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250 Pages·2017·3.26 MB·English

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4 THE SEWA WAY
Dr. Rashid Alleem’s latest book The SEWA Way is a
unique compilation of knowledge from the mind of an
extremely successful manager, a gifted visionary and
an iconic leader who achieves results and leads
from the front.
R.K. Pachauri, Executive Vice Chairman,
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) – India
I find it packed with information and advice, which I doubt can
be gathered like this from another source.
Reaz Ahmed, Alpha Utilities – UAE
This book paves the way by enumerating the key elements for a
pragmatic approach towards sustainability. The transformation
after reading the salient features of the book is like a
rechargeable energy storage system, inculcating passion.
Krishna RS, General Manager,
Al Ghandi Electronics, Dubai, UAE
The book is very enjoyable to read. Once again, Dr. Rashid is
demonstrating a high level of scholarship in his writings.
I find this book essential to read and very beneficial to
young and future leaders.
Professor Maamar Bettayeb, Vice Chancellor for Research and
Graduate Studies, University of Sharjah – UAE
I would like to congratulate H.E. Dr. Rashid Alleem for his
innovative book The SEWA Way. I was delighted reading the 15
winning principles that SEWA implemented to reach this level
of pioneering and progress.
George K. Aziz, Managing Director,
SCAN Electromechanical – UAE
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PRAISE 5
Tomorrow the world will think of Dr. Rashid Alleem as not just
the face of SEWA, but the leader who provoked a change in the
system, capable of making a champion out of anyone.
There is no secret to his success, but not all can be
like Dr. Rashid.
Ansif Ashraf, President, Young Chamber of Commerce & Chief
Editor, CochinHerald Media Network LLP – INDIA
The story of Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority
(SEWA) is an amazing one. Transforming any organization is
a challenge. The challenge becomes even greater for a utility
company that has to significantly balance all the pillars
of sustainability.
Professor Dr. Mohammad Arif, Professor of Sustainability and
Process Management, University of Salford – United Kingdom
“One should never be complacent or satisfied. If you do, you hit
the dead end!” These words, written by Dr. Alleem, are some
of the strongest words I have ever read (and they are true). The
SEWA Way is a practical book full of real life lessons.
Dr. Ahmad Bin Hassan Al Shaikh, Modern Printing Press,
Hassan Bin Al Shaikh Group – UAE
In The SEWA Way, Dr. Rashid Alleem, the visionary chairman
of Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (SEWA), provides
a unique and engaging perspective on creating success in a
company through the use of 15 comprehensive principles.
Farhad Bayati, CEO,
mBELLAb Power Solutions LLC – UAE
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An extremely unique and invigorating view of a utility
company that clearly focuses on its individuals. I believe that
many leaders will find enjoyment in adopting
some of the principles to their organisations.
Milorad Ilic, Programme Director,
Mott MacDonald
The creative approach for improvement, efficiency and success
in companies presented in The SEWA Way by the chairman of
SEWA, Dr. Rashid Alleem, reveals a clear path for readers to
follow in establishing success in their companies.
Nikki Zadegan, COO & CBDO,
mBELLAb Power Solutions – UAE
Dr. Rashid Alleem outlines and demonstrates through real life
experience and examples how organizations can link
their strategies and global sustainable development agenda
and targets.
Hussain Al Mahmoudi, CEO,
American University of Sharjah Enterprise (AUS Enterprise)
In this book, Dr. Alleem has narrated the basic principles
followed by him which brought targeted changes. These are the
guidelines that people at the helm of an organization craving
internal change should follow.
Altaf Hussain General Manager CPA (Canada)
CPA (Colorado, USA), GECO Mechanical & Electrical Ltd.
This is one of the best works by a practical leader written in an
easy to read and inspirational style. The author’s admission that
“leadership and learning are indispensible to each other” is the
same feeling I got while reading this book.
Saji George, CEO, SGY Chartered Accountants
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PRAISE 7
This book gives the grounds for building a high-performing team
in an organization through a personal approach by engaging with
the team members across all levels and functions. It is refreshing
to see a book that brings back fundamental human values.
