Ramadan can be a uniquely challenging time for the modern Muslim knowledge worker. Whether it's the long fasting hours, the late night rituals, or simply the change in daily habits and routines, many Muslim employees struggle to manage their energy levels & performance during the holy month. Leading Productive Lives LLC, a faith-driven professional training company, recognizes this challenge and aims to provide a practical set of solutions for organizations and individuals to overcome this challenge.

1. High Performance
Ramadan™
LEADING PRODUCTIVE LIVES LLC
3824 CEDAR SPRINGS RD #801-8634
DALLAS, TX 75219, USA
Boosting Employee Performance &
Productivity During the Holy Month

2. The Challenge
The Ramadan Challenge
Ramadan can be a uniquely challenging time for the modern Muslim knowledge
worker. Whether it's the long fasting hours, the late night rituals, or simply the change
in daily habits and routines, many Muslim employees struggle to manage their energy
levels & performance during the holy month.
Leading Productive Lives LLC, a faith-driven professional training company,
recognizes this challenge and aims to provide a practical set of solutions for
organizations and individuals to overcome this challenge.
A Regional Challenge
Ramadan seems to have developed a reputation in the MENA region for reduced
working hours and productivity. According to Ahmed Bin Khalaf Al Mazroui, vice
chairman of the United Arab Emirates Contractors’ Association, “the fact is that
productivity of fasting Muslims during Ramadan slows down” whilst Radio
Netherlands Worldwide states that “productivity in the Muslim world drops and the
civil service comes to a virtual standstill.”
According to economic analysts, productivity drops by about 50 per cent in both the
public and private sectors during Ramadan. Interviews conducted by the Kuwait
News Agency (KUNA) of employees in Dubai uncovered quotes that productivity
dropped by at least 20 per cent and sometimes even twice this ratio.

3. Our Ramadan Study
This study was featured on
CNN, BBC, GulfNews, and
other national and
international news outlets.
In 2011, we conducted an extensive study in partnership with Dinar Standard, a New
York based research and advisory firm, to study the impact of Ramadan on employee
productivity. The report is based on primary and secondary research and provides the
following two key insights:
1. There's a sizable percentage (26%) of OIC based Muslim professionals who
believed that their company’s productivity does unnecessarily suffer during
Ramadan.
2. Over three quarters of the Muslim professionals in the survey would like to keep
their work productivity the same. However, the reality is that they undertake
added spiritual activities during Ramadan which impact their physical energy
levels and focus during the working day.
“The UAE loses an estimated $1.4 billion (Dh5.14 billion) in gross domestic
product (GDP) due to reduced daily work hours during Ramadan” Productivity
in Ramadan Study

4. Our Solution
Leading Productive Lives LLC is pleased to provide a set of solutions to help
organizations deal with their employees’ Ramadan challenge in a practical and
professional manner. We believe the key to solving this challenge is to educate and
prepare employees with advanced productivity skills that are tailored to the cultural
setting of Ramadan. These solutions should:
1. Help employees manage their energy levels throughout the day to avoid
exhaustion or fatigue even when they are fasting
2. Give employees productivity keys to better manage time-drainers, like emails,
paperwork and distractions
3. Equip employees with powerful productive routines that help them focus, make
the best of your natural talents, and become a high-achiever
4. Nurture employee's balance between spirituality, health and well-being that
supports their overall happiness and boosts their ability to deliver results without
stress or frustration
The High Performance
Ramadan™ Training
The High Performance Ramadan™ Training is based on 5 years of research and has
been tested globally with over 1000 participants. At the core of the High
Performance Ramadan™ training are 5 training modules that tackle the most
practical challenges Muslim employees face in boosting their productivity during
Ramadan. Details of each module below:

