Is this the right programme for you?
Designed for Senior Managers who must deliver highly relevant strategies, this programme takes time out to examine the current challenges facing organisations and leaders within today’s turbulent business climate.
You will develop robust strategies required for greater competitive advantage and sustainability through improved understanding of key business functions; examination and building of crucial synergies; and development of high impact approaches for desired results.
Reflecting upon leadership capabilities demanded from today’s Senior Executive, you will complete pre-programme assessments to identify ‘strengths’ and ‘areas for development’ within our leadership module which is supported by a highly customised tutorial approach.
You should consider this programme if you want a highly personal development experience and you are ready to take on higher lever responsibilities; as well as deal with the unlimited consequences of today’s economic recession by implementing sustainable business models.
How is it structured?
The Oxford Advanced Management and Leadership Programme (OAMLP) consists of three interconnected one-week modules. The first module answers real-time questions: what is really driving this world and why is there so much chaos and madness in it? It addresses the fundamental concerns executives have including the impact of the financial crisis; how to deal with complexity; challenge of climate change; how to interpret the future; how long to plan (six months, a year, more?): how to make necessary investments required in the face of uncertainty.
Module Two focuses on key organisational functions and strategic issues, including the key issues of talent management – how to capture, get the best out of and groom the bright stars of tomorrow. International mobility is now a given and is a strong strategic conversation in the running of any organisation.
The third module is the most personal for participants; how and who should I lead? Pre-programme assessments will provide a mirror to ones leadership strengths and areas for development. We will consider who should be our leadership role-models; we look at a range of leadership styles, review management use of media and assess how decisions can be made.
These sessions transcend matters of personal leadership style. They encompass a whole range of issues to do with people, organisation, regulation and strategy & direction, and whether our programme should focus on the short – or the long-term.
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 " The structure of the programme; the limited number of participant places, the calibre of an international faculty, the opportunity to access University of Oxford leaders in other fields outside the course programme and the informal interactions that occur over lunch and dinner, all combined to develop me as an individual, and have broadened my self awareness and leadership style."
Neil Brennan, Managing Director, Central Highlands Water Corporation, Australia |
Who are the other participants?
The make-up of participants has changed markedly. The business world is not just experiencing a recession; we have reached a tipping point where the traditionally rich countries are going to have to find a new equilibrium with developing economies. The OAMLP facilities discussions on this subject, and you will work alongside participants from both public and private sectors spanning all regions to debate first hand experiences – these sessions give you much deeper appreciation and insight of the issues presented.
As a participant you will benefit at several levels. You will leave with a better understanding of your organisation, the challenges you must address and a commitment to focused action plans for continued development. The personal tutorial element is a firm fixture within the programme, and contact with tutors after the programme is strongly encouraged.
How will it benefit me?
Participants from this programme have typically repositioned themselves within their organisation, gained instant promotions and have developed working sustainable strategies to navigate their changing global business landscape. Many of our alumni warmly welcome the opportunity to share their development experience with you, and each story has a successful testament to this type of development process.
OAMLP is not built on a bullet-point approach; it embraces the true Oxford philosophy of ‘intelligent thinking’. It is about new ideas & insights to provoke questions & thoughts while immersing oneself within a transformational development experience.
Participants on our June 2009 programme said they experienced a big personal change in themselves which is core to their development here in Oxford - and the beginning of their learning journey.
We invite you to experience this programme for yourself and start your learning journey this year.