The Oxford Executive Development Masterclass

Course overview

Course outline

1. 1Day 1: Building Executive Presence and Leadership Influence

   • Developing a strong executive identity and professional leadership brand
   • Understanding the impact of executive behaviour on organizational culture
   • Building credibility through authenticity, integrity, and consistency
   • Strengthening executive presence through effective communication and personal influence
   • Building trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders
   • Applying servant leadership principles to inspire commitment and engagement
2. 2Day 2: Leading High-Performing Teams and Driving Organizational Performance

   • Building collaborative executive teams that deliver sustainable results
   • Understanding personality styles to strengthen teamwork and reduce conflict
   • Using relationship mapping to improve influence across the organization
   • Coaching and mentoring emerging leaders for future success
   • Creating a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous development
   • Motivating teams through trust, empowerment, and shared purpose
3. 3Day 3: Executive Communication and Strategic Influence

   • Presenting ideas confidently to executive committees and boards
   • Structuring persuasive executive presentations that support strategic decision-making
   • Influencing stakeholders with diverse perspectives and priorities
   • Managing executive discussions, negotiations, and challenging conversations
   • Communicating organizational vision, values, and strategic direction effectively
   • Leading performance discussions and promoting a culture of excellence
4. 4Day 4: Succession Planning, Leadership Legacy, and Organizational Sustainability

   • Developing succession strategies to ensure leadership continuity
   • Identifying and preparing future organizational leaders
   • Delegating authority while maintaining strategic oversight
   • Empowering others through coaching, constructive feedback, and mentoring
   • Managing leadership transitions and organizational change effectively
   • Building a leadership culture that supports long-term organizational success
5. 5Day 5: Leading Beyond Position and Creating Lasting Impact

   • Transitioning from operational leadership to strategic stewardship
   • Strengthening influence by enabling others to lead successfully
   • Developing a sustainable leadership legacy beyond current responsibilities
   • Managing executive transitions with confidence and purpose
   • Building a long-term personal and organizational leadership strategy
   • Capstone Exercise: Presenting an Executive Leadership and Legacy Plan, followed by peer feedback, course review, and individual action planning