The Oxford Advanced Strategy for Directors & Leaders

The Oxford Advanced Strategy for Directors & Leaders

Course Description

Introduction

Welcome to The Oxford Advanced Strategy for Directors & Leaders, a prestigious training programme developed by Oxford for Global Learning. This programme is specifically crafted to empower directors and leaders with advanced strategic skills essential for navigating today's complex business landscape. Through a combination of rigorous academic insights, real-world case studies, and practical exercises, participants will sharpen their strategic thinking abilities and enhance their leadership effectiveness.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Master advanced strategic management concepts and frameworks.
• Develop the ability to formulate and execute high-impact business strategies.
• Enhance leadership capabilities to drive organisational success and growth.
• Gain insights into cutting-edge business practices and emerging trends.
• Learn to leverage innovation and technology for strategic advantage.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability within the organisation.
• Network and collaborate with other high-level executives and directors.

Who Should Attend

• Senior executives and directors responsible for strategic decision-making.
• Established leaders looking to refine their strategic leadership skills.
• Directors aiming to enhance their understanding of strategic management.
• Entrepreneurs seeking to develop and implement advanced business strategies.
• Professionals aspiring to leadership roles in top-tier organisations.

Course Outline

Unit 1: Strategic Leadership Excellence

• Advanced leadership theories and models.
• Leading with vision and purpose.
• Strategic alignment of leadership and organisational goals.
• Creating a culture of high performance and accountability.
• Ethical leadership in a global context.

Unit 2: Advanced Strategic Thinking

• Strategic analysis and assessment of competitive landscapes.
• Scenario planning and strategic foresight.
• Blue ocean strategy and disruptive innovation.
• Strategic agility and adaptive strategy.
• Managing strategic paradoxes and tensions.

Unit 3: Strategic Decision Making and Execution

• Decision-making under uncertainty and ambiguity.
• Strategic risk management and mitigation strategies.
• Execution excellence: turning strategy into action.
• Strategic governance and performance management.
• Case studies of successful strategy implementation.

Unit 4: Innovation and Digital Transformation

• Driving innovation at the organisational level.
• Harnessing digital technologies for strategic advantage.
• Managing digital disruption and transformation.
• Creating a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Case studies of innovative companies and business models.

Unit 5: Global Strategy and Sustainable Growth

• Developing and implementing global expansion strategies.
• Managing multinational teams and cross-cultural dynamics.
• Sustainable business practices and corporate social responsibility.
• Balancing short-term profitability with long-term sustainability.
• Strategies for navigating geopolitical risks and uncertainties.