In the bustling financial hubs of the Middle East, finance professionals are navigating a sea of change. The digital transformation has introduced a wave of new software and processes, demanding rapid adaptation. Amidst this evolution, a silent struggle is emerging—a challenge not of skill, but of psychological safety in the workplace.

Internal Controls are broadly defined as a process, affected by an organization’s structure, work and authority flows, people and management information systems, designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the achievement of objectives in the following categories:

I was curious to know about their journey from where they were, when we last met 5 years ago, to where they are in their lives now. I was even more curious to know what caused them to be so far apart in their achievements in professional life, especially when they started their career together, at the same level, in the same organization and with the same job descriptions.

I was talking to a group of professionals who were unhappy because they felt under-appreciated from their colleagues and bosses. I asked them what they would like to change in the situation. Their main objective was to be noticed and to be appreciated as valuable members of the organization.

Conflict resolution is the most essential skill that you need to have if you want to grow in your professional as well as personal life. It is almost inevitable to avoid conflict at work. You may either need to intervene in an argument between two members of your team or you may find yourself angry on something your co-worker has done or said. In any of the scenarios, good conflict management tools are essential.