The GPCA Youth Council is delighted to present the second episode in a series of podcasts, designed to address the topics that matter the most to the region’s youth and building local human capital in the Arabian Gulf region. Navigating the ‘Future Of Work’ can be a challenging task, with new workforce entrants increasingly having to learn new skills and adapt to the fast-paced work environment. Defined as one of the core attributes needed to succeed in one’s career, relationship building is a critical skill every young professional should develop. So, how can fledgeling industry professionals navigate the professional world and make the most of the opportunities afforded to them?

To help share their industry knowledge and experience and support young professionals aspiring to become the next future leaders, Lama Al-Otaibi, Learning and Development Specialist, EQUATE Petrochemical Company, and Member of the GPCA Youth Council, speaks to Dr. Nairouz Bader, CEO, Envision Partnership, and  Arne Gast, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company, to provide:

  • Useful tips and career advice for professionals in the chemical and petrochemical industry
  • Examples and learnings from the podcast guests’ experience
  • Networking tactics and building effective work relationships
  • Conflict management and resolution
  • Recommended activities/ projects to get involved in, in order to build important relationships