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Elegant & curated articles by Omar M Almahmoud, selected from his daily writings and reading list in life, business and self improvement. All republished articles are owned by their original authors. The articles are reblogged here under Fair Use for educational and non commercial purposes.

Management

Investing in the Future: How the UAE Should Create the Next Generation of Future Leaders by Omar M. Almahmoud

The United Arab Emirates is a country with a bright future. It is well on its way to becoming a global powerhouse, thanks to the hard work and dedication of its people. However, no country can rest on its laurels; if it wants to maintain its place at the top, it must continue to evolve and innovate. One way to do this is by investing in the next generation of

Why Don’t We Know How to Protect Our Time?

The cognitive errors that make us waste our most valuable resource Credit: Westend61/Getty All day, we let it happen. A neighbor comes by and babbles on about a bunch of nonsense, and we politely nod, even if we are in a hurry. Or some co-workers start gossiping about something petty, and we let ourselves get drawn in, never stopping to think about the time wasted. Or we get a message

22 Principles for Great Product Managers

A few years ago, I read Principles by Ray Dalio, and I became enamored with the concept of codifying my own. So, I borrowed the idea and started noting them down. This list—pieced together over the past few years—reflects what I believe are some of the most important principles for product managers. I can’t claim credit for inventing these; they are the summation of what I’ve learned through experience, coaching, and