Oxford Senior Executive Leadership Programme
Programme overview
In today’s complex and ever-changing world, leaders face a variety of challenges, from globalisation and innovative disruption to cybersecurity and the future of work. Oxford Senior Executive Leadership Programme is designed to help senior leaders develop the skills and mindset needed to lead their organisations through these challenges and turn them into powerful opportunities. This programme is not only a transformational journey for senior leaders, but also an important tool that provides the framework to build flexible, adaptable and visionary leadership that can seemlessly navigate change.
The Oxford SELP programme is a unique offering that encompasses an on-campus experience at Oxford, an industry immersion in Dubai, and live online sessions led by renowned faculty from Oxford University’s Saïd Business School and global industry experts. The programme looks at leadership from three different perspectives: Self, Organisation and Context.
The programme fee is inclusive of all taxes. It covers teaching fees, all academic materials, programme lunch fees. The fees does not include transport expenses, accommodation expenses and any associated visa fees etc. It also does not cover any other expenses that are not expressly mentioned above.
The face to face programme will be run in adherence 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
(OBA) Network
Learn from Oxford faculty
and global industry experts
Live online
sessions
Certificate from
Oxford University’s
Saïd Business School
Highly personalised
leadership development
journey
Key highlights
Campus immersion
at Oxford
Industry immersion
in Dubai
Oxford Business Alumni
(OBA) Network
Learn from Oxford faculty
and global industry experts
Live online
sessions
Certificate from
Oxford University’s
Saïd Business School
Highly personalised
leadership development
journey
9 months immersive learning journey
Leadership narratives
Pre-module
Before the programme starts, participants will complete a questionnaire that asks relevant questions about their personal leadership journey. They will be encouraged to reflect on their past accomplishments and future goals, while also examining their leadership experiences and the challenges they have faced. Participants will then learn how to apply the programme’s teachings to their own roles and ambitions. With the backdrop of the three themes of self, organisation and context, we will incorporate the participant’s personal leadership journey so each participant arrives at a leadership narrative that best suits them. Creating these leadership narratives will serve as a valuable self-awareness tool, as participants will gain a deeper understanding of their strengths, weaknesses and values. They will also have the opportunity to engage in peer-to-peer learning by sharing their personal reflections with others.
What will you learn?
Campus immersion at Oxford (17-21 Jun 2024)
- Leadership in a volatile world – Insights from the CEO report
- Scenario planning
- Inspirational leadership – How to take others with you. Lessons from Shakespere
- Persuasion and influence
- Leading through organisational culture
- The importance of humility in leadership
- Leading as a performing art
The session will focus on findings from Saïd Business School’s CEO report which interviewed over 150 global leaders. Focusing on participants who hope to be future leaders, key findings which will be discussed include: how in a world of connectivity where trust comes at a premium, CEOs have had to reinvent how they communicate, lead and set strategy; and how CEOs must find new ways to establish organisational values and culture, build teams and align their companies.
Scenario planning
In an uncertain world, scenario planning equips you with the skills and tools to deal effectively with potential opportunities, threats and challenges. The session will provide an overview of the principles of the Oxford Scenario Planning Approach and provide time for discussion on how it can be adapted and adopted by participants for their own purposes.
Inspirational leadership – How to take others with you. Lessons from Shakespere
Participants will be introduced to the story of Shakespeare’s most inspired and inspiring leader, Henry V and then explore many of the leadership challenges Henry faced.
Persuasion and influence
It is impossible to overestimate the impact effective persuasion can have on almost every facet of life – in leadership, persuasion and negotiation. This session will look at the seven universal principles of persuasion that have been scientifically proven to be effective based on the work of Dr Robert Cialdini and are also central to building trust and relationships. Other key areas that will be covered will include the power of storytelling and personal narrative and potential narrative frameworks, drawing on the work of Joseph Campbell, the McKinsey method developed by Barbara Minto and Language of the Senses (LOTS).
