The training programme, which is designed to empower young employees and provide them with the tools to be proficient leaders, was completed by five promising National Bank of Oman employees.
The Future Leaders Programme, which commenced for this particular class in May 2013, was run over a period of 15 months, and involved seven business modules taught by world-leading Cambridge University academics on subjects including innovation in financial services, leading change, and leading others. In between the lectures and seminars, the five National Bank of Oman representatives received additional group coaching sessions from respected Cambridge University professors.
The Future Leaders Programme also involved practical work on real life business scenarios requiring the application of knowledge and skills learnt earlier in the curriculum, specifically the importance of applying strategic research methods and the value of working in a team. National Bank of Oman staff were joined on the educational programme by employees from affiliates banks, Commercial Bank of Qatar and United Arab Bank.
Mr. Nasser Al Hajri, Chief Human Resource Officer for National Bank of Oman said: “The Future Leader Programme is one of the world’s leading training courses and Cambridge University’s Judge Business School has a track record of developing future leaders across the world of business and finance. National Bank of Oman is committed to developing employees at every level, and particularly those who display the qualities required to lead the Bank to future success.”
“Over the last few years, National Bank of Oman has implemented an extensive career and personal development programme for its employees, and delivered various training programmes at the Bank’s Academy of Excellence, in order to help them thrive in the workplace. The resource committed into such training courses is in line with the Bank’s strategic objectives and encourages optimum performance by employees in their roles.”
Founded in 1990, Judge Business School has forged a reputation as a centre of critical thinking and high-impact transformative education, situated within one of the most prestigious research universities in the world, Cambridge University.
National Bank of Oman sent participants to the Future Leader Programme as part of its commitment to developing and inspiring potential leaders who will be able to ensure that the Bank continues on its successful journey in the future. Alongside prestigious external training courses, National Bank of Oman also runs an extensive internal development programme delivering a diverse mix of high-quality technical and soft-skill modules aimed at various divisions and levels to ensure the Bank’s continued success in the future.
