The Oxford Advanced Management & Leadership Programme

An Interactive 10 - Day Training Course

The Oxford Advanced Management & Leadership Programme

Strategic Development in Rapidly Changing Business Conditions

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13 - 24 May 2024
London
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01 - 12 Jul 2024
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02 - 13 Sep 2024
New York
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30 Sep - 11 Oct 2024
Barcelona
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28 Oct - 08 Nov 2024
Prague
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25 Nov - 06 Dec 2024
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10 - 21 Feb 2025
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This Oxford Advanced Management & Leadership Programme training course enables experienced managers to extend their strategy and leadership competencies by exploring the latest proven approaches in both fields, to find out how they apply to their role and organization.  A well-formed strategy provides a laser-like focus on the most significant issue that the organization faces.  Great leadership provides the vision required to drive the change needed to deliver the strategy and supports people by providing what they need to perform at a higher level. 

Strategy has to be shaped for each level of the organization (corporate, business unit, function) and they are all linked and must be aligned. The best leaders are able to shape their leadership approach to the situation and the audience.  One of the most important factors is the degree and speed of change in the business environment. This training course equips experienced managers with ideas, methods and tools that enable them to thrive in any situation.

Key highlights of this Energy Training Centre training course are:

  • Frameworks for Strategic Analysis
  • Fusion of Analysis into Strategic choices
  • Alignment of Strategy, Culture, Structure and People
  • Balancing Influence, Authority and Power
  • Communicating a Compelling Vision

This training course is split in two modules:

MODULE I - Strategy & Strategic Planning

MODULE II - Leading High Performing Teams

Each modules is structured and can be taken as a stand-alone training course; however, delegates with will maximise their benefits by traking Module 1 and 2 back-to-back as a 2-week training course.

By the end of this training course, you will be able to:

  • Define and to demystify the concepts of ‘strategy’ and ‘strategic plans’, but also to demystify the strategic process - as part of ‘Helicopter Thinking’
  • Break the strategy process down step-by-step, providing a practical toolkit for managers for each key stage
  • Illustrate it through some well chosen and highly stimulating case studies - and to distill the lessons from this
  • Apply it to your own area of management responsibility - through planning the analysis, option generation, choice, implementation and measurement phases of strategy
  • Put this within the overall context of the organisation and of the change and influencing process generally
  • Give you a lot more confidence in managing your role strategically within your organisation
  • Understand your role as a manager and a leader
  • Establish clear objectives and standards of performance for your team and to manage and use conflict and challenge

This Oxford Advanced Management & Leadership training course uses a range of approaches to learning, including experiential group activities, individual exercises, mini-case studies, role plays and syndicate discussions. Formal inputs are used to introduce underpinning theory. A key part of the learning process is sharing the differing experiences participants bring, as well as experimenting with novel – and sometimes challenging – techniques.

  • Much better decision-taking and time and resource allocation - leading to better organisational and individual performance
  • Use of a well proven planning process
  • More effective implementation

Fully functional teams are at the heart of organisational performance. Leaders at all levels who can effectively structure, integrate and motivate their teams are better able to focus on longer-term organisational and customer needs.

  • Increasing career flexibility (vertically and horizontally)
  • Accelerated thinking speed and problem resolution for all difficult dilemmas
  • Far greater motivation and proactivity
  • Exposed to a range of perspectives on teams and the leadership function, sharing examples of best practice and together solving real and simulated team performance issues
  • Practice new and sometimes challenging techniques will build flexibility and confidence in harnessing the power of the team

Participants will be exposed to a range of perspectives on teams and the leadership function, sharing examples of best practice and together solving real and simulated team performance issues. Practicing new and sometimes challenging techniques will build flexibility and confidence in harnessing the power of the team.

This Energy Training Centre training course has been designed and developed using the most current proven approaches, methods and tools.  It will be beneficial for any leader or manager with responsibility for guiding people through growth, challenges or strategic change:

  • Board Directors
  • Senior Executives
  • Functional Managers
  • Strategy Analysts
  • Portfolio / Program Managers
Module 1: Strategy & Strategic Planning

Day One: Strategic Thinking and External Analysis

  • Definitions of strategy and strategic planning
  • Why are strategy and strategic planning important
  • Understanding the main frameworks for strategic analysis
  • Private and public sector strategies – Similarities and Differences
  • External analysis - Understanding and Analysing Business Attractiveness
  • Analysing customers and benchmarking your own strategic position
  • How attractive is the game that we have chosen to play

Day Two: Internal Analysis and Fusion into Strategic Choice

  • The interface and balance of external and internal analysis
  • Internal analysis: Financial
  • Internal analysis: Non-financial
  • The concept and practicalities of the “balanced scorecard”
  • Diagnosing and analysing strategic problems and opportunities
  • Fusion of analysis into strategic choices - SWOT and the Strategy Matrix
  • How well are we playing the game that we have chosen to play

