Moufeeda Haidar – Value Champion from Restless Development

What’s the most unexpected thing you’ve discovered about your team while working to improve administrative processes?

The most unexpected thing I’ve discovered about my team is their incredible adaptability and support on a personal level. Seeing colleagues step up, offer new ideas, and embrace change so willingly has been both surprising and inspiring. It reinforces the idea that when we work together, we truly have strength in building on each other work and efforts. What stands the most, is the team’s support to step in when we’re away for personal reasons and the respect they have for prioritising personal lives. This creates a positive work environment.

Can you give a specific example of how you’ve seen our organisational values play out in your daily work?

One of our organistional values that I see play out daily is “Hands and Hearts”. Whether it’s jumping in to help a colleague meet a deadline, sharing knowledge, or simply offering encouragement, there’s a genuine spirit of teamwork in everything we do with positive reinforcement no matter how easy the task is. It’s easy to talk about values, but seeing them in action—especially in small, everyday moments—is what makes them real!

Outside of work, what’s a project or hobby you’re passionate about that brings you joy?

Outside of work, I love to enjoy road trips with music, connect with nature, play Muay Thai, and cook! It’s something that allows me to recharge and express myself. 

What’s your favourite way to unwind after a hectic day?

Cooking or just watching a movie! It helps me transition from work mode to personal time, giving myself a chance to reset.

Can you share a memorable interaction with a colleague that brightened your mood during a tough week?

My 1:1s with Jimena (as everyone says, my twin from Central America! As we do the same job in different regions), were always full of laughter and quick solutions for any task no matter how complicated it is!

Who or what inspires you the most when it comes to building positive relationships, both at work and in your personal life?

Authenticity, kindness, and a willingness to listen. For me, all of these create strong positive connections, both at work and in life.

What’s a quirky habit you have at the office that either makes your coworkers laugh or shake their heads?

I think I rush things sometimes and just go straight to the point (:D)

If you were stranded on a desert island with only three items from your desk, what would they be and why?

  1. Multitools- for fishing and building! Practicality matters after all..
  2. Flintrock- to light fire
  3. Is another human considered an item? 😀

What’s a surprising skill or talent you have that most people wouldn’t know about?

I’m a salad and spices guru 🙂 I mix and match and come up with great recipes (that’s what I’ve been told!)

Can you share your Favourite Quote?

“Tenderness and kindness are not signs of weakness and despair, but manifestations of strength and resolution.” Khalil Gebran

“Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars”

Khlail Gibran