NBK holds workshop on modern concepts in business development
Workshop titled ‘How (and How Not) to Lead Change in Organizations’
KUWAIT: National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), in collaboration with the Institute of Banking Studies and the attendance of various NBK Group Heads , organized a workshop on “How (and How Not) to Lead Change in Organizations”, conducted by Professor Jim Dowd, Senior Lecturer and Executive Director of Harvard Business School.
NBK offered the remote workshop for 37 executive leaders, with the aim of introducing them to the most prominent modern concepts in the field of business development, in cooperation with lecturers from world renowned institutions, such as Harvard Business School. Professor Dowd presented various modern and significant concepts in the business world that directly impact the work of various departments across the bank. He also highlighted the importance of how to develop work and improve teamwork to achieve strategic goals.
The workshop also touched on the latest methods and mechanisms that both leaders need to successfully deal with the challenges introduced by rapid changes in the work environment and technological advancements, in addition to knowing how to effectively and efficiently overcome such obstacles. The workshop was met with huge interest, as attending executive leaders and managers exchanged visions, real-life situations and challenges they encountered.
Professor Jim Dowd has extensive experience in leadership development, organizational culture and change. He is the Faculty Chair in Leadership and Change Programs, and was a former Professor of Organizational Behavior at IMD Business School Switzerland. In 1993, he co-authored the book Vision, Values and Courage: Leadership for Quality Management.
As quoted by Emad Al-Ablani, Head of Group Human Resources: “Our people are the true wealth, they are the cornerstone of our successes. Therefore, we are keen to continue developing and expanding their expertise and skill sets through organizing unique events”. “This workshop is a continuation of the Collective Executive program we provided for group heads in the bank with the most prestigious international educational and training institutions, including INSEAD Business School and Harvard Business School, in line with our strategy to provide the best training programs for executive leaders.” he added.
Emad Al-Ablani emphasized that NBK is committed to provide the best training and development opportunities for its employees, showcasing their exceptional talents and capabilities, as it continues to promote its excellence and leadership in the local and regional markets.
He also highlighted the importance of the ongoing development and training process of NBK’s employees, across all levels, to ensure that they constantly stay up to date with the latest developments, in order to successfully handle any challenges they are faced with. This process asserts NBK’s leadership and unique position in offering top-notch banking services and products to its customers. Furthermore, NBK is keen to continuously support, empower and qualify its Leaders & employees by providing specialized training programs designed according to the utmost methodological and scientific standards, , in order to develop specialized professional leaders.