Paul Y K Chin, CEO, Taiko Group – Malaysia
It is perhaps the first book which speaks not only of corporate
efficiency and its relationship to the working environment but really
tackles the subject from the unique standpoint of the intellectual,
ethical and spiritual development of the individual and society.
Dr. Corrado Sommariva, Managing Director,
Generation Middle East & Main Group Director ILF Consulting
Engineers – Abu Dhabi
The SEWA Way is an interesting new management principle
that puts a premium on augmenting the happiness of people as
a key to corporate success. Dr. Rashid Alleem advocates it even
to augment the happiness of nations.
MP Joseph IAS, Advisor, Government of Kerala
I/R of Additional Chief Secretary – India
Dr. Rashid Alleem introduces the concept of transformational
leadership in his book, The SEWA Way. He defines transformational
leadership as a process where “leaders and their followers raise one
another to higher levels of morality and motivation.”
Mufti Ismail Ibn Musa Menk, Head of the Fatwa Department,
The Council of Islamic Scholars of Zimbabwe known as
Majlisul Ulama Zimbabwe.
It is true that a reader today is a leader tomorrow, and
knowledge is power, if applied. We have to instil the habit of
reading in every mind, so that people find out their own inner
selves and become true humans.
David Thomas, Assistant Director, JETRO Dubai
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The SEWA Way is an excellent guide full of great examples and
wise advice from the Chairman. It is completely practical and
related to daily life – not only to business matters – as you can
also use the tips in other fields.
Mariam Saleh-Rohparwar, Manager Business Development,
German Emirati Joint Council for Industry & Commerce (AHK)
The message is abundantly clear, and the reader is directly
invited to consider what he or she should do. In other words,
the book enjoins action, more or less saying “Now you know
what to do, you have no excuse not to start.”
Peter S. Barlow, Senior Consultant, Pacific Consulting Services
I resonated with the 15 principles Dr. Rashid Alleem has brought
to SEWA. In face of the challenging environment, reforming the
organization to move to a new chapter with the right engagement
protocols is the only way to survive, revitalize and sustain.
Chen Jian Hong, Manager (Market & Operations),
Energy Market Company – Singapore
Dr. Rashid Alleem continues to expand on his appreciation and
recognition of human values with The SEWA Way. His insightful
exploration of leadership focuses on the common factors of success
across all industries and people.
Kenny McGeachie, Chief Technical Officer,
EXCELERATE ENERGY L.P. – The Woodlands, Texas
Dr. Rashid has put in tremendous effort in devising a
pragmatic and effective way to lead SEWA forward. His creative
deliberation of the principles allows one to easily grasp and
remember them. The concepts are insightful and inspiring.
Henry Gan Wee Teck, Senior Vice President, Markets and
Operations EMC – Singapore.
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PRAISE 9
Dr. Rashid is a great visionary and one of the few leaders I have
come across in my professional career who can transform his
visions and plans into reality with clarity. His latest book The
SEWA Way is a perfect example of his clear vision.
Yusuf Petiwala, Regional Director MENA,
Open Systems International Inc.
As society and business have globalized, so we need to review
and refine our ideas on what is success and how we can achieve
it. Dr. Rashid’s The SEWA Way provides a succinct set of
principles in this regard.
Hideki Matsubayashi, President & CEO,
YOKOGAWA Electric Corporation
This book aims at the use of a balanced management system.
It offers practical, lasting and tangible solutions that can be
engineered and customized to all industries. Wonderful insight
by its author, H.E. Dr. Rashid Alleem.
C. Prince, Chairman & Managing Director,
Gulf Eco-friendly Services – UAE
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10 THE SEWA WAY
OTHER BOOKS BY DR. RASHID ALLEEM
SUSTAINABILITY – THE FOURTH WAVE OF ECONOMY
MY GREEN JOURNEY IN HAMRIYAH
INSPIRATIONAL STORIES
MY LEADERSHIP SECRETS
IS SUCCESS A SIN?
SUCCESSFUL MARKETING PLAN
THE 13 CRITICAL TRAITS OF TEAM DYNAMICS
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