In today’s episode, I chat with Sofian Lamali, the Executive Director, Organizational Development & Effectiveness at SABIC - a global chemicals leader headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. From making cars and planes more fuel-efficient, to helping conserve the world’s water supply and enabling colorful smartphone cases, the organization is helping their customers achieve their ambitions and build a better tomorrow.A key driver of the organization’s success is talent. And with over 33,000 employees operating in 50 countries worldwide, Sofian is tasked with helping SABIC translate their corporate strategy into talent & people strategies globally. An I/O Psychologist by trade, he applies evidence-based approaches to enable employee growth across the organization.And this was the basis of a really engaging conversation covering a number of topics, though with a specific emphasis on the Middle East region. Selfishly, I had a number of questions for Sofian, including:What are the unique organizational challenges facing the Middle East region?How has organizational psychology contributed to the broader diversification of the economy beyond resources?And how do cultural and structural complexities impact talent development and leadership practices within organizations?I set a goal in 2023 to connect with more diverse voices. And this discussion did not disappoint! From the region’s unique demographics - 70% of the population is under 30 - to the rapidly-changing social conditions that are impacting every corner of Middle Eastern society, I came away with a deeper understanding of the region. Beyond that, it was a really fun discussion, and I hope you enjoy our conversation, as much as I did recording it.Sofian LamaliSofian is an emerging thought & practice leader in the field of leadership development, talent management, learning & culture. His focus is to support global organizations translate their corporate strategy into talent & people strategies.As an I/O Psychologist, he applies evidence-based approaches to enable people growth. Throughout his career, he assumed a variety of senior roles in global blue chip companies, where he established sustainable and  impactful talent development legacies.LinkedInWebsiteThinking Inside the BoxConstraints drive innovation. We tackle the most complex issues related to work & culture. And if you enjoy the work we’re doing here, consider giving us a 5-star rating, leaving a comment & subscribing. It ensures you get updated whenever we release new content & really helps amplify our message.LinkedInWebsiteApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyStitcherPocket CastMatt BurnsMatt Burns is an award-winning executive, social entrepreneur and speaker. He believes in the power of community, simplicity & technology.LinkedInTwitter

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