NIBAF Pakistan has successfully conducted a two-day values-based learning program titled SBP Values in Action, designed to help officers from the State Bank of Pakistan and SBP-BSC strengthen their understanding of institutional values and integrate them more effectively into their professional conduct. Held on November 17–18, 2025 at the NIBAF Islamabad Campus, the program served as an important platform for participants to examine how individual principles align with organizational expectations in a rapidly evolving financial environment.
Facilitated by Syed Sajid Ali, Director of Learning and Development at NIBAF Pakistan, the training emphasized the need for values-driven decision-making within central banking institutions. With global financial systems undergoing continuous transformation, institutions like SBP have been prioritizing internal culture-building initiatives that reinforce accountability, collaboration, transparency, and service-oriented thinking. The SBP Values in Action program was designed to support this shift by equipping officers with tools to reflect on their personal belief systems, assess how these influence workplace behaviors, and identify ways to contribute more effectively to the institution’s long-term mission.
One of the distinctive features of the program was the use of the LEGO Serious Play methodology. This experiential learning approach encourages participants to translate abstract concepts into tangible models, enabling deeper reflection, engagement, and communication during discussions. Officers constructed models to represent their interpretations of SBP’s core values and examined how these values translate into practical responsibilities within their respective roles.
Through interactive sessions and guided discussions, the participants explored themes such as integrity, trust, professional excellence, and responsible leadership. The exercises encouraged open dialogue among officers from different departments, helping them understand diverse perspectives and build a shared sense of responsibility toward upholding SBP’s values. The program also emphasized how value-driven conduct influences public trust, policy execution, and institutional resilience.
The two-day engagement provided officers with an opportunity to step back from routine responsibilities and engage in structured self-reflection. This approach not only strengthened individual awareness but also encouraged collective thinking around the role of values in operational decision-making. Participants noted that such initiatives foster a sense of purpose and reinforce the importance of aligning personal behavior with the broader mission of the central bank.
NIBAF Pakistan has been actively expanding its learning portfolio to support continuous professional development within the financial sector. Programs like SBP Values in Action reflect the institution’s commitment to building a culture where employees understand the deeper significance of their work and are empowered to contribute meaningfully to the stability and progress of Pakistan’s financial system.
As central banks across the world place increasing emphasis on organizational culture, initiatives like this highlight the growing recognition that values are not just abstract principles but essential guiding tools for policy development, operational execution, and stakeholder engagement. By introducing participatory methodologies and creating collaborative learning environments, NIBAF continues to play a central role in shaping the professional mindset of the country’s financial leadership.
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