Nasseema Taleb Email & Phone Number

Dubai, Ae

Jebel Ali Village, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Dedicated to driving organizational excellence through strategic human capital initiatives, I serve as the Head of the Leadership and Management Centre of Excellence. With a focus on transformative leadership and talent development, I lead strategic projects encompassing a wide array of critical functions.From spearheading the development and implementation of robust leadership frameworks to managing cutting-edge learning technologies, my commitment to fostering a culture of continuous growth and innovation is evidenced by my approach to performance consulting. My role is to ensure that our learning initiatives are precisely fit-for-purpose and targeted to meet the evolving needs of our organization.In addition to overseeing various online technologies and employee engagement, I am deeply involved in driving culture transformation and fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion across all levels. Through targeted capability-building initiatives, I empower individuals and teams to thrive in a diverse and inclusive workplace environment.Passionate about unlocking the full potential of our workforce, I am dedicated to creating impactful learning experiences that drive tangible results and propel our organization towards sustained success. Let's connect and collaborate to unlock new possibilities together. 🚀

United Arab Emirates

Insight Timer is a popular meditation app that offers a vast library of guided meditations, music tracks, and talks from leading mindfulness teachers and experts. Known for its user-friendly interface and extensive free content, the app caters to both beginners and experienced practitioners, helping users to reduce stress, improve sleep, and enhance their overall well-being. Insight Timer also features community groups, allowing users to connect with like-minded individuals, share experiences, and support each other on their mindfulness journeys.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Specialized in learning solutions and talent management to bring extensive expertise and strategic insight to clients seeking innovative approaches. With a deep understanding of industry dynamics, I craft tailored recommendations to drive organizational success. My role centered on collaborating closely with clients to identify learning opportunities, mitigate talent risks, and optimize performance. From designing comprehensive learning strategies to overseeing talent development implementation, I focused on exceeding expectations and fostering sustainable growth for businesses.

Dubai Logistics City, United Arab Emirates

Aramex is an international express, mail delivery and logistics services company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Aramex is listed on the Dubai Financial Market, with a workforce of 18,000 employees in 54 countries and a network consisting of 40 independent express companies.In my role as the global lead in leadership and management development, I spearheaded transformative initiatives to enhance learning and talent management. I successfully orchestrated the integration of the SAP Learning Management System across 120 business units, significantly bolstering global training efficiency. Additionally, I devised and implemented a comprehensive Global Learning Menu featuring 25 ILM-standard leadership courses, facilitating 190 learning days across the GCC and Asia regions.Furthermore, I efficiently managed a team of four regional Training Managers remotely, ensuring seamless operations across diverse geographical areas. Collaborating closely with regional CEOs, I strategically aligned leadership development initiatives with overarching business objectives. I also took charge of annual learning needs analyses, generating insightful reports to inform strategic decision-making.Moreover, I played a pivotal role in standardizing global learning and development functions through the implementation of SOPs. Additionally, I fostered strategic partnerships with esteemed training institutions and business schools to provide top-notch development opportunities for our employees, thereby enhancing our employer brand and talent acquisition efforts.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Established in 2000, the Dubai Holding Group is an energetic and fast-growing retail organization representing major European fashion franchises in the Middle East including Inditex brands such as Zara.Oversaw the training budget and orchestrated the Group's development agenda annually to ensure strategic alignment and optimal resource allocation.Directed the training team and coordinated all training activities within the Group, encompassing inductions, training plans and evaluations, online training initiatives, leadership development, and mystery shopping exercises.Spearheaded the implementation of the Group's Talent Management program, driving initiatives to identify, nurture, and retain top talent across the organization.Provided coaching and guidance to managers on performance improvement strategies, leveraging the 70:20:10 approach to blend experiential learning, social learning, and formal training methodologies effectively.

Dubai - United Arab Emirates

The Chalhoub Group is the largest leading luxury business in the Middle East with a presence in 14 countries and over 400 retail outlets. The Group is an employer of choice in the MENA region and partners with prestigious houses such as Baccarat, Christofle, Christian Dior and Louis Vuitton amongst many others.I spearheaded the project management and execution of the inaugural Global Group Learning Summit, a milestone initiative aimed at fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing within the Group's HR and Learning communities. Additionally, I conducted comprehensive competency-based recruitment selection training sessions for department heads and hiring managers, aligning them with the Employer Branding Strategy to ensure a cohesive talent acquisition approach. Furthermore, I played a pivotal role in co-designing and delivering Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) training programs tailored to various management levels, enhancing leadership capabilities across the organization. As a strategic business partner, I collaborated closely with Head Office departments in a consultative capacity to identify and address their development needs, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Through these endeavors, I contributed to the cultivation of a culture of continuous learning and development, driving organizational excellence and growth.

London, United Kingdom

KCOM GROUP PLC is a FTSE 250 telecommunications company with 2000 employees in four brands – Kcom, KC, Smart421 and Eclipse with £395m of revenue generating £41m of profit. Working as part of a group-wide team of seven I delivered group-wide programmes as well as holding the responsibility for the brand relationships with Kcom and Eclipse businesses. As part of the senior team I contributed to the responsibility for delivering the people strategy including concept, design and delivery to the group. This included partnering with external suppliers and developing these relationships. • Set up the Group’s Induction process as well as brand specific induction content and delivery • Successfully introduced and implemented a MBTI offering as part of individual, team and organisational development • Supported change initiatives and instrumental in implementing Kcom Brand’s restructured Future Operating Model through supporting the change agenda • Work-stream lead and key participant for various organisational projects including ITIL framework work-stream, Product Innovation and Future Operating Model • Successfully business partnered and collaborated with HR and Operations Teams in support of organisational and workforce development strategy

London, United Kingdom

REED is a specialist provider of recruitment solutions.Founded in 1960, REED now operates in Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. REED has more than 3,000 permanent employees working across 425 business units, in 180 locations worldwide.• Successfully completed a high profile secondment for the Chairman of Reed Global as specialist L&D lead on the delivery of time-bound contract (Reed) • Designed and delivered a Train the Trainer package for a contract with the NCFE on Employability Skills in Further Education Colleges.• Delivered over 4,300 delegate days over a 12-month period which led to the successful implementation of a new UK national business contract• Completed yearly national business needs analyses for an organisation of over 800 staff members to review the high volume of L&D solutions with the result of an increased staff retention from 55% to 70% • Redesigned Reed In Partnership's induction programme to reflect a blended learning solution combining a classroom-based approach and self-study workbooks supporting the Company attraction and retention strategy, resulting in UK-Wide and international roll-out • Received consistent excellent feedback from Ofsted, AIG and IIP (Investors in People, who described the service as 'world class') for the translation of business strategy into effective training design and implementation

London, United Kingdom

Msc, Consciousness, Spirituality & Transpersonal Psychology

Certificate In Further Education Teaching With Esol Subject Specialism, English For Speakers Of Other Languages

Master Of Arts - Ma, Communication, Culture & Media Studies With Specialism In Modern Anthropology, Distinction

Activities and Societies: - Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development, CIPD - Member of the British Institute.

Bachelor Hons Of Art, Modern Anthropology, Distinction