Chiefs of Staff are gatekeepers to the world’s leaders. The role demands exceptional talent – and knowledge. Chiefs of Staff are expected to be highly analytical, deftly diplomatic, extremely organized, aware and empathetic, and able to work swiftly and simultaneously across multiple portfolios and agendas. Yet, despite the strategic nature of the role, there exists little in the way of structured professional development delivered to global best standards – until now.
Our programme features insights from invited political, diplomatic and business leaders. These speakers share views on the core responsibilities of the role, and on emerging new challenges and responsibilities. Students participate in shared discussion and debate, enriching their perspectives and capability.
Finally, fostering professional interdependence between members of each cohort is a key objective of the programme. Participants are encouraged – formally and informally – to share best practice and learnings gained in their careers and current roles. At the end of the programme, students not only form strong friendships but also a network of competent peers who can act as ongoing sources of advice and professional support.
Since 1996, Saïd Business School has been at the forefront of executive education. Today it is recognised as a prominent and respected research institution embedded within Oxford University; the world’s number #1 ranked University.
For centuries, the University of Oxford has produced some of the most influential and respected people in business and Oxford graduates are represented in every Fortune 500 Company, country and government in the world.
Rupert Younger is the founder and director of Oxford University’s Centre for Corporate Reputation and co-founder of The Finsbury Group. He is a recognised expert on how reputations are created, sustained, destroyed and rebuilt and has advised some of the world’s largest organisations over the past 30 years.
He is the co-author of the best-selling book, The Reputation Game (published in October 2017 and now available in six languages), and co-author of The Activist Manifesto, published in 2018.
Mr Younger’s work and views are regularly featured in major news outlets including the BBC, CNN, the Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and The Times of London. In addition, he chaired The University of Oxford’s Socially Responsible Investment Committee of Council (2012-2017) and is a member of the Senior Common Rooms at Worcester College, Oxford and St Antony’s College, Oxford.
Mr Younger is a Trustee of the international mine clearance and humanitarian charity, The HALO Trust, and was appointed by HM Queen Elizabeth II as her High Sheriff of Hampshire for 2013-14. He is also a member of the Royal Company of Archers, the Queen’s Bodyguard in Scotland.
The class represents a breadth of diversity, a multiplicity of perspectives and expertise, along with a willingness to exchange ideas and concepts. We seek participants from a range of sectors and industries: from diplomacy, government and uniformed services to the private sector.
Investment:
GBP 4,895 (approx USD6650)
Duration:
4 Days/3 nights
Cohort:
Maximum 40 participants
When:
November 2021*
Includes:
Meals and accommodation at Oxford
*Advisory:
Programme date for 2021 to be confirmed.