Oxford Executive Leadership Programme
This executive programme developed by University of Oxford Saïd Business School helps leaders develop a deeper understanding of their purpose, strengthen leadership capability, and drive organisational performance. Participants gain practical leadership frameworks, strategies for managing high-performance teams, and tools to lead organisational change in complex environments.
Format
Online
Author(s)
University of Oxford Saïd Business School and AICPA & CIMA
Availability
1 year
Product Number
OXEXLP26SSO
Course start dates:
- 25 March 2026
This eight-week online leadership development programme helps professionals understand what effective leadership looks like and how to apply leadership theory in practice. Designed for leaders across sectors, the programme explores personal motivation and leadership purpose while aligning individual leadership approaches with organisational goals.
Participants learn strategies to manage high-performance teams, navigate organisational complexity, and drive transformational change. The programme combines leadership theory with practical frameworks and real-world application to help leaders respond to modern workplace challenges.
Delivered through the Oxford Online Campus, the programme includes interactive learning materials, live sessions, and practical assignments. The programme is delivered in partnership with GetSmarter, which manages registration and course delivery. Participants who successfully complete the programme receive a digital Certificate of Completion from the University of Oxford.
Who Will Benefit
- Senior leaders and managers seeking to enhance leadership effectiveness
- Professionals responsible for managing teams and organisational performance
- Executives aiming to drive change and strategic transformation
- Professionals seeking structured leadership development and practical frameworks
Key Topics
- Leadership purpose and organisational alignment
- High-performance leadership and team management
- Decision-making and organisational engagement
- Power, influence, and leadership effectiveness
- Change management strategies
- Managing complexity in leadership contexts
Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate effective leadership approaches and organisational performance
- Align personal leadership purpose with organisational objectives
- Apply decision-making and engagement strategies as a leader
- Lead teams to achieve high performance
- Implement strategies to drive organisational change
- Manage complexity and organisational challenges effectively
Programme Structure
Orientation Module
- Introduction to the online campus and programme overview
- Preparation materials and foundational concepts
Module 1 — Effective leadership: leading for high performance
Module 2 — The job of the leader: envisioning and engaging
Module 3 — The job of the leader: choosing and connecting
Module 4 — Leading with power and influence
Module 5 — Leading teams for effective performance
Module 6 — Strategies and models for leading change
Module 7 — Mastering complexity and plurality
Module 8 — Reflect on your purpose as a leader
Faculty
The programme is led by:
- Tim Morris — Programme Director and Emeritus Professor Contributing faculty include:
- Jonathan Trevor — Professor of Practice
- Sue Dopson — Rhodes Trust Professor of Organisational Behaviour
- Michael Smets — Professor of Management
- Eleanor Murray — Senior Fellow in Management Practice Participants also learn from industry experts and leadership practitioners.
Programme Features
- Flexible online learning for busy professionals
- Weekly assignments and continuous assessment
- Live sessions with programme faculty
- Practical leadership frameworks and models
- Access to Oxford Executive Education elumni network
Certificate
Participants who successfully complete the programme receive a digital Certificate of Completion from the University of Oxford Saïd Business School. The programme is certified by The CPD Certification Service.
Access
Online learning platform with flexible study options.
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