Excellence Foresight with Nancy Nouaimeh

Welcome to Excellence Foresight - where we explore what it truly takes to build high-performing, sustainable teams and organizations.

Let’s be real - excellence doesn’t just “happen.” It’s built, nurtured, and sometimes wrestled into place. In a world that’s constantly shifting, leaders and teams need more than just good intentions, they need strategies that actually work.

That’s exactly what we bring to the table. Each episode is packed with real-world insights, practical takeaways, and conversations with industry pros who’ve been there, done that, and have the stories to prove it. I’ll also sprinkle in lessons from my 25 years of experience working across diverse, multicultural settings—because trust me, I’ve seen it all.

So, if you’re ready to drop the guesswork and fast-track your way to excellence, you’re in the right place. Excellence Foresight is here to make the journey insightful, engaging, and maybe even a little fun.

Tune in, get inspired, and let’s build something great together.

Contributors

Host

Nancy Nouaimeh

An enterpreneur, mentor, and culture transformation expert with an extensive expertise in Organizational and Operational Excellence, Quality Management, and Integrated Management Systems. Nancy has a passion for the implementation of Excellence Models and Principles. Her work with organizations facilitates a robust continuous improvement process and outstanding achievements.

Holder of two Masters’ degrees in Total Quality Management, and in Agronomic Sciences & Bioengineering from Belgium, Nancy has several publications related to Quality and Excellence.

Nancy is a Shingo Alumni and a Chartered Business Excellence Expert. On a voluntary basis, she is a Board Member of ASQ, an Associate Member of the International Academy for Quality (IAQ), and a Board Member at the ISCM Foundation.

You can connect with Nancy on LinkedIn or email her at nancy.nouaimeh@xcellerate.online .

Guests

Guest

Dr. Sid Ahmed Benraouane

Dr. Sid Ahmed Benraouane is a globally recognized expert in digital transformation, innovation management, and technology policy. With over two decades of experience, he has played a pivotal role in shaping international standards for innovation and AI.

He leads the United States ISO Working Group on the Innovation Management System Standard and serves on the ISO/SC 42 Joint Committee, focusing on AI trustworthiness. Dr. Benraouane advises government leaders across the MENA region on innovation strategies and digital transformation and is a sought-after speaker at prestigious global forums such as the World Government Summit.

He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota, is a Certified Chief Innovation Officer, and serves as a Board Member of the Global Innovation Management Institute.

Guest appearance on:

Innovating the Future – AI and Standards with Dr. Sid Ahmed Benraouane