Day Three: Strategic Plans and the Relevance of Alliances and Joint Ventures

  • Review of the tools used so far
  • The content of a strategy: Avoiding “Paralysis by Analysis”
  • Putting a strategic plan together – the 5-page framework
  • Strategies for alliances and joint ventures
  • Management of alliances and joint ventures

Day Four: Global Strategy, Team Building and the Management of Internal Communication

  • The essence of globalisation and global strategy
  • Globalisation – The Strategic Dimension
  • Globalisation – The Organisational Dimension
  • Globalisation – The Human Dimension
  • How to build and manage a strategic planning team
  • Communicating strategy through the organisation
  • Gaining your team’s commitment and buy-in to the strategy

Day Five: Strategic Implementation and Getting the Value out of Strategy

  • Alignment of strategy, culture, structure and people
  • Effective execution - Converting Strategic Analysis and Planning into Action
  • Aligning and linking strategy with operational objectives
  • Implementation – Getting Practical Things Done
  • Creating tomorrow’s organisation out of today’s organisation
  • Strategic planning at a personal level
  • Overview: The complete strategy process
  • Summary and conclusions - The Corporate And Individual Value Of Strategic Planning
Module 2: Leading High Performing Teams

Day Six: Teams and their Leaders

  • The Relationship between Teams, Leaders and Managers
  • Key Leadership Tasks and Responsibilities
  • Balancing Influence, Authority and Power
  • Different Leadership Styles and Style Flexibility
  • Self-awareness and Getting Feedback
  • Emotional Intelligence and Rapport

Day Seven: Vision, Direction & Alignment

  • Creating a Shared Vision
  • Aims, Objectives and Goal Alignment
  • Developing Meaningful Objectives and Indicators
  • Divergent Approaches to Problem-solving
  • Communicating a Compelling Vision
  • Taking a Coaching Approach to Problem Solving

Day Eight: Team Dynamics

  • Stages of Team Development
  • The Sociology of The Team
  • Characteristics of High-performing Teams
  • Balancing Different Team Roles and Personality Types
  • Non-traditional Team Structures
  • Delegation and Empowerment

Day Nine: Developing the Team

  • Personality Types and The Mix Needed For Success
  • Building a Coherent Team
  • Self-managing Teams and Their Challenges
  • Coaching, Mentoring and Self-directed Learning
  • Feedback and Appraisal
  • Leveraging Team Strengths For Peak Performance

Day Ten: Performance & Conflict Management

  • Defining Performance
  • Approaches to Measuring Team and Individual Performance
  • Performance Management: Science or Art?
  • Giving and Receiving Feedback Effectively
  • Conflict as A Catalyst for Team Development
  • Dealing with Challenging Interpersonal Relations

We offer two main training formats to cater to different preferences and needs: 

  • Classroom Training Delivery – Our traditional classroom-based training courses provide a face-to-face learning experience with subject matter experts. You’ll benefit form in-person interactions, hands-on exercises, and a structured classroom environment.
  • Online Training Delivery – We also offer convenient live/online training courses that you can access from anywhere with a stable internet connection. These courses provided flexibility and allow you to learn anywhere, making them suitable for busy schedules or remote learning.

The Energy Training Centre Certificate of Completion with corresponding learning hours who has successfully completed the training course.

Yes, we provide assistance by issuing a Letter of Invitation stating that you are confirmed to attend our training.

We value transparency and are happy to provide our instructor’s profiles upon request. If you would like to learn more about our instructor’s’ qualifications, expertise, and experiences, please email us at info@energytraining.ae.

Yes, we do. We provide tailored training courses designed to meet the specific requirement of larger group of individuals. These customized training courses can be conducted both classroom and online formats, allowing you the flexibility to choose you preferred dates and duration.

Please contact us at inhouse@energytraining.ae to discuss your group’s training needs, and we’ll work with you to create a personalized training course that aligns with your objectives.

We have multiple international training venues. You may find this through our website link: https://energytraining.ae/training-locations 

Our training courses are held at our partnered hotels within the city included within our training

Yes, here are the following options we can offer to assist you:

  • Corporate Discount – We can extend our corporate discount to participants staying at the same hotel, if we have any. Please enquire about the availability of this discount when you register for the training course.
  • Nearby Hotel Suggestions – If you prefer other accommodations, we can provide a list of nearby hotels to suit your needs and budget.

Feel free to go through hotel booking platforms on the internet to find the most cost-effective for you.

