Envision Partnership: A Leading Global Executive Search And Leadership Development

Dr. Nairouz Bader

Launched in 1997, we are Envision Partnership, a leading global executive search and leadership development with a focus on gender diversity. The first to be certified by the Association of Executive Search Consultants. Envision Partnership is a purpose-driven and social enterprise, corporate social responsibility (CSR) is an integral part of our culture and reflects our dedication to our core values in fulfilling our mission. Envision Partnership has been awarded twice by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce for the company’s success in implementing a strong commitment to sustainable corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the areas of Workplace and Marketplace.

“We envision a better future through leadership. This drives us to secure better results with excellence and integrity, and to offer insights into the leadership trends that will empower captains of industry to achieve their goals. We are a female-owned and led organization, the only and first to be certified by WEConnect International. Part of Envision Partnership’s main mission and DNA has always been pushing the bar for more female on-board rooms and C-suites globally with a recent reversed trend where we started to import talents from emerging markets with agility leadership attributes to developed markets and the World. A finalist for the “Rise to the Challenge Award 2022” awards, recognizing those women-owned businesses that presented the most compelling stories of overcoming challenges to gaining market access going beyond borders, and breaking down barriers,” Dr. Nairouz, CEO, Envision Partnership.  

The Services

Our services include Executive Search, Executive Assessment, Talent Mapping, Psychometric Evaluation, Managed Services Provision, and Board Search.

The Leadership Journey

“In essence, my journey has been about driving meaningful change and shaping leadership teams that reflect a wide range of experiences and perspectives.

This whole journey started when I was earning my post-graduate degrees in Marketing and Managerial Leadership from American University in London and City University. I found myself attracted to the world of global executive search and international business consulting. That passion I had was driven by a fascination with how placing the right people in the right roles can lead to transformative organizational change.

Early in my career, I observed that diverse teams often outperform others as they bring a variety of perspectives that enhance creativity and problem-solving. As I advanced professionally, I became increasingly aware of the leadership disparities related to gender and diversity, which motivated me to focus on creating more inclusive search processes. That is why you’ll find that I always prioritize diversity in executive search. I aim to promote equitable opportunities and build dynamic, representative leadership teams,” adds Dr. Nairouz.

The Qualities that Stand a Leader Out

“In the modern business landscape, essential leadership qualities encompass vision, adaptability, emotional intelligence, decisiveness, excellent communication skills, and integrity. When we conduct executive research, we look for leaders who can provide clear direction and inspire their teams, while also being flexible enough to adapt to change and capitalize on new opportunities. We believe that effective leaders also manage their own emotions, empathize with others, make well-informed decisions, and uphold ethical standards to build trust.”

Our Business Focus

“The innovation involves using predictive analytics to accurately forecast candidate success, while our AI-driven ensures a perfect alignment between candidates and roles based on comprehensive skill assessments. We utilize platforms that improve communication and engagement throughout the recruitment process, ensuring a seamless experience for all stakeholders. Furthermore, our analytics- driven approach fosters diversity and inclusion by reducing biases and providing real-time market insights to keep our clients current with industry trends and enable them to make informed strategic decisions.”

Innovation influencing the future

“We are redefining precision in talent sourcing and matching, increasing efficiency, and improving candidate experience. Our innovations also actively promote diversity and inclusion, support data-driven decision-making, and set new industry standards. These advancements are reshaping executive search and leadership consultancy practices and establishing new benchmarks for success in the industry’s future.”

Why Envision Partnership?

  • Client-Tailored Solution: At Envision, you will never receive a generic or off-the-shelf solution. We design unique, best-fit frameworks for each client.
  • Forward Thinking: We are deeply committed to diversity and inclusion and will present a diverse slate of exceptional candidates that help you meet today’s and tomorrow’s challenges.
  • Due Diligence: We take the risk out of executive and board recruitment by pre-qualifying candidates through rigorous assessment processes.
  • Strategic approach: We are equipped with the change management tools that allow a structured but flexible approach.

Our approach

Defining the change: We build the case for successful and effective transformation.

Assessing the environment: We define the change approach, ensure an understanding of the cultural fit, and identify potential resistance and barriers.

Planning actions holistically: We create a structured action plan inclusive of success indicators.

Developing a strategy: We draw up a reinforcement and communication plan to manage resistance, increase awareness, and motivate change.

Executing focused action: We prepare an implementation roadmap that keeps the core of the change at its heart.

Client-oriented services

Understanding our client: We go the extra mile to become familiar with each organization’s short- and long-term strategic goals, the challenges they face, and the opportunities available to them.

Applying market knowledge: We apply proprietary processes of evaluation including job grading, job description, and salary benchmarking to ensure that a competitive reward package is offered and the right candidate is chosen for the role.

Delivering results: We employ an assessment methodology that has a proven success rate, guaranteeing that C-level executives will most likely be promoted within three years.

Our Leadership Consulting Solutions

Assessment & succession management: Create a pipeline of talent that develops future leaders for your organization. Organisational Assessment and Succession Management, being very closely linked, have together become a key strategy in the quest for better performance and accountability. In a new era of major transformations, the business landscape has seen the rise of the Leadership Assessment Centre. | Leadership Assessment | Talent Mapping | Career Pathing Given the nature and extent of global downsizing, ever-increasing business targets and high-performance culture, LACs are now of paramount importance to business leaders. At Envision Partnership, we tailor centres to each organization’s specific strategy and needs, empowering companies to build and retain talent.

Capability development: Discover creative ways of accelerating the shift in organizational capabilities. In today’s changing business environment, organisations are increasingly appreciative of the value of highly productive employees, and staff capability development has emerged as a critical enabler to drive business performance. Every day, companies set out to find new, creative ways of fast-tracking their progress. Our capability development programs offer innovative ways to accelerate the shift in capabilities while anchoring the process in the overall direction, strategy, and initiatives of the organization.

Diversity & Inclusion: Outperform competitors through values of acceptance and collaboration. Is this the era of diversity and inclusion in business? The answer is surely yes. As public awareness continues to grow, research now shows that gender-diverse and inclusive companies outperform their peers by a significant margin, helping drive innovation, which in turn leads to better business outcomes. While the evidence is clear, it is of vital importance to put in place strategies and practices that enable an inclusive culture. Our D&I programs aim to create working environments that foster understanding and acceptance – where valuing differences builds a more collaborative, supportive, and respectful workplace and increases the participation and contribution of all employees.

Achievements

“Envision Partnership has been accredited by OSEC/Switzerland Global Enterprise. Our dedication to excellence was further recognized by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce CSR Label, where we received accolades in the Marketplace and Workplace categories. Additionally, we were honoured as finalists for the Sustainability Awards by AMCHAM and WE Connect International. These accolades have strengthened our reputation in the industry, reinforced our commitment to excellence, ethical business practices, and sustainability. They have opened new opportunities, enhanced our credibility with stakeholders, and motivated us to continually strive for excellence in all aspects of our operations,” concluded Dr. Nairouz.