Webinar - Learning to Lead as a Young Professional

In today’s dynamic business world, successful project execution goes beyond tools and timelines. This session explores how collaborative leadership and human-centric approaches can drive effective change and uplift project outcomes. Noran Shaaban shares practical strategies to align stakeholders, build trust, and engage teams through change. Discover how empathy, communication, and cross-functional collaboration can become powerful controls for navigating complexity and delivering sustainable project success

 

 

Zoom Registration link

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xwOw3w9rSoeygI2CrPp2QQ

 

Agenda:

Time Slot	Name of Speaker	Agenda
7:30 PM – 7:40 PM	Moderator	PMI-UAE Chapter Introduction of the Speaker
7:40 PM – 8:25 PM	Shifa Rahman	Learning to Lead as a Young Professional
8:25 PM – 8:40 PM	Speaker/ Moderator	Q&A
8:40 PM -8:45 PM	Moderator	Closing Remarks

 

Biography of speaker:

 

Shifa Rahman is a Process Engineer at Worley with a major in Chemical Engineering and a minor in Finance. With over four years of experience, she has contributed to conceptual studies, front-end engineering and design, and detailed engineering projects across the UAE, Iraq, and Qatar. Her work spans gas treatment plants, utility plants, CO₂ sequestration research, and energy transition projects for clients such as ExxonMobil, QatarGas, ADNOC, and EGA. Shifa excels at the intersection of technical problem-solving and management.

Alongside her technical expertise, she is an active leader within Worley. She previously served as President of the Graduate Connect Committee UAE and is currently Vice Chair of the Women of Worley Committee UAE, where she drives initiatives that foster executive presence and empower women in engineering. Known for her strong communication skills, she has represented women engineers on International Women’s Day and frequently engages in public speaking to simplify complex concepts and inspire young professionals.

Beyond work, Shifa is adventurous and active. She plays basketball, enjoys hiking, traveling, and values building meaningful connections wherever she goes. Her curiosity and openness to change shape both her personal and professional life, enabling her to adapt quickly, and bring creativity into everything she does.

 

Brief overview of the Webinar: Learning to Lead as a Young Professional

In today’s disruptive world, technical skills alone aren’t enough to excel as a project manager especially for young professionals starting their careers. This session explores how a growth mindset, communication, problem solving adaptability, and resilience form the foundation of long-term success in project management.

Participants will learn practical strategies to:

• Embrace active learning and develop positive growth habits
• Build resilience by shifting mindsets and focusing on well-being
• Strengthen connections through empathy, vulnerability, and collaboration
• Contribute to adaptable, psychologically safe teams
• Link personal and professional growth to a deeper sense of purpose

By the end of the webinar, attendees will walk away with insights and actionable steps to future proof their careers, navigate disruption with confidence, and grow into impactful project leaders.