Arabs 'poor in management succession plans'.Byline: Dubai Arab companies
prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. a top management expert. Dr Ali Sharab, who has vast experience in studying the general trends in succession issues in the Arab corporate world, says readiness levels for replacing senior management persons is almost non-existent in most companies. "Senior managers don't pay much attention to the task of grooming Combining, consolidating and segregating network traffic using devices such as digital cross-connects, add/drop multiplexers and SONET switches. Grooming is a telephone term that typically refers to managing high-capacity lines between central offices, carriers, ISPs and very large top company officials who could take up a top position when the need arises." "On one hand, these companies are deploying advanced management solutions, they lag behind terribly when it comes to preparing their associates to take leadership positions," Dr Sharab added. The current crisis particularly calls for proven corporate succession techniques, and this preparedness pre·par·ed·ness n. The state of being prepared, especially military readiness for combat. Noun 1. preparedness - the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action); "putting them can be a pillar in any company's growth and longterm success, he pointed out. "The challenging part for companies is how to develop the capabilities of associates to head up a company even when they are not very prepared," he noted. Dr Sharab said seniors have to teach their associates how to think strategically and share with them every single detail in order to provide them the tools and expertise to lead the business and ensure seamless transition. "Only a few Arab companies have started to identify the potential in their middle managers with a long term aim of getting those managers to sit on a C Suite desk," he remarked. "Companies have to handpick hand·pick tr.v. hand·picked, hand·pick·ing, hand·picks 1. To gather or pick by hand. 2. To select personally. hand a few potential candidates so that there are options whenever a senior position falls vacant," he said. According to Dr Sharab, Psychometrics psychometrics Science of psychological measurement. Psychometricians design and administer psychological tests (see psychological testing), both to generate empirical data on mental processes and to refine their understanding of measurement techniques and the is a key tool in assessing the suitability of associates for positions of first line managers. "It also teaches how to motivate them for the role and nurture NURTURE. The act of taking care of children and educating them: the right to the nurture of children generally belongs to the father till the child shall arrive at the age of fourteen years, and not longer. Till then, he is guardian by nurture. Co. Litt. 38 b. their skills and capabilities for promotion." "Psychometrics is vital in succession plans, and so is the level of cooperation between the successor and the outgoing boss," he added.- TradeArabia News Service Copyright 2008 www.tradearabia.com Copyright 2009 Al Hilal Publishing & Marketing Group Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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