Dr. Al Zeitoun
Consultant and Trainer, International Institute for Learning
In his current role with Siemens DISW, Dr. Zeitoun is responsible for driving the global program management practices, master plan governance, and enable strategy transformation priorities.
Dr. Zeitoun’s prior roles include Executive Director for Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation in Abu Dhabi where he led the transformation of capabilities to support the operational readiness of their $40 billion nuclear power plant across four facilities. He was Senior Transformation Executive & Strategic Portfolio Solutions expert at Booz Allen Hamilton in the U.S, where he envisioned and customized a digitally enabled EPMO to support their billion-dollar strategic initiatives. He also led the firm’s Middle East and North Africa Portfolio Management and Agile Governance Solutions.
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Authored Articles
![The Transforming Dynamics of Project Management's Future](https://blog.iil.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1-1-300x169.jpg)
The Transforming Dynamics of Project Management’s Future
By Dr. Al Zeitoun and Dr. Harold Kerzner
The future of project management must have a balance between the tactical and strategic focus, in addition to a balance between digital and human. This balance will be key to achieving effective and sustainable strategic value realization.
![Inside Stories Episode 2: Al Zeitoun's insights on Organizational Strategy and Innovation](https://blog.iil.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2-300x169.jpg)
Inside Stories Episode 2: Al Zeitoun’s insights on Organizational Strategy and Innovation
With Guest Dr. Al Zeitoun, hosted by Dr. Leon Herszon
Explore insights on organizational strategy, innovation, Artificial Intelligence, and effective program management in one of the largest global multi-industry companies. A must-listen for aspiring leaders and innovators!
![The Maturing Project Sponsorship](https://blog.iil.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/3-300x169.jpg)
The Maturing Project Sponsorship
By Dr. Al Zeitoun and Dr. Harold Kerzner
In this article, we will discuss several ineffective sponsorship situations and what can be done to improve project sponsorship practices going forward.
![La culture du projet d'avenir : Un leadership inspirant](https://blog.iil.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/The-Future-Project-Culture_1200x500-300x125.png)
La culture du projet d’avenir : Un leadership inspirant
Par Harold Kerzner, PhD. et Al Zeitoun, PhD.
Dans ce livre blanc, nous aborderons quelques éléments pour entamer le dialogue sur ce que pourrait signifier un “leadership inspirant” et pourquoi il est essentiel de conduire et de motiver les générations futures.
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Project Management Benchmarking, an Excellence Enabling Instrument
By Dr. Harold Kerzner and Dr. Al Zeitoun
Continuous Improvement! All companies desire to remain competitive and continuously improve their project management performance by becoming more efficient and more effective in the execution of their project management processes.
![Program Managers, Next Generation](https://blog.iil.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Program-Managers_Next-Generation_2-300x216.jpg)
Program Managers: The Next Gen Business Strategists
By Dr. Al Zeitoun
A program is generally defined as a grouping of projects that can be managed consecutively or concurrently; or a combination of both. Most programs, because of their strategic nature and impact on the success of the organization, are much longer in duration and are susceptible to more challenges, risks, and a possible negative impact on the business.