands commitment from all levels of the organization and must be driven by executives.

Blog: I want to motivate my team to get the most important things done.

Why is it vital for leaders to know how to properly motivate their teams? When projects come up that are uninteresting or if a project goes from fun to frustrating, leadership can light a fire under their employees to push the limits on projects. Think of a leader who helped you see the value of what you are doing or energized you to do your best despite challenging circumstances. It changes people from going through the motions to bringing out their best work.

Blog: Manage Your Time and Energy Effectively

When there’s too much to do, some things on your task list will inevitably remain undone. You can frantically try to do everything and wait to see which things fall through the cracks—or you can give yourself a reprieve by deciding ahead of time what to prioritize.

Blog: Inclusive Actions for Growing Inclusive Teams

For leaders who want to be more inclusive, it can be daunting to know where to start. One thing is certain: behavioral change is a powerful force in building inclusive leadership. When leaders make intentional choices to move beyond the status quo, they can become DEI catalysts within their own organizations, championing a new approach that positively impacts your organization’s culture, team engagement, and overall results.

Whitepaper: Top 5 Emerging Workplace Trends in the Middle East for 2024

In 2024 Middle East workplaces witness transformative shifts: 'Leadership at Scale' drives widespread development, upskilling meets job shifts, sustainability gains focus, and employee well-being takes precedence.

Press Release : FranklinCovey Middle East Launches Saudi Government Strategy Forum

Saudi government strategy forum offered a unique platform for leaders from the public sector in Saudi Arabia to engage in thought-provoking discussions, share best practices, and explore innovative strategies for effective governance and leadership. At the heart of the forum was the shared vision of transforming government entities through proven leadership principles and execution strategies.

Blog: We’d like to build a high-trust culture where great ideas are cultivated.

An award-winning garden doesn’t start with seeds; it begins with rich, fertile soil. If the soil is lacking, the seeds won’t produce a good crop. Both are essential, but one is dependent on the other. In the same way, creativity and innovation don’t happen on teams where the culture isn’t healthy. They happen when there’s high trust among team members, where they value and respect each other. High trust sets the stage for high innovation; low trust ensures mediocre results. Want great idea

Blog: I can’t decide which of our many goals are the highest priority and where to focus our time.

Confucius said, “He who chases two rabbits, catches neither.” We know that in most areas of life, focus leads to accomplishment. Too many goals usually means that nothing gets done, since your energy is split in so many directions. The more you can narrow those goals, the better chance of success.

Blog: We need a culture that’s so strong that competitors can’t lure our people away.

Culture is hard to define but huge in terms of its impact on an organization. When people are part of a culture they like, it’s often hard for them to describe exactly how the culture works. They just know it’s something they feel good about and want to be part of it. If they don’t like the culture, it’s also hard to describe, but people will point out specific things they don’t like.

Whitepaper: Employee Well-being In The Middle East Strategies To Improve Employee Health And Well-being In Your Organization

In a 2022 survey conducted by the McKinsey Health Institute, which involved more than four thousand employees in four GCC countries (Kuwait, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar), it was found that over 60% of respondents had experienced mental, physical, and well-being challenges at some point in their lives. Mental and physical health, as well as overall well-being, were closely linked, with 66% of GCC respondents reporting at least one mental health challenge, slightly exceeding global averages.

مقال: كيف تلهم أفراد فريقك

بعض الأشخاص يصبحون قادة نتيجة لكفاءتهم في القيام بمهامهم كمساهمين فرديين. فيما هناك بعض آخرون ينطلقون نحو القيادة بشكل متعمد. في كلا الحالتين، غالبًا ما يُتوقع منهم أن يؤدوا هذا الدور بامتياز، ولكن، دون أن يتلقوا التدريب المناسب.

Blog: How To Inspire Your Team

Some people become leaders because they are good at their job as individual contributors. Others are intentional about moving into leadership. In both cases, they’re often expected to perform that role with excellence but haven’t been given appropriate training.

Blog: How to Support Your Team During High-stress Situations?

Some jobs are more stressful than others. But in today’s world of “doing more with less,” high stress has become the norm. People might work hard during the day, but they’re running on empty by the end of the day. It impacts their sleep and their home life, and they’re looking for an escape.

Blog: I want to motivate my team to get the most important things done.

Why is it vital for leaders to know how to properly motivate their teams? When projects come up that are uninteresting or if a project goes from fun to frustrating, leadership can light a fire under their employees to push the limits on projects. Think of a leader who helped you see the value of what you are doing or energized you to do your best despite challenging circumstances. It changes people from going through the motions to bringing out their best work.

Blog: I’m struggling to hire and retain top talent.

The interview goes well, and you feel like you’ve made a good hire. But within a few weeks, you realize they just aren’t going to work out. At the same time, some of your best people are being poached by competitors. What can you do to hire great people who stick around?

Guide: How Effective Leaders Get Results: 7 Ways To Be More Proactive

Leadership often means doing stuff no one else wants to. Broaching touchy topics. Making unpopular decisions. Accepting responsibility. Charting a clear path in a haze of uncertainty. Questioning the status quo. These aren’t exactly easy (or glamorous) undertakings — especially if you’re relatively new to leadership and accustomed to letting others take charge. But the good news is you don’t have to dramatically overhaul your behavior to take more initiative. You just need to make a few

Gen Z in the Middle East: How to engage them in the workplace?

Guide: Listen Like a Leader: 9 Tips to Drive Powerful Conversations

If you’re a leader, it helps to be a good talker. But great communication is actually more about hearing and understanding others than it is about being heard yourself. When you listen well in person or over video meetings, you’ll be able to connect more deeply with your team members, colleagues, and customers. You’ll help advance their thinking — and they’ll advance yours with their ideas and insights. These tips will take your communication skills to the next level, whether you

Guide: Help Your Team Thrive in the Age of Remote Work: 8 Tips to Boost Engagement, Collaboration, and Morale

With much of the world having to adapt and work remotely where possible, it can be hard to manage even a single team because of virtual distances. Managers might feel powerless to keep a group cohesive and productive, whether in the office or working remotely. Distance working has its own set of challenges and cultural issues, just like working in the office does. So, what can you do to shrink this cultural divide and prevent your co-located or remote team members from feeling isolated on

Guide: 6 Ways to Help Your Team Handle Stress During Times of Change

Change happens. It’s everywhere, it’s increasing in pace, and it’s not going away. As humans, we are wired to react to change to survive. Each of us reacts to change in different ways—even to the same change. While our reactions to change are normal and human, it is our ability to choose our response that sets us apart and allows us to shape our own experiences. Download our guide 6 Ways to Help Your Team Handle Stress During Times of Change.

Guide: The Energy of Change 5 Leadership Behaviors to Drive Collective Action in a Fluid Landscape

Change is constant. And while part of dealing with change is simply accepting there will always be things beyond our control, leaders can use this disruption as an opportunity to create growth and inspire better results in both their people and their organization.