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Zawya
11-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
NBK organizes a workshop for its employees on driving NBK into the future
Al-Nasrallah: Investing in our employees is a key strategic pillar for achieving sustainable growth and maintaining our excellence and leadership In keeping with consistent endeavors to increase employees' efficiency through the best-in-class training and development programs provided by global experts, National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) organized a seminar titled 'Driving NBK into the Future' by Warren Knight, the renowned global advisor and expert in digital transformation. This seminar is designed to help businesses tackle this challenge by providing a comprehensive assessment and roadmap for successful digital transformation. It will equip attendees with the knowledge and tools they need to navigate the complex digital landscape and stay ahead of the competition. Participating employees will learn how to strategically plan, organize people and resources, and foster a culture of agile innovation, collective responsibility, and customer centricity. They will also gain insights into the impact of digital on the workplace, becoming the leader at the heart of transformational change, and learning how to enable and encourage new ways of rewarding. Furthermore, they will discover how to build and sponsor a digital culture that drives organizational success through a clear roadmap that is tailored to the organization's unique needs and goals. The seminar will provide attendees with an in-depth assessment and understanding of each of the three building blocks of digital transformation leadership: Alignment – Optimization and Integration. Alignment refers to the harmonization and integration of various aspects of the organization to work cohesively towards the common goals and objectives of digital transformation. This includes aligning strategies, processes, technologies, people, and resources to ensure they all support and contribute to the transformation journey. Meanwhile, Optimization involves fine-tuning and maximizing the effectiveness and efficiency of different elements within the organization, such as processes, technologies, data management, and support functions to ensure that each aspect is functioning at its best to drive successful digital transformation and achieve the desired outcomes. The seminar will cover the 5 pillars of the Everyday Transformation which include Human Centric, Process tools, Problem Solving, Digital Strategy, Data-Driven Technology, Business Model, Communication, Intention and Agile Mindset. Speaking on this, Maryam Al-Nasrallah, Talent Management Manager, Group Human Resources at National Bank of Kuwait, said, 'We firmly believe that investing in our employees is a key strategic pillar for achieving sustainable growth and maintaining the bank's excellence and leadership. To this end, we are investing largely in developing their skills through advanced training programs, workshops and seminars for renowned international experts, to provide them with the required knowledge and expertise to keep pace with the rapid-evolving financial landscape.' 'We are constantly seeking to enhance our employees' technical skills and expertise, including leadership capabilities and personal and professional skills, aligning with our belief that continuous training magnifies employees' knowledge of the aspects of the changes and developments taking place in the banking industry, thus empowering them to tackle future challenges,' she added. Al-Nasrallah highlighted that NBK has a significant edge in leading digital transformation and innovation in the banking sector, thanks to its pioneering initiatives that encompass all aspects of digital transformation, including training and developing its employees to be prepared for next-generation technologies. In this context, the bank recently launched the 'NBK Tech Academy', the first of its kind Academy focusing on digital and data technologies by providing a professional training program to train and qualify young Kuwaiti talents to join the banking sector. Warren Knight has unwavering dedication spanning 15+ years. As the author of 'Think Digital First' and 'Everyday Transformation', he equips leaders with the confidence, skills, and tools to embed digital into their core of their transformation.
Arab Times
09-04-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
NBK Academy celebrates 15 years since its launch
KUWAIT CITY, Apr 09: In celebration of 15 years since the inauguration of its Academy, the National Bank of Kuwait organized an exceptional event reuniting in-house NBK Academy graduates who becamestaff members and leaders in the bank, and the other graduates who carried on their careers in other institutions. The number ofwaves reached a total of 30, including the NBK Tech Academy. During the event, which was held at NBK's headquarters with the presence of the executive management, a seminar by global advisor and expert in digital transformation Warren Knight was conducted about the leading role of digital transformation, which shed light on the fundamentals of a successful one. The event also included a discussion panelmoderated by Abdullah Boftain, Managing Partner of Kuwait News, with the participation of the graduates whose careers have remarkably grown whether inside the bank or elsewhere in other institutions. The discussion explored their experiences as to how theAcademy has shaped their professional success and its role in equipping them with the necessary confidence while they navigate their career transitions. Besides highlighting their professional achievements inside and outside the bank,the aim of this event is to fosterand promote NBK's value of connection, through whichthe graduates can build bridges, exchange knowledge andexperiences and relive shared memories. On this occasion, Mr. Emad Al-Ablani, Group Chief Human Resources Officersaid: 'We are delighted with this exceptional reunion that gathersall NBKAcademy's graduates who made remarkable achievements inside and outside NBKbeyond all obstacles and challenges. This day is a testament tothe success of our human capital investment strategy and its vital role in Kuwait's economy and Kuwait Vision 2035.' Al-Ablani also added: 'The NBK Academy will continue to enrich Kuwait's national workforce with distinguished talents that contribute to the sustainability of the Academyechoes our vision towards investing in human capital and preparing the economy with qualifiednational banking leaders as per the newest and highest international standards, and it also reflects our efforts to enhance the sustainable development of national talent and resources, which is a strategic objective and a joined responsibility between the state and its different public and private entities.' On the program of the Academy, Najla Al-Sager, Head of Talent Management & Learning,indicated that the efforts to develop itscontent are continuous, as it aims to keep up with the newest research and international trends in the banking and business sectors. She also noted that NBK will strive to maintain its pioneering position at the forefront of institutions that continue to attract and upskill national talents to prepare them for the banking sector, further highlighting that the bank has the highest national employee retention rate, and it stands out as the private sector employer of choice and top recruiter of national talent and professionals. On another note, the attending graduates expressed their deepest joy with this exceptional initiative organized by NBK, describing it as a priceless opportunity to exchange experiences and strengthen communication among the different waves. Moreover, several distinctive graduates received awards and honorary trophies, such as the outstanding Alumnus award, NBK Academy Champion award, the Community Builder award, Entrepreneur award, Inspirational Leader award. In the past year, NBK has launched the NBK Tech Academy, in line with its commitment to keep up with the digital advancement in the fields of technology and data and information security. It stands as the first of its kind in Kuwait, dedicated to advancing digital technologies and data systems. NBK Tech Academy features a professional training program designed to prepare young national talents in fields including fintech, data analytics, ethics in technology, cyber security, fundamentals of digital payments, digital innovation, artificial intelligence, scripting and programming, fundamentals of codifications, and finance for non-finance professionals.
