3 Important Principles for Future Leaders from Sheikh Mohammed's New Book

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has praised the members of his team who have accompanied him on the path of developing the UAE in his new book, and has shared his perspective on leadership in an era of rapid changes.

In the book "What Life Taught Me," he writes to his team: "You are not government employees; you are leaders."

Sheikh Mohammed, referring to the tireless efforts of these individuals to improve people's lives and advance the country, states that today's world is different from the past; because technology, politics, and economics are changing simultaneously, and an event that was once just a local issue can now affect various countries and markets.

He considers artificial intelligence as one of the examples of these changes; a technology that not only affects productivity but can also influence the job market, investment, technology, and even social and political conditions.

From Sheikh Mohammed's perspective, future leaders must take three principles seriously:

1. Be ready for adaptation, not predicting the future

He believes that fixed five or ten-year plans are no longer sufficient on their own. Organizations must be able to adapt to new conditions, learn, set aside some things, and relearn.

2. See people as more important than resources

According to him, despite machines becoming increasingly capable, creativity and imagination still belong to humans. Leaders must provide employees with opportunities to experiment, make mistakes, and present ideas, and instead of mere control, create an environment for their growth and initiative.

3. Make decisions quickly and execute

Sheikh Mohammed states that in the past, perhaps making a wrong decision was the greatest risk, but today, delaying decision-making can pose a greater danger. According to him, future leaders must shorten the gap between the formation of an idea and its execution and use tools like artificial intelligence to increase speed.

In conclusion, he has urged his team to embrace change, continue learning, and create an environment where imagination and innovation can thrive.
Source: Gulf Times