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Behind the Greatness!

Behind the Greatness!

Written by: Great Place To Work Middle East
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Behind the Greatness is a podcast series presented to you by Great Place To Work Middle East, the global authority on workplace culture. Each episode offers tips, tricks, and strategies shared by accomplished leaders and executives who are passionate about fostering an inclusive workplace culture rooted in collaboration and trust. Learn more at: greatplacetowork.me

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Episodes
  • Building Workplace Culture in Higher Education with Dr. Mothana Al-Kubaisy
    May 7 2026

    On this episode of Behind the Greatness, we speak with Dr. Mothana Al-Kubaisy, Vice President of Strategy and Development at the University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST).


    Dr. Mothana shares how UDST has approached building a strong workplace culture from the ground up, and what it takes to sustain a high-trust environment within a growing academic institution. We explore key themes such as employee pride, recognition, and the challenge of maintaining a consistent culture across diverse teams.

    This episode offers practical insights and reflections for organizations looking to build and scale great workplace cultures.

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    35 mins
  • Scaling Culture in Egypt: A Strategic Advantage for Growth
    May 4 2026

    What is the one factor leaders consistently underestimate when it comes to performance?


    In this episode of Behind the Greatness, Oumeima Abrougui sits down with Ibrahim Naguib, Managing Director of Great Place To Work®️ Egypt, to mark the official launch of Great Place To Work®️ in Egypt and unpack the role of trust in shaping workplace culture.


    Ibrahim shares why culture goes far beyond perks or policies, how trust directly impacts performance, and why it has become a business priority, especially in markets navigating constant change.


    In this conversation, you’ll hear about


    • Why trust is the foundation behind every successful strategy

    • What workplace culture actually means beyond surface level initiatives

    • The link between trust, engagement, and financial performance

    • Why culture is now a business priority, not just an HR topic

    • The urgency for organizations in Egypt today

    • How the Great Place To Work®️ model measures and benchmarks culture globally


    This episode is for leaders and organizations looking to better understand how culture shapes performance, and how to build it with intention.

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    43 mins
  • Inside Metropolitan: Building a People-First Culture in Real Estate
    May 5 2025
    On this episode of Behind the Greatness, we welcome Mike Fleet, Deputy CEO of Metropolitan Group. Mike takes us inside the company’s journey to becoming a top-ranked workplace, from building a culture of pride to launching innovative recognition and development programs. Packed with real-world lessons, this episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about leadership, culture, and making a real impact.

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    18 mins
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