What to Expect
Most leaders are rewarded for solving problems: putting out fires, stepping in to fix what’s broken, jumping into the details. Eventually, they hit a wall. The same issues resurface: teams burn out, silos harden, decisions slow, and growth stalls.
Behind the chaos lies a deeper truth: the system is broken. This is the invisible inflection point, where leadership demands a shift: from heroic problem-solver to systems architect.
This event in Dubai explores systems thinking for managers and leaders. Together we will learn how to sense, influence, and redesign systems at every level, the self, the team, and the organization, to unlock scale, clarity, and resilience. Join us in Dubai on Friday, October 31st, from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM, for a half day of reflection, insight, and meaningful conversation.
At the end of the session, we will be hosting an Optional Lunch, a great opportunity to relax, connect and network with everyone.
Event Facilitators & Speakers
Marilyn Zakhour, CEO of Cosmic Centaurs, former CMO of EMAAR, and CEO of Dubai Opera
Wissam Adib, Executive Leadership Coach and former Advisor at the UAE Prime Minister’s Office
Jad Halaoui, Co-Founder of Washmen
Sander Hoeken, Co-Founder of the Fearless Organization Scan
Who is this for?
This gathering is for executives, founders, and change-makers who know that lasting growth doesn’t come from fixing parts, but from redesigning the whole. If you’re ready to step beyond firefighting and step into the role of systems architect, designing the conditions for people, teams, and enterprises to thrive, this conversation is for you.
INSEAD NAA UAE x Cosmic Centaurs 2025
The INSEAD NAA UAE, is proud to be the Conference Partner for the 2025 Cosmic Conference titled *The System is the Strategy: How the most effective leaders shift from fire-fighting to future-building.*
Cosmic Centaurs, the company behind the conference, is an organizational and leadership development consultancy, founded and led by Marilyn Zakhour, a GEMBA'17. For the 3rd consecutive year, we’re offering community support to provide our alumni with access to learning experiences across the 6-week conference.
