The National Institute of Banking and Finance (NIBAF) has launched the Mid-Career Management Development Program (MMDP), a three-week intensive training initiative designed to sharpen the leadership, strategic thinking, and managerial capabilities of mid-career officers. The program is being held from September 1 to September 20, 2025, at NIBAF’s Karachi campus, bringing together officers from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and SBP-BSC.
The program is led by Mr. Adeel Imtiaz Shaikh, Senior Joint Director of the Department of Management and Monetary Development (DMMD). With his extensive expertise in leadership training and organizational management, Mr. Shaikh is guiding participants through an immersive learning experience that blends theory with practical approaches to address the evolving challenges of today’s banking and financial environment.
As banking institutions navigate a fast-changing landscape shaped by global economic shifts, technological innovations, and regulatory reforms, the importance of strong mid-level management has become increasingly apparent. Mid-career officers play a vital role in connecting institutional strategies with operational execution. NIBAF’s MMDP aims to enhance these officers’ abilities to lead teams, make informed decisions, and align organizational goals with broader financial system priorities.
The three-week training program covers a wide spectrum of management and leadership themes, ranging from strategic planning and organizational behavior to communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Special emphasis is also placed on adaptive leadership, equipping participants with the ability to navigate uncertainty and manage change effectively within their respective institutions.
Officers participating in the program come from both SBP and its subsidiary, SBP-BSC, ensuring that the training resonates with diverse responsibilities and functions across the central banking framework. This cross-functional engagement fosters collaborative learning and strengthens professional networks within Pakistan’s banking ecosystem.
NIBAF, as the dedicated training arm of the State Bank of Pakistan, has consistently focused on equipping banking professionals with the knowledge and competencies required for a dynamic financial sector. By hosting MMDP, the institute is investing in the leadership pipeline of the country’s central banking institutions, ensuring that future leaders are well-prepared to address both domestic and global challenges.
The program’s design also emphasizes personal growth, encouraging officers to reflect on their management styles and develop strategies to become more effective leaders. Through interactive sessions, group exercises, and case-based learning, participants are exposed to practical scenarios that mirror the complexities of the banking sector. Such exposure helps strengthen their ability to respond to real-world challenges with confidence and agility.
The launch of this program highlights NIBAF’s commitment to advancing human capital development in Pakistan’s banking industry. By focusing on leadership and management development at the mid-career stage, the institute is creating a sustainable impact that will resonate across the sector in the years to come.
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