Leading through organisational culture
This session explores the concept of organisational culture and how successful leaders are seeking to change organisational practices. The session will critically assess a number of leadership models and ask what leaders can learn from them.
The importance of humility in leadership
In a world of deep divisions, humility is often an under emphasised characteristic. A more humble society leads to greater sincerity, fairness, truthfulness and modesty. This session will examine how humility is something we can all get better at – not just acknowledge our mistakes and learn from them, but be open to understanding where we might be wrong.
Leading as a performing art
Learn to investigate similarities and connections between music performance and leadership innovation. As part of the session, you will transform knowledge and experience from the performing arts into core leadership principles that can be understood and used across any industry.
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Industry immersion in Dubai (15-19 Jan 2024)
- Creative thinking
- Systems thinking and managing complexity
- Disruptive innovation
Creative thinking
In this intensive module, participants will develop an understanding of how to boost individual and collective creativity and get an appreciation of why so many organisations look at creativity as an important strategic capability. Learn techniques for boosting individual and collective creativity towards achieving higher levels of organisational innovation. Unleash your personal and organisational creative potential with interactive lectures, case study discussions and experiential exercises.
Systems thinking and managing complexity
In this immersive module, participants will gain insights into how the brain learns, how to learn more quickly, why we frequently make poor judgments and how to learn from both successes and failures. Through real-life examples and interactive activities, participants will learn how to make more deliberate and informed decisions while potentially doubling their learning capacity. Participants will also learn how to systematically think back on their experiences and draw lessons from them.
Disruptive innovation
This immersive workshop takes you through an in-depth understanding of disruption, innovation and disruptive innovation’s impact on business. Learn more about digital transformation, emerging technologies, Industry 4.0 Disruption, various methodologies and approaches in innovation and real-world use cases that provide deeper insights into the state of innovation and disruption today. Explore best practices in innovation, human centric design, lean methodologies and a multi horizon portfolio approach to innovation.
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Live online modules
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
- ESG – 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
My leadership journey
The live virtual modules will commence with the real-life leadership journey of an outstanding global leader. We will hear the challenges that leader encountered and overcame and advice on getting to and staying at the top.
Relational resilience and neuroscience
Learn more about the science of leadership, teams and building resilience from the perspective of neuroscience. Using this framework, leaders can better understand the science behind human behaviour and develop strategies to promote team collaboration and relational resilience in increasingly volatile times. Understand how senior leaders foster an environment of trust and open communication to strengthen their teams, promote collaboration and drive organisational success.
Innovation drivers and landscape
In this module, we will explore models of innovation beyond popular notions of technology and disruption. Understand what drives innovation, what its key enablers are and how to succeed in today’s innovation economy – identify emerging trends, relevant technologies, and competitive approaches, as well as adapting your organisation to the changing market environment. Learning how to promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement in your business to accelerate your innovation agility.
Revisiting your leadership narrative
This session will return participants to their learning narratives. Trace your journey since the programme started. Evaluate your growth and what learnings you have applied. Have you started to develop your career roadmap?
Operational excellence
In this module, learn from real-world case studies about the key principles of excellence, the importance of permanent scepticism, setting precise objectives and goals and establishing clear values that govern team culture.
Understanding the global supply chain
Delve into the meaning of supply chain partnerships in today’s business landscape. Examine how ethical and environmental concerns are reflected into the supply chain and why it is essential to develop partnerships that align with your organisation’s values and goals. Unravel the complexities of the supply chain and the impact of your decisions on the broader ecosystem. Learn multiple perspectives and interpretations of stakeholders to create partnerships that balance and respect the interests of all parties.
Marketing in the digital age
Explore how businesses can leverage digital channels to reach and engage their customers. Essentially all leaders need to market. Learn how to develop effective digital marketing strategies that align with your business goals and customer needs and how to measure and optimise your campaigns for maximum impact.
