Oxford Advanced Program in Management and Leadership

Introduction:

The Oxford Advanced Management and Leadership course provides a robust foundation in strategic principles and a practical framework for strategy development at all organizational levels. It emphasizes the crucial roles of leaders and middle managers in unlocking and maximizing their teams' potential.

The program begins with a focus on self-discovery, encouraging participants to explore their inner capabilities before impacting the business world. It then covers innovative leadership techniques and methods for guiding teams to peak performance.

Objectives:

Upon completing this advanced management course, participants will be able to:

• Define and explain strategic planning, strategy, and the overall strategic process.
• Break down the strategy process into actionable steps using a practical management toolkit.
• Learn from case studies to extract key lessons for strategic leadership.
• Apply strategies in their work, covering analysis, option generation, choice, implementation, and measurement.
• Integrate strategies with broader organizational changes and influences.
• Gain confidence in performing strategic roles and aligning with advanced leadership principles.
• Recognize their dual roles as managers and leaders.
• Set clear team objectives and manage performance effectively.
• Improve decision-making and optimize resource allocation for enhanced performance.
• Implement established planning processes and execute strategies efficiently.
• Accelerate problem-solving and thinking processes.
• Explore different perspectives on team dynamics and leadership.
• Experiment with new techniques to enhance flexibility and confidence in team management.

Training Methodology:

• Interactive Workshops
• Case Studies
• Simulation Exercises
• Group Discussions
• Leadership Simulations
• Real-World Scenario Analysis
• Peer Feedback Sessions
• Ongoing Assessments

Course Outline:

Unit 1: Strategic Thinking and Business Analysis

• Definition and importance of strategic planning and strategy.
• Conceptual frameworks and external analysis (macro-environmental factors, growth drivers, competitive forces).
• Benchmarking and customer analysis.
• Case studies on external analysis.

Unit 2: Internal Analysis and Fusion of Analyses Into Strategic Options

• Merging internal and external analyses.
• Financial and non-financial internal analysis.
• Balanced scorecard theory and practice.
• Diagnosing strategic problems and opportunities.
• SWOT analysis and strategy matrix fusion.

Unit 3: Strategic Plans and The Relevance of Alliances and Joint Ventures

• Strategic tools and developing content for a strategic plan.
• Construction of a 5-page framework for business strategy.
• Real-life business strategy examples and best practices in alliances and joint ventures.

Unit 4: Global Strategy, Team Building, and Management of Internal Communication

• Globalization and its impact on strategy.
• Managing teams and communicating strategies within an organization.
• Building commitment to strategic initiatives.

Unit 5: Teams & Their Leaders

• Team leadership and management dynamics.
• Major leadership responsibilities and styles.
• Emotional intelligence and rapport-building skills.

Unit 6: Vision, Direction, and Alignment

• Creating a shared vision and aligning goals with objectives.
• Developing useful performance indicators and solving problems effectively.
• Communicating vision within organizations.

Unit 7: Team Dynamics

• Developing high-performance teams.
• Balancing roles and empowering team members.
• Non-traditional team structuring and decision-making processes.

Unit 8: Developing the Team

• Creating learning conditions and team cohesiveness.
• Addressing issues in autonomous workgroups.
• Leadership as coaching and mentoring, with feedback as an improvement tool.

Unit 9: Performance and Conflict Management

• Measuring performance and assessing results.
• Understanding customer perceptions and the art of performance appraisal.
• Managing conflicts and interpersonal relationships.