Oxford Senior Executive Leadership Programme

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Programme overview

Welcome to the Oxford Senior Executive Leadership Programme, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford’s leadership development programme for global senior leaders.

In today’s complex world, leaders face challenges from globalisation and innovative disruption to sustainability and the future of work. This programme helps senior leaders develop skills and mindsets to navigate these challenges, transforming them into opportunities.

Join us to learn how to drive sustainable, profitable growth and shareholder value in a turbulent geopolitical landscape. This nine-month journey provides tools and strategies to boost performance and impact at personal, professional and societal levels.

The Oxford Senior Executive Leadership Programme offers a framework for building flexible, adaptable and visionary leadership to seamlessly navigate change.

  • Start date:

    4 Feb 2025

  • Duration:

    9 months

  • Programme fee:

    USD 28,000

The programme fee covers teaching fees, academic materials and programme lunch fees. It does not include transport expenses, accommodation expenses, associated visa fees or any other expenses not expressly mentioned. The face-to-face programme will adhere to university and government guidelines.


Paul Fisher invites you to join the Oxford Senior Executive Leadership Programme

Key highlights

  • Campus immersion
    at Oxford
  • Industry immersion
    in Dubai
  • Oxford Business Alumni
    Network
  • Learn from Oxford faculty
    and global industry experts
  • Live online
    sessions
  • Certificate from
    Saïd Business School,
    University of Oxford
  • Highly personalised
    leadership development
    journey

9 months immersive learning journey

Leadership narratives

Pre-module

Prior to the programme start, participants will complete a questionnaire about their personal leadership journey, reflecting on past accomplishments, future goals, leadership experiences and challenges faced. Participants will then apply the programme’s teachings to their own roles and ambitions. Within the framework of self, organisation and context, we will incorporate each participant’s personal leadership journey to develop a tailored leadership narrative. This process serves as a valuable self-awareness tool, helping participants gain deeper insight into their strengths, weaknesses and values. Participants will also engage in peer-to-peer learning by sharing their personal reflections.

What will you learn?

Campus immersion at Oxford

  • Our multiple selves
  • Leadership as a performing art
  • Why coaching works
  • Inspirational leadership – How to embrace context & take others with you
  • The tower project
  • Leading through organisational change
  • Resilience and teams
  • Principles, potential, and pitfalls of generative AI

Industry immersion in Dubai

  • Future fit leadership
  • Creative thinking
  • Creative leadership in a complex world
  • Disruptive innovation

Live online modules

  • My leadership journey
  • Relational resilience and neuroscience
  • Innovation drivers and landscape
  • Revisiting your leadership narrative
  • Operational excellence
  • Understanding the global supply chain
  • Marketing in the digital age
  • Environmental, social, and governance – future directions and trends
  • Global perspectives and challenges – the world at a crossroads
  • Digital transformation
  • Commercial acumen (simulation – 5 sessions)
  • Designing collaborative strategies and building new social capital

Programme outcome

A personalised leadership playbook

Participants will create a tangible take-away that consolidates their learnings and reflections from the programme, including a specific action plan for themselves and their organisation to implement immediately.

Immerse

Gain insights into major business and leadership challenges of the 21st century and learn how scenarios can be used to examine potential future contexts and their implications for leadership initiatives.

Explore

Develop expertise and explore resources, models and frameworks to excel in addressing contemporary issues.

Build

Interact and build a network of high-achieving peers from diverse organisations and industries worldwide.

Lead

Become a purposeful leader, equipped to tackle today’s greatest challenges with a clear vision that fuels important strategic decisions and positively impacts society.

Oxford Business Alumni Network

Upon completing the programme, you become eligible for lifelong membership in the Oxford Business Alumni network, the official global business alumni network of Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.

With over 27,000 members in more than 159 countries and 20 chapters worldwide, this network represents a truly world-class international business community.

 

Your alumni benefits include:

  • A lifelong Oxford business alumni email address
  • Membership of global Oxford business alumni chapters and online regional groups
  • Exclusive online and in-person invitations to events globally and in Oxford
  • Access to our LinkedIn group to connect with alumni online and open direct communication
  • Alumni rates for further study at the school
  • News and updates from the school and opportunities to blog or share your news

Learn from world-class faculty

Paul Fisher

Programme Director, Oxford Senior Executive Leadership Programme

Michael Smets

Professor of Management

Phyllida Hancock

Teaches Inspirational leadership

David Trevaskis

Teaches Persuasion and influence

Sue Dopson

Professor of Organisational Behaviour

Rachel Botsman

Associate Fellow

Peter Hanke

Associate Fellow

Trudi Lang

Senior Fellow in Management Practice

Ian Goldin

Professor of Globalisation and Development

Joel Shapiro

Professor of Financial Economics

Andrew Stephen

Professor of Marketing

Steve New

Associate Professor in Operations Management

Pinar Ozcan

Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Nelisha Wickremasinghe

Leadership and change consultant

Global industry experts

Anton Musgrave

Reimagining the future

Jamie Anderson

Creative thinking and the fine art of success

Mike Grandinetti

Professor of Innovation

Certificate

Upon successful completion of the programme, participants receive a verified certificate from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford at the graduation ceremony held on the Oxford campus.

Please note: The certificate image is for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.

Cohort statistics

Work experience

Average work experience: 22 years

Designation

  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Managing Director
  • President
  • Director
  • Founder
  • Vice President
  • Chief Business Officer
  • Chief Marketing Officer
  • General Manager
  • Dean
  • Division Manager
  • Business Head

Industry

  • Banking
  • Consulting
  • Edtech
  • Entertainment
  • Financial Services
  • Government
  • Healthcare
  • Information Technology
  • Manufacturing
  • NGO
  • Real Estate
  • Travel

Companies

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Hear from Paul Fisher, Programme Director

Is the programme right for me?

  • 10+ years of relevant work experience with demonstrated success in leading high-performance teams/impactful projects
  • Rich domain expertise with significant responsibilities and proven career advancement in corporate, entrepreneurial, business, or public sector domains
  • At least a graduate degree with a strong academic record
  • Curious and motivated leader seeking solutions to challenges faced by yourself, your organisation, and society at large

Application process

When reviewing applications, the Admission’s Committee aims for a balance of organisational and industry representation, while considering candidates’ professional experience and current responsibilities.

 

The Admissions Committee evaluates:

  • Application responses
  • Curriculum vitae or LinkedIn profile

We may conduct one-on-one discussions with candidates to assess interpersonal and communication skills, work experience, career focus and motivations for pursuing this programme.

1

Application submission

Answer the questions and submit your CV/upload or LinkedIn profile

2

Application review

Admissions Committee will verify your application and evaluate it for eligibility and fit to programme

3

Interaction

Select candidates to interact with the Admissions Director

4

Result

Receive a decision on your programme application via an email from the Admissions Committee.

We do not discriminate against any person based on race, colour, sex or sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, veteran status, or disability in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in this programme.

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The Oxford experience

Oxford stands among the world’s leading research universities. For over eight centuries, the University of Oxford has nurtured some of the most influential and respected leaders globally. Throughout its history, gifted leaders have both studied and taught at the university. These include 28 British prime ministers, at least 30 international leaders, 55 Nobel prize winners and 120 Olympic medal winners.

Our faculty deliver programmes that blend inspirational teaching with innovative and experiential learning methods. They bring diverse backgrounds, combining academic research with practical experience.

Our programmes offer participants the chance to immerse themselves in the classic Oxford experience. This may involve enjoying a formal dinner in an Oxford college, networking with global participants, or attending classes in our award-winning facilities.


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