Four On January 17, 2022, IBHM hosted a book launch event with Mr. Tariq Khan, Author of Leadership in Times of Crisis Published by Liberty Books. Dr. Izhar Hussain, Director IBHM welcomed the audience and highlighted the importance of Leadership as the subject. Mr. Tariq Khan briefed the audience about his book, he commented that the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020–21 reshaped the world in many ways. COVID19 challenged leaders like never before. This tumultuous and challenging time was a perfect test of leadership, and those who steered their teams and companies through this storm successfully have earned a virtual crisis-leadership badge. As a leader, one must hope for the best possible environment yet be prepared for the worst possible one. COVID19 could be a once-in-a-lifetime event, but then again, one has to stop making predictions after seeing this unprecedented situation impact not one country but the entire globe.

Prof. Dr. Mohammad Saeed Quraishy, Vice-Chancellor DUHS congratulated Mr. Tariq Khan on writing a much-needed book on the topic. He commented that nowadays the leadership as a subject is gaining popularity across the globe. He said to the audience that we should know how to improve and build upon our key strengths, and continuously learn. He commented that with time we need to create and apply our self-strategy at a professional and personal level and our creativity in the Institute we are working for. Dr. Izhar Hussain, Director IBHM, Prof. Sumbul Shamim, Principal Dow College of Pharmacy & Mr. Kamran Bilgrami, Head of Marketing, DUHS were present along with the faculty and students.

About the Author: Tariq Khan, MBA, is the Adjunct Professor of Leadership at New York University and the Founder and CEO of Global Diversity Marketing (GDM) in New York City. He is a Recognized Leadership Coach, Business Leader, and Thought Leader in the areas of Leadership, Innovative Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Social Media, and the Diversity Arena. He has had a distinguished thirty years career and has held Senior Leadership roles for major Global Companies, including ING, Nationwide, and MetLife. He is credited with developing and supporting the largest and most diverse distribution channel in the financial services industry.
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