No, we do not provide job placement services after the training course. However, we are confident that our training course equips you with the necessary tools and knowledge to enhance you career prospects and promote career growth. Our training course are designed to empower you with valuable skills and expertise to excel in your chosen field.

Classroom
  • Tuition fee for a 5-day training course
  • Provision of a world-class subject matter expert to deliver this training
  • Meeting at a hotel venue corresponding to your chosen session
  • Welcome food and drinks, AM / PM snack, and Lunch
  • Digital course materials (e-Tablet)
  • Course completion certificates
  • Designing and administration of Pre-& Post Course Assessments
  • Preparation of participant’s Performance and Appraisal Report, if required
  • Issuance of Letter of Invitation for delegates needed visa processing, if required
Online
  • Tuition fee for a 5-day online training course
  • Provision of a world-class subject matter expert to deliver this training through live/virtual delivery
  • An electronic copy of the training manual and relevant hand-outs
  • Issuance of The Energy Training Centre e-Certificate of Completion
  • Administration of Pre-& Post Workshop Assessments
  • Link access of online platform acceptable to both parties

Certainly, we do provide corporate rates tailored for organizations seeking to enrol multiple employees in our training programs. To facilitate this, we encourage you to make a formal request via email addressed to info@energytraining.ae. We’ll be delighted to discuss and offer a suitable arrangement for your corporate needs.

Yes, special discounts are available upon request if you have more than one registrant for a course. For further information please email us at info@energytraining.ae

We offer two convenient payment options:

  • Bank Transfer – You can make payment via bank transfer. Once your registration is confirmed, you will receive an invoice with the banking details for the transfer. We would require you to supply a swift copy for us to confirm receipt of funds.
  • Payment Link – Alternatively, we provide a secure payment link that you can use to complete your payment after your registration has been confirmed.

Upon receipt of your registration details sent via email at reg@energytraining.ae, we will send you the following by e-mail within 24-48 hours of registration.

  • Joining Instructions
  • Invoice/receipt (where appropriate)

 If you register online, you will receive an e-mail on the same day confirming your registration.

There are two convenient options to register for a training course:

  • Online Registration Form – Register for your desired training course by completing the online registration form available on our website. Simple click on the registration button or select your preferred dates and provide the requested information.
  • Email Registration – You can email us your intention to register at info@energytraining.ae. Our team will guide you through the registration process and provide assistance you may need.

Yes, we do allow registration transfers in the event that you are unable to attend the training course. To initiate a transfer, please send us an official email requesting the change. We’ll guide you through the transfer process and ensure a smooth transition of your registration to another eligible participant.

Our training course sessions are scheduled and posted on our website for your convenience. However, we understand that there may be specific requirement for your group. If you have a preferred venue and specific training dates in mind, please feel free to propose them to us by clicking on the button “Propose you preferred location & date” of your preferred training course.

Our course timings slightly vary between the cities we offer our training courses. Please let us know of your preferred course and session (dates/venue) through email at info@energytraining.ae. Alternatively, you may call/WhatsApp us at +971 50 746 0956.

We understand that time zones may be different between our Senior Consultants and our delegates. Our standard online course timings (11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, GMT+4 – Dubai, UAE) may be adjusted upon confirming the programme. Our team shall communicate between the confirmed registered delegates and suggested a suitable course timing for all.

Our standard course duration for our classroom programmes is 6 hours per day while our online session is 5 hours per day.

Our training programmes are designed to be concise yet comprehensive, focusing on professional development. The duration varies based on the specific course content and objectives – we normally offer programmes between 5 – 10 days. However, our emphasis lies in delivering interactive and engaging sessions that prioritize depth of learning within a condensed timeframe. This approach ensures participants acquire substantial knowledge and skills efficiently.

We have been assessed by TUV Rheinland Middle East FZE and comply with Quality Management System standards – ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 29993:2017, ensuring a commitment to quality and excellence in our operations and services.

Our training courses span across diverse industries, encompassing sectors such as but not limited to:

  • Power & Utilities
  • Oil & Gas
  • Financial Institutions
  • Government and Regulatory bodies
  • Manufacturing & Production Industry

Our commitment lies in continuously refining and expanding our training course offerings to align with evolving industry landscapes. We encourage individuals to explore our website or engage with our dedicated support team for the latest information on available courses, ensuring access to the most pertinent and current educational resources.

Yes, Energy Training Centre is an ILM Recognised Provider (ID# 002398B), authorized to register learners and offer training courses recognized by ILM. Participants seeking ILM Recognised Certification would need to complete an assessment post the ILM Recognised courses. ILM is a renowned provider of leadership and management qualifications, part of the City and Guilds Group. Additionally, our company is a CPD Certified Training Company, ensuring our commitment to continuous professional development standards.

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