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Murad Salman Mirza

Global Thought Leader at Multiple Global Publications

Lahore, Pakistan

Murad has around 25 years of multi-disciplinary experience in Organizational Development, Talent Management & Business Transformation in a rich array of roles.

He ended the last decade as Globally Ranked #1 in HR & Culture, Top 5 in Leadership, Management & Change Management, Top 20 in Agility, Innovation & Future of Work and Top 35 in Customer Experience, by the world's first open platform, based in the USA, for Thought Leaders (https://www.thinkers360.com/about/).

His insights/innovations/solutions/methodologies/tools/techniques/approaches have been added to the libraries of premier institutions across the world (United Nations, Harvard, MIT, Oxford, Cambridge, Princeton, Berkeley, Cornell, Stanford, Columbia, INSEAD, European Parliament, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), ETH Zurich, World Bank, IMF, Asian Development Bank, U.S. Department of Commerce, Weizmann Institute of Science (Israel), National Library of Australia, Parliamentary Library (South Africa), Royal Danish Library, KTH (Sweden), CSIRO (Australia), KDI (South Korea), Library of Parliament (Canada), U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, U.S. Military Academy West Point, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Naval Academy, Canadian Police College, RCSI (Ireland), Australian Council for Educational Research, National Defense University (Finland), Canadian Forces College, Institution of Mechanical Engineers (UK), GRIPS (Japan), IMI (Ireland), Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (UK), National Library of Technology (Czech Republic), FGV (Brazil), National Library of Education (USA), European University Institute, etc.) for the growth and development of their talent.

He has successfully guided, trained and enabled organizations from services and manufacturing sectors in gaining competitive strategic and operational advantages through ingrained core values, cohesive corporate culture, fervent embrace of diversity and inclusion practices, responsive organizational design and structures, incisive organizational development interventions, engaged talent management initiatives, robust management systems, astute use of technology and an unrelenting focus on enhancing the delight factor for internal/external customers.

Currently, he is advising/consulting, training/developing, guiding/mentoring and featuring/speaking in regional/global professional forums. Additionally, he is engaging as a contributing author/blogger/guest columnist for several prestigious publications across the world.

Available For: Advising, Authoring, Consulting, Influencing, Speaking
Travels From: Lahore
Speaking Topics: HR, Leadership & Management, Organizational Effectiveness/Transformation

Murad Salman Mirza Points
Academic 45
Author 3
Influencer 362
Speaker 14
Entrepreneur 0
Total 424

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Thought Leader Profile

Portfolio Mix

Company Information

Company Type: Individual
Minimum Project Size: Undisclosed
Average Hourly Rate: Undisclosed
Number of Employees: Undisclosed
Company Founded Date: Undisclosed

Areas of Expertise

Agile 30.37
Change Management 31.40
Culture 32.61
Customer Experience 30.25
Future of Work 30.34
HR 37.44
Innovation 31.19
Leadership 32.06
Management 34.65

Industry Experience

Consumer Products
Federal & Public Sector
Higher Education & Research
Other
Professional Services
Travel & Transportation

Publications

2 Academic Awards
Lifetime Member
Beta Gamma Sigma
August 19, 2009
Recognized for Scholastic Excellence and Inducted into the International Business Honor Society (ID: 54398)

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Tags: Management, Leadership, HR

Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
May 02, 1994
Achieved the prestigious national college student recognition in the United States of America

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Tags: Management, Leadership, Culture

3 Article/Blogs
Avoid Buyer’s Remorse With This Checklist For HR Tech
Import from wordpress feed
February 20, 2019
There is an increasing trend within the business world to incorporate technology — especially AI-enabled — that can provide a competitive edge and sustain the efficient running of operations without the complexities of large workforces. However, such endeavors are often embroiled in cont

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Tags: Innovation, HR, Future of Work

The New Frontier for Talent Acquisition in the Digital Age
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February 05, 2019
Finding the right talent for the Digital Age has become increasingly critical for competitive organizations as the relevant dynamic demands keep revising the roles/skill sets that are needed to succeed in the future.  The steady influx of AI-enabled entities in the workplace has been a key factor i

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Tags: Innovation, HR, Future of Work

What It Takes to Be a Leader in the Digital Age
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August 17, 2018
Progressive organizations consistently lament the dearth of capable leaders who can take up the reins at the top and sustain a robust stride toward continued prosperity. One of the reasons for this is the changing role and skill set of leaders that are expected to thrive in a digital world. For exam

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Tags: Management, Leadership, HR

75 Influencer Awards
Recognized for Valuable Contribution
Informa
June 19, 2019
Email Received on the Valuable Contribution as a Speaker to the Success of the 23rd HR Compensation and Benefits Forum MENA 2019

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Tags: HR, Innovation, Leadership

