Oxford Senior Executive Leadership Programme

Participants will uncover their authentic leadership identities through this session. The aim is to help them build greater situational awareness and balance authenticity with adaptability. They will also learn how to create and cultivate different leadership identities or selves by exploring a range of behaviours.

Participants will explore similarities and connections between music performance and leadership innovation. The session will focus on transforming knowledge and experience from the performing arts into core leadership principles that can be understood and applied across any industry.

The session will help participants to develop a greater understanding of coaching as a powerful leadership tool. Through the course of the session, participants will practise and get feedback on their coaching skills and style.

Lessons from Shakespeare – Participants will be introduced to Shakespeare’s most inspired and inspiring leader, Henry V, and explore the various leadership challenges Henry V faced.

Participants will examine the key drivers of high-performing organisations, focusing on goals, roles, processes, and interpersonal relationships. This session will include dynamic activities designed to translate organisational theory into actionable leadership strategies that are applicable across diverse business environments.

This session explores the concept of organisational change and how successful leaders lead effectively through change with clarity and confidence. Through the session, participants will conduct a critical assessment of various leadership models and discuss what leaders can learn from them.

This session will examine how feelings, thoughts, words and actions help or hinder our ability to work well in groups and teams. Participants will also understand and practise how they might apply these ideas and practices in their leadership of groups and teams to increase effectiveness and to nurture healthy relationships.

To leverage the transformative potential of generative AI, it’s crucial to understand its underlying principles. In this session, participants will also investigate the ethical and operational pitfalls associated with AI adoption and gain a balanced perspective on leveraging this technology responsibly and effectively.

Developing a future-fit mindset is essential for navigating the evolving leadership landscape. In this session, participants will explore provocative scenarios and leadership lessons from the future, focusing on the shift from legacy systems to regenerative practices. Key areas include divergent thinking and futuristic frameworks with hands-on activities, including a strategy exercise at the Mall of Emirates.

This session will help participants understand how to enhance individual and collective creativity, exploring why organisations view creativity as a crucial strategic capability. It combines interactive lectures, case study discussions, and experiential exercises.

Participants will examine convergent (linear) and divergent (non-linear) thinking through hands-on activities. The session will highlight the importance of deep work and creating a distraction-free environment to enhance cognitive abilities. Through an exercise that explores the four stages of creative thinking, participants will derive and compare multiple solutions. The session will also cover the Innovator’s DNA, which focuses on five key discovery skills.

Starting with the history of tech-driven innovations and continuously accelerating disruptions, this session will cover the evolution of AI driven solutions and opportunities. Participants will identify how AI can be used to make better decisions and understand how to develop and execute an AI strategy.

The live virtual modules begin with the real-life leadership journey of an outstanding global leader. We will learn about the challenges this leader faced and overcame, as well as advice on reaching and maintaining top leadership positions.

Explore the science of leadership, teams and resilience from a neuroscience perspective. This framework helps leaders understand human behaviour and develop strategies for team collaboration and relational resilience in volatile times. Learn how senior leaders create an environment of trust and open communication to strengthen teams, foster collaboration and drive organisational success.

This module explores innovation models beyond technology and disruption. Understand innovation drivers, key enablers and success factors in today’s innovation economy. Identify emerging trends, relevant technologies and competitive approaches. Learn to adapt your organisation to changing market environments and promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement to accelerate innovation agility.

Return to your learning narratives in this session. Trace your journey since the programme began, evaluate your growth and applied learnings. Consider whether you have started developing your career roadmap.

Learn from real-world case studies about key principles of excellence, the importance of ongoing scepticism, setting precise objectives and goals, and establishing clear values that govern team culture.

Explore supply chain partnerships in today’s business landscape. Examine how ethical and environmental concerns impact the supply chain and why developing partnerships aligned with organisational values and goals is essential. Unravel supply chain complexities and the impact of decisions on the broader ecosystem. Learn to balance stakeholder interests in creating partnerships.

Learn how businesses can use digital channels to reach and engage customers. Develop effective digital marketing strategies aligned with business goals and customer needs. Understand how to measure and optimise campaigns for maximum impact.

Gain insight into future developments in environmental, social, and governance investing and sustainable finance. Learn to leverage environmental, social, and governance practices for long-term value creation and enhanced stakeholder reputation. Explore latest trends and best practices, including sustainable investing, social responsibility and governance’s role in creating accountability.

Gain a comprehensive overview of global challenges facing companies and organisations. Learn about shifting economic blocs, China’s continued rise, the future of jobs, finance, income inequality, geopolitics and climate crisis. Explore key trends shaping the global economy and society, and discuss how businesses can navigate these challenges to thrive long-term.

Explore how new technologies, global connectivity and changing business dynamics have altered work and life. Learn new approaches to strategic thinking, leadership and management. In this connected world, we must learn from the future, not just the past. Examine digital transformation from a futuristic perspective, debating forces, technologies and market dynamics driving future business success.

Address the challenge many senior managers face in judging the financial strength of their decisions. This session provides an overview of financial management for creating higher market values and its impact on managers’ daily lives. Through a business simulation, learn to understand financial statements, make financial decisions, analyse financials, build cost-pricing strategies, forecast cash flows, identify opportunities, select investment projects, analyse new markets, revisit strategy, and understand profitable growth drivers.

Learn how collaborative strategies and social capital are essential for successful leadership. Discover how to foster teamwork, communication and trust within organisations, leading to improved problem-solving, decision-making and productivity. Learn to build a collaborative culture and social capital to enhance organisational reputation, access new opportunities and valuable resources.