Ahmed ElShrif of Kronos , Middle East Director
As Ahmed tracks the progress of his current projects , he mentions how important it is to have a positive work / life balance and that his free time is for his family and their relaxation
BR EME : Mac or PC ? AE : Personally , I use PC for formal heavy work such as proposals , presentations , etc . However , I find iPhone / iPad great for mobility purpose as I need to stay on top of my work on-the-move by communicating with my team , partners and clients through emails , chats and others .
BR EME : What has working across several continents taught you ? AE : Working across several continents and with multinational teams has taught me to assume nothing and question everything when it comes to business . Any minor assumption can have severe impact on your job , your career and your company . That is why you need to adopt a critical approach to everything without taking things for granted .
On a more personal level , my work experience taught me to celebrate differences and embrace the beauty of diversity . You have to be modest in the approach you take when dealing with other people and actually believe that everyone has something to contribute and teach you . Also , having
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