Overview
A new approach to business strategy in difficult times from a conflict like no other A STORY OF HOPE, PERSEVERANCE AND RESILIENCE IN THE MIDST OF CHAOS Louai Al Roumani was head of finance and planning at one of the largest banks in Syria when the war broke out in 2011. In Lessons from a Warzone, Al Roumani shares his very personal account of coping with the day-to-day realities of leading an organization in dangerous and hostile conditions. His story shows how inspiration can come from the unlikeliest of places, and how a business can not only survive in chaos, but can learn to thrive - the bank became the undisputed sector leader as people's trust in its capability to protect their life-long savings strengthened. In this book, Al Roumani distils the knowledge and skills he and his colleagues developed while steering the bank through four impossible years into ten lessons applicable to any leader facing a crisis today. His valuable and often counterintuitive advice will help anyone understand how to be resilient even in the most challenging of times.
Full Product Details
Author: Louai Al Roumani
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Dimensions:
Width: 12.90cm
, Height: 1.40cm
, Length: 19.80cm
Weight: 0.159kg
ISBN: 9780241986769
ISBN 10: 0241986761
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 25 February 2021
Audience:
General/trade
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Professional and scholarly
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College/higher education
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General
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
A compelling guide for leaders grappling with the pandemic... the lessons in resilient leadership in turbulent times that Roumani offers are universal. -- Pilita Clark, Financial Times A remarkable book telling business leaders what to do when disaster strikes * The Times *
Contains powerful lessons about resilience that show how companies can come out of crises better and stronger if they focus on long-term opportunities, no matter how tough it gets in the short term * Ana Botin, Executive chair, Banco Santander * A very inspiring book... it contains powerful lessons about resilience. His bank's story shows how companies can come out of crises better and stronger if they focus on long-term opportunities, no matter how tough it gets in the short term. Louai helps us put our current difficulties into perspective... and shows us how not to underestimate adversity A compelling guide for leaders grappling with the pandemic... the lessons in resilient leadership in turbulent times that Roumani offers are universal. -- Pilita Clark, Financial Times A remarkable book telling business leaders what to do when disaster strikes * The Times *
A very inspiring book... it contains powerful lessons about resilience. His bank's story shows how companies can come out of crises better and stronger if they focus on long-term opportunities, no matter how tough it gets in the short term. Louai helps us put our current difficulties into perspective... and shows us how not to underestimate adversity A compelling guide for leaders grappling with the pandemic... the lessons in resilient leadership in turbulent times that Roumani offers are universal. -- Pilita Clark, Financial Times A remarkable book telling business leaders what to do when disaster strikes * The Times *
Author Information
Louai Al Roumani was the head of finance and planning at Banque Bemo Saudi Fransi (BBSF), the largest privately-owned bank in Syria when the conflict broke out in 2011. He has over 14 years' experience in various finance and strategic planning roles across the Middle East and UK. Louai studied in Beirut and Boston and now lives in London with his wife and works for UNICEF UK as Finance Business Partner.
