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Centaur Stage Ep. 7: Why broad knowledge wins with James Piecowye
In this episode of Centaur Stage, Marilyn and James Piecowye discuss why broad knowledge wins in a specialized world.
Cosmic Centaurs
Feb 11, 20215 min read
Centaur Stage Ep. 6: Mindful Leadership with Nitesh Batra
Marilyn and Nitesh Batra explored what it means to lead mindfully, its benefits and its impact on teams, organizations and classrooms.
Cosmic Centaurs
Jan 28, 20215 min read
Centaur Stage - Ep. 5: Does Remote Work Create More Opportunity for Refugee Talent with Rama Chakaki
Marilyn and Rama Chakaki, founder at edSeed, debate whether remote work creates more or less opportunity for refugee talent.
Cosmic Centaurs
Jan 15, 202114 min read
Centaur Stage - Episode 4: Agile Teaching with INSEAD’s Jose Santos
INSEAD's Jose Santos shares how he integrated 'agile methodologies' into his online teaching, virtual teamwork, and the future of teaching.
Cosmic Centaurs
Jan 10, 202110 min read
Entrepreneur Middle East Op-Ed: Leadership in the Era of Uncertainty
Read Marilyn's op-ed for Entrepreneur Middle East titled "Leadership in the Era of Uncertainty".
Cosmic Centaurs
Jan 4, 20211 min read
Centaur Stage - Episode 3: The Art of Virtual Facilitation with Dr. Myriam Hadnes
On this episode Marilyn and Myriam Hadnes discuss the art of virtual facilitation, making workshops work & the Never Done Before Festival.
Cosmic Centaurs
Jan 3, 202112 min read
Virtual Holiday Party Ideas for Remote Teams
From ice-breakers to activities, Cosmic Centaurs put together a few ideas for virtual company holiday parties.
Cosmic Centaurs
Dec 7, 20203 min read
Centaur Stage Episode 2: Creating Value Beyond Conversion with Ziad Rahhal
Centaur Stage Episode 2: Marilyn Zakhour (Cosmic Centaurs) & Ziad Rahhal (LinkedIn) discuss leadership, compassion and customer centricity
Cosmic Centaurs
Nov 29, 202010 min read
How do you organize companies around Hybrid or Flexible work models? | Webinar with DBWC
The Dubai Business Women Council (DBWC) invited us to host a webinar about organizing companies around Hybrid or Flexible work models.
Cosmic Centaurs
Nov 23, 20201 min read
Centaur Stage Episode 1: Is Corporate Culture Dead in Remote Settings? with Iulia Istrate
To kick off the first-ever episode of Centaur Stage, Marilyn hosted Iulia Istrate to debate culture in remote settings.
Cosmic Centaurs
Nov 19, 20208 min read
Cosmic Conference Closing Debate: To Remote, Or Not To Remote?
Carmit Glik, Jose Santos, and Sonal Bahl debated remote work with moderator Marilyn Zakhour.
Cosmic Centaurs
Nov 19, 202013 min read
Cosmic Conference 2020 - Session 5: Company Culture, Employee Engagement & Wellness
Jiten Puri, Michel Grebenikof, Said Baaghil, and Shereen Shaaban discussed company culture and wellness in the "new normal".
Cosmic Centaurs
Nov 16, 20207 min read
Cosmic Conference 2020 - Session 4: Workspaces of the Future
Omar Nakkash, Ayman Youssef, and Omar Almheiri discussed workspaces, and the impact of remote work on real estate in the UAE.
Cosmic Centaurs
Nov 16, 20209 min read
Cosmic Conference 2020 - Session 3: Remote Work, Recruitment, Education & Entrepreneurship
Mohamed El Abbouri, Chrisyle Antony, and Stella Mantechou discussed ll-things education, recruitment, and remote work.
Cosmic Centaurs
Nov 16, 20207 min read
Marilyn Zakhour: How a chance meeting changed everything | How I Got Hired Podcast
Marilyn Zakhour spoke to Sonal Bahl about her career progression, from how she got her first job to how she founded Cosmic Centaurs
Cosmic Centaurs
Oct 23, 20201 min read
Cosmic Conference 2020 - Session 2: How Remote Work Impacts the Top and Bottom Line of a Business
Remote work impacts the top and bottom line of a business. Check out what Rushdi Ali, Mikkel Seidelin, Jean Luc Ferraton said about it.
Cosmic Centaurs
Oct 8, 20205 min read
The Remote Work Manifesto
‘The Remote Work Manifesto’ by Cosmic Centaurs captures the values, direction, and vision for effective flexible virtual or remote teamwork.
Cosmic Centaurs
Sep 28, 20208 min read
5 Fun Ways To Socialize With Your Team - Remotely
We compiled a list of 5 fun virtual activities to help your remote team stay engaged and connected.
Cosmic Centaurs
Sep 27, 20203 min read
How To Run Retrospectives and Why You Need Them
This free retrospective worksheet will help you with performance management, team cohesion, feedback, accountability and culture.
Cosmic Centaurs
Sep 21, 20203 min read
Cosmic Conference 2020 - Session 1: COVID-19 & Digital Transformation
Dhiren Bhatia, Nihal Fahad, and Renad Jabaji joined us to discuss the impact of the pandemic on digital transformation
Cosmic Centaurs
Aug 24, 20205 min read
Remote Work Manifesto
Inspired by the ‘Agile Manifesto’, we have developed ‘The Remote Work Manifesto’ capturing the values, direction, and vision for effective flexible, remote or virtual team work.
Ritual Bank
If your team or company is looking for rituals to help with performance, cohesion, communication, or onboarding new team members visit our ritual bank for inspiration.
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