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Kharafi National
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Philosophy
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“A Culture of Leadership & Excellence”
Prepared by:
Managing Director
Mr. Samer G. Younis
& KN Human Resources Department

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Defining The Culture of

“Leadership and Excellence”
in TEN STEPS

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AMBITION IS THE ROOT OF ALL

ACHIEVEMENT

Without ambition,
ambition no conquests are
made, no lands discovered, no
businesses created

Step 1
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SEE WHAT OTHERS DON

DON’T
T

Talent hits a target

g no one else can hit;;
genius hits a target no one else can see

Step 2
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FOLLOW A STEADFAST PATH

It takes a strong character and a lot of

willpower
ill to hold
h ld onto a dream
d under
d
adverse circumstances

Step 3
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EXECUTION CULTURE

Perseverance!

Perseverance!!
Perseverance!!!

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SEIZE THE MOMENT

Opportunity knocks only once in a while!

Are you listening?

Step 4
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EXECUTION CULTURE

Take a Decision

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TEMPER AMBITION

History is a long list of warnings

about the folly of overreaching

Step 5
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EXECUTION CULTURE

No Ego

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INSPIRE WITH A GREATER

PURPOSE

G
Greatness
t mustt be
b driven
di by
b a purpose
beyond money

Step 6
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CORE VALUE

Clear Conscience

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NEVER VIOLATE VALUES

Compromise kills ambition

Step 7
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EXECUTION ETHICS

Transparency

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KEEP CONTROL BY GIVING IT

UP

Power comes from other people

Step 8
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CORE BUSINESS

Lead and Manage

g People
p

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EXECUTION TOOL

G d People
Good P l

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EXECUTION TOOL

Good Procedures

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CHANGE OR DIE

Reinvention is the key

y to longevity
g y
(Change to the Better)

Step 9
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LEAVE GRACEFULLY

The dead can

can’tt lead the living

Step 10
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Defining the leadership journey in 10

steps
1. Ambition is the root of all achievement
2.
2 See what others don’t
3. Follow a steadfast path
4. Seize the moment
5. Temper ambition
6. Inspire with a great purpose
7. Never violate values
8. Keep control by giving it up
9. Change or die
10 Leave gracefully
10.

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A Culture of Leadership
p & Excellence
Core Value • Clear Conscience
E
Execution
i Tools
T l • G d People
Good P l
• Good Procedures
Core Business • Lead and Manage People
Execution Ethics • Transparency
Execution Culture • Perseverance/Discipline
• Take a Decision
• Safety
• No Ego
• Change to the Better
Success • Divine Intervention

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KN Execution Ethics
In dealing with Suppliers /Subcontractors

• Keep them at an arms-length

• Don’t develop family relationships
• Don’t accept gifts
• Don’t accept social invitations
• Don’t ask for favors
• Don’t accept free abroad invitations, which
may influence your decision
• Don’tt disclose confidential information about
Don
other suppliers/ contractors
• Don’t make promises that you cannot fulfill

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More higher
g levels

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VERTICAL
Project Manager

AL RELA
SOCIAL
RELATIONSHIP Senior Project
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VERTICA
S / Project Engineer

Site Engineer

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