OSHRM partners with LBS for leadership development
Unveiled at an exclusive roundtable attended by senior government officials, C-suite executives and LBS alumni from Oman on Tuesday, the collaboration aims to equip Omani leaders with globally benchmarked skills tailored to the local context.
Under the agreement, OSHRM and LBS will offer a range of executive education programmes in both Oman and London. These will cover strategic leadership, high-performance people skills, HR transformation and women in leadership.
Dr Ghalib al Hosni, Chairman of OSHRM, said, 'This partnership represents our commitment to bring the world's best thinking into our national context. With London Business School, we're creating learning experiences that reflect global excellence while addressing the unique challenges and opportunities facing leaders in Oman.'
Prof Florin Vasvari, Executive Dean of Executive Education, Middle East at LBS, added, 'We are proud to partner with OSHRM in this important initiative. Together, we aim to empower Omani professionals to lead with impact – locally and globally – through world-class education and research.'
Nihel Tajrouri, Director of Training and Development at OSHRM, highlighted the local relevance of the initiative. 'This collaboration blends LBS's global expertise with OSHRM's local insight, offering relevant, real-world learning experiences that enable Omani leaders to thrive.'
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