Unlock your leadership potential to create value, drive change, and increase success in your organisation.
8 weeks entirely online,
excluding orientation
Self-paced weekly modules,
7–10 hours per week
Learn alongside a global cohort
of like-minded professionals
Choose from flexible
payment options
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Tools and frameworks to refine your personal leadership purpose, in alignment with the purpose of your organisation.
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The skills to overcome workplace challenges, such as having difficult conversations, leading teams, and dealing with complexity.
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Leadership strategies for driving organisational change and preparing for the future, while maintaining team performance.
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Join the Oxford Executive Education Elumni LinkedIn Group, a group exclusively for Oxford Saïd executive education online programme elumni, to encourage conversations, share stories, and make the most of your global peer network.*
*This is an official Saïd Business School, University of Oxford alumni group for online and executive programmes. Should you fail to successfully complete the programme, the group access will be revoked.
This Oxford Executive Leadership Programme is certified by the United Kingdom CPD Certification Service, and may be applicable to individuals who are members of, or are associated with, UK-based professional bodies. The programme has an estimated 80 hours of learning.
Note: should you wish to claim CPD activity, the onus is on you. Oxford Saïd and GetSmarter accept no responsibility, and cannot be held responsible, for the claiming or validation of hours or points.
Over the duration of this programme, you’ll work your way through the following modules
Module 1 Effective leadership: Leading for high performance
Reflect on the relationship between effective leadership and performance in organisations.
Module 2 The job of the leader: Envisioning and engaging
Learn about vision and engagement as two core activities of leaders.
Module 3 The job of the leader: Choosing and connecting
Learn about decision-making and connection as two core activities of leaders.
Module 4 Leading with power and influence
Explore the significance of power and influence within leadership.
Module 5 Leading teams for effective performance
Explore the functions and dynamics of high-performance leadership.
Module 6 Strategies and models for leading change
Consider the role of the leader in driving change.
Module 7 Mastering complexity and plurality
Explore strategies to manage the complexity inherent in leadership.
Module 8 Reflect on your purpose as a leader
Establish alignment between your personal purpose and the purpose of your organisation.
Please note that module titles and their contents are subject to change during programme development.
Tim Morris
Emeritus Professor, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Tim Morris is a leading international expert in professional service firms (PSFs). His research on the role and development of CEOs in large corporations was launched at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and his work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, The Economist, Financial Times, CNN, and Forbes.
You’ll also hear from a number of guest experts, including renowned industry professionals and global leaders during the programme, who will share their insights and opinions. Get the prospectus to see the full list.
View exclusive highlights from the programme in this video playlist:
“This executive leadership programme was one of the most engaging I have experienced in an online format. The quality of the content was excellent, and this was enhanced by videos of experts in this field. I have come away with knowledge that will benefit me in my current role, and that gives me an idea of how to navigate as I continue my career path.”
This Oxford Executive Leadership Programme is delivered in collaboration with online education provider GetSmarter, part of edX. Join a growing community of global professionals, and benefit from the opportunity to:
Experience a flexible but structured approach to online education as you plan your learning around your life to meet weekly milestones.
Enjoy a personalised, people-mediated online learning experience created to make you feel supported at every step.
Earn a certificate of attendance recognising your online programme from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford.