MUSCAT: Oman Society for Human Resource Management (OSHRM) signed a historic partnership with London Business School (LBS) to improve leadership excellence in Oman by blending world best practices with local relevance.
The partnership was formally launched at an exclusive executive roundtable in Muscat, where a select group of leaders — including Royal Family members, government dignitaries, decision-makers and alumni of the LBS Oman Chapter — convened. The occasion provided a high-level forum to exchange views on the evolving nature of leadership and to lay the ground for a shared vision to create future-proof competencies in Oman.
In remarks to the Observer, Thomas Xavier, Client Director at London Business School, discussed his enthusiasm for the institution's growing collaboration with Omani businesses, including the Oman Society for Human Resource Management (OSHRM).
“What is a source of pride—and so makes our relationship with Omani organisations so fulfilling—is the opportunity to help and make a contribution to the Oman's distinctiveness and creativity," said Xavier. "We wish to be in a position to make this distinctiveness stronger and make it an even more influential force globally.".
He went on to add, "The world would be a richer place with more Omanis. In our humble way, by encouraging individual leadership and by supporting the growth of Omani businesses that will prosper abroad, we hope to make a valuable contribution. It was a pleasure to see all of you today and to hear first-hand about challenges and opportunities in the Omani business environment."
Helen Kerkentzes, Associate Dean and London Business School Head of Executive Education, offered the following response to the partnership between the two schools. "OSHRM and London Business School—two independent, not-for-profit organizations—are united by a shared passion for the actualization of human potential," she said. "Together, we aim to enable Omani professionals in government and the private sector to develop, transform, and grow. By doing so, we hope to make a lasting contribution to Oman's future—and to the global business community."
Dr Ghalib al Hosni, OSHRM Chairman, stated, "We are pleased to announce that OSHRM will be signing with London Business School to seal our cooperation. The agreement will have its primary focus as leadership development with a special focus on encouraging leadership in the field of human resource management."
Dr Al Hosni further said, "This partnership represents a key milestone on our journey to empower Omani professionals and promote excellence in leadership across the public and private sectors."
Through this partnership, OSHRM and LBS will offer an executive education programme portfolio both within Oman and the LBS campus in London. They will cover strategic leadership, high-performance people management, HR transformation, and women leaders.
LBS Executive Education's Executive Dean of Executive Education, Middle East, Professor Florin Vasvari, said: "We are pleased to partner with OSHRM on this momentous initiative. The programme illustrates our shared purpose of building human capacity in Oman's public and private sectors. By delivering superior business education and research, we will empower Omani professionals to grow and influence locally, regionally, and internationally."
The initiative is entirely in line with Oman Vision 2040, affirming OSHRM's vision of developing leadership that is globally competent, locally responsive, and capable of driving national progress.
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