Dhaka:The Royal Academy of Management (RAM) has introduced the Leadership and Logistics Programme in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology. This initiative is designed to equip senior leaders from both government and the private sector to navigate and lead the logistics sector in Oman through a period of significant transformation.
According to Oman News Agency, Thirty participants, including directors general and assistant directors general from governmental bodies as well as private-sector leaders of similar rank, will engage in the programme over 12 days and three modules. The curriculum addresses the increasing complexity and fast-paced evolution of logistics and supply chains, providing leaders with the necessary strategic, commercial, and operational insights to foresee challenges, enhance organizational performance, and sustain competitiveness in line with Oman Vision 2040.
Dr. Ali Qassim Al Lawati, President of RAM, emphasized the importance of the academy's strategic partnership with the Ministry, highlighting the necessity of aligning investments in logistics infrastructure with leadership development. This collaboration reflects the principle of unified government teamwork and serves as a model adaptable to other priority sectors in Oman.
The programme aims to develop a leadership approach that aligns operational decisions with national priorities, shifting the focus from cost management to value creation. It combines strategic vision with a deep understanding of the logistics ecosystem, enabling leaders to turn rapid geopolitical, trade, and technological changes into opportunities that bolster national competitiveness.
Sanaa Al Busaidi, Programme Supervisor, explained that the programme integrates strategic, commercial, and operational perspectives. It covers strategic leadership in logistics, commercial acumen, supply chain excellence, stakeholder and ecosystem leadership, and global market intelligence. Participants are encouraged to adopt a more commercial, value-oriented leadership style, evaluating how data and emerging technologies can enhance performance and competitiveness.
The programme is structured into three modules Strategic Leadership in Logistics and Supply Chains, Commercial Capabilities and End-to-End Supply Chain Excellence, and Building a Future-Ready Logistics Ecosystem. These modules address current trends, commercial perspectives, and future innovations, ensuring that Oman's logistics sector remains competitive and aligned with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040.