{"id":22543,"date":"2025-09-28T13:04:31","date_gmt":"2025-09-28T09:04:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ram.gov.om\/?p=22543"},"modified":"2025-09-29T11:26:34","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T07:26:34","slug":"a-leadership-pathway-to-global-expansion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ram.gov.om\/en\/a-leadership-pathway-to-global-expansion\/","title":{"rendered":"Royal Academy of Management launches the Startup Leadership Programme A Leadership Pathway to Global Expansion"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"22543\" class=\"elementor elementor-22543\" 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>The Royal Academy of Management (RAM), in collaboration with the Rising Omani Startups Programme, has announced the launch of the\u00a0Startup Leadership Programme, one of its flagship initiatives for 2025. The programme is designed to strengthen the capabilities of executive leaders across Omani startups, particularly in the areas of innovation and technology, supporting them in boosting growth and venturing into international markets.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the launch,\u00a0Dr Fathiya bint Abdullah Al Rashdi, RAM\u2019s Vice President for Programme Affairs, said, \u201cThe Startup Leadership Programme is a direct embodiment of the Royal Directives that underscore the vital importance of nurturing entrepreneurship and the small and medium-sized enterprise sector in Oman. The bespoke programme has been carefully designed to hone the knowledge, skills and confidence of executive leaders of Omani startups, enabling them to accelerate growth and compete more effectively in local and international markets.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She added, \u201cThrough this initiative, we aim to nurture a new generation of strategic leaders, supporting them to expand their businesses internationally, attract investment, and create lasting value for our national economy. The programme\u00a0 combines academic rigour with practical, hands-on learning, incorporating <br \/>expert-led sessions and \u00a0international field visits, designed to provide real-world insights and access to leading industry practices. We are confident this initiative will empower Omani startups to seize growth opportunities in regional and global markets, thereby enhancing Oman\u2019s position as a leading hub for innovation and technology.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Said Qais bin Rashid Al Toobi, General Supervisor of the Rising Omani Startups Programme, said, \u201cThe Startup Leadership Programme is the result of our sustained efforts to build an integrated entrepreneurship ecosystem that strengthens Omani startups\u2019 competitiveness regionally and internationally, positioning them as global success stories. It is the outcome of a strategic partnership between the Rising Omani Startups Programme and the Royal Academy of Management, providing pivotal added value by equipping innovation-driven founders with practical tools and advanced leadership skills to enter new markets, attract strategic investments, and pursue sustainable growth strategies.\u201d<\/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-a521172 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default ct-header-fixed-none ct-row-max-none\" data-id=\"a521172\" 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-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9042312\" data-id=\"9042312\" 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-5a77cdd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5a77cdd\" 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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It aligns with the vision of the Rising Omani Startups Programme to empower entrepreneurs as pioneers of transformation and innovation, and it reflects the aspirations of Oman Vision 2040 for a diversified, knowledge-based economy driven by innovation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Designed for founders and executive leaders of innovative, tech-based startups, the six-month programme currently admits 18 participants. Running from August 2025 to January 2026, the programme combines workshops, case studies, structured dialogues with local and international experts, mentoring sessions, and applied projects.<\/p>\n<p>The learning journey is delivered through four integrated modules addressing strategic leadership, financial planning and valuation, growth strategies, and talent management. These enable participants to make the transition into senior leadership roles, identify new opportunities, negotiate effectively and confidently, build lasting relationships and leverage tools, including artificial intelligence, to drive sustainable growth. Participants will also focus on the financial and organisational foundations required to assess their companies\u2019 readiness, navigate expansion risks, and align decision-making with long-term objectives.<\/p>\n<p>The programme incorporates international field visits to reputed global accelerators, incubators and enterprises, alongside meetings with international experts and startup leaders. These experiences immerse participants in international best practices, expend their leadership outlook, and offer valuable opportunities to engage with potential investors and strategic partners.<\/p>\n<p>The Rising Omani Startups Programme, RAM\u2019s strategic partner, was established to nurture Oman\u2019s startup ecosystem by driving innovation, embedding an entrepreneurial culture within educational institutions, raising public awareness, and enabling startups to scale to regional and global levels.<\/p>\n<p>Upon completing the\u00a0Startup Leadership Programme, participants are expected to demonstrate enhanced leadership skills, well-developed growth strategies, improved organisational structures and team culture, and expanded international networks and experiences.<\/p>\n<p>RAM continues to advance its mission of empowering leaders across Oman\u2019s public and private sectors. Guided by its strategic vision and operating philosophy, RAM maintains it focus on developing and delivering pioneering leadership initiatives that strengthen national capabilities and contribute to driving sustainable socio-economic growth aligned with Oman Vision 2040.<\/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>The Royal Academy of Management (RAM), in collaboration with the Rising Omani Startups Programme, has announced the launch of the\u00a0Startup Leadership Programme, one of its flagship initiatives for 2025. 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