How to Lead as a Professional Human Capital Development Masoud Ali Khan, FCMA Group CFO – Nobles Group March 19, 2015 UAE Chapter
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How to Lead as a
Professional
Human Capital Development
Masoud Ali Khan, FCMA
Group CFO – Nobles Group
March 19, 2015
UAE Chapter
Agenda
The Driving Factors
Who is a Professional?
Who is a Leader?
Attributes of a Professional Leader
How to Remain Ahead
Ability to Face Odds
Ride the Winds of Change
Character Building Process
Physical Fitness
Spiritual Fitness
The Driving Factors
Fierce Competition
Highly Global Environment
Most Aware Clients / Customers
Demanding Customers
Technological Advancement
Scarcity of Time
Cost Consideration
What We Understand from the word “Professional”
Characterized by or conforming to
the Technical or Ethical standards of a Profession;
Exhibiting a courteous,
conscientious, and generally
businesslike manner in the
workplace.
What We Understand from the word “Leader”
The person who leads or
commands a group, organization,
or country.
Leadership is the process of social
influence in which a person can
enlist the aid and support of others
in the accomplishment of a
common task / Goal.
Attributes of a “Professional Leader”
Set Directions
Face Reality
Focus on the Future
See Change as an Opportunity
Demonstrates Personal Character
Live Values / Lead by Example
Positive Self Image
Integrity
Attributes of a “Professional Leader”
Build Organizational Capability
Build Infrastructure
Leverage Diversity
Build Teams
Make Change Happen
Design Human Capital Systems
Mobilize Individual Commitment
Direct Emotions / Manage Attention
Share Power & Authority
Build Collaborative Relationships
Most Important Attributes of a “Professional Leader”
Takes Initiative / Is Creative / Remains
Ahead
Visionary / Able to see the Future
Deal with / Leads Change
Inspires / Motivates Others
Takes Responsibility / Risk / Faces Odds
Coach / Be always there
How to Remain Ahead
Be Innovative:
Think Ahead of Others
Keep a Very High Vision
See through the Future
Find ways to bring together Concepts, People, and Products.
Learn & make the Optimum Use of
Information Technology
Give form to your idea as quickly as possible: create a Prototype and begin testing it right away.
Be Adaptable
“It is not the strongest or the
most intelligent who will survive
but those who are Most
Adaptable.”
OR
Who can Best Manage Change.”
Qur'anic Verse
“Verily, Allah does not change the condition
of a people until they change that which is
within themselves.”
Surah Ar-R’ad (The Thunder)
Chapter 13: Partial Verse # 11.
Allah is the cause of change, not people.
Humans are only the active agents of Change
People possess free will, and hence they
have the capacity to make a conscious choice
What Allah SWT (The Creator) Says:
Ride the Winds of Change
Change is the only Constant & is extremely Swift
Rigidity of Team members may push them behind
Be Flexible & Adaptable to Situations
Clear & regular Communication
Focus on Controllable Factors
Assess Obstacles
Do not let the setbacks upset you
Be cheerful & Optimist – Pessimism is itself a
Failure
Release tension with humor
Do your best only
Sincere efforts is what matters
Inspires / Motivates Others
Lead by example. People watch
what you do more than they listen
to what you say
Care about others
Encourage Others
Share from your own experience
Be a good communicator (Video)
Ability to Face Odds
Awareness – Be informed
Accept Ground Realities
Take Change as an Opportunity and not
an Obstacle
Mission – Passion VS Job
Commitment not just Compliance
Always be Positive with Clients
Convert Challenges into Opportunities
Always work on Alternatives
Coach / Be Always there
Excellent Communicator
Situational Analyst
People Friendly
Fair / Honest
Approachable – Always available to help
and guide.
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Intention
(Irada)Determination
(Azm)
Words
(Alfaz)ACT
(Amal)
Habit
(Aádat)Character (Kirdar)
Thought
(Khayal)
Character Building Process
So Be Extremely Careful!
Watch your thoughts -they become words
Watch your words -they become actions
Watch your actions -they become your destiny
What Allah SWT says on Efforts?
53:39 That man can have
nothing but what he strives for;
(Surah An-Najm – The Star)
Physical Fitness
Relaxation through Exercise
(A survey: 91.5% of peak performers exercise 4.7
Hours a week)
Exercise:
Reduce anxiety – Tension
Fitness boosts Confidence
Make you like your work
If you like your work, you never have
to work
Leads to positive mood
What the Research Says - Video
Physical Fitness
Relaxation through Exercise
Exercise:
Set an alarm to go off every hour to remind
you to stand up and move around. Even if you just
swing your arms or take a deep breath, you'll feel
more alert.
To reduce tension in your neck and shoulders,
try the ear-to-shoulder roll: Sit in a chair and hold
your head straight. Bring your right ear down
toward your shoulder. Then, relax the shoulder,
letting it drop slightly. Hold the position for 30
seconds, as you lean forward and look toward the
ground. Repeat on the other side.
Spiritual Fitness
Offer Regular Prayer s
2:43 And be steadfast in prayer; practise regular
charity; and bow down your heads with those who
bow down (in worship). Surah Al Baqarah – The Cow.
Help Others
Our beloved Prophet SAW said: “A Muslim is the brother
of a Muslim; he does not wrong him nor does he forsake
him when he is in need; whosoever is fulfilling the needs
of his brother, Allah is fulfilling his needs.”
Spiritual Fitness
Avoid Jealousy & Back-biting
49:12 O ye who believe! Avoid suspicion as much (as
possible): for suspicion in some cases is a sin: And spy
not on each other behind their backs. Would any of you
like to eat the flesh of his dead brother? Nay, ye would
abhor it...But fear Allah. For Allah is Oft-Returning, Most
Merciful. Surah Al Hujurat (The Dwellings).
Spiritual Fitness
Honesty & Truthfulness
3:17 Those who show patience, Firmness and self-
control; who are true (in word and deed); who worship
devoutly; who spend (in the way of Allah.; and who pray
for forgiveness in the early hours of the morning.
Surah Al Imran (The Family of Imran)
The Prophet SAW said, "The signs of a hypocrite are three:
1. Whenever he speaks, he tells a lie.
2. Whenever he promises, he always breaks it.
3. If you trust him, he proves to be dishonest.
Spiritual Fitness
Sense of Accomplishment must
precede urge for money
18:46 Wealth and sons are allurements of the life of this
world: But the things that endure, good deeds, are best in
the sight of thy Lord, as rewards, and best as (the
foundation for) hopes. Surah Al Kahf (The Cave).
Take Away for the Day
Change is not only Constant but also Swift. Highly Global Environment & Demanding
Customers. Time is not only Scarce but has very High Value. World has become highly competitive & Cost-
Conscious. Leadership with Integrity is extremely Important. Innovation with Future in Mind is the only
Solution. Keep Yourself Physically & Spiritually Fit. Above All – Be Adaptable & Manage Change to
become a True Professional Leader.
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