Yasir Arafat SHRM-SCP

Critic
DISC Type : C

General Manager Human Resources at RAK Ceramics

Ras al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

Overview

Yasir Arafat is the General Manager of Human Resources at RAK Ceramics, a global lifestyle brand. He is a seasoned, SHRM-SCP certified leader with an MBA, focused on driving HR transformation, talent strategy, and creating a high-performance culture. Colleagues have described him as efficient, hardworking, and passionate.

Outside of his professional role, Yasir has a strong creative side with interests in photography, writing, and movie making. He also engages in reflective reading, sharing insights from books on personal growth and exploring themes of storytelling through films he watches.

Unique fact: Yasirs creative hobbies extend to movie making, showcasing a passion for visual storytelling.

Personality Overview

ROI Driven

Negotiator

Information Seeker

They prefer to analyze logically and value objective facts over emotions.  They like to take decisions independently and do not seek others' support often. Unless the value is proven by data, they are unlikely to value fancy features.

Topics They Care About

HR Transformation
He is currently spearheading the transformation of the HR function at RAK Ceramics to align with the company's new brand strategy.
Performance Management
He has designed and implemented OKR-based performance systems and KPI-driven incentives to foster a high-performance work culture.
Compensation & Rewards
A key focus in his career has been optimizing compensation structures and introducing performance-linked incentives to boost retention and productivity.

Media Appearances

Yasir has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2019
General Manager Human Resources at RAK Ceramics
3-2016 - 1-2019
Manager Human Resources at RAK Ceramics
7-2014 - 2-2016
Assistant Manager Human Resources at RAK Ceramics
12-2012 - 6-2014
Regional Head of Learning & Development at Future Group India
12-2010 - 12-2012
Manager Training And Development at Confluence Integrated Services

Education

2007 - 2009
MBA from University of Mysore
2014 - 2015
Certification in Human Resources from Open Universities Australia

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Insights For Selling To Yasir

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Leverage facts and figures wherever possible; use percentages, numbers etc.
  • Be ready to answer many clarity-seeking questions and requests for information
  • Be ready for penetrating questions and critical examination of your pitch

DONT's

  • Make extra effort to not seem pushy or confrontational
  • Don't give superficial answers, they are easily rattled by them
  • Don’t try too hard to build a relationship with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Yasir is

  • Proof of ROI, low pricing and objective proof points are the important factors for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Yasir

  • They do not mind saying no if they believe that it is the right decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Yasir move?

  • Their decision-making is neither very fast nor very slow, they are somewhere in between.
  • Can Yasir take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if their analysis shows that it would be worth it.

You And Yasir

Personality Compatibility


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