Talent, Leadership and Learning
By Invitation – Making a Paradigm Shift in Leadership Development
The theme for this session is based on CRF’s brand new research, exploring how organisations’ expectations around leadership capabilities are shifting as we emerge from the pandemic, and how approaches to leadership development are adapting. Our survey shows that CRF members are recognising that the concept of leadership is in flux. Over 60% of respondents considered the capabilities required of leaders as we emerge from the pandemic to be different from existing leadership models with nearly 25% of these saying the requirements will be significantly different.
CRF will be supported by local case studies in exploring:
- How have the expectations of leaders evolved?
- How are leadership models evolving?
- How is this impacting the approach taken to leadership development?
- How are organisations developing leaders in the UAE?
- What are the implications for HR leadership?
Be part of a community that is best-in-class, relevant and hand-picked to suit your unique needs as a contributing role towards strengthening our economies and organisations.
Corporate Research Forum, Markha Consulting and Strategic Dimensions will bring together senior HR professionals from across the UAE/ KSA public and private sectors to share, listen and reflect on this critical topic.
Speaker
Sofian Lamali
Global Head of Leadership Development & Executive Succession Planning
Sofian is an emerging thought & practice leader in the field of leadership development, talent management, learning & culture. As an I/O Psychologist with a deep passion for enabling people growth, for the last 18 years, he assumed a variety of roles in global blue chip companies, where he established sustainable and impactful talent development practices. He delivered developmental experiences to students, professionals and senior executives across all continents, navigating in culturally and structurally complex environments.
Currently, Sofian is an executive director in Organisational Development & Effectiveness for a leading global energy company. Recently, he led the definition of a new global operating model, and designed a number of award-winning practices including: Leadership Frameworks, Talent Reviews, Talent Development Centers, Coaching, Mentoring etc.
Sofian holds two Master Degrees in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (University of Paris V) and Human Resources Management (University of Paris II).
John Whelan MBE
Director, CRF
John Whelan is a Director at Corporate Research Forum. Formerly UK HR Director of BAE Systems, the FTSE 100 defence, security, and aerospace company, John’s experience and strengths lie in business and HR Transformation, Organisation Development and Employee Relations. Prior to joining BAE, he held a variety of HR roles in engineering, technology and manufacturing businesses across the telecommunications and semi-conductor industries including Matra-Marconi Space where he was HR Director for the UK and, latterly, Group HRD.
