Bayt.com Poll: Leadership Qualities in the MENA 2024 

In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing work environment, the role of leadership has evolved to encompass more than just operational oversight. Modern leaders are expected to inspire, engage, and empower their teams while navigating challenges with resilience and adaptability. As organizations in the MENA region continue to grow, understanding what makes an effective leader is crucial for driving business success and fostering a motivated workforce.

Bayt.com’s latest poll, Leadership Qualities: Defining Effective Leadership in the Modern Workplace, explores what professionals in the region value most in their leaders, providing a comprehensive view of the traits and skills essential for effective leadership today.

Key Findings

• 85.4% of respondents believe that a leader’s ability to inspire and motivate their team is very important.
• The majority of respondents (80%) think that a leader’s ability to manage stress and model resilience significantly impacts team morale.
• 42% of respondents think poor communication most undermines leadership effectiveness, followed by micromanagement (22.3%) and favoritism (20.4%).
• 66.7% of respondents believe that emotional intelligence in a leader is more valuable today than it was a decade ago, with 40.6% answering that it is much more important.
• 82.5% of respondents think it is very important for a leader to have adaptability when facing unexpected challenges.

Conclusion

Data for the Bayt.com Leadership Qualities: Defining Effective Leadership in the Modern Workplace poll was collected online from November 5 to November 29, 2024. The results are based on respondents from countries including UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Palestine, Syria, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Sudan, among others.