Muscat: In line with its strategic initiatives for 2024, the Royal Academy of Management (RAM) has introduced an executive programme focused on resilience and risk management. This initiative aims to enhance national competencies to effectively confront future challenges and devise robust strategies for crisis and risk management.
The programme is closely aligned with the National Risk Register established by the Secretariat-General of the National Security Council and supports national efforts to address this pressing issue in accordance with future goals. It is being delivered in collaboration with the Cabinet Office Emergency Planning College of the United Kingdom, which brings international expertise to bolster resilience and risk management capabilities.
Dr. Fathiya Al Rashdi, Vice President for Programme Affairs at the Royal Academy of Management, emphasized that this programme is a strategic effort aimed at empowering specialized national competencies. It seeks to enhance national resilience and develop adaptive executive skills necessary for effective risk and emergency management. Additionally, it focuses on creating and implementing flexible policies to ensure business continuity within the public sector. She highlighted that the programme's primary goal is to strengthen the sustainability of operations in critical sectors across Oman by fostering advanced skills in emergency planning and risk management, thus ensuring preparedness for crises and unexpected challenges.
Dr. Fathiya noted that the programme responds to the increasing demand for developing professionals capable of navigating contemporary challenges while proactively ensuring business continuity. She stated, "Through this initiative, we aspire to cultivate a community of qualified Omani leaders who can maintain operational continuity and deliver effective performance in the face of challenges, thereby contributing to institutional excellence and supporting sustainable development as envisioned by the Sultanate of Oman."
The program is organized into three fundamental modules, each aimed at delivering an in-depth understanding of risk management and enhancing business continuity within organizations.
The initial module emphasizes corporate risk management, while the subsequent module explores crisis management and emergency preparedness. The final module focuses on business continuity specifically within the public sector.
This program is tailored for 25 participants who hold managerial or department head roles, or equivalent positions, in risk management, emergency planning, and business continuity within public sector organizations.
Participants will engage in a well-rounded curriculum that includes intensive learning sessions, interactive workshops, practical training, and site visits, all designed to tackle real-world challenges and incorporate insights from both local and global perspectives.
