Social media in GCC countries is full of success stories. Every day, we talk about progress, conferences, events, and plans to become one of the best in the world. We explain why we succeeded and show what has been achieved.
There is nothing wrong with that, but it should not be the only conversation.
We also need people who are willing to look at decisions from different angles and speak honestly about what they see. Difficult questions are more useful before a mistake becomes expensive. A decision can be discussed seriously without turning the discussion into an attack. The purpose may simply be to improve it.
Trial and error cannot always be the normal way of doing things. Decisions should not be made suddenly and quickly, leaving everyone to wait and see what happens.
We also need to discuss honestly whether the tribal structure around decision-making can, on its own, keep up with a new economy that is complex and competitive.
