The Josh Bersin Company Understanding The Middle East: Business, Culture, and Leadership
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Jun 22, 2025 Delve into the booming business landscape of the Middle East, from vibrant cities like Riyadh and Dubai to the essential role of leadership in navigating diverse cultural dynamics. Discover the debate around AI's impact on jobs, emphasizing that human intelligence remains irreplaceable. The podcast also highlights the evolution of learning and development, driven by AI innovations, and the transformative role technology plays in HR, shifting its focus from admin tasks to strategic collaboration. It's a fascinating exploration of growth and resilience in a fast-changing region.
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Middle East's Purposeful Hyper-Growth
- The Middle East economies, especially Saudi Arabia and the UAE, are on hyper-growth paths with large infrastructure and transportation projects.
- These companies grow with meaningful purpose and strong government support, reflecting significant economic expansion.
Tribal Culture Shapes Business Loyalty
- Business culture in the Middle East is tribal, valuing lifelong relationships and trust over transactional ties.
- Loyalty in the Middle East flows to peers and managers, not just companies, unlike the U.S. where job changes often end relationships.
Human Intelligence Surpasses AI
- AI will not replace humans or cause mass unemployment because human genetic intelligence surpasses AI's capabilities.
- Human creativity and complex problem solving remain far beyond AI's reach despite AI's strengths in tasks like coding and writing.
