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The International Psychology Conference (IPCD), Dubai is a unique forum where practitioners and applied professionals can meet to exchange ideas and discuss current hot topics in this discipline.
Propel International delivered two sessions on topical issues that are affecting many of our clients: Youth Employment and Happiness! |
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Youth Employment – A global issue, a local issue
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) have by far the highest youth unemployment rates in the world and the situation has continued to worsen since 2012. In a similar vein, the World Economic Forum Global Risks Survey 2016 revealed that among energy prices and fiscal crises, unemployment was cited as one of the top three business risks in the Middle East. One of the major factors cited as contributing to this trend is the gap between the skills taught in educational institutions and the actual needs of the labor market.
During the session, they explored the issues faced by young people along with the compounding factors and the role that practitioner psychologists can have in mitigating these issues.
During the session, they explored the issues faced by young people along with the compounding factors and the role that practitioner psychologists can have in mitigating these issues.
Dr Angela Carter, lecturer from the Institute of Work Psychology at Sheffield University Management School.
Angela has a rich portfolio career of research, teaching, consultancy and voluntary work. After 23 years working in the health service as an Allied Health Professional, manager, teacher and internal consultant, Angela has been exploring the issues of youth employment and will talk to us about the latest developments in this area. |
Amir Morshed, co-founder of Propel International.
Amir has partnered with some of the world’s best known multi-national brands and organisations such as Coca-Cola, Airbus, MetLife, Al-Jazeera and the UN, to design and deliver cross-culturally viable talent management solutions across four continents and in more than 20 different countries. He has worked with the biggest global HR consultancies such as SHL, FLI, Penna, Saville Consulting and a&dc. |
Samer Choumar, Managing Director of EFE UAE
Samer has over eight years of consulting and business experience across several industries, functional areas, and geographies including North America, Europe, and the Middle East. Before joining EFE, Samer worked for BCG in their New York office. Over the course of his career Samir has advised on a cumulative portfolio of projects and held a number of strategic advisory positions. |
Three mindsets to cultivate happiness and success
Latest research in the field of positive psychology indicates that our happiness and success is predominantly determined by what mindsets we adopt. During this presentation, presenters will introduce three different mindsets that impact on how happily and successfully we go through life. The empirical evidence and key findings will be explored and implications for practice discussed.
Hannah Matta, Managing Consultant, Propel International
As a Chartered Psychologist and Certified Yoga Teacher, Hannah is intrigued by the link between the mind, body and wellbeing. Hannah integrates her knowledge of psychology and neuroscience in her approach to coaching and developing leaders; helping individuals and organisations effect change. With over 13 years’ international experience working in the field of assessment, development and engagement, Hannah’s passion lies in enhancing organisational effectiveness through individuals and teams at work. |
Martin Adams, co-founder of Propel International.
Martin is an entrepreneurial and innovative Chartered Occupational Psychologist with extensive commercial experience with a range of public and private sector organisations throughout the UK, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific. Martin’s experience lies in the application of psychology to the world of work to support organisations in the selection, development and engagemnet of their talent, supported by his expertise in objective assessment and coaching. |
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