by Dr. Elie Daher | Jul 7, 2025 | Leadership
In the Gulf region, economic and political landscapes shift rapidly. Policy reforms, technological disruption, and fluctuating global energy markets have created an environment where static planning is no longer sufficient. For organizations operating in this climate,...
by Dr. Elie Daher | Jul 3, 2025 | Governance, Strategy
Executive teams in the Gulf are becoming more diverse, reflecting regional globalization and demographic shifts. While diversity drives innovation, it can also create friction when values, communication styles, and expectations collide. Advisory boards offer a...
by Dr. Elie Daher | Jun 28, 2025 | Governance
Governance has traditionally been seen as a mechanism for control and risk management. In today’s Gulf markets, that definition is too narrow. High-performing organizations are embracing a new model: growth governance, where advisory boards are engines of value...
by Dr. Elie Daher | Jan 15, 2024 | Cultural Mapping
In the Middle East, where markets are as diverse as the cultures that drive them, cultural intelligence is not just an asset for advisory boards—it’s a prerequisite for effectiveness. Organizations that fail to integrate cultural mapping into their governance risk...
by Dr. Elie Daher | Jan 10, 2024 | Team Dynamics
Leading multicultural teams is a defining challenge—and opportunity—in the Gulf’s dynamic business environment. With workforces spanning nationalities, generations, and values, leadership requires more than technical skill. It requires cultural authenticity, strategic...