Recognized for Exceptional Contribution
Academia.edu
June 16, 2019
Research papers cited in premier institutions across the globe

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Tags: Culture, HR, Leadership

Recognized for Exceptional Contribution
QnA International
April 29, 2019
Letter of Appreciation Received from Prachi Dawar (Director - Conference Production, QnA International)

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Tags: Future of Work, HR, Leadership

Recognized for Exceptional Contribution
Maktaba
April 02, 2019
Leadership Articles Featured by the National Library of Abu Dhabi (UAE)

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Tags: Leadership, Culture, HR

Recognized for Exceptional Contribution
LogiSYM Magazine
April 01, 2019
Email Received from the Editor-in-Chief of LogiSYM Magazine

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Tags: HR, Leadership, Management

Recognized for Exceptional Contribution
Charleston County Public Library
March 25, 2019
Leadership Articles Featured by the Charleston County Public Library (South Carolina, USA)

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Tags: Leadership, Culture, HR

Recognized for Exceptional Contribution
Lawson State Community College Library
March 20, 2019
Leadership Articles Featured by the Lawson State Community College Library (Alabama, USA)

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Tags: Culture, HR, Leadership

Recognized for Exceptional Contribution
Laredo College Library
March 04, 2019
Leadership Articles Featured by the Laredo College Library (Texas, USA)

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Tags: Leadership, Culture, HR

Recognized for Exceptional Contribution
Northern Lakes College Library
February 21, 2019
Leadership Articles Featured by the Northern Lakes College Library (Alberta, Canada)

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Tags: Culture, HR, Leadership

Recognized for Exceptional Contribution
theHRDIRECTOR
January 09, 2019
Email Received from Sonja Grimes (Subscriptions Manager & Advertising/Editorial Support) on Behalf of theHRDIRECTOR Magazine

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Tags: Innovation, Leadership, Culture

Recognized for Exceptional Contribution
The Research Council (TRC) of The Sultanate of Oman
January 01, 2019
Several Published Articles Featured by the Oman Virtual Science Library - An Online Initiative of The Research Council (TRC) of The Sultanate of Oman to Provide Academicians/Professionals/Researchers/Students of Universities, Colleges, Academic and Research Institutions Affiliated with the Oman Research and Education Network (OMREN) Access to World-Class Knowledge

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Tags: Leadership, Culture, HR

Recognized for Exceptional Contribution
PeopleTalk Magazine
December 29, 2018
Email Received from the Editor of PeopleTalk Magazine

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Tags: Culture, HR, Leadership

Recognized for Exceptional Contribution
Global Thinking
November 29, 2018
Featured as One of the Top 5 HR Articles of the Month November 2018
"Organisational Effectiveness for the 21st Century"

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Tags: Leadership, HR, Change Management

Recognized for Exceptional Contribution
Acrisure Benefits Group
October 29, 2018
Featured by the Acrisure Benefits Group
"A Plan for building an agile HR function"

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Tags: Innovation, HR, Agile

Recognized for Exceptional Contribution
Envisia Learning
September 28, 2018
Featured by Envisia Learning for being One of the Top Leadership Development Blogs during the Week of September 28, 2018

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Tags: Leadership, Culture, HR

Recognized for Global Reach of Research Papers
Academia.edu
September 26, 2018
Email Received on the Extensive Reach of My Research Papers in Multiple Countries

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Tags: Management, Leadership, HR

Recognized for Exceptional Contribution
New Heights Consulting
July 16, 2018
Featured by Chris Olson (CEO, New Heights Consulting, USA) for My Tool on Assessing HR Agility

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Tags: Innovation, HR, Agile

Recognized for Exceptional Contribution
Global Recruitment
July 11, 2018
Featured by Global Recruitment
"Are You HR Agile? Use This Agility Scale to Find Out"

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Tags: Innovation, HR, Agile

Recognized for Exceptional Contribution
People and Management Magazine
June 30, 2018
Email Received from the Associate Editor of People and Management Magazine

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Tags: HR, Leadership, Management

Recognized for Exceptional Contribution
Turbine
June 04, 2018
Featured by Turbine
"An Introduction to Self-Assessing the Employee Experience"

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Tags: Innovation, Management, Culture

Recognized for Exceptional Contribution
HRDQ
May 24, 2018
Featured by HRDQ
"An Introduction to Self-Assessing the Employee Experience"

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Tags: Leadership, Culture, HR

Recognized for Valuable Contribution
Naseba
May 07, 2018
Email Received on the Valuable Contribution as a Speaker to the Success of the Human Capital Forum MENA 2018

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Tags: Leadership, Culture, HR

Recognized for Exceptional Contribution
DIGR
March 14, 2018
Featured by DIGR
"SUBLIME Approach to Organizational Transformation in the Digital World"

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Tags: Innovation, Leadership, Change Management

