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National Bank of Oman’s Academy of Excellence Continues to Focus on Staff Development Programmes

​The National Bank of Oman’s Academy of Excellence, the training arm of the Bank, recently conducted a program on ‘Effective Communication Skills, created to help employees improve their productivity and efficiency by developing their communication abilities.​



31 Aug 2014 | Muscat, Oman

In total, 15 National Bank of Oman employees benefited from the training, which took place between 12th and 14th August 2014.  

National Bank of Oman’s Effective Communication Skills training programme was designed to help staff in divisions across the Bank develop key communication skills, which are vital to the success of any business in today’s fast-paced world. As National Bank of Oman embarks on a new growth journey, the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently will ensure that a superior and consistent level of service is delivered.

Mr. Nasser Al Hajri, Chief Human Resource Officer for National Bank of Oman said: “As we continue on our transformational journey to be the bank of choice, it has become even more pertinent for us to focus on delivering excellence across all levels of the organisation. The Effective Communication Skills program conducted by the Bank reinforces the importance of communicating effectively to achieve better results. The overarching aim is to consistently align our employees to the Bank’s new business model in order to successfully meet the tactical and strategic objectives of the Bank”.

One of the Effective Communication Skills trainees said: “The session on effective communication was very rewarding and I have learnt a number of new techniques which I will be able to employ in the workplace on a daily basis. Good communication is vital to the success of any business and, following this program, I feel well-equipped to inform and engage others within the Bank, as well as positively influence external stakeholders.”

The Bank’s Academy of Excellence has been consistently delivering a diverse mix of high-quality technical and soft-skill courses aimed at various divisions and levels, and is spearheading the Bank’s transformation journey.