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Doha: HEC Paris in Qatar, one of the leading executive education providers worldwide, has hosted a session with the Qatar HR Forum where the recently published book Futureproof Your Career: How to Lead and Succeed in a Changing World, authored by Dr. Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj, HEC Paris Associate Professor, in collaboration with Dr. Naeema Pasha, Director of Careers and Professional Development at the UK's Henley Business School, has been presented.
The Qatar HR Forum session, focused on recent changes in the workplace environment and how to navigate them, was held at the new HEC Paris in Qatar digitally advanced campus in Msheireb Downtown. During the session, the executive education provider's Associate Professor in Entrepreneurial Leadership and Gender Diversity Dr. Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj entered into a two-hour discussion with Najat El Mahdy, Director Strategy, OD and Human Resources, and QHRF Chair, about new workplace environments.
“The discussion has focused on recent changes to workplaces but also explored how professionals need to cope with new working conditions and manage them for their own development,” explained El Mahdy.
“The Qatar HR Forum event is a gathering for the regional presentation of Dr Shaheena´s book. Based on her academic research, she has written a practical guide to futureproofing careers and getting ahead in today's highly competitive job market,” explained HEC Paris in Qatar Dean, Dr. Pablo Martin de Holan. “By drawing upon the authors' academic research, upon international case studies and interviews, this book provides readers with robust insights into the future of work. I am sure HR professionals within Qatar will greatly benefit from it.”
With a major focus on today's changing business, economic and technological landscape, the book, which is available in paperback, audiobook, and e-book versions, explores the new challenges of job retention and career progression. It has received industry acclaim with Erem Kassum-Lakha, Partner at Mckinsey & Company declaring it“an inspiring and highly engaging read;” and Gwen Hines, CEO of Save The Children UK crediting the authors with having set“a compelling vision for a more people-centered, impact-led approach to navigate the next normal.”
This is the third book co-authored by Dr. Janjuha-Jivraj who is a regular Forbes contributor. She has previously co-authored the books 'Championing Women Leadership, Beyond Sponsorship' and 'Succession in Asian Family Firms.'
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