Recognized for Exceptional Contribution
Carles Dijous (AAIb)
March 08, 2018
Featured by Carles Dijous (AAIb)
"An Introduction to the Business Partnership Life Cycle Scorecard (BPLCS)"

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Tags: Culture, Leadership, Management

Recognized for Exceptional Contribution
People Matters Magazine
March 08, 2018
Email Received from the Senior Editor of People Matters Magazine

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Tags: Culture, HR, Leadership

7 Journal Publications
The Devilish Side of Effective Management Practices
Academia.edu
December 12, 2012
An astute look at the role of political activities in being an imperative for the various types of organizations and whether the managers need to be equipped with such skills

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Tags: Culture, Leadership, Management

Tough Love: Issues in Organisational Performance
Academia.edu
December 12, 2012
An astute look at some of the key issues in developing HR strategies that improve organizational performance and viable solutions to overcome associated challenges

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Tags: Culture, HR, Leadership

We are HR: Strategies for Increasing HR's Organizational Influence
Academia.edu
December 12, 2012
An astute look at how HR can provide more value for the organization

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Tags: Change Management, Culture, HR

Future Viability of Trade Unions in Australia
Academia.edu
December 12, 2012
An astute look at the continued relevance of unions in Australia

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Tags: Management, Leadership, HR

Treading Softly on Sacred Ground (A Critical Assessment of the Balanced Scorecard)
Academia.edu
December 12, 2012
An astute look at some of the key advantages and disadvantages of the Balanced Scorecard with an assessment of its overall value in being an effective strategic tool for organizations seeking to gain a competitive edge

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Tags: Customer Experience, HR, Leadership

An Overview of Employment Relationship in Australia
Academia.edu
December 12, 2012
An astute exploration of the uniqueness of the employment relationship between the employer and the employee, especially, in the context of Australia

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Tags: Culture, HR, Management

Employee Resistance to Management Control Through Humour
Academia.edu
December 12, 2012
An astute look at the ways in which humor, ‘an inevitable and important aspect of human social interaction’ (Martin 2007, p. 370), is used to resist management control

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Tags: Culture, HR, Management

5 Media Interviews
Recognized for Exceptional Contribution
Open Sourced Workplace
January 19, 2019
Featured by USA-Based Open Sourced Workplace for My Insights/Tool on Effectively Gauging Employee Experience

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Tags: Innovation, Culture, HR

"Murad Salman Mirza on Why Organisational Development is No Longer HR’s Poorer Cousin"
Stuart Thomas
October 10, 2017
Interviewed by Stuart Thomas (Editor-in-Chief)

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Tags: Change Management, Culture, HR

FUTURE READY: TIME TO RETHINK HR PRACTICES IN THIS REGION?
Kazi Najib Ashraf
August 22, 2017
Interviewed by Kazi Najib Ashraf (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kazinajibashraf/) for his online forum dedicated to Tech and Innovation on the imperative to transform HR practices in the GCC region for remaining relevant and competitive in the rapidly evolving Digital world

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Tags: Culture, HR, Future of Work

Research on Project Management
Sju Georgine Thorup
January 16, 2015
Interviewed by Sju G. Thorup as part of her research for her book, 'Being the Project Manager'

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Tags: Management, Leadership, Culture

Interview on Leading Global Change
Lawrence Polsky in Collaboration with Columbia University (USA)
August 14, 2012
Interviewed by Lawrence Polsky in Collaboration with Columbia University (USA) for Best Practices Report on Leading Global Change

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Tags: Change Management, Innovation, Leadership

2 Panels
Bridging the Gap Between Customer Expectation and Customer Experience
Infinity Global Conferences DMCC
April 25, 2019
Shared views/perspectives/insights on the linkage between customer expectation and customer experience, and how to effectively overcome the associated challenges

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Tags: Customer Experience, Innovation, Leadership

Panelist
LogiSYM
February 14, 2018
Shared views/perspectives/insights on 'Transformational Leadership' at the LogiSYM Dubai 2018

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Tags: Leadership, Culture, HR

4 Speaking Engagements
Moderator and Speaker
QnA International
April 24, 2019
Conducted the Panel Discussion on 'Redefining Talent in Workplace 4.0'

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Tags: HR, Future of Work, Change Management

Speaker
Naseba
May 03, 2018
Conducted a Session on 'Enabling HR Agility' at Naseba's Human Capital Forum MENA 2018

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Tags: Management, HR, Agile

Hosting, Moderating and Speaking
Terrapinn
October 03, 2017
Chaired the 'Future of Work' Stream for Terrapinn's Work 2.0 Conference 2017

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Tags: Leadership, HR, Future of Work

Speaker
World Leadership Federation
February 23, 2017
Gave a Presentation on the Key Aspects of 'Leadership Excellence for the Digital Age'

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Tags: Leadership, Culture, HR

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