Strategic thinking and long walks in dubai

Strategic Thinking and a Long Walk in The
Outskirts of Dubai Nov. 2012
 Long walks are extremely
stimulating, indeed for strategic
thinking.

 You get the sense of distance and
time, perseverance, exploration, and
direct interaction with the
environment. This is more so when
you are walking alone.

 Million ideas just pop into your
head. When you are walking you get
to see things and details you do not
notice while driving. It is also great
for recharging.

Dr. Sweid - A long walk in Dubai Nov. 2012

When you aim for a specific remote destination, some 2 – 3 hours walking
distance away, then you get the real sense and practice of setting challenging
goals and reaching them.

* Photo: A new perspective of Dubai metro station and a small district of the city.


Now to the Actual Walk
 I took a two hours walk alone in the outskirts of Dubai. It
was a Friday. The weather in November is quite nice,
pinned around 30 degrees C. It is even more gorgeous in
December with lower temperatures.

 I set a target and took off at around 9AM in the morning.

 I took shortcuts and walked for over an hour in the sand; I
was alone in the open desert space. The rest was along
pedestrian lanes. I was immersed totally in my
environment. I saw lizards for the first time in Dubai.


I started
out here.


On my way. An Unusual scene in the outskirts of Dubai: Towers and the
human factor: laundry.


I was walking for over an
hour in the sand and the
quiet in the backdrop of the
motorways.

There were some tire
marks but also some foot
prints, including mine.

I noticed suddenly different
prints so I had to take this
photo. Possibly a bird or
lizard was there before me!

I am doing my strategic
assessment and research,
and I notice other players in
this market! This is the
detailed research needed
for strategy.

I am getting closer to my
destination, but it still
needs some effort and
sweat. There is a lot to see
and discover.


Still walking: I am getting very close to the shopping mall, i.e. my
destination


I had to take this snap: There was only desert here in the past! You can still see the
sand. Key to the green setting is the power. This is also possibly the vision.


I reached my final destination
after two hours on foot , i.e. Ibn
Battuta Mall .

I had a coffee and rested.


Taking the metro
back.

I felt like I came
from outer space
after this long
stroll in the
outskirts of
Dubai.

Mission
accomplished


About the Author
Dr. Stephen Sweid is a business consultant, researcher and trainer with
over 20 years consulting experience on the international scene:
Europe, USA, Middle East and Far East. He has involved as expert in
technical assistance projects of international organizations, such as
UNDP, UNIDO, World Bank, European Commission etc, as well as in
consulting projects commissioned by multinationals. He is member
of a number of international professional research and consulting
societies. He is currently active in the UAE, UK, and other locations.
His consultancy focuses on strategic issues, business development,
Innovation and Marketing. Profile on Linkedin.

Email: sweidsm@gmail.com web: http://www.cinnosys.com


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