Doha: Enterprise Banking, Commercial Bank’s unit for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), recently hosted the latest in a series of tailored workshops at Commercial Bank Academy.
The bank supports the growth and success of SMEs in Qatar by providing value added services and tailored solutions through its unit, including hosting workshops on topics relevant to SMEs’ business needs.
Titled ‘Capitalising on the strengths of your team’, the interactive workshop highlighted the concept of leading ‘strength-based’ teams and running ‘strength-based’ companies.
It was conducted by Jaywant Michael, Executive Director, Centre for Banking and Financial Studies, College of North Atlantic Qatar (CNA-Q).
He said, “SMEs usually are able to react faster to changes in the marketplace. Every employee is critical to the success of a business. Ensuring your SME team is playing to its strengths is critical when you do not have the luxury of a large team as bigger organisations do.”
The workshop explored ways in which individuals can discover what they do well and use their strengths to overcome challenges.
Kenneth Clark, Head, Enterprise Banking, said, “Commercial Bank enables our customers to access people and organisations, such as CNA-Q, who can help their businesses. This is true for SMEs which may not have resources to do this for themselves.
“We encourage our customers to think of Commercial Bank as part of their team, not only for their banking requirements, but also for advice and assistance on their plans.”
Gail Gosse, Dean, School of Business Studies, CNA-Q, welcomed participants and shared facilities available to SMEs at CNA-Q. She praised value-added efforts of the bank and financial services it offers to support its SME customers in their requirements through the unit.
The bank’s regular SME workshops provide a platform for Enterprise Banking customers to discuss with their peers various matters and generate new ideas to benefit their businesses.
The bank is committed to complying with Qatar’s National Vision 2030, which emphasises supporting the growth of SMEs as a key constituent of the country’s economic future and diversification.
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