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As Delays Mount in Iran, Executives and Employers Face Tough Career Choices

As Delays Mount in Iran, Executives and Employers Face Tough Career Choices

Esfandyar Batmanghelidj
Economy

◢ In multinational companies, the prospect of earning a promotion is largely tied to the ability to meet targets and hit milestones with speed. For exectuives, working on Iran-related projects in the present environment makes this difficult to do.

◢ For employers, longer project timeframes make management and staffing more difficult. In the current environment, the main concern around human resource management is not recruitment, but retention. To improve retention, companies finding ways to encourage and reward persistence

The Politics of Sanctions Relief in Iran: Three Roles for the Private Sector

The Politics of Sanctions Relief in Iran: Three Roles for the Private Sector

Esfandyar Batmanghelidj
Policy, Economy

◢ As politicians and analysts consider the wisdom of offering Iran sanctions relief in exchange for restrictions on the country’s nuclear program, a key stakeholder group remains unaccounted for in the debate – the private sector. 

◢ Private sector leaders can play three vital roles to help bring a brighter economic and political future to Iran— interlocutors, stewards, and creators. 

9 Must-Read Books For Doing Business in Iran

9 Must-Read Books For Doing Business in Iran

Esfandyar Batmanghelidj
Economy

◢ There are very few business-specific books on Iran published in English, and it can be difficult to know where to gather information and insights.  

◢ However, certain works by noted economists, political scientists, and other academics contain important lessons and insights for any business leader devising a Iran strategy.