Oxford University's Leadership Programme Graduates New Cohort Of Financial Managers

The Emirates Institute of Finance (EIF), a prominent institution in banking and finance training, has successfully graduated its sixth cohort from the Leadership Development Programme (LDP) at the University of Oxford. The programme, held at Egrove Park, Oxford's executive education facility, was developed in collaboration with the Saïd Business School and tailored for senior financial managers from the GCC region.

The two-week course, titled ‘Strategic Leadership in the Era of Disruption’, focused on three main pillars: strategic leadership, organisational leadership, and personal leadership. The strategic component aimed to enhance crisis management skills and improve decision-making capabilities during industry upheavals. The organisational segment emphasised transformational leadership, integrating advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning to address modern business challenges.

Meanwhile, the personal leadership pillar concentrated on self-development, addressing crucial aspects like bias elimination, fostering teamwork, and managing emotions effectively during disruptive times. These elements are designed to equip financial managers with the necessary skills to navigate an ever-evolving market landscape.

Noura Alblooshi, General Manager at EIF, stated, "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."

Programme Achievements

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 access to exclusive professional development and networking events.

The EIF continues to play a pivotal role in enhancing the capabilities of financial managers in the GCC region through its well-structured programmes and strategic partnerships with leading educational institutions like Oxford's Saïd Business School.

With inputs from WAM