Dear INGO HQ: Fix Your Strategy with a ‘Small c’ Cut
In one of my recent papers — some called it the HQ Efficiency Manifesto — I wrote about “small c” cuts: quiet, strategic shifts that make systems
I am Ali Al Mokdad, an experienced strategic senior manager with a track record of rolling out innovative programs across challenging global environments, including remote areas, hard-to-reach locations, and conflict zones. I am esteemed for my leadership roles within International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs), United Nations (UN) agencies, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), and donor institutions, demonstrating excellence in strategic planning, operations management, and spearheading organizational transformations.
I have managed operations in regions from the Middle East to Africa and Asia, including countries like Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Turkey, Lebanon, Nigeria, Kenya, South Sudan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh. My global expertise extends to leading cross-border operations in the Middle East and overseeing headquarters teams and the global community across a network of more than 40 countries.
I am deeply committed to promoting diversity, practicing inclusive leadership, ensuring employee well-being, and utilizing the potential of artificial intelligence and technology to enhance the operations of NGOs and drive innovative programming.
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In one of my recent papers — some called it the HQ Efficiency Manifesto — I wrote about “small c” cuts: quiet, strategic shifts that make systems
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