{"id":22190,"date":"2025-05-21T10:41:39","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T06:41:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ram.gov.om\/?p=22190"},"modified":"2025-05-21T10:44:48","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T06:44:48","slug":"empowered-national-leaders-graduate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ram.gov.om\/en\/empowered-national-leaders-graduate\/","title":{"rendered":"Empowered National Leaders Graduate From The National CEO Programme Delivered By The Royal Academy Of Management"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"22190\" class=\"elementor elementor-22190\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t        <section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-753c5c8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ct-header-fixed-none ct-row-max-none\" data-id=\"753c5c8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\r\n            \r\n                        <div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default \">\r\n                            <div class=\"elementor-row\">\r\n                    <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d5ca1f4\" data-id=\"d5ca1f4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\r\n            <div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\r\n                            <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\r\n                \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe7401c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fe7401c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\r\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.18.0 - 20-12-2023 *\/\r\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:right;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Muscat<\/strong><strong>, xx May, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 The Royal Academy of Management (RAM) celebrated the achievements of \u00a035 C-suite executives, all private sector leaders, who recently completed the National CEO Programme. Held under the auspices of His Excellency Sayyid Khalid bin Hilal Al Busaidi, Minister of the Diwan of the Royal Court and Chairman of the Board of Trustees at the Royal Academy of Management, the graduation ceremony reflected Oman\u2019s ongoing commitment to enhance leadership capabilities at the national level, which is in line with the priorities of Oman Vision 2040 and the directives of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik to invest in human capital and strengthen institutional excellence.<\/p><p>The National CEO Programme is a flagship initiative designed to equip private sector executives with the tools to lead effectively in today\u2019s complex and dynamic work environment.The participants undertook an eight-month immersive learning journey consisting of five core modules, interactive workshops, coaching sessions, field visits, and exposure to global business trends. Delivered in partnership with the reputed London Business School (LBS) in the United Kingdom,the curriculum focused on strategic leadership, digital transformation, innovation, talent development, and building agile and resilient organisations<\/p><p>Hiba Yasser Al Henai, Programme Manager at the Royal Academy of Management, emphasised the national significance of the National CEO Programme and its alignment with Oman\u2019s ambition to empower future-ready leaders. She noted that since the launch of the programme in 2014, The National CEO Programme underscored the requirement for continued investment in executive talent to boost the private sector\u2019s competitiveness and inspire future generations.<\/p><p><strong>Helen Kerkentzes<\/strong>, Associate Dean for Executive Education at LBS, praised the fruitful collaboration with RAM, enabling the delivery of a truly distinguished learning experience. She expressed her pride in the partnership and commended the joint efforts that contributed to the programme\u2019s success. Kerkentzes also highlighted the comprehensive and multifaceted nature of the learning journey, which blended academic theory with practical application. She emphasised the value of site visits and engagement with global experts, allowing participants to benefit from diverse perspectives on leadership, innovation, and business strategy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t                <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n        <\/section>\r\n                <section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f25fbc6 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ct-header-fixed-none ct-row-max-none\" data-id=\"f25fbc6\" data-element_type=\"section\">\r\n            \r\n                        <div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default \">\r\n                            <div class=\"elementor-row\">\r\n                    <div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3adabba\" data-id=\"3adabba\" data-element_type=\"column\">\r\n            <div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\r\n                            <div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\r\n                \t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14fdaac elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"14fdaac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\r\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! 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Hamad bin Abdullah Al Maamari<\/strong>, Executive General Manager \u00a0, Technical Services and Decarbonisation Executive, Oman LNG, reflected on the transformative nature of the experience he shared with his fellow participants. He highlighted several key moments during the programme that significantly shaped their leadership development and broadened their strategic perspective. In his closing remarks, he extended his appreciation to the teams at RAM and LBS, as well as the subject matter experts, speakers, and facilitators who enriched the programme with global insights and international best practices.<\/p><p>The National CEO Programme incorporated a diverse mix of learning methodologies to ensure deep understanding and effective applications of theory. Individual coaching sessions helped participants explore their leadership styles and develop new ways of thinking by simulating real-life executive environments. These scenarios challenged participants to build high-performing teams and lead organisations capable of adapting and competing in an ever-evolving landscape.<\/p><p>Reflecting on his experience<strong>,\u00a0Adnan Ahmed Hamed Al Shuaili<\/strong>, Co-founder and CEO of\u00a0<em>eMushrif<\/em><em>,<\/em> said, \u201cThe programme offered a series of enriching hands-on experiences, including in-depth case studies of leading global corporations and insights into how strategic decisions are made. It also featured immersive field visits that introduced us to international business cultures, making it an exceptional executive programme.\u201d<\/p><p><strong>Dukhan Abdullah Matar Al Foori<\/strong>, Corporate Planning Manager at\u00a0<em>CCED<\/em><em>,<\/em> added, \u201cIt was a privilege to join this inspiring community of national leaders. Beyond the skills and knowledge gained, the programme transformed my understanding of leadership and its impact on my organisation, sector, and country.\u201d<\/p><p><strong>Yousuf Ahmed Dawood Al Busaidi<\/strong>, Senior Legal Counsel, Co-Founder, and Deputy Manager <em>at\u00a0Asyad,<\/em> commented,\u00a0 \u201cThe National CEO Programme was a defining moment in my career. Its rigorous academic content and diverse practical experiences have equipped me with the mindset and tools required to contribute actively to Oman\u2019s development and long-term prosperity.\u201d<\/p><p><strong>Maha Saud Abdulaziz Al Raisi<\/strong><strong>,<\/strong> AGM, Head \u2013 Retail Products at\u00a0<em>National Bank of Oman<\/em><em>,<\/em> added, \u201cThrough this programme, I came to realise that leadership is not merely about making decisions and giving directions, it is about creating an environment that allows others to innovate and grow. The most challenging form of leadership begins with the self; a leader must first transform from within before seeking to change the world around them.\u201d<\/p><p dir=\"ltr\">Delivered in partnership with\u00a0<strong>LBS, <\/strong>one of the world\u2019s top-ranked business institutions with over five decades of experience in delivering executive education programmes, the National CEO Programme reflects RAM\u2019s strategic vision to hone executive leadership styles across all sectors. Through this and other national initiatives, RAM continues to cultivate a new generation of transformative and impactful leaders capable of shaping Oman\u2019s future and positioning the private sector as a catalyst for sustainable economic growth<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t                <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n        <\/section>\r\n        \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Muscat, xx May, 2025 \u2013 The Royal Academy of Management (RAM) celebrated the achievements of \u00a035 C-suite executives, all private sector leaders, who recently completed the National CEO Programme. 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