DUBAI: The Emirates Institute of Finance (EIF), a regional leader in banking and finance training, has successfully graduated its sixth cohort from the Leadership Development Programme (LDP) at the University of Oxford. Held at Egrove Park, Oxford’s dedicated executive education facility, the programme was developed in partnership with the esteemed Said Business School and tailored specifically for senior financial managers from the GCC region.
The two-week course, titled ‘Strategic Leadership in the Era of Disruption’, centred around three main pillars: strategic leadership, organisational leadership, and personal leadership.
The strategic component of the programme concentrates on enhancing crisis management skills and improving decision-making capabilities during periods of industry upheaval. The organisational segment underscores the importance of transformational leadership, integrating advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning to navigate modern business challenges. Me
anwhile, the personal leadership pillar is devoted to self-development, addressing crucial aspects like bias elimination, fostering teamwork, and managing emotions effectively during times of disruption.
Noura Alblooshi, General Manager at EIF, said, ‘The banking and finance sector is continuously changing, encountering numerous challenges and shifts. With increasing competition and ever-evolving markets, it is essential for financial managers to enhance their leadership skills to sustain a competitive edge and ensure continued success. Our programme, developed in collaboration with the renowned Saïd Business School at Oxford, is carefully crafted to meet these demands.’
Since its inception in 2020, LDP has graduated 150 leaders across five cohorts. This year, EIF welcomed 30 more participants, including senior managers and executive-level UAE nationals, to its 2024 cohort.
Graduates of the Leadership Development Programme are also invited to join the Oxford Business Alumni Network (OBA), which offers acce
ss to exclusive professional development and networking events.
Source: Emirates News Agency