Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it.
Editorial
Wadee Al Lawati
ICT Landscape 06. 14. 18.
A Visionary Driving Digital Transformation and Innovation Across Oman’s
Building Resilient Digital Ecosystems in the Post-Pandemic Economy
The Secret Ingredient for Successful Tech Transformation
Featuring
Wadee Al Lawa Founder and CEO
Future ICT Company
As a trusted advisor, I worked closely with decision-makers, further sharpening my understanding of na onal strategies, procurement processes, and policy execu on. This role expanded my perspec ve, blending the technical with the strategic, and enabled me to guide organiza ons with clarity, insight, and purpose.
“The firsthand experience of seeing how ideas evolved into solutions and how solutions impacted real people gave my work tangible meaning. These weren’t just projects, they were mechanisms of change, improving daily workflows, creating efficient systems, and reducing time and effort for citizens and government alike.” hesays.
Thethirdkeymilestonethatfueledhistransformation journeywashisroleintheNationalDigitalTransformation Program. “As a trusted advisor, I worked closely with decision-makers, further sharpening my understanding of national strategies, procurement processes, and policy execution. This role expanded my perspective, blending the technical with the strategic, and enabled me to guide organizations with clarity, insight, and purpose.” says Wadee.Italsomarkedthestartofhispathasadigital transformationconsultantand,morerecently,acertified judgeandexpertincustomerexperience.Today,Wadee helpsorganizationsnotonlyadapttochangebutleadit, infusingtechnologywithempathyandefficiency
HarmonizingCareerandPersonalLife
Strikingthebalancebetweenprofessionalexcellenceand personalwell-beingisachallengemanyprofessionals grapplewithyetWadeeapproachesitwithstructure, intentionality,andgratitude.Heoftenattributesasignificant partofhissuccesstohiswife,describingherasnotjusthis lifepartner,butalsoacoach,mentor,andpillarofsupport. Herroleinhisjourneyhasbeeninstrumental,providing himwithemotionalstrengthandpracticalperspective duringmomentsofpressureortransition.
Wadeebelievesthatdigitaltransformationisnotconfinedto theoffice,itisaphilosophythatcanenricheveryaspectof life.
“By applying the principles of efficiency, automation, and clarity to my daily routines, I have engineered a lifestyle that integrates family, health, and productivity.” he comments.Hepracticesmindfultimemanagement, dedicatingthefirsthalfofhisdaytoworkandthesecond halftohisfamilyandpersonalwell-being. “Fitness is also a key part of my routine, reflecting my belief that health and vitality are essential for sustained leadership.” hesays.
Drawinginspirationfromstoriesandlifelessons,Wadeeis keenlyawareoftheimportanceoflivingafulfilledlife.He oftenrecallsamoviefeaturingQueenLatifah,wherethe protagonistlearnsafteramisdiagnosedterminalillnessthat lifeshouldbelivedfullyandfearlessly Thisnarrative resonateddeeplywithhimandreaffirmedhisapproachto life:prioritizingwhattrulymatters,celebratingmomentsof joy,andneverdelayingdreams.Asaresult,Wadeehas cultivatedamindsetthatembracesbothsuccessand serenity,ensuringthathispersonalandprofessionalworlds coexistinharmony
ThrivinginaCompetitiveDigitalLandscape
Theever-evolvingtechnologicalecosysteminOman,fueled byinitiativessuchasOmanVision2040,theNational DigitalTransformationAgenda,andtheDigitalEconomy program,hascreatedafertileenvironmentforinnovation. Withinthisdynamiccontext,Wadeehascarvedouta distinctivespacebymerginghistechnicalexpertisewith commercialacumen.Thistechno-commercialblendgives himacompetitiveedge,allowinghimtoidentify opportunities,alignthemwithbusinessneeds,anddeliver transformativesolutions.
Wadee’sappetiteforbusinessisdrivenbyabeliefthat challengesarefertilegroundsforinnovation.Hesees businessnotmerelyastransactionsbutasopportunitiesto createlastingvalue.
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