The Oxford – HKU Senior Executive Programme in Corporate Leadership is designed and delivered by the two participating universities. The programme draws on cutting-edge theory and practice of the art of corporate leadership of experts worldwide. New business models and channels, globalisation, technology advancement, and higher stakeholder expectations make sustainable success in competitive markets more and more elusive. How can strategic leaders think more effectively and critically to create winning organisations in such environments? The programme will help senior leaders enhance their strategic capabilities to address organisational challenges. Teaching focuses on the practical by relating to everyday organisation operations. Best practices to help organisations achieve sustainable competitive advantage in the global market will also be discussed. Some themes and case studies are of particular relevance to Asian organisations, such as strategic innovation, creativity and business innovation, the impact of globalisation on China, change management, and how to integrate human resources management with strategic objectives.
Benefits to Participants
Exposure to leading edge thinking on important challenges facing organisations, their implications, and best practices for dealing with these challenges.
Learn from distinguished professors and experts from the University of Oxford and The University of Hong Kong who have experiences in senior executive development and appreciation of global business issues, as well as a deep understanding of Asia and its particular challenges.
Integration of the best of East and West in management education, in theory and practice.
Enhance strategic thinking capabilities, the ability to see both the big picture as well as specific organisational implications.
Gain knowledge of important global trends and developments, and useful frameworks for analysis.
Apply concepts and frameworks to participants’ own organizations and challenges.
Network with other senior executives.
Participate in an extensive global network by becoming members of Oxford Business Alumni.
Receive a certificate of attendance from the University of Oxford and The University of Hong Kong.
Benefits for Organisations
Train leaders with strategic thinking skills and knowledge of best practices.
Acquire knowledge of international trends and developments with particular relevance to Asia.
Extensive and influential alumni networking with the University of Oxford and the University of Hong Kong.
Format
An intensive five-day workshop using interactive lectures, case analysis, discussion and group work. The programme combines the best of East and West in management education with an international magnitude, constantly relating concepts and frameworks to organisational challenges and dilemmas.
Who should Attend
The programme is suitable for CEOs, board directors, senior managers, senior civil servants and other senior executives. It is most suitable for executives with high-level strategic responsibilities.
Programme Directors
Professor Loizos Heracleous
Dr. Peter Fong
Saïd Business School
University of Oxford
Director, EMBA and Executive Programmes
Faculty of Business and Economics
The University of Hong Kong
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