Awards

• Short-listed for FINALIST, DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & EQUALITY 2021 (UK)

Overview

Is it time to be bolder? Leadership opportunities for women are increasing in the Middle East. As debates about gender parity and gender politics continue to be a hot topic globally, Annabel Harper addresses the complexities of the culture in the Middle East and how business women can navigate these in order to take better advantage of the openings which are emerging. Using her own experiences of working in this vibrant culture, Annabel explores: -The meeting of traditionalism and modernism -How women can create their own style of leadership blending their best skills and the unique culture of the Middle East -Prerequisites for organisations in the region to maximise the resources of their female talent pipeline -The imperative for both women and men to collaborate in order to build organisations which are fit for the future Women's voices are at the heart of the book.

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9781784529277

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Deep understanding of the MENA region, global crisis and the time we live in. Thoughtful and bold leadership experiments to thrive and achieve life balance and gender equality. -- Lina Farajallah, Consultant, People Development and Project Management Shujaa'ah clarifies the meaning of 'leadership' more generally and for the women in the Arab world more specifically. This book is a must-read for women in leadership. The personal anecdotes used in the book serve as good examples to model one's own behaviour. -- Maha Bin Hendi, Founder and Managing Partner, Maha Bin Hendi Law Firm In this thoughtful book, Annabel helped me challenge my own long-held unconscious bias towards gender inequality in the Arab world. Enlightening read for men. -- Ghaleb Darabya, Mason Fellow, Harvard Kennedy School and Managing Director, Cambridge Leadership Middle East Associates A thoughtful insight into how the region differs in leadership with useful research woven in. -- Anne Archer, Executive Coach, Facilitator and Mental Health at Work Specialist

Author Information

Annabel Harper MA is an Executive Leadership Coach and Facilitator, with a deep interest in the development of women in leadership in the Middle East. Annabel has international experience in a variety of multi- cultural global organisations. Client sectors include FMCG, financial and professional services, pharma, broadcasting, government entities and business schools. As well as her coaching work, Annabel is a tutor on the Diploma in Coaching at the University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education. Previously, Annabel was a journalist at ITN, Channel 4 News and the BBC in the UK.

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