Farid is an energetic, passionate, knowledgeable, and engaged moderator who fully immerses himself in the content. He always prepares thoroughly and makes sure to understand the subject matter in depth. Farid enjoys sharing his knowledge with the audience. An event in English? No problem at all.
In his analysis of society, Farid looks at major developments and transformations at both national and international levels. In his book The End of the Middle – What a Society of Extremes Means for People, Business and Politics, Farid explores how increasing transparency and uncertainty are putting the middle of society under pressure and what we can do about it.
Every professional is affected by it. The way we organize our work and affairs is changing rapidly. We are increasingly moving away from long-term planning, exclusivity, and certainty. Instead, we are finding more and more solutions through flexibility, temporariness, and exchange within a network. We call this transformation from a fixed to a liquid society the Liquid Revolution. In his analysis of the liquid society, Farid distinguishes three levels, which he brings together in the “Transformation Playground” model.
In his analysis of the liquid organization, Farid explores seven strategies that organizations can adopt to succeed in a liquid society. He explains these seven strategies through “The Transformation Playground.” Farid advises organizations on how to apply these strategies to develop a successful organizational strategy and strengthen their ability to navigate the liquid society.
A society characterized by uncertainty and change calls for individuals to be adaptable. The liquid society requires different skills and new forms of collaboration from today’s professionals. In Farid’s latest research, he identifies the five capabilities individuals need to master to adapt to the liquid society. This helps employers and HR service providers understand what they need to do to attract, retain, and motivate the professionals of the future.
