Plan to groom leaders launched

MUSCAT: The Diwan of Royal Court, represented by the Institute of Capability Development (ICD), on Wednesday launched the National Leadership and Competitiveness Program (NLCP). The initiative by the Public Private Partnership Taskforce (Sharaka) aims to drive people development (leadership, management and professional) in both public and private sectors. This programme intends to develop those capabilities required by the labour market. Sayyid Khalid bin Hilal bin Saud al Busaidy, Minister of the Diwan of Royal Court, said in a statement, “This programme is only a reflection of the wise vision and insights of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos, where he has in many occasions asserted the need to develop human resources and that people are the cornerstone in the development of any society, which is the goal and purpose of development”. He stressed that the launch of the programme comes after the success of the National CEO Program initiative in the private sector. In addition, it builds on the Under-Secretary programme delivered last September. The PPP Taskforce believe it is essential to continue with such learning initiatives that raise the efficiency of executive leadership in both public and private sectors. The programme is targeted at the public sector, emphasising its central role in steering future development. In addition, it aims to align efforts to drive the national agenda, to promote sustainable development and to encourage best practice partnership with the private sector. The National Leadership and Competitiveness Program for the Undersecretary stream was launched on September 24 2016 and was concluded on February 26 2017. This programme will contribute to building a community of Omani leaders capable of operating at an international level in the government sector. This will enhance the Sultanate’s competitiveness, progress national priorities, and so enable the sector to play its role in the social and economic development of the Sultanate. The programme offers a unique learning experience for the target group of 35 Omani public sector participants. The participant group will comprise Directors-General, Assistant Directors-General, Advisors, experts and their equivalents from all the governorates of the Sultanate where priority will be given to those directly related to the business environment. Participants will undergo a rigorous, transparent and fair selection process. Successful applicants will participate in the eight-month programme, delivered both in Oman and overseas. The learning journey involves face-taught modules comprising classroom and experiential learning, leadership coaching and international study tours. The learning is applied through strategic projects. The NLCP programme team will provide all relevant information related to the programme application, selection, and learning process at the upcoming Press Conference. This will include information about the admissions process, criteria and deadlines for application. The date for the Press Conference will be announced shortly.