Abdulhussain Muhammed Tejani (Dubai, UAE) is a Change Architect in Leadership and HR and has been involved in many capacities in the community and through pro bono work with youths. Presently, he is the Chief People Officer in Leadership and HR at People Matter, and an accredited Trainer for the Human Capital Institute (US).HR DIRECTOR/ VP HR Human Resources Vice President focused on designing and delivering effective people management, talent development and workforce planning strategies to create a high-performance culture. Built a 24-year career encompassing HR and Learning and development directorships within global healthcare, banking, education, petroleum, market research and information companies covering the MENA region.
Effectively led pre and post-merger initiatives to integrate and harmonise HR personnel, systems and functions. Developed trust and credibility of the HR function, embedding processes and systems within wider business strategy and monitoring their operational impact. A key influencer and change agent who skilfully liaises with board-level executives, senior management and business unit heads in securing commitment to change management initiatives, as well as policy and procedure implementation. An engaging and inspirational leader adept at coaching, mediating and resolving employee relations issues. Experienced in modernising compensation and benefits structures, as well as establishing strategic partnerships to aid people development and the accomplishment of overarching business objectives.
CORE COMPETENCIES Organisation Design and Restructure People Management Talent Development HR Strategy Workforce Planning Recruitment & Selection Change Management Employee Relations Compensation & Benefits Industrial Relations Training & Development Mediation, Negotiation, Dispute Resolution Project Management Policies and Procedures Development Performance Management
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he tiger and the lion may be more powerful, but the wolf doesn’t perform in the circus. The circus here refers to the games we play to seek acceptance from others. We try to be who we are not, to become who we are not and live a lie until wisdom smacks us in the face. If you are ever tempted to look for outside approval, realize that you have compromised your integrity. Seek only His approval.
If you need a witness, be your own. I have travelled through madness to find me. That journey is one that either changes you for the better or forces you to live a life of deceit. I am still looking for the real me, but at least I have started the journey. Have you begun your journey?
Ask questions of yourself! It’s the questions we can’t answer that teach us the most. They teach us how to think. If you give a man an answer, all he gains is a little fact. But give him a question and he’ll look for his answers as ultimately your answers reveal your knowledge while your questions reflect your thinking.
No matter how isolated you are and how lonely you feel, if you do what you do truly and conscientiously, unknown friends will come and seek you. The right people for your soul, hear you differently, show up differently, support you differently, and nourish you differently. That’s how you’ll know.
Some people won’t understand your words, while some won’t even need words to understand you. If you hear people from my past speak of me, keep in mind they are speaking of a person they don’t know anymore. I dare you to seek those who speak ill of you and ask if they have anything in their past that they wouldn’t want to be reminded of! Cultivate a robust character that endures, unfazed by the winds of change, rooted in principles and integrity.
You become unstoppable when you work on things people can’t take away from you. Things like your mindset, character and personality.
You are beginning to understand, aren’t you?
That the whole world is inside you: in your perspectives and your heart. To be able to find peace, you must be at peace with yourself first, and to truly enjoy life, you must enjoy who you are. And once you learn how to master this, you will be protected from everything that makes you feel like you cannot go on
Eventually, treat others who are mean to you with love. Kindness begins with the understanding that we all struggle. These people are struggling within and do not know how to deal with their demons. You may be an easy target to make themselves feel superior. However, deep down they are crying for help. Help them find themselves and in this endeavour, you will find yourself in a place that gives you the ultimate satisfaction.
The Ego is impatient, it knows its time is limited. The Soul is patient, it knows its time is eternal. So, what are you feeding – your Ego or your Soul?
Abdulhussain Muhammed Tejani (Dubai, UAE) is a Change Architect in Leadership and HR and has been involved in many capacities in the community and through pro bono work with youths. Presently, he is the Chief People Officer in Leadership and HR at People Matter, and an accredited Trainer for the Human Capital Institute (US).HR DIRECTOR/ VP HR
