Oxford Leading Professional Service Firms Programme

Saïd Business School

Corporate Governance

About Programme

Within the realm of professional service firms (PSFs), a competitive advantage has traditionally been achieved through technical knowledge and excellence.

However, as clients demands have risen, technology has become increasingly powerful, and firms more diverse, technical expertise is no longer a unique business quality its now a prerequisite. Partners of PSFs need a new set of competencies to drive business development and set themselves and their firms apart.

The Oxford Leading Professional Service Firms Programme is designed to provide a crucial market edge to the senior leaders and partners responsible for managing PSFs. Senior managers and partners working within consulting and professional services, and professionals from industries such as finance, law, and IT, will have the opportunity to optimise their skills by focusing on leadership, strategic planning, and innovation. Gain the skills to create a strategy for innovation and growth, and secure a competitive advantage for you and your firm.

This programme is delivered in partnership with

GetSmarter

, a 2U brand. When you enrol, youll be directed to their platform, which manages registration and course delivery on our behalf, as an official and trusted

Oxford Saïd partner.

Programme Content

Programme outline

Orientation module

The orientation module will prepare you for the rest of the programme and will:

familiarise you with the online campus

provide you with an overview of the programme handbook

introduce you to the programme team

cover some introductory course material including pre-reading materials, basic definitions and a glossary

This will stand you in good stead as you embark on the rest of your programme.

Module 1

From expert to orchestrator: Redefine your contribution to competitive advantage.

Explore what makes your firm stand out and realise the foundations of your leadership.

Module 2

Excellence with relevance: Deliver client-centric services through bundling.

Explore strategies for delivering an outstanding client service experience.

Module 3

Becoming known: Grow your reputation through compelling communication.

Discover techniques to enhance your visibility and broaden your reputational footprint.

Module 4

Beyond the trusted partner: Grow strategic relationships through partnering.

Explore strategies to maintain a broad network of relationships and grow your influence.

Module 5

Ahead of the curve: Future proof your capabilities through collaborative learning.

Module 6

The big win: Leading transformational innovation in your firm.

Explore how to build momentum for transformational innovation and growth.

Programme Audience

Lessons

There will be one or two live sessions, offering the chance to engage with the Programme Director.

Assignments

Assignments are given weekly and there is no formal exam.

Access

You'll receive an email on the programme start date, typically at 10am GMT.

Recordings

All modules are recorded so you can watch at your own pace. Live sessions do not count towards your final grade.

Programme Benefits

The skills to create a competitive edge for your business, as well as yourself, guided by exclusive Oxford research that focuses on leadership development

Leadership and strategic planning skills that enable you to respond to and manage unique PSF challenges, and help you remain relevant as you progress in your career

A strategy for transformation and innovation, with insight into the roles that technology, diversity, and paradoxes play in PSFs

Insights from leading business practitioners, field experts, and academics, as well as a global network of fellow PSF leaders

Membership of the official Oxford Saïd

elumni community

Access to the official Oxford Executive Education Elumni group on LinkedIn