With International Participation at the Level of Heads of Supreme Audit Institutions, Inclusive Leadership Masterclass is Launched in Muscat
With International Participation at the Level of Heads of Supreme Audit Institutions, Inclusive Leadership Masterclass is Launched in Muscat
Date of Publication: May 27, 2024, 2:46 PM
His Excellency Ahmed bin Salim Al Rujaibi, Deputy Chairman of State Audit Institution, sponsored the opening of the Inclusive Leadership Masterclass activities, which is implemented by the INTOSAI Development Initiative (IDI) in coordination with State Audit Institution at the Sheraton Hotel, Muscat, on Monday morning, May 27, 2024. A number of Their Excellencies SAI Heads, members of the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (INTOSAI), participate in the three-day event.
The Inclusive Leadership Masterclass seeks to achieve several key objectives, the most important of which is to leverage the experiences of SAI leaders and the knowledge of international experts. The masterclass also aims at developing innovative strategies for adopting an inclusive leadership approach, thereby assisting SAIs in the effective fulfillment of their mandates. In addition, the program targets raising knowledge and awareness on the importance of inclusive leadership as a core value of the SAI and allowing SAI leaders to identify strategies and actions that can be taken in leading an inclusive SAI.
The masterclass consists of several scientific sessions with in-depth discussions on key topics, such as understanding the concept of “inclusive leadership” in terms of the notion of inclusiveness and its relation to diversity, reviewing contemporary leadership styles, and identifying the main traits of an inclusive leader.
The program sessions also address reviewing means of acquiring expert knowledge on the best practices that encourage inclusive approaches in SAI works, identifying tools that support inclusive behavior in the workplace, as well as discussing ways to cultivate a culture of an open and safe work environment.
It is worth noting that the Inclusive Leadership is one of the masterclasses of the MASTERY initiative, which was launched by the IDI in early 2021. The MASTERY initiative aims at empowering SAI leaders to lead their institutions with the goal of realizing change that leads to effectiveness, impact, and sustainability within and beyond their institutions. The initiative also facilitates the exchange of experiences among SAI leaders, fosters in-depth understanding of crucial subjects, and provides opportunities for interaction with globally recognized experts in an enriching academic setting.