Bank Muscat partners with Outward Bound Oman for training staff

MUSCAT: Bank Muscat has partnered with Outward Bound Oman to provide its employees with specialised training that will further improve their teamwork, critical thinking and effective communication skills.

Two batches of bank employees participated in these training workshops held recently at the headquarters of Outward Bound Oman in Al Khoudh. Outward Bound Oman is well-known for its focus on the development of human talent through a unique, intensive and immersive learning environment.

The training workshop for Bank Muscat employees aimed to raise their awareness of the importance of focusing on customers, and to introduce them to the importance of work ethics, and how it can be applied in the work environment.

It also pointed out the importance of dealing in a professional manner with colleagues, managers and the bank’s customers. In addition to enhancing the ability of employees to assume new responsibilities and adhere to the highest standards of integrity at work, the workshop also included several assorted activities to enhance their participation and interaction during the training.

Said bin Salim al Aufi, Group Deputy General Manager — Human Resources, Bank Muscat, said: “Bank Muscat recognises that its employees are its core strength and the primary reason for its success and accomplishments. Hence, it continuously invests resources and time to further develop their capabilities. The bank is also closely supporting efforts for further development of Omani youth through specialised programmes and courses to realise national development goals. We thank Outward Bound

Oman for their excellent training that focuses on communication, teamwork, confidence, critical thinking and creativity. This will help our employees unleash their full potential and contribute immensely both to the bank and Omani society in general.”

Mohammed bin Darwish al Zadjali, CEO, Outward Bound

Oman, said: “From school students to job-seekers and the emerging talent of leading organisations, Outward Bound Oman courses have helped shape the lives of thousands of people in the Sultanate, helping equip individuals with the right competencies and capabilities to support the ambitious goals of Oman Vision 2040.