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Tamakkan Season Finale Focuses on Gender Differences in Negotiation

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Abu Dhabi, UAE – Tamakkan’s season finale session on “Gender Differences in Negotiation” raised awareness about key variations in negotiations between the two genders and offered solutions to help individuals identify and mitigate weaknesses and get what they deserve at work, regardless of gender barriers.

The seminar discussed the differences in business negotiations by explaining the nuances in the way men and women discuss and present their cases at the work place. Speaker Giuseppe Conti, a lecturer at INSEAD and other leading European Business Schools, then went on to provide possible solutions for the problems faced by women when negotiating. The session sparked a lively debate between Conti and among audience members.

Tamakkan is a knowledge-sharing platform established by BrandMoxie, a leading advertising agency in the UAE. The initiative operates under the patronage of Fatima bintHazza Cultural Foundation (FHCB) and is supported by Aldar.

“I think a lot of women do not like to negotiate, and yet it is a crucial skill for everyone to have, as we are all constantly negotiating something in our lives. Tamakkan is happy to be collaborating with INSEAD to learn valuable insight that will help us overcome the fears and make us more effective negotiators,” said Sana Bagersh, Founder of Tamakkan and CEO of BrandMoxie.

Maysoon Barber, Business Director of Fatima BintHazza Cultural Foundation introduced the ongoing partnership of the foundation and Tamakkan: “Tamakkan and the Fatima Bin Hazza Cultural Foundation cross paths in having the same passion for sharing knowledge, fostering talent and supporting cultural initiatives.”

Maysoon Barber, Business Director of Fatima BintHazza Cultural Foundation introduced the ongoing partnership of the foundation and Tamakkan: “Tamakkan and the Fatima Bin Hazza Cultural Foundation cross paths in having the same passion for sharing knowledge, fostering talent and supporting cultural initiatives.”

INSEAD who brought speaker Giuseppe Conti also provided an insight on how they collaborated with Tamakkan for this session: “INSEAD actively promotes gender diversity within business by creating a learning environment that brings together people, cultures and ideas from around the world. The collaboration of INSEAD with Tamakkan is a platform to share knowledge, exchange ideas and best practice, while deepening our engagement with the local community.” said ZeinaSleiman, Associate Director, Institutional Relations and Alumni Affairs of INSEAD business school.

Giuseppe Conti, an ambassador of INSEAD and a recognized expert in the field of Negotiation shared valuable insights on gender differences in negotiation, with a focus on making women more effective and confident. “The focus of the session is the difference in men and women when negotiating for themselves, which impacts the gender gap between men and women”.

The session revealed that though men and women negotiate differently, negotiation effectiveness is not based on gender. Several propositions on better negotiation were discussed and debated throughout the session.

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Tamakkan Focuses on Entrepreneurship Models and the Entrepreneur Mindset

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Abu Dhabi, UAE – Tamakkan’s session on “Embracing Success: Finetuning the Entrepreneur Model” offered insight on structures, mindsets, and experiences that align optimally to entrepreneurial success.

The seminar debated the various businesses models, along with methodologies, strategies, structures and the pros and cons required to consider before setting up a business in the UAE. The session also featured entrepreneur experiences and a scientific assessment of the entrepreneurial ‘mindset’.

Tamakkan is a knowledge-sharing platform established by BrandMoxie, a leading advertising agency in UAE. The initiative operates under the patronage of Fatima bintHazza Cultural Foundation (FHCB) and is supported by Aldar.

“In this session we wanted to focus on the various dimensions of SME success. Entrepreneurship is not only about business, but also involves various dimensions and aspects coming together, such as the business owner’s personality, mindset and approach.” said Sana Bagersh, Founder of Tamakkan and CEO of BrandMoxie

Stephan Mckenna, Senior Associate (Corporate) of Clyde & Co LLP presented the various business structures available within the UAE, and the factors to be considered as a business is set up as an SME. “There are numerous establishment options in the UAE so if you leave realizing you have options, sometimes you need to stop and think. It is important to know when it is appropriate to take advice from experts who can always steer you towards the right direction.” said Mckenna.

Nicola Ablett, Certified Practitioner of PRISM Brain Mapping revealed the underlying factors within the mind to map one’s strengths and build the entrepreneurship skillset. “PRISM brain mapping leads entrepreneurs like you to know who you are, and how you can function well in the right environment. Fifty percent of lies in our genes and the rest of lies in experience, development and exposure.”