5. MODULE 1: CHANGING MINDSET
• A mindset shift that break unproductive behavior patterns and achieve your
Ramadan goals
• Developing “Above the Line” productive thinking that keeps you on track with
your Ramadan intent and goals
• How to get into the right emotional state for lasting inner transformation
• A powerful “Learn to Lead” principle that doesn’t just make you your productive
best, but also inspires those around you to be their productive best
MODULE 2: SPIRITUAL PRODUCTIVITY
• The true meaning of spiritual energy and how the concepts of taqwa, ihsaan and
tawakkul apply in practical ways to your work life
• Practical tips you can implement right away to achieve spiritual energy
• 7 spiritual habits to develop during Ramadan that improves your spiritual
productivity after Ramadan
MODULE 3: PHYSICAL PRODUCTIVITY
• How to manage your sleep and overcome the challenging “night life” of Ramadan
-- iftar, isha, taraweeh, qiyam, suhoor and sleep!
• Tools and techniques to manage your body, mind, energy and time to have a truly
productive Ramadan
• Proven practical ways to beat procrastination and manage your wavering focus
during fasting hours
• Productive meal planning and the best foods for productivity that are crucial to
maintain high energy levels, hydration and good health

6. • How to stay fit during Ramadan, the best times to exercise, and finding the right
exercises that are suitable for your individual body
MODULE 4: PRODUCTIVITY AT WORK DURING RAMADAN
• Spiritual productivity at work: How to defeat your own mind and overcome the
various challenges in the workplace during Ramadan
• Physical productivity at work: Practical tips to manage your energy levels, even
without coffee or tea!
• Social productivity at work: How to discuss Ramadan productively with your
boss, colleagues and subordinates and create a new work schedule so you can
be your productive best
• Learn how to maximize Ramadan to make gains towards your ideal routine
outside of Ramadan, and carry greater productivity at work forward into the new
year
MODULE 5: MAINTAINING CONSISTENCY
• How to put it all together and launch into a more productive life after Ramadan -
mentally, physically, socially and spiritually
• Practical tips in managing your performance, priorities and resources so that you
continue balancing the various roles you play in life productively
• How to make productivity an automatic routine in your work life after Ramadan
• Simple ways to change a habit
• A powerful technique to trigger your brain into a brand new “Habit Loop”

7. Testimonials
The Best & Most Productive Ramadan So Far
“I was having problems achieving my goals during Ramadan, planning and organizing
my Ramadan actives, and feeling overwhelmed. After taking the course, [I am] having
the best and most productive Ramadan so far since I became Muslim.”
~ Liliana Anaya
Accomplished A Lot this Ramadan
“I learnt a lot and I think I have accomplished a lot this Ramadan compared to my 36
years of Ramadan before! :)”
~Putri Khalid
Immensely Helped Me
“[This course] immensely helped in managing sleep, social productivity, some
improvement in focus, lot of improvement in discipline, balancing family, large
improvement at work place. Alhamdulillah.”
~Khasim
Lots of Improvement
“I have lots of improvement! Masha Allah. Now I know what are the threats I’m facing
during Ramadan, so that I can manage them.”
~ Norsaakella
Easy Tips for My Daily Life
“I now have some easy tips to implement in my day-to-day life (not just during
Ramadan). I manage better [in] organising my life (professionally as much as spiritually
actually).”
~Marie Morel

8. About The Trainer
Mohammed Faris is an internationally sought speaker, coach, and author who
spearheaded the niche of productivity and Islam. His most notable accolade is as the
Founder of ProductiveMuslim.com, the popular online platform, blog, and productivity
training organisation that serves the “e-Ummah” worldwide.
He’s also the author of the new book “The Productive Muslim: Where Faith Meets
Productivity”.
Popularly known as “Abu Productive” on ProductiveMuslim.com, Mohammed Faris
regularly contributes articles, weekly newsletters, Q&A videos and
advanced training courses. His website also features articles, doodles and
animations from various contributors and productivity experts worldwide.
He has delivered talks and trainings at numerous events and seminars across
the world including UK, US, Malaysia, Singapore, Switzerland, Egypt, Bosnia, Nigeria
and Saudi Arabia as well as featured on international media.
In 2014, the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre added him to the World’s
500 Most Influential Muslims list.
About the Company
Leading Productive Lives is a productivity training and
consulting company that is dedicated to sharing a holistic
version of productivity to corporates worldwide in order
for workers to lead more healthier, productive lives (at the
workplace and outside the workplace).
At the core of our offering are faith-driven professional
solutions that inspire, educate, and teach individuals and
organizations how to boost individual as well as corporate
performance and productivity.
“Spirituality leads to three core benefits for employees that in turn
support an organization’s performance: enhances quality of life and
well-being; provides a sense of meaning and purpose at work;
provides a sense of community and being connected.”
~ Study published in the Journal of Business Ethics, 2009, by Dr. Fahri Karakas