Oxford Leading Strategic Projects Programme

Saïd Business School

Major Programme Management

About Programme

Strategic project management is not getting any less complex. A solid and systematic approach is required to lead projects and achieve strategic objectives.

The dynamic nature of the modern business environment means traditional management metrics such as time, cost, and scope are no longer sufficient to gauge success. To create long-term sustainable value, businesses need to implement and manage projects that are aligned with organisational strategy.

Unique in its contemporary approach, the programme utilises the latest Oxford thinking around measures for success and performance review whilst also imparting practical principles that participants can immediately apply in their current (and future) workplace.

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 curriculum

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

Strategic projects: understanding the complexities and risks

Reflect on the value of strategic project leadership and determine the complexities inherent in leading strategic projects.

Module 2

Reinterpreting success and performance in strategic projects

Re-evaluate the definition of success for strategic projects and the role of leadership in determining performance.

Module 3

Structural complexities: responding to the challenges of scale and pace

Learn about the complexities of scale and pace in strategic projects, and explore techniques to address these challenges effectively.

Module 4

Sociopolitical complexities: responding to the challenges of power, people and politics

Learn about the challenges faced when dealing with the various complexities of people, power, and politics in strategic projects.

Module 5

Emergent complexities: responding to the challenges of uncertainty and change

Learn about the complexities of uncertainty and change, and how to address these in strategic projects.

Module 6

Success by design

Developing principles and practices for leading strategic projects.

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 implement and lead strategic projects through uncertainty, and tools to manage potential project risks and capitalise on opportunities

The ability to respond to complexities faced when dealing with people, power, and politics

A set of personalised leadership skills to help you guide teams to successful project delivery and achieve organisational objectives

Guidance from leading industry experts and Oxford Saïd faculty

Membership to the official Oxford Saïd

elumni community

Access to the official Oxford Executive Education Elumni group on LinkedIn

Testimonials

"We see that the complexity of the work people are doing is increasing all the time. I'd really encourage people to take on a broader tool set, and look at how they can respond to the big challenges that are faced in delivery in strategic projects."

Harvey Maylor

Associate Professor in Management Practice

Testimonial Source