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Oxford Strategic Leadership Programme
13-18 Nov 2011 or 13-18 May 2012

CIO Academy
6-9 Dec 2011 or 8-11 May 2012

Oxford Management Acceleration Programme
21 Mar 2012 (1st of 4 modules)

Oxford Global Investment Risk Management Programme
16-19 Apr 2012

Oxford Scenarios Programme
30 Apr 4 May 2012

Oxford High Performance Leadership Programme
20-25 May 2012
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Exeter at Said
Learning to Work Together: The importance of a strong relationship between business and academia. 
Dr Ralf Speth, CEO, Jaguar Land Rover
3 Nov 2011, 17:30
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Distinguished Speaker Series
My Journey through an Uncertain World: An open conversation with Dick Olver, Chairman, BAE Systems
10 Nov 2011, 18:00
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2011 Sir Douglas Hague Lecture
Democracy on Trial.
Right Honourable Michael Portillo
17 Nov 2011, 18:00
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Future Speakers at Oxford:

Richard Elman, Chairman & Executive Director, Noble Group
16 Feb 2012, 17:30

James Turley, Chairman & CEO of Ernst & Young
21 Feb 2012, 18:00

Peter Sands, Group Chief Executive, Standard Chartered
10 Nov 2011, 18:00

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November 2011
Lessons learnt at Harvard given a fresh home at Oxford
Peter Tufano, Dean of Said Business School, lays out his plans to tap into the expertise of the wider university and encourage collaboration on ideas. Della Bradshaw, Business Education Editor of the FT also interviews Peter on how business schools can help tackle larger social issues. 
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Watch Peter's interview with Della >
Strategy as culture: How can leaders engineer a culture that strategically relevant?

Culture is far too important for managers to leave to chance, says Professor Jennifer Chatman, Berkeley University, there is no choice; a culture exists in an organisation, it is inevitable.
Speaking at McKinseys fifth Oxford International Scholarly Seminar, Prof Chatman revealed how her research that tracks high-tech firms in Silicon Valley is already showing, after one year, the importance of an innovation culture to financial results.
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Entrepreneurs as system builders?
The word entrepreneur is powerful, its pervasive. We live in a time that values innovation and celebrates entrepreneurship. But I am sceptical about the word entrepreneur says Marc Ventresca, University Lecturer in Strategy, Said Business School.
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Marc also has a TEDx talk >
Executive Education Programme Updates
Oxford Diplomas starting January 2012.
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Gain a competitive advantage with a prestigious qualification while continuing in your career. Oxford postgraduate Diploma programmes provide mid- and senior-level professionals with an opportunity to undertake focused study in a core area of business. The modular format provides an opportunity to gain a University of Oxford qualification whilst continuing a demanding career. An Oxford Diploma programme is completed within 13 months, and concludes with a business project.

Our Diploma cohorts draw together executives from wide range of sectors and from around the world so you would be working with a truly international peer group. Studying a Diploma also offers a route to further, broader study of management through the School's Executive MBA programme.
The Oxford Diploma in Organisational Leadership
Covering strategic management, leadership, organisation development and design, this programme enables you to gain a deeper understanding of how to lead and manage people in complex organisations. This Diploma provides a unique opportunity to undertake a rigorous and academic programme, requiring thought and reflection on the twin topics of leadership and the organisational landscape in which leaders work.
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The Oxford Diploma in Financial Strategy
You will develop expertise in finance, strategy and corporate valuation through strategic analysis, investment appraisal and valuation techniques to enable you to advance to the highest levels of your finance career.
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Scholarship Opportunity: As part of their commitment to increase the flow of talented women into senior finance roles, PricewaterhouseCoopers support a scholarship place on the Oxford Diploma in Financial Strategy. The scholarship covers the fees and is for a female candidate who is based in the EU. Read more >

Former PwC scholar Victoria Cornish completed the Diploma in 2009, and she outlines the impact on her career. Read more >
The Oxford Diploma in Strategy and Innovation
Fast-moving, turbulent times put a premium on creativity and strategic agility. Focussing on strategy, innovation and entrepreneurship in a dynamic business environment, this Diploma will enable you to take effective strategic decisions and innovate for competitive advantage.
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Oxford Diploma in Global Business
Successfully managing multiple stakeholders requires insight and skill. Covering global strategy, risk and reputation, corporate diplomacy and the challenges of business in emerging economies, this Diploma offers the understanding you need to lead your organisation in a global business environment.
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