ESG – Future directions and trends
This session will provide an outlook for future developments in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing and sustainable finance. Explore how you can leverage ESG to drive long-term value creation and enhance reputation among stakeholders. Uncover the latest trends and best practices in ESG, including the rise of sustainable investing, the importance of social responsibility and the role of governance in creating a culture of accountability.
Global perspectives and challenges – The world at a crossroads
Gain a comprehensive overview of the global challenges that all companies and organisations face in the current landscape. Learn about the shifting economic blocs, the continued rise of China, the future of jobs, finance, income inequality, geopolitics and the climate crisis. Explore the key trends and drivers shaping the global economy and society and discuss how businesses can navigate these challenges to thrive in the long term.
Digital transformation
New technologies, global connectivity and changing business dynamics have changed the way we work and live. This implies a new approach to strategic thinking, leadership and operational and strategic management. In this connected world, it is no longer sufficient to learn from the past. We must learn from the future. Decode digital transformation from a futuristic lens, debate about the many forces, technologies and market dynamics driving future business success.
Commercial acumen (simulation – 5 sessions)
One of the biggest obstacles that hinder the growth of senior managers today is their inability to judge the financial strength of their strategic and operational decisions. This handicap results from a lack of financial background. Senior executives who address this problem early enough can transform their careers with a new-found ability to visualise the cause and effect of their ideas in a financial context. This session provides a concise overview of how financial management is used to create higher market values for an organisation, and how value creation impacts the day-to-day life of managers. Through the use of a business simulation, the session helps in understanding financial statements, how financial decisions are made, analysing a firm’s financials and discovering its strengths and weaknesses, building a cost-pricing strategy, forecasting cash flows, identifying a new opportunity, selecting an investment project, analysing a new market, revisiting the firm’s strategy, understanding profitable growth and the value drivers for achieving the same.
Designing collaborative strategies and building new social capital
For senior leaders, collaborative strategies and building social capital are essential components of successful leadership. Collaborative strategies help to foster a culture of teamwork, communication, and trust within organisations, leading to improved problem-solving, decision-making and overall productivity. Learn how to build a collaborative culture and build your social capital to enhance the organisation’s reputation, open doors to new opportunities and gain access to valuable information and resources.
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Programme outcome
A personalised leadership playbook
Immerse
Gain insights and a deeper understanding of the major business/leadership challenges faced in the 21st century and how scenarios can be utilised to examine the potential evolution of an organisation’s future context and its implications for leadership initiatives.
Explore
Build
Lead
Become a leader with purpose, equipped to tackle today’s greatest challenges and able to lead with a clear vision that fuels important strategic decisions, as well as positively impacting society.
Oxford Business Alumni Network
- Joining your regional OBA Chapter and/or connecting with the OBA Ambassador in your city
- Membership of the OBA LinkedIn group and OBA Community to connect with others online
- Invitations to academic, networking and social events in Oxford and your home country
- Subscription to the monthly e-newsletter
- Access to the OBA website, and other news, resources, and research from the University
Learn from world-class faculty
Global industry experts
Certificate
The Oxford experience
Explore the Oxford campus
Hear from Prof. Paul Fisher, Programme Director, Oxford SELP
Is the programme right for me?
- 10 + years of relevant work experience and demonstrated success in leading high-performance teams/impactful projects
- Rich domain expertise with significant responsibilities and proven career advancement in a corporate, entrepreneurial, business or public sector domain
- At least a graduate degree with a strong academic record
- Curious and motivated leader, searching for solutions to the challenges faced by you, your organisation and the society at large
Application process
The Admissions Committee assesses your:
- Application responses
- CV or LinkedIn profile
- Admissions Director
your application and evaluate it for
eligibility and fit to the programme
the Admissions Director
application via an email from the
Admissions Committee within
5 working days
Inquire for your organisation
We feel that taking this programme with your colleagues facilitates communication and accelerates impact in your organisation. This also helps in having meaningful discussions with each other.
