COMMERCIAL BANK OF DUBAI
182 this is only half the battle . While most executives in the banking space know what ‘ good ’ looks like , it is , nevertheless , fully realised by few because of numerous real-world complications ( legacy infrastructure , budget limitations , sub-optimal team organisation , etc ). Where CBD makes the difference is in two key areas , both linked with a superior cultural outlook . The first is maintaining a clear vision starting with senior leadership and permeating the whole organisation , while the second involves consistent investment and development of teams themselves . “ We bring in fresh talent when it ’ s needed , but we primarily focus on training and upskilling . Doing so requires us to constantly stay on top of our game and drive that transformation along with them . I was blessed to come into an environment that has that top-level ‘ buy-in ’,” says Kimmel . A mid-sized bank with dynamic team structures and closely aligned management capable of making changes fast , it has ultimately been these key differentiators which have seen CBD
OCTOBER 2020