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Oxford Senior Leadership Executive Programme
Drive long-term business success with an aligned purpose, strategy, and team.
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6 months, including orientation and
2 week-long breaks
Self-paced weekly modules,
7-10 hours per week
Learn alongside a global cohort of
like-minded professionals
Choose from flexible payment
options
On completion of this programme, you'll walk away with:
A clear vision of your “why” as a leader.
The insights to fuel long-term business success.
The right tools to build organisational resilience.
The Oxford Senior Leadership Executive 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 200 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.
Programme curriculum
Over the duration of this online programme, you’ll work through three different sections that are designed to enhance your professional impact. The weeks consist of:Week 0: Programme orientation
Welcome to your Online Campus
Meet and engage with your learning and peer networks as you navigate the Online Campus.
Section I
Week 1–8: Executive leadership
In section one, you’ll refine and develop your leadership style and purpose to align with your organisation’s strategic focus. You’ll also improve your ability to lead authentically, manage high-performance teams, explore core leadership themes, and become a driving force for change in your company.
Week 9: Programme break – Orientation to Enterprise leadership
Section II
Week 10–15: Enterprise leadership
In section two, you’ll learn the importance of strategic alignment in business. Over six weeks, you’ll identify your organisation’s purpose, assess what your organisation needs to succeed, and create a compelling vision for its future.
Week 16: Programme break – Orientation to Leading through uncertainty and disruption: Building resilient organisations
Section III
Week 17–23: Leading through uncertainty and disruption: Building resilient organisations
Finally, in section three, you’ll learn how to lead through uncertainty and disruption. Over six weeks, you’ll reflect on your own capacity for resilience, integrate resilience into organisational structures, and develop a strategic plan for enhancing it as a business leader.
This programme is for you if you are:
- Looking to improve your leadership and strategic thinking skills
- Interested in learning how to build resilient teams in a dynamic business landscape
- Aiming to reach new levels of leadership within your organisation
Programme Directors
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.
Jonathan Trevor
Associate Professor of Management Practice, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Jonathan is the authority on strategic alignment. He works extensively with executive leadership teams across the globe, and in all sectors, using his research to help transform organisations to be fit for purpose. This research is the subject of his book, Re:Align: A Leadership Blueprint for Overcoming Disruption and Improving Performance.
A noted management researcher, advisor, and speaker, Jonathan teaches on the Oxford MBA, the Executive MBA, and on international executive education programmes. His hands-on teaching approach makes complex academic concepts impactful and easy to understand.
Eleanor Murray
Associate Dean for Executive Education and Senior Fellow in Management Practice, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Eleanor is an expert in organisational resilience and holds extensive experience working in complex organisations and as a senior leader in the healthcare sector. In addition, Eleanor teaches on the MSc in Major Programme Management and contributes to online and on-campus international programmes for senior professionals.
An online education that sets you apart
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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.
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