Iain Cooper, Creative Partner and Founder of Lighthouse spoke about how he started Lighthouse, and the challenges he overcame along the way. “After starting out with the negativity of ‘Impossible is everything’, optimism is essential, which is not just blind faith, but tampered with reality.”

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Tamakkan Ushers the New Year with Entrepreneurial Inspiration

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Tamakkan, a knowledge-sharing platform established by BrandMoxie, a leading advertising agency in the UAE operates under the patronage of Fatima bintHazza Cultural Foundation (FHCB), and is supported by Aldar and AmCham Abu Dhabi.

Empowerment coach Randa Al Zein started the seminar with a presentation that “Resolutions Don’t Work, Commitments to Yourself Do!” in which she debunked prevailing assumptions about resolutions and goal keeping.

“Knowing what you want to do in life is not enough. You have to have a strong reason – one that resonates with you emotionally. That is the only way that you will move forward and take real action towards achieving your goals,” said Al Zein, who is founder of the Be You International Educational Consultancy. “Few are aware of this and that is why the old fashioned resolutions does not work.”

Jules Lewis, a motivational speaker specializing in leadership, adventure and wellness, outlined “The Four Keys to Peak Performance How to THINK, EAT, MOVE, and SLEEP like a Winner.”

“The ability to manage your personal energy is the key to success in business, sports and life. You can do this through tips, tools and strategies that can be effective for enhancing peak performance,” said the founder of Jules Lewis Consulting.

Tamakkan’s monthly seminars offer guidance to entrepreneurs on topics ranging from financing, marketing and product development, all the way to international business expansion, integrating new technologies and the importance of maintaining health and balance.

“Each January Tamakkan always focuses on kicking-off the year to a terrific start, and getting excited entrepreneurs focused on goal-setting, innovating and also on achieving a healthy balance between work and family,” said Sana Bagersh, Founder of Tamakkan, and CEO of BrandMoxie.

Maysoon Barber, Business Director at Fatima bintHazza Cultural Foundation, added, “At the foundation, we believe that spiritual and personal well-being go hand-in-hand with sustained entrepreneurial performance and commercial success. Entrepreneurs thrive in a community such as Tamakkan that not only covers business matters, but also acknowledges fears, hopes and aspirations.”

At the seminar, Tamakkan also shared the stories of inspiring initiatives kicking off in 2015. Emirati inspirational coach Omar Al Busaidy spoke about the launch of his book “Just Read It,” which is a collection of insights about emotional and social intelligence. Award winning poet Dorian Rogers introduced “The Abu Dhabi International Poetry Festival,” an event organized by his Rooftop Rhythms poetry platform together with BrandMoxie. In addition wellness coach Jody Ballard shared the inspiring challenge she is leading called the Women’s Heritage Walk, which is a six-day desert trek from Al Ain to Abu Dhabi that celebrates heritage and women’s achievement.

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SMEs urged to set high goals in 2015

Tamakkan ushers in New Year with inspiration

Abu Dhabi — Tamakkan launched its 2015 seminar season with a bold challenge to entrepreneurs to become inspired, to plan intelligently, and to set goals higher this year. The entrepreneurship and innovation platform, now in its sixth year, focused on inspirational guidance and success stories, to motivate business owners towards greater success.

Tamakkan, a knowledge-sharing platform established by BrandMoxie, a leading advertising agency in the UAE operates under the patronage of Fatima bint Hazza Cultural Foundation (FHCB), and is supported by Aldar and AmCham Abu Dhabi.

Empowerment coach Randa Al Zein started the seminar with a presentation that “Resolutions don’t work, commitments to yourself do!” in which she debunked prevailing assumptions about resolutions and goal keeping.

“Knowing what you want to do in life is not enough. You have to have a strong reason — one that resonates with you emotionally. That is the only way that you will move forward and take real action towards achieving your goals,” said Al Zein, who is founder of the Be You International Educational Consultancy.

Jules Lewis, a motivational speaker specializing in leadership, adventure and wellness, outlined: “The four keys to peak performance how to think, eat, move and sleep like a winner”.

“The ability to manage your personal energy is the key to success in business, sports and life. You can do this through tips, tools and strategies that can be effective for enhancing peak performance,” said the founder of Jules Lewis Consulting.

Tamakkan’s monthly seminars offer guidance to entrepreneurs on topics ranging from financing, marketing and product development, all the way to international business expansion, integrating new technologies and the importance of maintaining health and balance.

“Each January Tamakkan always focuses on kicking-off the year to a terrific start, and getting excited entrepreneurs focused on goal-setting, innovating and also on achieving a healthy balance between work and family,” said Sana Bagersh, Founder of Tamakkan, and CEO of BrandMoxie.

Maysoon Barber, business director at Fatima bin Hazza Cultural Foundation, added: “At the foundation, we believe that spiritual and personal well-being go hand-in-hand with sustained entrepreneurial performance and commercial success. Entrepreneurs thrive in a community such as Tamakkan that not only covers business matters, but also acknowledges fears, hopes and aspirations.”

Link: http://www.khaleejtimes.com/article/20150124/ARTICLE/301249884/1037

 

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Business of the Arts Forum at Tamakkan

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Abu Dhabi, UAE – A vibrant discussion on the opportunities available in the UAE to professionals in the creative and performing arts explored also how the industry can leverage the growing talent that exists in the country at a seminar organized by Tamakkan.

Tamakkan, a leading entrepreneurship and innovation platform, presented a seminar focused on the art and media business and invited speakers from twofour54, Cleveland Clinic, Fatima BintHazza Foundation, and practicing artists from the frontline of art, music and theatre, to a candid discussion about opportunities and challenges in the industry.

Dr Iva Fattorini, Chair of Global Arts & Medicine Institute, Executive Board Office at Cleveland Clinic, provided the corporate patronage perspective on the arts, and the important and pioneering role Cleveland Clinic in Abu Dhabi, and in the US play in healthcare.

“Cleveland Clinic is an example of a hospital with audacious and visionary leaders who embrace the concept of arts and medicine and carry a strong belief that art can re-humanize medicine by bringing new energy to patients and their caregivers,” she said.

“The concepts of love and care don’t come from business plans; they come from the heart, and they can awaken a hospital’s soul. In medicine, decisions are based on evidence. Many studies conducted around integration of arts and medicine have demonstrated improvements in health outcomes, quality of life and improved hospital experience,” DrFattorini added.

Emmy Nominated photographer and cinematographer, BenoSaradzic showed his latest film called “Beyond,” a mesmerizing visual spectacle of UAE landmarks and talked about the challenges he faces as an artist.

Saradzic said he was always motivated by a need to do something out of the ordinary. “Making it in this business is tough, and you have to believe in yourself. Getting business is not easy. For me I switched from being a client to becoming a producer and I have never since compromised on my artistic vision.” Saradic started working with the BBC and other organizations after his groundbreaking time-lapse film called Abu Dhabi 2011. His latest film, Borders, garnered him an Emmy nomination and recognition as a master of the artform.

MirjanaDelaey provided another perspective of the industry in her ambitious photography capture “360 Project”. DeLaey explained how her team used photography drones above Abu Dhabi to capture sweeping views of the city that can be explored interactively via the web. She spoke about the technical and regulatory hurdles that her team overcame. She revealed that financial gains may come at some point from the project, but that the main motivator behind the initiative has been the artistic achievement and its potential for future applications.

Maysoon Barber, Business Director of Fatima BintHazza Foundation, stressed the need for a greater focus on teaching the young the love of reading, and the creative arts. She also spoke about the foundation’s vision and its library of books and applications that are designed to nurture intellectual growth, literacy and artistic expression.

Khalid Khouri, Head of Ibtikar Commercial at twofour54, provided insight on the creative platforms provided by twofour54 to help in the development of film and other content. “twofour54 has helped film makers work on projects, and to collaborate with others. We have developed facilities that can help creatives with their projects, and they are free to use.”

As part of the seminar’s creative theme Tamakkan also featured a performance art segment entitled ‘Shoes’ by thespian and school teacher Charlis “Charlie” Cunningham and Michelle “True” Francois, who engaged the audience in light hearted but socially incisive monologues about personal drive, inequality and race relations.

Sana Bagersh, Founder of Tamakkan and CEO of BrandMoxie reiterated the importance of art and creative endeavors in society. “Initiatives such as twofour54, programmes such as Fatima bintHazza foundation, and corporate art patrons such as Cleveland Clinic, help create the ecosystems that are needed to develop artistic endeavors. These are exciting times for artists.” She also thanked Tamakkan’s patron Fatima BintHazza Foundation, and its supporters Aldar and twofour54.