Automotive

Leadership: Preparing for an Uncertain Future

By investing in leadership development, ALJ Saudi Arabia automotive operations thrives amid the financial crisis

September 15, 2009
By investing in leadership development, ALJ Saudi Arabia automotive has been thriving amid the financial crisis. But its success isn’t the product of chance or serendipity. ALJ has been preparing for the worst as well as the best for several years, writes a top company executive.
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