Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Oxford Enterprise Leadership Programme
Gain the knowledge and skills to align purpose, strategy, and capability in your organisation for improved business outcomes.
Start date
29 January 2025
Course duration
6 weeks
Excluding orientation
Language
English
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Effort
7–10 hours per week
Self-paced learning online
Programme overview
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Duration: 6 weeks (excluding orientation)
The Oxford Enterprise Leadership Programme from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, emphasises the importance of aligning purpose, strategy, and capability in any organisation. The programme is based on insights from a new field of research known as “strategic alignment,” which makes it highly relevant for today’s business leaders.
Strategic alignment combines leadership and strategy to enhance the efficiency, operations, and performance of enterprises and the projects they manage. This approach strengthens organisational capability and promotes a shared vision by fostering teamwork. In a highly competitive, dynamic market, strategic alignment has become essential for any organisation that hopes to survive.
Pulling from ongoing research at Oxford Saïd – and using evidence-based insights, strategic frameworks, case studies, and real-world applications – the programme examines every aspect of the enterprise value chain. Over six weeks, participants acquire practical skills for producing and implementing a fit-for-purpose business strategy tailored to their organisation’s unique context.
Is this programme for you?
This programme presents a unique perspective on organisational effectiveness by focusing on aligning purpose, strategy, and capability. It aims to provide participants with the necessary skills and tools to facilitate strategic alignment in any enterprise, whether in the private, public, government, or not-for-profit sector. While the practical application of knowledge and stakeholder buy-in may depend on your level of influence, the principles taught are universally applicable.
Led by Oxford Saïd experts, this programme is suitable for heads of departments, middle management, HR professionals, and project managers looking to strengthen their teams and promote strategic alignment within projects and between departments. Executives, directors, and business leaders responsible for operational transformation will also benefit from this programme, as they’ll learn how to strategically improve performance, establish future-facing objectives, and enhance their leadership skills. Additionally, consultants will gain insight into the latest research and improve their ability to advise clients on improving organisational effectiveness.
This Oxford Enterprise Leadership Programme is certified by the United Kingdom CPD Certification Service, and may be applicable to individuals who are members of, or are associated with, UK-based professional bodies. The programme has an estimated 60 hours of learning.
Note: should you wish to claim CPD activity, the onus is on you. Oxford Saïd and GetSmarter accept no responsibility, and cannot be held responsible, for the claiming or validation of hours or points.
Programme overview
Introduction
Duration: 6 weeks (excluding orientation)
The Oxford Enterprise Leadership Programme from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, emphasises the importance of aligning purpose, strategy, and capability in any organisation. The programme is based on insights from a new field of research known as “strategic alignment,” which makes it highly relevant for today’s business leaders.
Strategic alignment combines leadership and strategy to enhance the efficiency, operations, and performance of enterprises and the projects they manage. This approach strengthens organisational capability and promotes a shared vision by fostering teamwork. In a highly competitive, dynamic market, strategic alignment has become essential for any organisation that hopes to survive.
Pulling from ongoing research at Oxford Saïd – and using evidence-based insights, strategic frameworks, case studies, and real-world applications – the programme examines every aspect of the enterprise value chain. Over six weeks, participants acquire practical skills for producing and implementing a fit-for-purpose business strategy tailored to their organisation’s unique context.
Is this programme for you?
This programme presents a unique perspective on organisational effectiveness by focusing on aligning purpose, strategy, and capability. It aims to provide participants with the necessary skills and tools to facilitate strategic alignment in any enterprise, whether in the private, public, government, or not-for-profit sector. While the practical application of knowledge and stakeholder buy-in may depend on your level of influence, the principles taught are universally applicable.
Led by Oxford Saïd experts, this programme is suitable for heads of departments, middle management, HR professionals, and project managers looking to strengthen their teams and promote strategic alignment within projects and between departments. Executives, directors, and business leaders responsible for operational transformation will also benefit from this programme, as they’ll learn how to strategically improve performance, establish future-facing objectives, and enhance their leadership skills. Additionally, consultants will gain insight into the latest research and improve their ability to advise clients on improving organisational effectiveness.
This Oxford Enterprise Leadership Programme is certified by the United Kingdom CPD Certification Service, and may be applicable to individuals who are members of, or are associated with, UK-based professional bodies. The programme has an estimated 60 hours of learning.
Note: should you wish to claim CPD activity, the onus is on you. Oxford Saïd and GetSmarter accept no responsibility, and cannot be held responsible, for the claiming or validation of hours or points.
What will set you apart
Strategies for improving organisational effectiveness based on the concept of strategic alignment, as well as an understanding of the role it plays in determining your enterprise’s long-term performance and competitiveness.
An ability to motivate for, and implement, transformation throughout your enterprise value chain, by aligning enterprise purpose, business strategy, organisational architecture, and management systems.
An intellectual toolkit, along with practical frameworks, for developing strategies that support and fulfil the organisation’s purpose.
Enhanced knowledge supported by real-world case studies, guest experts from some of the world’s leading enterprises, and exclusive insights from Oxford Saïd.
Unlimited access to both the official Oxford Executive Education Alumni group on LinkedIn and edX’s Career Engagement Network, offering you exclusive resources and events to support your professional journey and drive your career forward.Programme curriculum
Orientation module
Welcome to your Online Campus
Module 1
Enterprise leadership and the importance of strategic alignment
Module 2
The purpose-led enterprise
Module 3
Crafting a winning business strategy
Module 4
Superior organisational capability and architecture
Module 5
Fit-for-purpose management systems
Module 6
Applying the learning to lead your enterprise to success
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What past students
think
Yann Le Cam
Chief Executive Officer, EURORDIS – Rare Diseases Europe
The programme provides rich and brilliantly structured content. It trains leaders to ask themselves and their teams the right questions to achieve high performance. The online learning experience was exceptionally easy, enabling me to take full advantage of the programme in a flexible manner. I feel ready to apply the Strategic Alignment Framework in my international NGOs.
Programme Director
Jonathan Trevor
Associate Professor of Management Practice, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
About the certificate
Discover how to enhance your organisation’s performance and earn an official certificate of attendance from Oxford Saïd.
Assessment is continuous and based on a series of practical assignments completed online. In order to be issued with a digital certificate, you’ll need to meet the requirements outlined in the programme handbook. The handbook will be made available to you as soon as you begin the programme.
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At the beginning of each module you'll be presented with the course content and assignments necessary for completion. You also have access to your Success Adviser who will help you manage your time, and support you with any administrative or technical queries you might have.
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By improving your skills and industry knowledge, you'll have an influence on the success of your organization. Why wouldn't you ask your boss to help you fund your studies if it's going to have an impact on the way you do business?
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The Online Campus will be your virtual classroom for the duration of your course. Through its easy-to-use interface you'll have access to a diverse variety of course content formats including: interactive videos, module notes, practice quizzes, presentations, assignment briefs, and additional web resources.
On the Online Campus, you'll also be able to ask questions and interact with your fellow students and teaching team through the discussion forums. If you are looking for your Online Campus login, please visit your Account page here.
