Manale focuses on the large transformation of Middle East governmental institutions, in particular the defence and education sectors. She also drives A.T. Kearney’s diversity and inclusion initiative for the Middle East, and heads the firm’s sustainability (social, economic and environmental) efforts in the region.
Manale is an engineer by training and had a full professional career as a fintech entrepreneur before moving into the consulting industry.
We talked about the workforce of the future – what are those skills we have to develop in ourselves and our children to be “future-proofed”. We discussed the impact this is having on education, and what the upcoming educational trends are from Finland to the UK to Singapore. I asked Manale about what A.T. Kearney is doing to retain women and she talked about their innovative, all-encompassing DIAL program (DIAL for diversity, inclusion, apprenticeship, leadership) and how they are holding leadership accountable for its implementation. Finally, we talked about what Governments can do to help move the needle.
When you hear the letters "KSA" - that’s short for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as it is known in business speak!
Manale’s book recommendation was “The Unbearable Lightness of Being” by Milan Kundera.
If you’d like to reach Manale, you can find her on LinkedIn.
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