Charting New Heights at PwC Academy🚀: A Journey of Growth and Gratitude
July 31st marked the end of an enriching career chapter at PwC's Academy Middle East, and with all absorbed over the past 5 months,- the beginning of invaluable growth.
Of course, I owe that climb to all my mentors and colleagues I had the pleasure of working with, Elsa Durango Linsangan, ACIPD, MACHILL NAVARETE, ACIPD, Ruba El Hajj, Riham El Wassal, Maya Baghdadi, Omar ElJichi, MQM, PMP®, EFQM, Ayesha Abdul Wali, Deepa Dayal (BA Hon, MSc), Sulaiman Abdo, Reem Fadlelmoula, Nishit Mehta, ACCA, ICWIM, Sacha Reyes, Hamid Alamdar Naqvi, Ihsan Imthiaz, Shraddha Merchant, ACCA, UAECA. Your collective guidance, encouragement, collaboration, and most of all, your openness - have been pivotal in enriching my journal of growth - both professionally and personally. Sincerely, it was a privilege!
I was educated on far more than words can convey, but I penned down what I believe stood out the most:
📊Plan Strong, Deliver Stronger
Quality is everything. Not a single aspect of a project, deserves any less than high grade and meticulous attention to detail. Often unseen tasks are the backbone of a flawless project. This isn't just a step in the process, but the foundation to success - where each question mark highlights how to achieve a project's highest potential. What started as a proactive strategy, came to be a discipline; it enabled me to manage my workload efficiently, meet deadlines consistently, and to be a part of delivering high quality results.
🔀Harness Flexibility
There is always an opportunity for growth in our ability to adapt. With the constant challenges and opportunities, preparedness may not always suffice. This demands a spirit of resilience. Rather than being confined by uncertainty, I chose to explore the path of “What can I discover/learn from this?”. I learned that the true potential of a project and oneself, is unlocked when we address, and conquer something unfamiliar.
⏳Focus and Balance
Attention to detail is paramount, but sustaining it needs adept time management and- the occasional pause. I saw that true quality comes from a balance between intense focus, and taking a breath. This balance not only enhanced my productivity but also ensured consistent results on days that required ample multi-tasking.(I know of an incredibly wise colleague that would swear that an Americano sums up everything I just said ☕).
🧠Document all Ideas
The mind is for generating ideas, not for storing them. Embracing this mindset at PWC Academy was welcomed. I made it a habit to capture my thoughts immediately and by recording and organizing my ideas, I could focus on problem-solving, enhancing my creativity and enabling me to contribute more effectively to my team in times of need.
Eager to embrace the next chapter, and new opportunities 🎈
I wish everyone the best on their journeys. Thankyou PwC's Academy Middle East for enlightening mine.
#PwC #Growth #CareerDevelopment
Regional Director at KPMG Middle East, South Asia and Caspian region.
2moThanks Iryna Basenko 🇺🇦 Emily Mghanga (Magoma) for inviting me to be part of the Learning Week. I really enjoyed engaging with KPMGs professionals in Qatar and look forward to working with you all again.