Executive Management Programme
Henley Business School
How long?
- 10 days
- in person, blended
What are the topics?
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Who should attend
- Senior executives (e.g. directors, heads of department) about to transition into roles with greater responsibility for driving their organisation's success
- Those already in a general management role who want to expand their capabilities and leadership skills
We welcome participants from the private, public and third sectors.
About the course
Gain the strategic skills and mindset needed to drive organisational success and be an effective leader at the highest level with the Executive Management Programme.
- Put your management and leadership skills to the test with workshops and a live consultancy exercise
- Gain insight into your key management challenges with 1:1 coaching and 360-degree feedback
- Learn to skilfully combine theory and practice to enable you to successfully formulate and roll out strategy
- Strengthen your leadership mindset with interactive sessions on well-being, mindfulness and resilience
Programme Overview
Our Executive Management Programme (EMP) is an advanced management and leadership development course for experienced executives.
As well as developing your management skills, the course helps you to boost your self-confidence, stretch your thinking and strengthen your performance. It is ideal if you are moving from a functional/operational management role to a position with more responsibility across your organisation.
Delivered by business experts, academics and practitioners, the EMP balances the theory of key advanced management and leadership disciplines with practical application.
Key Benefits
For Individuals
Gain the insights to devise and implement effective strategy in your organisation
Develop the confidence to operate outside your comfort zone
Increase your ability to engage, inspire and influence
Prepare for a more senior management role or professional challenge
For Businesses
Develop effective, motivated and innovative leaders
Gain insights into the latest thinking on strategic business topics
Build a strong leadership framework
See return on investment through Henley's collaboration with a learning partner in your organisation. This person will understand and support the needs of the organisation and the participant, benefitting both
Course structure
The Executive Management Programme is delivered through a combination of workshops, role-play activities, coaching and self-awareness sessions. You will study as part of a small but diverse cohort of peers, learning from each other’s shared experiences.
The programme takes place over four months, as broken down below:
EMP: Pre-Programme (3-4 weeks)
Three to four weeks before your course starts, you will:
- Collect 360-degree feedback on your strengths and areas for improvement
- Identify a learning partner within your organisation to support you during the course
- Discuss your learning objectives with our Programme Director
Choose your elective topics of study:
- Module 1: Managing Business Risks or Managing Business Finances
- Module 2: Driving Innovation or Building Market Focus
EMP: Module 1 (5 days residential)
Module 1 is delivered on site at Greenlands. These immersive, practical sessions focus on leading self, leading others, and leading the change process.
EMP: Back In Organisation (8-10 weeks)
Between modules you will the opportunity to consolidate and apply the skills and techniques you have learned.
You will also have a 1:1 executive coaching session and additional reading during this time.
EMP: Module 2 (5 days residential)
Module 2 is delivered on site at Greenlands and focuses on leading organisations effectively. ryan
EMP: Post-Programme Activities
To enable you to effectively implement your learning, support from the Programme Director and Henley continue after your course is completed.
This includes:
- Embedding your personal action plan with support from your organisation's learning partner
- Follow-up call with your Programme Director
- 1:1 executive coaching session
- Access to the virtual learning portal and resources for up to 12 months
Experts
Margaret De Lattre
Margaret de Lattre is a Business Development Adjunct at Ashridge. Her main interest is in the dynamic of organisation culture, corporate branding and leadership behaviour to drive strategy and organisation performance. She tutors sessions on change management and leadership, organisation culture ...
Andrew Kakabadse
Professor Andrew Kakabadse joined Henley Business School in July 2013 after 30 years at Cranfield School of Management, where he finished as Professor of International Management Development and was awarded the honour of Emeritus Professor. Andrew has consulted and lectured in the UK, Europe, ...
Ann James
I have been coaching since 2001, and subsequently extended my experience to coach supervision and training. I have worked with 500+ individuals and supervised 60+ coaches. I have worked with clients on top-level leadership and professional qualification programmes, mainly through Henley Busines...
John Neal
John Neal is Professor of Practice for the Sports Business Performance. He teaches a range of topics including leadership, team dynamics, coaching, change and personal performance. He is a performance coach who works with the potential of mind, body and spirit. He is also an exercise physiologist...
Narendra Laljani
Narendra Laljani is a management educator, consultant, and CEO coach who specialises in strategic thinking, innovation, execution, the challenges of building market-focused organisations, and leader development. Narendra has undertaken management development projects for a diverse range of client...
Claire Hewitt
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Simon Lancaster
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Patricia Riddell
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Elizabeth Stephens
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Giles Vardey
Giles has undertaken the Professional Certificate in Coaching at Henley Business School and is also studying for an MSc in Coaching and Behavioural Change at Henley. His 36-year career includes 10 years in securities sales and trading at Salomon Brothers, NatWest and Swiss Bank Corporation. He w...
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